Who Was Who II of Hanover, IL - Grant Home

Who Was Who II of Hanover, IL
as of April 7, 2011
This proposed book contains biographies of people from Hanover who died after March 2, 1980,
and up until when the book will go to the printer, hopefully in February 2011. The first Who Was
Who was a book of biographies of everyone from Hanover, who had died, from the first settlers,
up until February 28, 1980, when the book went to the printer.
PLEASE let me know ALL middle names of everyone in each bio. This will help people
doing research years from now.
As you read through the information below PLEASE let me know of any omissions or corrections
of any of your friends or family. I want this to be a book that will honor all of our past Hanover
residents and to keep them alive in our memory.
The prerequisites for being listed in this book are (1) being deceased, (2) having some sort of
connection to Hanover, whether that is being born in Hanover or living in Hanover for some time,
or (3) being buried in one of the three cemeteries.
THANKS,
Terry Terry Miller
Miller
PLEASE make sure that your friend’s and family’s biographies contain all the information listed
below:
1. Date of birth
2. Where they were born
3. Parent’s name (including Mother’s maiden name)
4. Where they went to school
5. If they served in the Military – what branch – what years served
6. Married to whom, when and where
7. Name of children (oldest to youngest)
8. Main type of work
9. When and where they died, and name and city of the cemetery they are buried.
Please contact me with corrections either by:
e-mail – terryj.miller@att.net
Mail – Terry Miller – 117 Kelly Lane – Galena, IL 61036
Phone – 815/777-0778
NOTE: For several of the bio’s the last name of some of the daughters are not currently correct,
because of divorce. For genealogy research purposes it is strongly advised by historians to keep
the last name correct for the time the obit was written.
NOTE: You will notice some of the bio’s are in italic. These are Hanover people that should
have been placed in the first Who Was Who, but at that time I had not located any information
on them. Most of these folks are HanoverHigh School Alumni.
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Aadson, Donald Meryl was born February 12, 1929 in Lily, South Dakota and was the
son of John Conrad and Meady Olive (Haugen) Aadson. Donald served in the National
Guard from 1947 until 1950. He married Mary M. Ewalt on April 12, 1955 in Bristol,
South Dakota and two sons were born to this union: Dwight Richard Aadson and
Michael John Aadson. Donald owned and operated a Phillips 66 gas station in Lily and
also worked for Knight Road Construction Company for ten years. He worked at Black
Hills Army Depot before moving to Hanover in 1966. He worked at the Savanna Army
Depot from 1966 until 1981. Donald died September 26, 2000 and is buried in Webster
Cemetery, Webster, South Dakota.
Aadson, Eldon Norman was born October 31, 1919 in Lily, South Dakota and was the
son of John Conrad and Meady Olive (Haugen) Aadson. He was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. He married LaVonne “Bonnie” Joy Fryett in Lily and five children were
born to this union: Kathy Joy (Aadson) Krantz, Mary Jo Aadson, Douglas Eldon
Aadson, Debra Jean (Aadson) Zigler, and Beverly Gayle (Aadson) Sweeney. Eldon
worked at the Black Hills Army Depot in Igloo, South Dakota and transferred to the
Savanna Army Depot in 1966. The family lived in Hanover. He retired in 1975. Eldon
died February 19, 1998 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Aadson, Nathan was born May 26, 1985 in Galena and was the son of Michael John
and Gena Renae (Smith) Aadson. Nathan died February 17, 1986 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery
Adams, Forrest Charles was born April 21, 1911 in Mount Carroll, Illinois and was
the son of Charles A. and Charlotte “Lottie” May (James) Adams. He married Frieda
Elizabeth Dauphin August 5, 1931 in Freeport, Illinois and two daughters were born to
this union: Mary Elizabeth (Adams) Brock and Ann Lisetta (Adams) Lincicum.
Forrest owned and operated Adams Ford Garage in Hanover for 60 years before retiring
in August 1994. He was the mayor of Hanover from 1945 until 1957. Forrest was one
of the founders of the Hanover State Bank and served on the bank board for many years.
Forrest died April 5, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Adams, Frieda Elizabeth (Dauphin) was born September 1, 1909 near Savanna,
Illinois and was the daughter of Christian Daniel “Dan” and Dora (Weidman) Dauphin.
She graduated from Savanna High School in 1927. Frieda married Forrest Charles
Adams on August 5, 1931 in Freeport and two daughters were born to this union: Mary
Elizabeth (Adams) Brock and Ann Lisetta (Adams) Lincicum. She and her husband
owned and operated Adams Garage in Hanover for 60 years retiring in August 1994.
Frieda died January 11, 2001; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Adrian, Virgil M. was born December 30, 1913 in Cassville, Wisconsin and was the
son of Nicholas and Rosa (Kelley) Adrian. He attended the Groom Country School.
During the “Great Depression” in the 1930s Virgil traveled the West doing a variety of
jobs. Virgil married Lula Mae Biggin on March 1, 1934 in Galena. He was a World
War II U.S. Marine Veteran. He lived in Savanna and worked for the Milwaukee
Railroad for 35 years before he retired. He married Mary Cecilia Castro-Rubio on
January 26, 1962 and became the stepfather of 11 children: Virginia Winter, Tammie
Sipes, Stacey Morris, Susan McCloy, Janice Tatar, Toni Kinnaman, Raul Rubio, Martin
Rubio, John Rubio, James Adrian, and Vickie McCune. Virgil died in Savanna on June
11, 2006 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
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Agnes, Vera was born July 8, 1916. She was married to William Agnes and lived in
Hanover for a short time to live near her daughter Judy Willie. Vera died June 21, 1998
in Fillmore, California.
Albrecht, Kenneth Lee was born October 21, 1940 in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Ludwig Jacob and Mary Elizabeth (Dangel) Albrecht. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1960. Kenneth and his wife Pamela had four
sons: Kendall Albrecht, Matthew “Matt” Albrecht, Anthony “Tony” Albrecht, and
Norman Albrecht. He was a supervisor for the Eaton Corporation in Hanover for many
years before transferring to the Eaton plant in Batavia, Illinois. Kenneth died June 30,
1991 and is buried in the West Batavia Cemetery.
Albrecht, Mary Elizabeth (Dangle) was born November 28, 1913 in Washington
Township, Carroll County and was the daughter of John and Rosina Emma (Hoffman)
Dangle. She married Ludwig Jacob Albrecht on July 29, 1933 in Savanna and four
children were born to this union: Ludwig John Albrecht, Shirley Ruth (Albrecht)
Deininger, Kenneth Lee Albrecht, and Stanley Ray Albrecht. She worked at the
Savanna Army Depot for a number of years and later at the Eaton Corporation in
Hanover. Mary lived in Hanover for more than 45 years before she moved to Stockton.
Mary died March 25, 1993 and is buried in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery,
Massbach.
Allen, Raymond Cletus “Bud” was born October 22, 1919 in rural Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the son of John L. and Stella (Tresidder) Allen. He married Jean Everhart on
August 20, 1946 in Galena and one daughter was born to this union: Dora Mae (Allen)
Wunderlin. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Bud was a telephone
repairman for 30 years at the Savanna Army Depot before retiring in 1974. They lived
in Hanover for a short time before moving back to Elizabeth. Jean died in 1997. Bud
died November 21, 1988 and is buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Allen, Sandra “Sandy” Lee (Grummitt) was born August 17, 1946 in Savanna,
Illinois and was the daughter of Harold William and Virginia Mae (Thompson)
Grummitt. She lived in Hanover as a child before her family moved to Savanna. Sandy
graduated from Savanna High School in 1964 and later from AIC in Davenport, Iowa.
She married George T. Allen on September 11, 1965 in Savanna and one son was born
to this union: Brian Allen. Sandy was a bartender at the Savanna VFW for more than
10 years and was the area coordinator for the Veterans Van that provided transportation
to area medical facilities for veterans. Sandy died July 31, 2002 and is buried in
Savanna Township Cemetery.
Allen, Tina M. was born December 7, 1959 in Jacksonville, Illinois and was the
daughter of Charles E. and Dorothy Arlene (Brown) Allen. She graduated from Scales
Mound High School. Tina had one son: Wendell Allen. She lived in Hanover for a few
years. Tina died February 24, 2003, her funeral was in Hanover, and she is buried in
Scales Mound Township Cemetery.
Ames, Beulah G. (Hall) was born October 14, 1899 in Monticello, Iowa and was the
daughter of Julius S. and Nina Eleanor (Cook) Hall. She married Roy Henry Ames on
April 19, 1920 in Kirksville, Missouri and one daughter was born to this union: Sonya
Jean (Ames) Ostendorf. Beulah lived in Hanover for a number of years. She died
January 22, 1983 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Ames, Roy Henry was born on July 17, 1896 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Frank and Agnes C. (Hinkels) Ames He married Beulah G. Hall on April 19, 1920 in
Kirksville, Missouri and one daughter was born to this union: Sonya Jean (Ames)
Ostendorf. He was a World War I U.S. Army Veteran. He was a heavy equipment
operator at the Savanna Army Depot before his retirement. Roy lived in Hanover for
many years before moving to Lake City, Florida to be near his daughter. He died
February 2, 1992 in Lake City and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Anderson, Carl Richard was born April 23, 1923. Karl died March 7, 2007 in San
Diego, California; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Anderson, Jeannette (Kerkove) was born March 19, 1937 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Leland and Henrietta (Schumaker) Kerkove. She married Robert Anderson
Jr. on October 2, 1954 in Savanna and six children were born to this union: Tim
Anderson, Brad Anderson, Kevin Anderson, another son, Pam (Anderson) Sedivy, and
Linda Anderson. Jeanette lived in Savanna for a number of years. She died November
4, 1982 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Anderson, John “Jack” Edward was born July 21, 1927 in Hanover and was the son
of Victor Lowell and Velva Lillian (Dickinson) Anderson. He married Betty Lou
Scharpf on February 4, 1950 in Hanover and four children were born to this union:
Scott John Anderson, Steven Wayne Anderson, Vicki Lou (Anderson) Davis, and
Robert Todd Anderson. Jack was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Jack was an
inspector at the Savanna Army Depot for 24 years before retiring in 1971. Jack died
September 8, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Anderson, Vern Alston was born June 4, 1913 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Jesse Blaine and Lois V. (Grayless) Anderson. He was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. Vern married Edna Doran on December 10, 1951 in Savanna. Vern had three
children: Vern Anderson Jr., Sharon (Anderson) Raab, and another son who preceded
him in death. Before retiring in 1977 he was employed by Elkay Manufacturing
Company in Lanark. Vern died June 12, 1993; he was cremated and buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Andrews, Eleanor Reynolds (White) was born in 1875 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Albert Brown “A.B.” and Martha S. (Reynolds) White. She attended school
in Hanover and her family owned the Hanover Woolen Mill. She married Harley H.
Andrews. The family lived in southern California for many years. Harley was born
December 9, 1876 in Missouri and died April 29, 1962 in Ventura, California. Eleanor
died May 1, 1949 in Los Angeles.
Andrews, Rodney James was born November 28, 1940 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
and was the son of James Albert and Mona Shirley (Weed) Andrews. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1958. Rodney married Judith Ann Bittner on May 19,
1962 in Freeport, Illinois and two sons were born to this union: James Edward Andrews
and William Robert Andrews. He was the owner/proprietor of Rod’s Huckleberry Inn
Bar in Orangeville, Illinois. Judith died February 21, 1981 and Rodney died February 7,
1993 and they are both buried in Cedarville Cemetery.
Anger, Cletus Andrew was born August 19, 1920 in Galena, Illinois and was the son of
George Edmund and Mathilda Regina (Stockel) Anger. He graduated from Galena High
School, Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore,
Maryland. Cletus was a World War II U.S. Army Air Force Veteran. He was assistant
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pastor at St. Nicholas Church in Aurora,Illinois, St. John the Baptist Church in
Johnsburg, Illinois, and St. John the Baptist Church in Savanna, Illinois. He became
pastor of St. Catherine’s Church in Prophetstown, Illinois and St. Ambrose Cathedral in
Erie, Illinois. He was pastor of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover
from 1979 until 1991. Father Anger died September 15, 1991 and is buried in St.
Mary’s Cemetery, Galena.
Ankney, David “Leggs” Gary was born October 19, 1952 in Hanover and was the son
of David W. and Velma E. (Chadwick) Ankney. He spent nine years in the U.S. Army.
David lived in Savanna and worked in construction for many years and later at Swiss
Colony in Savanna. David died February 20, 1998 and is buried in Lena Burial Park,
Lena, Illinois.
Apsley, Joyce Elaine (Thompson) was born June 19, 1934 in rural Hanover and was
the daughter of Joseph “Joe” Henry and Blanche Mildred (Miller) Thompson. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1952 and attended the Teletype School for the
Department of the Army in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. She married Kenneth E. Apsley
on October 2, 1965 in Galena. Joyce retired on January 3, 1992 from the Department of
the Army, where she worked as a Staff Support Clerk in the Administration Office of
the Material Management Directorate at Rock Island Arsenal. She also worked for the
U.S. Army in Savanna, Pennsylvania, Okinawa, Japan and New York. Joyce was living
in Bettendorf, Iowa when she died on July 29, 1992. She is buried in the Log Church
Cemetery.
Armstrong, Elizabeth was born in Elizabeth on May 7, 1899 and was the daughter of
William R. and Emily (Mills) Armstrong. Elizabeth died July 17, 1980 and is buried in
the Log Church Cemetery.
Armstrong, Margaret Isabelle (Virtue) was born August 21, 1915 near Rodden,
Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Alfred Rowe and
Bessie Jane (Nesbitt) Virtue. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1933 and
later from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. Margaret taught school for several
years. Margaret married Wilfred John Armstrong on December 2, 1939 in Sussex,
Wisconsin and four children were born to this union: Marjorie Ann (Armstong) Brand,
Nancy Joanne (Armstrong) McKinley, Linda Louise (Armstrong) Pratt, and John
William Armstrong. The family farmed more than 20 years in rural Hanover and
Elizabeth before moving to the village of Hanover in 1962. Margaret died November
29, 2009 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Armstrong, Wilfred John was born February 18, 1913 near Blanding, Rice Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the son of John William and Emily (Burke) Armstrong. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1930 and attended Monmouth College.
Wilfred married Margaret Isabelle Virtue on December 2, 1939 in Sussex, Wisconsin
and four children were born to this union: Marjorie Ann (Armstrong) Brand, Nancy
Joanne (Armstrong) McKinley, Linda Louise (Armstrong) Pratt, and John William
Armstrong. He farmed in rural Hanover for more than 20 years before moving into
Hanover in 1962. Wilfred drove bus for Scenic Stage Line and Tri State Tours for 20
years, retiring in 1982. He served on the Hanover School board. Wilfred died July 28,
2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Arnold, Charles was born in about 1879. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1897 and attended college in Marion, Indiana.
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Arnold, Mabelle Claire was born April 12, 1877 in Hanover and was the daughter of
William and Anna (McAllister) Arnold. Mabelle graduated from Hanover High School
in 1894. Mabelle died September 21, 1958 in Los Angeles, California.
Artman, Ruth Marilyn (Flury) was born April 27, 1926 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Glenn and Dorothy Alma (Wadleigh) Flury. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1944. Ruth married William “Bill” Francis Artman on March 10, 1951
in Savanna and this union gave her one stepdaughter, Lynette (Artman) Haislet, and two
children were born to this union: Wayne Edward Artman and Nancy Sue (Artman)
Voss. The family lived in Freeport, Illinois and Ruth’s employment included Northwest
Telephone, Western State Insurance Company, Montgomery Ward, and the Freeport
School District. William died January 19, 2004 and Ruth died April 4, 2007. They are
both buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.
Atkins, Elvira Ellen (Bender) Lampe was born December 18, 1900 in Sabula, Iowa
and was the daughter of Hiram John and Emily May Melvina (Connett) Bender. Elvira
was educated in the rural Clinton County, Iowa schools. She married Loyal Lampe in
1918 in Maquoketa, Iowa. She later married George Atkins on March 28, 1937 in
Clinton, Iowa. Elvira had seven children: Roberta (Lampe) Saylor, Laneda (Lampe)
Greenwaldt, Ardelle Betty Maxine (Lampe) Kramer, Thelma (Lampe) VanZuiden, Rita
(Lampe) Bentley-Garshok, Fred Lampe, and Richard Lampe. Elvira and George farmed
in rural Hanover and Galena for a number of years and later moved to Fulton, Illinois.
Elvira died July 1, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bailey, Betty I. (Hoy) was born November 21, 1921 in Thomson, Illinois and was the
daughter of Clem and Esther B. (Plattenberger) Hoy. She graduated from York
Community High School in 1939. Betty married Lyle E. Bailey on March 26, 1940 in
Savanna and two children were born to this union: Gary Bailey and Sandra A. (Bailey)
Miller. Betty managed the Savanna school lunch program for 13 years. Betty died
September 18, 2009; she was cremated and buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Bailey, Carl was born February 3, 1930 in Taskee, Missouri and was the son of
Columbus Jefferson and Mae (Kellums) Bailey. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army
serving during the Korean War. Carl married Kay Arleen Miller and five children were
born to this union: Carlene (Bailey) Wickler, Cheryl Bailey, Douglas Bailey, Gregory
Bailey, and Georgina Bailey. He was a timber man working in the Hanover and
Savanna area for more than 30 years. Carl died June 5, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Bailey, Dorothy Irene (Quackenbush) was born September 19, 1917 in Grand
Meadow, Minnesota and was the daughter of Lambert William and Amy Eunice (Tabor)
Quackenbush. She married Glenn Rolland Bailey and three children were born to this
union: Rolland Bailey, Kay (Bailey) Topham, and Glenna Bailey. Dorothy lived in
Blanding,Illinois, Savanna, Illinois, and later in Boonville, Arkansas. Dorothy died
April 15, 1982; she was cremated and buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Bailey, Genevieve Virginia (Garrow) was born April 13, 1915 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Alvin “Crappie” Austin and Mettie Ione (Lego) Garrow. The
family moved to rural Hanover in 1924 and to the village of Hanover in 1933.
Genevieve married Leslie Lester Bailey and three children were born to this union:
Patsy (Bailey) Raab, Wesley Bailey, and Richard Bailey. Genevieve and Leslie later
divorced. She worked for the telephone company in Savanna until she retired in 1977.
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Genevieve had lived in the Blanding area and later moved to Savanna where she died
November 13, 2005. She is buried in the Savanna township cemetery.
Bailey, Glenn Rolland was born December 25, 1910 in rural Jo Daviess County and
was the son of Rolland and Katherine (Schumacher) Bailey. He married Dorothy Irene
Quackenbush on July 5, 1935 in Mount Carroll and three children were born to this
union: Rolland Bailey, Kay (Bailey) Topham, and Glenna Bailey. Glenn lived in
Blanding, Illinois, Savanna, Illinois, and later in Booneville, Arkansas. Glenn died July
19, 1983 in Booneville; he was cremated and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Bailey, Gregory was born October 11, 1965 and was the son of Carl and Kay Arleen
(Miller) Bailey. He had lived in Galena, Illinois and was employed at Kraft Foods in
Galena. Greg died July 14, 1987 as the result of injuries he received in a motorcycle
accident that occurred in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Greg is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bailey, Imelda Catherine (Stillmunks) was born April 5, 1909 in Dubuque, Iowa and
was the daughter of John Nicholas and Rose Evangaline (Harmon) Stillmunks. She
attended Immaculate Conception High School and Bayless Business College, both in
Dubuque. Imelda married Laurence Daniel Bailey on November 14, 1929 in Dubuque
and four children were born to this union: Constance “Connie” Laurene (Bailey)
Sheridan, Mary Beth (Bailey) McCormick, Charles “Chuck” Anthony Bailey, and Alan
Joseph Bailey. Imelda and Laurence owned and operated the Sunset Motel in Prairie du
Chien, Wisconsin, the Ames Motor Lodge in Ames, Iowa, and the Rock Falls Motel in
Rock Falls, Illinois, from 1959 until 1978. A few years after her husband’s death she
moved to Hanover to be near her daughter. Laurence died May 5, 1977 and Imelda died
February 12, 2011; they are both buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Bailey, Leslie Lester was born October 13, 1908 in Hanover and was the son of Marcus
David and Francis May (White) Bailey. He married Genevieve Viginia Garrow and
three children were born to this union: Patsy (Bailey) Raab, Wesley Calvin Bailey, and
Richard Bailey. He divorced Genevieve and married Dorothea M. Colebaugh on June
14, 1948 in Iowa City, Iowa and three children were born to his union: Charles Bailey,
Robert Bailey, and Jack Bailey. Leslie farmed in the Derinda and Thomson area and
was a switchman for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad for 32 years before
retiring in 1973. They lived in Savanna for many years. Dorothea died July 28, 1988
and Leslie died April 18, 2000. They are both buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Bailey, Lyle E. was born March 27, 1914 in rural Jo Daviess County and was the son of
Rolland and Katherine (Schumacher) Bailey. He married Betty I. Hoy on March 26,
1940 in Savanna and two children were born to this union: Gary Bailey and Sandra A.
(Bailey) Wakatsuki. He was a World War II veteran. Lyle lived in Savanna and retired
from the Savanna Army Depot. He died March 3, 1986; was cremated and buried in
Lost Mound Cemetery.
Bailey, Ralph Marcus was born February 4, 1911 in rural Hanover and was the son of
Marcus David and Frances May (White) Bailey. He married Frances Lucille Diehl on
August 22, 1931 in Galena and ten children were born to this union: Ralph Bailey Jr.,
Herb Bailey, Jerald Bailey, James Bailey, Carolyn (Bailey) Ostrander, Mary (Bailey)
Townsend, Lori Bailey, Norma (Bailey) Williams, Ruth (Bailey) Neuendorf, and Linda
(Bailey) Malmquist. Ralph worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 46 years
when he retired in 1973. Ralph died September 19, 1995 and is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
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Bailey, Rolland Francis was born May 4, 1936 in Mower, Minnesota and was the son
of Glenn Rolland and Dorothy Irene (Quackenbush) Bailey. He was a U.S. Air Force
Veteran. Rolland had lived in Georgia and was living in Broward County, Florida when
he died February 12, 1996; he was cremated and buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Bainbridge, Wilfred Nicholas was born May 28, 1926 in Hanover and was the son of
Wilfred Nicholas and Frances (Wadleigh) Bainbridge. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1946. Wilfred was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. He married
Miss Kelly on June 19, 1956 in Las Vegas, Nevadaand three children were born to this
union. They divorced in May 1973 in Los Angeles, California. Wilfred had lived in San
Pedro, California for many years. He died December 19, 1995 in Grants Pass, Oregon
and was cremated.
Baker, Dennis John was born April 30, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Jeanette A. (Watts) Baker. Dennis lived in Chicago and he and his first wife had one
son: Devin Mikal Baker. In 1978 Dennis and his wife Nancy (Walski) Baker moved to
Hanover. Three children were born to this union: Lisa Lee (Baker) Smith, Paris Baker,
and Mary Margaret Baker. The family later moved to Stockton where he wrote for the
Stockton Herald News, Warren Sentinel-Leader, The Flash, and The Village Voices.
Dennis died May 4, 2008; he was cremated and a memorial service was held in White
Park in Hanover.
Balbach, Rachel A. (Schwartz) was born May 3, 1913 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Henry J. and Mary (Dick) Schwartz. She married Emerson Balbach on May
3, 1958 and no children were born to this union. Rachel was employed at the Savanna
Army Depot for 16 years, and later as tour guide at the Galena Gazette Museum. Rachel
lived in Galena for a number of years. She died July 31, 1989 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Balkenbush, Bertha “Bert” Arlene (Curley) was born January 31, 1925 and was
daughter of Clifford Guy and Mamie M. (Miller) Curley. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1943. Bert was a First Lieutenant and worked as a nurse with the U.S.
Air Force. She continued being a nurse after leaving the military. Bert and Raymond
Aylesworth Graham were married and later divorced. She married Norman Carl
Balkenbush on October 29, 1950 and three children were born to this union: Marcy Ann
Balkenbush, Jon Jerome “Jerry” Balkenbush, and David Lee Balkenbush. The family
lived in numerous places, from Colorado, Missouri, and Florida. They were living in
Fort Collins, Colorado when Bert died on October 25, 2002. She is buried in Linn
Memorial Park in Linn, Missouri.
Ballard, Katherine “Katie” W. (Willis) was born May 16, 1929 in Culpeper, Virginia
and was the daughter of Edward Turpin “E.T.” and Virginia Louise (Byrne) Willis Sr.
She graduated valedictorian from Culpeper High School in 1946 and graduated from the
University of Chicago in 1949. In 1975 she graduated from The Evanston Hospital
School of Nursing and later received her masters degree in nursing from Rush
University in Chicago. Katie worked in the Burn Unit at the Evanston Hospital before
retiring in 1994. She owned a farm in rural Hanover for many years and after her
retirement moved to the farm full time. She later moved to Morrison, Illinois to be near
her daughter. Katie had four children: Mark W. Ballard, William T. Ballard, Charles H.
Ballard, and Louise B. (Ballard) Clark. Katie died June 24, 2007 in Morrison. A
private funeral service was held at the farm in rural Hanover.
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Ballard, Lee Allen was born November 21, 1925 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son
of Leroy “Lee” L. and Darlyne “Arley” Hazel (Lestikow) Ballard. He was a World War
II disabled Veteran. He married Darlyne Marie Wagner on August 17, 1945 in
Morganfield, Kentucky and eight children were born to this union: Lee Allen Ballard,
Larry Reed Ballard, Dan David Ballard, Thomas Brian Ballard, David Alan Ballard,
Connie Rae (Ballard) Burns, Cathy Ann (Ballard) Hoppe, and Cindy Lea Ballard. Lee
was a dairy farmer in Stockton and Hanover for many years. The family moved from
Hanover to Fort Meyers, Florida after he retired. Lee died September 25, 1986 in Fort
Meyers. His body was cremated and a memorial service was held in Hanover.
Ballard, Lisa Ann (Rogers) was born July 19, 1955 in Newcastle, Wyoming and was
the daughter of Maurice “Buck” Edwin and Julia “Judy” Marie (Tamagnine) Rogers.
The family moved to Hanover from Igloo, South Dakota in 1966. Lisa graduated from
Hanover High School in 1973. She was married to Lee Allen Ballard and two sons were
born to this union: Lee Ballard and Jack Ballard. Lisa was a store manager for
McDonalds Corporation in Seattle, Washington before her death on March 14, 1999.
Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service was held in Hanover.
Ballein, Hazel E. (Mangler) Weis was born January 8, 1924 in Green Island, Iowa and
was the daughter of Frank and Letha Libba (Krumviede) Mangler. She was married to
Mr. Weis and four children were born to this union: Linda (Weis) Duesing, Arthur
Weis, John Weis, and Gregory Weis. She later married David Raymond Ballein on May
29, 1970 in Bellevue, Iowa. Hazel worked as an explosives operator at the Savanna
Army Depot for 26 years before retiring in 1985. She formerly worked at the Clinton
Engines Plant, Maquoketa, Iowa. Hazel lived in Hanover for many years. Hazel died
October 28, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ballein, Marie (Wierck) was born January 26, 1923 in Fairbank, Iowa and was the
daughter of John Peter and Elizabeth Madeline (Niebuhr) Wierck. Marie graduated
from Fairbank High School in 1941. She was married, and divorced, to David Raymond
Ballein and two children were born to this union: Kathleen Marie Ballein and Richard
“Dick” David Ballein. Marie worked as a clerk at the Radke Hotel in Savanna and was
the local carrier of the Dubuque Telegraph Herald for many years. Marie died
December 15, 1980 at her Hanover home and was later cremated.
Banwarth, Phyllis Marie (Campbell) was born May 19, 1918 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James Wilson and Myrtle Ann (Bertsch) Campbell. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1935. Phyllis married William J. Banwarth on July 24, 1946 in
Rome, New York and one son was born to this union: Brad W. Banwarth. They lived
in Stockton for a number of years and later moved to Elizabeth. Phyllis died May 22,
1990 and William died November 27, 1990. They are both buried in St. Mary’s
Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Barkdoll, Keith “Jake” Robert was born May 28, 1925 and was the son of Ralph
Emory and Beulah Marie (Higley) Barkdoll. He graduated from Rock Falls, Illinois
High School in 1943. Jake was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran serving from 1944
until 1946. He married Ethel Mae Whaley on March 2, 1944 and four children were
born to this union: Nancy Marie (Barkdoll) Rasmussen, Peggy Helen (Barkdoll)
Koppen, Lon Keith Barkdoll, and Kirk Robert Barkdoll. He received his BA from
Bradley University in 1950 and his MA from Western Illinois University in 1960. He
began his 30-year career as a schoolteacher, and later as an administrator, in 1950. He
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egan teaching at Rock Falls School, then Port Byron-Riverdale School, and Tampico
School and in 1971 as Superintendent at the Hanover School, retiring in 1980. The
couple traveled for ten years, in 1990 they retired to Theodosia, Missouri. Keith died
April 19, 2009 and is buried in Lutie Cemetery, Theodosia.
Barker, Mildred “Millie” Bee (Haggerty) was born February 25, 1932 rural Hanover
and was the daughter of James Walter and Mildred Hannah (Gamble) Haggerty. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1950 and graduated from the Freeport Hospital
School of Nursing. She married Viles Wayne Barker April 2, 1955 in Hanover and four
children were born to this union: Orville Wayne Barker, Cynthia “Cindy” Marie
(Barker) Meyer, Gregory “Greg” Wayne Barker, and Karen Marie Barker. Mildred was
a nurse at the Monroe Hospital for many years. The family farmed and lived in the
Orangeville and Winslow area for many years. Mildred died August 9, 1996 in
Winslow and is buried in Freeport.
Barrash, Meyer Joseph “Mike” was born January 28, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois and
was the son of Hyman Joseph J. and Sarah Esther (Dobson) Barrash. He graduated from
John Marshall High School in 1941 and received his BA and Medical Degree from the
University of Chicago in 1946. Mike was a U.S. Army Veteran. He married Annette
Medow on September 15, 1945 in Chicago and six children were born to this union:
Michael Barrash, Warren Barrash, Kip Barrash, Dr. Joseph Barrash, Jane Barrash, and
Sarah Barrash. Dr. Barrash was an attending physician at Michael Reese, Jackson Park
and South Chicago hospitals. He was in private practice in Chicago for 29 years before
moving to Hanover. He lived in Hanover for a number of years while he practiced
medicine with Medical Associates, Dubuque, Iowa. He later moved to Dubuque and
died there on November 15, 2005
Barthel, Arthur Francis was born May 11, 1942 in Galena, Illinois and was the son of
Arthur Edward and Elsie L. (Krohmer) Barthel. He married Ellen Mae Schreiner on
August 6, 1980 and three children were born to this union: Chet Allen Barthel, James
Adam Barthel, and Ashley Ann Barthel. Arthur was living in Hanover when he died
September 7, 2001. He is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena.
Bartsch, Helen Lourene (Storey) was born March 4, 1905 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James Edward and Elizabeth Jane (Speer) Storey. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1923. She married Delbert Rudolph Bartsch on February 6,
1926 in Hanover and two sons were born to this union: James Delbert Bartsch and
Richard Delbert Bartsch. She lived in Galena for many years, where she and her
husband operated an antique shop for several years. Helen died February 24, 1999 and
is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Bass, Leroy James was born September 1, 1901 in Steuben, Wisconsin. He married his
wife, Velda on March 20, 1935 and two daughters were born to this union: Margaret
Loomis and Francis Wright. He was employed at the Hanover Woolen Mill until it
closed in 1949 and later retired from Cuna Supple, Monona, Wisconsin in 1966. Leroy
died November 17, 1985 and is buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona.
Bastian, Alice Virginia (Beadle) was born December 6, 1923 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Arthur and Cora (Young) Beadle. She married Orville William
Bastian on August 8, 1943 in Galena and three children were born to this union: John
“Jack” William Bastian, Virginia Ann “V-Ann” (Bastian) Howard, and Robert “Bob”
Lee Bastian. They moved to Hanover shortly after their marriage. Alice worked at the
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Savanna Army Depot until she retired in 1988. Alice died March 8, 2006 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bastian, Orville William was born February 20, 1915 in Apple River, Illinois and was
the son of Howard Sampson and Anna Louise (Stadel) Bastian. He married Alice
Virginia Beadle on August 8, 1943 in Galena and three children were born to this
union: John “Jack” William Bastian, Virginia Ann “V-Ann” (Bastian) Howard, and
Robert “Bob” Lee Bastian. He was an ammunition inspector and demolition foreman
for 35 years at the Savanna Army Depot, retiring July 1, 1976. Orville died March 12,
1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bauer, Gertrude Rose (Reitz) Bussan was born April 1, 1915 in Hanover and was the
daughter of George Herman and Helen Abigail (Lisk) Reitz. Gertrude married Joseph
Edwin Bussan in Galena and four children were born to this union: Helen Catherine
(Bussan) Gaber, Joan Marie (Bussan) Smith, Barbara Loucille (Bussan) Swingle, and
Herbert “Herb” Joseph Bussan. The family lived in Hanover in the early 1950s for four
years and later moved to to Carroll County. The couple divoreced in 1954 and Gertrude
married Arthur Bauer on November 29, 1957 in Shannon, Illinois. Gertrude was living
in Shannon when she died August 21, 1997. She is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial
Gardens, rural Freeport.
Bauman, Merle D. was born June 16, 1924 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son of
William J. and Vera Viola (Boop) Bauman. He attended school in Melrose Park and
Hanover. Merle married Eleanor Ethel Kreul on February 2, 1945 in Fennimore,
Wisconsin and one son was born to this union: Edward Bauman who died in infancy.
He farmed in Derinda Township for 36 years and also worked for construction
companies and the Savanna Army Depot as a surveillance inspector. He and his wife
spent most of their married life in the Hanover and Elizabeth area, moving to Stockton
after selling their farm in 1996. Merle died February 14, 2008 and is buried in Prairie
Cemetery, Fennimore.
Bauman, Vera Viola (Boop) was born January 26, 1904 in Pearl City, Illinois and was
the daughter of Frank and Clara (Auman) Boop. She married William J. Bauman and
they had one son: Merle D. Bauman. They farmed in the Hanover area. Vera was
living in Freeport when she died on June 17, 1980. She is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Bausch, Lonnie G. was born January 6, 1954 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
George H. and Agnes M. (Schneider) Bausch. He graduated from Cassville, Wisconsin
High School in 1972. He worked at Eagle Ridge Inn, Galena, the Big 10 Mart and the
Lunch Box Bakery, both in East Dubuque. Lonnie lived in Hanover for a few years and
was briefly married to Amy (Goldhagen) Burfield. Lonnie was living in Dubuque when
he died on June 29, 2009. He is buried in St. Charles Cemetery, Cassville.
Bawden, Marie Elizabeth (Martin) was born May 17, 1892 near Rodden, Elizabeth
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of James and Jennie F. (Mills)
Martin. She married Albert John Bawden on November 23, 1910 and three children
were born to this union: Pearl (Bawden) Bennett, Edna (Bawden) Chapin, and
Lawrence Bawden. They lived in the Elizabeth and Hanover area until moving to
Ashland, Wisconsin in 1924. Albert died June 15, 1961 in St. Louis, Minnesota. Marie
died October 31, 1987 in Ashland and is buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ashland.
Beach, Eleanor (Root) was born July 23, 1903 in Southern Pines, North Carolina and
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was the daughter of Arthur H. and Eva (Warburton) Root. She married Milton A. Beach
in Hartford, Connecticut in 1920 and two children were born to this union: Owen M.
Beach and Margaret “Peggy” (Beach) Otis. Milton died in 1980 in Florida and Eleanor
was living with James and Peggy Otis in rural Hanover when she died October 14, 1983.
She was cremated and a funeral service was held in Florida.
Bearsley, Charles Richard was born June 25, 1916 in Hanover and was the son of
Charles Wesley and Bertha J. (Sanderson) Bearsley. He married Florence Leona Curley
on May 8, 1937 in Galena and two children were born to this union: Rosalie Kay
(Bearsley) Anderson and Kenneth Charles Bearsley. Charles was a warehouse manager
at the Savanna Army Depot before his retirement. He lived in Thomson when he died
on May 14, 1988. Charles is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bearsley, Dorothy Mildred (Hancock) was born December 4, 1913 rural Elizabeth,
Illinois and was the daughter of Freeman Eugene and Myrtle Mabel (Weston) Hancock.
She married Nelson “Nellie” Monroe Bearsley on June 20, 1930 in Warren and four
children were born to this union: Richard “Dick” Nelson Bearsley, Larry Gene
Bearsely, Bonnie Kay (Bearsley) Gillogly, and Donald LaVerne Bearsley. Dorothy
worked at the Savanna Army Depot during the Korean War, was a waitress, worked at
Eaton Corporation for nine years and also for Law-Jones Funeral Home. Dorothy died
December 19, 2004 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Bearsley, Nelson “Nellie” Monroe was born September 16, 1910 in rural Hanover and
was the son of Charles Wesley and Bertha J. (Sanderson) Bearsley. He attended
Hanover school. Nellie married Dorothy Mildred Hancock on June 20, 1930 in Warren
and four children were born to this union: Richard “Dick” Nelson Bearsley, Larry Gene
Bearsley, Bonnie Kay (Bearsley) Gillogly, and Donald LaVerne Bearsley. He was a
boiler tender at the Hanover Woolen Mill and Savanna Army Depot for 30 years. Nellie
also was employed eight years as a custodian at the Hanover School and he worked at
Law-Jones Funeral Home from 1975 until his death. Nellie died August 19, 2000 and is
buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Bearsley, Richard “Dick” Nelson was born February 20, 1931 in Hanover and was the
son of Nelson “Nellie” Monroe and Dorothy Mildred (Hancock) Bearsley. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1949. Dick was a Korean War Veteran and
received a Purple Heart for his service. Dick was first married to Margaret Bearsley and
three sons were born to this union: Mark Elroy Bearsley, Richard Nelson Bearsley Jr.,
and Ty Richard Bearsley. He worked for 20 years as a supervisor for Eaton Corporation
in Hanover. He also worked as a chef at Chestnut Mountain Resort, Hanover and the
Black Angus restaurant, Savanna and as a guard at the Savanna Army Depot, was a past
manager of a Sherwin-Williams Paint Store in Jacksonville, Florida. Richard was
married several time when he married Barbara C. (Schofield) Sanderson on June 19,
1991 in Kinglsnad, Georgia. He was working for Wells Fargo as a detective in Florida
when he died. Dick died in Florida on August 5, 1991; he was cremated and buried in
Log Church Cemetery.
Beasley, Marjorie Ruth (Chafer) was born November 12, 1904 in Sabula, Iowa and
was the daughter of Joseph Robert & Mary Ellen (Day) Chafer. She married John
Lawrence Beasley on September 10, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa and had four children:
Doris Lucille (Beasley) Fulton, Ruth Louise (Beasley) DeSpain, Robert Lawrence
Beasley, and John Joseph Beasley. Marjorie lived in Mount Sterling, Illinois for many
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years and after her husband died in 1961 she moved to Hanover, then in 1962 she
moved to Haltom City, Texas. Her husband John was born June 11, 1901 in Shelby,
Montana and died October 21, 1961 in Mount Sterling. Marjorie died January 10, 1994
and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas.
Beaver, Fredrick “Fred” Allen was born December 23, 1939 and was the son of
Elkanah “Cain” and Estella “Stella” Mae (Goman) Beaver. The family moved to
Hanover from Elroy, Wisconsin in 1957 and Fred graduated from Hanover High School
in 1959. Fred had lived in Davis Junction, Illinois for a few years and in Baraboo,
Wisconsin for a number of years. Fred retired to Sierra Vista, Arizona and died there on
November 25, 2006.
Bedford, Marsha Ann (Cook) Peterson was born December 7, 1948 in Prairie du
Chien, Wisconsin and was the daughter of William T. and Barbara Ann (Fields) Cook.
She graduated from Savanna High School in 1968. She married Merrill R. Peterson on
November 11, 1972 in Reno, Nevada and later married Russell S. Bedford on March 5,
1983 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marsha had five children: Christopher Peterson, Russell
“R.J.” Bedford III, Danette Jankowski, Elisha Widner, and Bridget Campbell. She lived
in Savanna for a number of years and was living in Hanover when she died on April 7,
2010. She is buried in Springlake Cemetery, Savanna.
Beegle, John Paul was born March 22, 1943 in Berwyn, Illinois and was the son of
Joseph Franklin and Ruth Dolores (Holtz) Beegle. John served in the U.S. Army in
Vietnam and was later stationed at the Savanna Army Depot. After his military service
he remained working at the Savanna Army Depot until he retired. John had three
children: LeeAnn (Beegle-Treiber) Vesley, Matthew “Matt” Beegle, and Amy Lynn
Beegle. John died February 8, 2007. His body was cremated and the ashes were
scattered on the family farm in rural Hanover.
Beegle, Joseph “Joe” Franklin was born September 23, 1918 in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania and was the son of Dr. Franklin More and Marguerite (Bruch) Beegle. Joe
received his BS degree in chemical engineering from Tri State College, Angola, Indiana.
He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves, and as an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine
during World War II. Joe married Ruth Dolores Holz on December 14, 1940 in Clinton,
Iowa and three children were born to this union: John Paul Beegle, Lucretia (Beegle)
Valle, and Mark Joseph Beegle. He founded Adheron Coatings Corporation where he
researched, developed and manufactured water based epoxy coatings. In 1975 he retired
to his farm in rural Hanover. Joe died January 10, 2003; he was cremated and his ashes
were scattered on the family farm.
Belk, Clyde William was born July 22, 1906 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess County
and was the son of Henry Lorenzo and Catherine (Krug) Belk. He married Florence
Selma Albrecht on February 20, 1932 in Massbach and 12 children were born to this
union: James Claude Belk Sr., Joan Ida Belk (1933-1936), Jerald Ray Belk, Dale Clyde
Belk (1937-1940), Ardel Kay (Belk) Wright, Donna Marie (Belk) Butcher, Dennis
David Belk, Darwin Keith Belk, Ina Mae (Belk) Jungjohann, Karen Sue (Belk) Calhoun,
Randy Alan Belk, and Julie Ann (Belk) Coughlin. Clyde was an automobile mechanic
in Hanover, in 1948 the family moved to Sabula, Iowa and later to Davenport, Iowa.
Clyde died April 25, 1985 in Davenport and is buried in Massbach Lutheran Cemetery.
Belk, Florence Selma (Albrecht) was born January 12, 1915 in Iowa and was the
daughter of David and Elizabeth (Krug) Albrecht. She married Clyde William Belk on
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February 20, 1932 in Massbach and 12 children were born to this union: James Claude
Belk Sr., Joan Ida Belk (1933-1936), Jerald Ray Belk, Dale Clyde Belk (1937-1940),
Ardel Kay (Belk) Wright, Donna Marie (Belk) Butcher, Dennis David Belk, Darwin
Keith Belk, Ina Mae (Belk) Jungjohann, Karen Sue (Belk) Calhoun, Randy Alan Belk,
and Julie Ann (Belk) Coughlin. The family lived in Hanover for a number of years. In
1948 the family moved to Sabula, Iowa and later to Davenport, Iowa. Florence died
March 27, 1993 in Davenport.
Belk, Glenn Harold was born July 25, 1919 in Stockton, Illinois and was the son of
Chester “Chet” Arthur and Mary Matilda (Fye) Belk. He was a World War II U.S.
Army Air Corps Veteran. He married Wilda Winifred Weirck on August 21, 1945 in
Hastings, Nebraska and four children were born to this union: Robert “Bob” Glenn
Belk, Dennis Lee Belk, Debra Jean (Belk) Berry, and Kurt Lynn Belk. Glenn operated
Belk’s Radio & Television shop in Hanover, and was employed at the Savanna Army
Depot in the communications division until he retired. They retired to Lake
Panasoffkee, Florida and he died there on February 27, 1999. He is buried in Florida
National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Belk, Wilda Winifred (Wierck) was born June 27, 1924 in Fairbank, Iowa and was the
daughter of Peter John and Elizabeth Madeline (Niebuhr) Wierck. She graduated from
Fairbank High School in 1942. Wilda married Glenn Harold Belk on August 21, 1945
in Hastings, Nebraska and four children were born to this union: Robert “Bob” Glenn
Belk, Dennis Lee Belk, Debra Jean (Belk) Berry, and Kurt Lynn Belk. They lived in
Hanover for many years until they retired to Lake Panasoffkee, Florida. Wilda died
December 9, 2003 and is buried in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Bell, Glennetta “Tommy” (Thompson) was born October 15, 1924 in Cordell,
Kentucky and was the daughter of Lindsey and Hattie (Thompson) Thompson. She
married Lawrence “Larry” Ralph Bell on August 13, 1945 in Louisa, Kentucky and they
became the parents to four children: Barbara Joan (Bell) Schaible, Lawrence “Larry”
Ralph Bell Jr., Beth Renee (Bell) Sweeney, and Robin Delinda Jean Bell. Tommy
worked as a line worker for Eaton Corporation in Hanover until the late 1970s. She also
worked at Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, Iowa, as a security guard at the Savanna
Army Depot and as a cook in various restaurants in Hanover and Sabula, Iowa. The
family moved from Sabula, Iowa to Hanover in 1963. Tommy died December 23, 1992
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula.
Bell, Grace Joanne (Schaible) Cliff was born September 18, 1932 in LaPorte, Indiana
and was the daughter of Melvin LeRoy and Etta Katherine (Chapman) Schaible. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1951. She married Kenneth Eldon Cliff and
two children were born to this union: Mark Cliff and Barbara Ann (Cliff) Engebretson.
Kenneth died October 18, 1958 as the result of an auto accident in Japan while serving
with the U.S. Army (QASASP) Quality Assurance Specialist Ammunition Surveillance
program. While working at the Savanna Army Depot, Grace met and later married
Roger E. Bell on May 27, 1960 and one daughter was born to this union: Lois Bell.
Before moving to Janesville, Wisconsin they lived in Hanover and the East Moline area.
Her husband Roger died December 31, 1995. Grace died July 20, 2001 and is buried in
Oak Hill Cemetery, Janesville.
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Bell, Lawrence “Larry” Ralph was born July 7, 1913 in Battle Creek, Iowa and was
the son of Robert Lyle and Mable Anna (Geer) Bell. Larry graduated from Battle Creek
High School in 1931. In the early 1930s he played semi-pro baseball with the Cleveland
Indians and Bob Feller. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Larry married
Glennetta “Tommy” Thompson on August 13, 1945 in Louisa, Kentucky and they
became the parents of four children: Barbara Joan (Bell) Schaible, Lawrence “Larry”
Ralph Bell Jr., Beth Renee (Bell) Sweeney, and Robin Delinda Jean Bell. The family
lived in Sabula, Iowa for many years before moving to Hanover in 1963. Larry was
employed at the Savanna Army Depot as a surveillance inspector for 34 years before he
retired. He worked at Bill’s Supermarket in Hanover for ten years. Larry died August
18, 1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula.
Bell, Robert LeRoy was born January 20, 1922 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
John Edward and Mary Amanda (LaStant) Bell. He was a World War II U.S. Navy
Veteran. Robert married Betty Jean Reisen on September 9, 1947 in Dubuque and four
children were born to this union: Diana Lee (Bell) Spas, Kathy Grace (Bell)
Mulholland, Robert Richard Bell, and Debra Sue Bell who died in infancy. They moved
to Hanover in 1951 and Robert retired from the Savanna Army Depot in 1980. Robert
died May 25, 1994 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque.
Bellich, Anna Lynn & Maria Nicole twin daughters of Martin Thomas and Laura
Elizabeth (Stutzman) Bellich died shortly after they were born on August 25, 1996.
Martin and Laura lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Savanna.
Benjamin, Clyde was born in about 1879. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1897. In 1930 he was an electrician in Bakersfield, California.
Benjamin, Patricia “Pat” Elaine (Reed) was born March 15, 1932 in Clinton, Iowa
and was the daughter of Marion Oliver and Pauline “Polly” (Stoner) Reed. She
graduated from Hanover High School 1950 and attended Cornell College and the
University of Illinois. After college she moved to Chicago and joined the home
planning interior decorating department at Marshal Field & Company and remained
there until 1956. Pat married Kenneth “Ken” Marvin Benjamin on December 14, 1956
and three sons were born to this union: Eric Julius Benjamin, Peter Curtis Benjamin,
and Thomas Louis Benjamin. The family lived in Lake Forest for many years. For
nearly 45 years Pat was a familiar figure at floral conventions, trade shows and other
industry functions. Pat died November 23, 2001 and is buried in Westlawn Cemetery,
Chicago.
Bennett, Jesse was born in about 1893 in Hanover and was the son of Charles Willliam
“Will or C.W.” and Harriet A. (Maynard) Bennett. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1899. In 1930 he was working on a farm near Rockford, Illinois.
Bennett, Myrtle Hazel was born on August 21, 1888 and was the daughter of Charles
William and Harriet Adelie (Maynard) Bennett. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1906 and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Myrtle taught school
in Oak Park, Illinois for many years
Benninger, Adele A. was born March 3, 1900 in Galena, Illinois and was the daughter
of Alfred and Catherine “Kate” A. (Hiller) Benninger. She operated the Continental
Telephone office in her residence in Hanover for many years. Adele retired in June
1963 when dial telephones replaced the crank telephones that required local operator
assistance. Adele later moved to Galena. Adele died May 18, 1988 and is buried in
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Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Berger, Ruth A. (Brown) was born March 13, 1938 and was the daughter of Ralph and
Velma (Sinky) Brown Sr.. She married Joseph V. Berger. She was the mother of
Douglas Wilcox Jr., Thomas M. Wilcox, Joseph R. Wilcox, Velma Duet, and the
stepmother of Paulette Ristine. She was a native of Galena and lived in Hanover for a
time before moving to Thibodaux, Louisiana. She died in Thibodaux on June 11, 1995
and is buried in Galena.
Bergman, Florence A. (Hudson) was born February 14, 1907 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Eugene Nail and Alida Aaltje (Hoogerhuis) Hudson. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1925. Florence grew up in Hanover and later moved to
Elizabeth. She married Leslie E. Bergman on October 25, 1927 in Galena and no
children were born to this union. Leslie died January 19, 1980. Florence died September
29, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bergquist, Kathryn Mae (Speer) was born May 13, 1923 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James Arthur and Florence Ann (Nesbitt) Speer. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1941. She married Robert A. Bergquist on October 14, 1944
and three children were born to this union: Thomas Bergquist, Debra Lynn (Bergquist)
Stendell, and Kathleen Anne Bergquist. Kathryn lived in Anaheim Hills, California for
a number of years. Kathryn died in California on July 4, 1986.
Berryman, Esther Georgia “Sissy” (Kirchner) was born October 22, 1928 in Clinton,
Iowa and was the daughter of George William and Esther A. (Clarkson) Kirchner. She
grew up in Hanover and attended Hanover school until December 1942. She married
Cletus Mac “Punk” Berryman on October 22, 1946 in Galena and four children were
born to this union: Sharon (Berryman) Bissell, Kenneth Howard Berryman, William
Kevin Berryman, and Sharyl Lynn Berryman. She worked at Newell Manufacturing in
Freeport, Illinois and in Princeton, Illinois at Wal-Mart, J & J One Stop and Norco
Fuels. Cletus died May 5, 1979 and Esther died in Princeton on February 20, 2007.
They are both buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport.
Berryman, Harold “Pete” C. was born September 23, 1915 in Hanover and was the
son of Howard Henry and Martha Meathey (Jobe) Berryman. He was a World War II
Veteran. Pete married Helen Delores Miller on December 1, 1945 in Galena and one son
was born to this union: Thomas Berryman, who died December 17, 1980. The couple
lived in Hanover for a few years and later moved to Galena. He worked for Dubuque
Packing for 28 years, retiring in 1981. He also farmed several years. Pete died August
22, 1998 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Berryman, Helen Delores (Miller) was born February 2, 1924 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Ohlgart) Miller. She married Harold “Pete”
Berryman on December 1, 1945 in Galena and one son was born to this union: Thomas
Berryman, who died December 17, 1980. They lived in Hanover for a few years and
later moved to Galena. Helen died August 3, 1998 and is buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Galena.
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Bertsch, Bernice Adeline (Lewis) was born June 30, 1921 in Galena, Illinois and was
the daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Anderberg) Lewis. She married Harlan “Ike” Hugh
Bertsch on December 20, 1941 in Galena. They had one son who was stillborn on
March 15, 1942. They farmed on the Bertsch family farm all their life and Adeline also
worked at Eaton Corporation for many years. Adeline died July 22, 2007; was cremated
and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bertsch, Harlan “Ike” Hugh was born September 11, 1918 in Hanover Township and
was the son of Ellison Morton and Margaret Elizabeth (Campbell) Bertsch. He married
Bernice Adeline Lewis on December 20, 1941 in Galena. They had one son who was
stillborn on March 15, 1942. He farmed on the family farm in Hanover Township all his
life. Harlan died April 7, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bertsch, Kathryn Helen (Higley) was born October 18, 1915 in Sterling, Illinois and
was the daughter of Austin Paul and Kathryn (Wentling) Higley. She graduated from
Savanna High School. Kathryn married William Campbell Bertsch on September 21,
1938 in Savanna and four children were born to this union: William Paul Bertsch,
Kathy Edna (Bertsch) DeSpain, Mary Jane (Bertsch) Lothndorf, and Nancy Ellen
(Bertsch) Allen. Kathryn died in Elizabeth on November 9, 1996 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Bettcher, Edna Elsie (Stahlecker) was born March 12, 1916 in Naper, Nebraska and
was the daughter of John and Matilda (Hildebrandt) Stahlecker. She married Henry
Ernest Bettcher on February 14, 1935 in Fairfax, South Dakota and two daughters were
born to this union: Dee Anna Kay (Bettcher) Wild and Carol Ann (Bettcher) Palmer.
Edna worked as an assembler at the Eaton Corporation in Hanover from 1965 until
1991. Edna died May 30, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Beutler, Virginia May (Scharf) Schedler was born July 8, 1934 in Dubuque, Iowa and
was the daughter of Harry Frederick and Cordelia N. (Schlickman) Scharf. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1953. Virginia married John E. Schedler on
June 26, 1954 in Hanover and four children were born to this union: Jodi (Schedler)
Riojas, Paula Schedler, Jeffrey Schedler, and Matthew Schedler. John died March 11,
1979 and she married Warren E. Beutler on July 29, 1989. Warren died May 15, 1992.
Virginia lived in Savanna for a number of years and died there on November 2, 1994.
She is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Beveridge, Nancy (Lytle) was the daughter of the Reverend John and Mrs. Lytle. Her
father was the pastor at the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover from 1937 until
1942. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1942 and later from Monmouth
College. Nancy married Thomas Beveridge and they lived in Rollo, Missouri for many
years. Nancy taught Latin at Rollo High School for 25 years. Nancy was killed
February 20, 1982 when the school bus in which she was riding slid off the highway,
injuring eight of the students she had accompanied on a field trip to St. Louis for a
performance of Romeo and Juliet.
Beyer, Marie Estella “Stella” (Haug) was born June 15, 1905 in Hanover Township
and was the daughter of George and Marie (Reifsteck) Haug. She married August
Beyer on April 22, 1930 in Elizabeth and seven children were born to this union: Betty
Mae (Beyer) Hill, Darlene Marie (Beyer) Steffes, Barbara Jean (Beyer) Jansen, LaVerne
August Beyer, Lorraine Estella (Beyer) Swalve, Kenneth George Beyer, and Linda Lou
(Beyer) Lord. They lived in Woodbine for many years. Stella died March 27, 1990 and
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is buried in Woodbine Cemetery.
Bily, Charles Raymond was born November 19, 1902 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin and
was the son of Joseph and Anna Bily. Charles was first married to Alice Bily and they
lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan in the 1930s. He married Lillian Augusta (Edgerton)
Reifsteck on February 27, 1937 in McCook, Nebraska and this union gave him two
stepchildren: Allen Reifsteck and Lorraine (Reifsteck) Needham. They moved to
Rockford in the mid-1940s. Lillian died on March 6, 1963. Charles later married Vera
Henrietta Hafenstein. Vera was born May 4, 1912 in Randolph, Wisconsin and died
December 13, 1980. Charles died January 9, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bingham, Janis Louise (Theiss) was born October 23, 1952 in Houston, Texas and was
the daughter of the Reverend Harold Edwin and Corrine Elaine (Stahlecker) Theiss. She
graduated from Woodstock, Illinois High School in 1970. She married Matthew
Bingham on April 7, 1982 in Woodstock. Janis had seven children: Michael Dunivan,
Stephanie Hubbard, Amanda Bingham, Katrina Longmore, and Michael, Michele and
Adam who all three died as infants. Janis had lived in Hanover for a time before
moving to Warren, Illinois. Janis died May 18, 2006 and a memorial service was held
in Elizabeth.
Biren, Anna Julia (Hatfield) Williams was born April 20, 1901 in Booneville County,
Missouri and was the daughter of Alfred and Alice (Piatt) Hatfield. She married Hobart
McKinley Williams on April 17, 1917 and four children were born to this union:
Dorothy Mae (Williams) Reifsteck, Elsie Ruth (Williams) Campbell, and Phillip LeRoy
Williams and Beverly Elizabeth Williams, both whom died in infancy in California,
Missouri. The family moved from California, Missouri to Hanover in 1937 and Anna
began working at the Hanover Woolen Mill as a weaver and seamstress. She later
worked at Don’s Tap in Hanover as a fry cook and bartender. Hobart died on October
10, 1953. Anna later married Edward Biren on May 17, 1964. Anna died March 9,
2007 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bohnsack, Marvin Louis was born February 8, 1921 in Scales Mound, Illinois and was
the son of Herman John and Minnie Belle (Teppert) Bohnsack. He attended Scales
Mound school. Marvin married Ruth Audrey Meyer on April 19, 1945 in Hanover and
four children were born to this union: Terry Ray Bohnsack, Timothy “Tim” Joseph
Bohnsack, Karen Ann (Bohnsack) Glasgow, and Mark Alan Bohnsack. He farmed
grain and livestock in the Hanover and Elizabeth area for many years. Marvin died
November 25, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Boland, Bubba Lee was born May 12, 1983 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and was the
son of Merle and Willia (Warrington) Boland. Bubba was living in rural Hanover with
his family when he died from injuries he received when a vehicle traveling on Illinois
Route 84 struck him on July 4, 1989. He is buried in the Rossville Cemetery, Rossville,
Iowa.
Boldt, Eunice Elaine (Allen) was born April 28, 1907 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the
daughter of John Leroy and Estella “Stella” E. (Tresidder) Allen. She was married, and
later divorced, to Myron Leslie Bolt and seven children were born to this union: Velma
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(Boldt) Spillane, a stillborn daughter in 1927, John Myron Boldt, Neva Estelle (Boldt)
Nesbitt, Phyllis Elaine (Boldt) Hokenson, Duane Carson Boldt, and Donna Jean (Boldt)
Gordon. Eunice was a nurse’s aide and lived in Elizabeth and Hanover before she
moved to Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Eunice died June 14, 1982 in Cuba City, Wisconsin
and is buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Boldt, Myron Leslie was born June 22, 1906 in Ocheyedan, Iowa and was the son of
John Henry and Bertha A. (Holland) Boldt. He attended grade school in Guilford
Township. He married Eunice Elaine Allen, they later divorced, and seven children
were born to this union: Velma (Boldt) Spillane, a stillborn daughter in 1927, John
Myron Boldt, Neva Estelle (Boldt) Nesbitt, Phyllis Elaine (Boldt) Hokenson, Duane
Carson Boldt, and Donna Jean (Boldt) Gordon. Myron lived in Hanover for a time
before moving to Fulton. He married Hattie Squires in 1961 and two children were born
to this union: Connie Noble and Myra Housenga. He was a journeyman and
maintenance man for a public utility company. Myron died April 22, 1987 and is buried
in Fulton Cemetery.
Bolsinger, Clara V. (Nelson) was born September 21, 1905. She married Clifford B.
Bolsinger on November 21, 1925 in Marshall County, South Dakota and two daughters
were born to this union: Ruth (Bolsinger) Weaver and Lorraine Audrey (Bolsinger)
Stump. She and her husband moved from Colesburg, Iowa to Hanover in 1942 where
they operated the Hanover Saw Mill for many years before moving to Elkhart, Indiana.
Clara died April 2, 1987 in Elkhart, Indiana and is buried in Forman, North Dakota.
Bolsinger, Clifford “Zip” B. was born May 5, 1898 in Iowa and was the son of John
William and Malinda Lynn (Walters) Bolsinger. He married Dora Alcina Hansel on
December 22, 1920. Dora gave birth to their daughter, Fern B. Bolsinger, on May 26,
1921 and both the baby and Dora died shortly after giving birth. He married Clara V.
Nelson on November 21, 1925 in Marshall County, South Dakota and two daughters
were born to this union: Ruth (Bolsinger) Weaver and Lorraine Audrey (Bolsinger)
Stump. The family moved from Colesburg, Iowa to Hanover in 1942 where they
operated the Hanover Saw Mill for many years before moving to Elkhart, Indiana. He
died in Elkhart in January 1981 and is buried in Forman, North Dakota.
Bonar, Everett “Bud” Lee was born January 11, 1935 in Galva, Illinois and was the
son of Everett Elbridge and Erma Maxine (Rose) Bonar. He graduated from Galva High
School in 1953. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954, serving three years during the
Korean War. He married Elouise Ann Moore on June 2, 1956 in Galva and four
children were born to this union: Douglas “Doug” Lee Bonar, Gregory “Greg” Allen
Bonar, Lori Ann (Bonar) Peterson, and Todd Michael Bonar. Bud worked for the
Illinois State Police from 1958 until he retired in 1985 as a Master Sergeant. He was the
Hanover Fire Department Chief for 18 years. Bud died April 24, 2002 and is buried in
Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling.
Bonice, Judy G. (Knipp) was born October 27, 1948 in Mann, West Virginia and was
the daughter of Charles D. and Mary Knipp. She married “Tiny” Joe Bonice on May
11, 1968 in Oak Hill, Ohio and two sons were born to this union: Joseph Bonice and
Jason Bonice. She lived in rural Hanover for a time and died at her home on Blanding
Road on April 19, 1986. Judy is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Oak Hill.
Bonjour, Raymond was born February 11, 1888 in Apple River, Illinois and was the
son of Henry and Louise (Hurst) Bonjour. He married Mary Elizabeth “Lizzy”
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Baumgartner on January 16, 1911 in Apple River and two daughters were born to this
union: Inez E. (Bonjour) VandeDrink and Irene Louise (Bonjour) Mason. They farmed
in Apple River until 1943 when they moved to Elizabeth, later moving to Hanover in
1961. Ray delivered mail for a number of years. Ray died July 8, 1984 and is buried in
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Book, Abbott was born January 24, 1918 in Illinois and was the son of Abbott and
Mary Evelyn (Wiars) Book. The family lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for a few years and
later moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Abbott married Mavis G. Cline and three children
were born to this union: Connie Book, Roger Book, and Jon Abbott Book. Abbott
taught science at Hanover High School from 1953 until 1957 and then began teaching at
Washington Junior High in Rock Island, Illinois until he retired. The family lived in
Davenport, Iowa for many years. Abbott died August 20, 1990 in Davenport.
Boop, Clifford Stanley was born June 7, 1901 in Kent, Illinois and was the son of
Frank and Clara (Auman) Boop. He married Alice Louisa (Paisley) Diehl on April 12,
1930 in Oregon, Illinois and two children were born to this union: Clifford Ellsworth
Boop and Jean Ann (Boop) Weible. Clifford was also the stepfather to Robert
Alexander Diehl and Mary Ella (Diehl) Sauer. He was a retired Hanover farmer and a
former road commissioner. Clifford died April 29, 1983 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Boots, Frederic “Fred” Warner was born January 28, 1878 in Dale, Iowa and was the
son of George and Susan F. (Crouse) Boots. He graduated from the University of Iowa
Medical School in 1904 and practiced in Lone Tree, Iowa before moving to Hanover.
He married Margaret “May” or “Maggie” Heath in 1905 and four children were born
to this union: Margaret Freda (Boots) Cobitz, Paul Health Boots, Edith Boots, and
Wallace Boots. Dr. Boots moved his medical practice to Hanover in February 1906 and
remained there until April 1918 when he moved his family to Briggsville, Wisconsin.
His wife Margaret died November 21, 1936 and he later married Ada G. Murphy. His
wife Ada was born December 15, 1892 and died August 18, 1973. Dr. Boots died
September 2, 1970 in Briggsville.
Borgstedt, Carol Joyce (Kaufman) was born June 29, 1933 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Oral George and Alice Leona (Reitz) Kaufman. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1951 and from Mercy School of Nursing in 1954. Carol
married Robert D. Borgstedt in 1956 and seven children were born to this union: Jo
Lana (Borgstedt) Sopel, Jo Elyn (Borgstedt) McConnell, Carolyn (Borgstedt) Maguffee,
Robert D. Borgstedt Jr., Kellie Borgstedt, Karen (Borgstedt) Spory, and Jodi Borgstedt.
The family lived in Pueblo, Colorado for many years and Carol worked in the nursing
profession from her graduation from nursing until her retirement from St. Mary-Corwin
Hospital in Pueblo in 1996. Carol died October 12, 2004 and is buried in Imperial
Memorial Gardens, Pueblo.
Bourrette, Sandra Kay (Davis) Anderson was born June 27, 1941 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the daughter of Clifford and Lillian (LaShelle) Davis. She attended Savanna
schools. Sandra married Alfred Anderson in 1956 and six children were born to this
union: Patrick Anderson, Bonnie (Anderson) Engaldo, Jody (Anderson) Carley, Dena
Anderson, Jeannine (Anderson) Eldrenkamp, and Tascha (Anderson) Tix. She worked
at the Savanna Army Depot for 27 years before retiring in 2000. Sandra married
Thomas “Tom” Clement Bourrette in 1986 and this union gave her four stepchildren:
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Penny Lynn Bourrette, Jason Thomas Bourrette, Jeffrey “Jeff” Eugene Bourrette, and
Patricia “Patti” Cathleen (Bourrette) Morrison. Sandra lived in Hanover for many years.
She died April 10, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bousman, George Lester was born February 14, 1905 in Hanover and was the son of
George Franklin and Elizabeth Mary Ann (Philamlee) Bousman. The family moved
from Hanover to Woodbine when George was a child. George married Mona Idel
Pulver on October 2, 1929 in Galena and one son was born to this union: William
Donald Bousman. The family lived in Viroqua, Wisconsin for many years. Mona died
June 29, 1965 and George died March 3, 1990 in Viroqua.
Bovee, Anna Mae (Straitt) Pease was born July 17, 1914 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles Keeler and Anna Bell (Chase) Straitt. The family moved to
Rockford in the early 1930s and Anna attended Rockford High School. She married
Maurice Pease in August 1938 and six children were born to this union: Anna (Pease)
Newquist, Betty Jean (Pease) Lundstrom, Sherry Ann (Pease) Davis, Linda K. Pease,
Alan Richard Pease, and Barry Lynn Pease. Her husband Maurice died and she married
Carl Bovee in 1959 and he died in 1960. Anna died July 24, 1983 in Rockford and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bowman, Berneice L. (Stone) was born October 18, 1914 in Edgewood, Iowa and was
the daughter of Myron L. and Cynthia E. (Bacon) Stone. She married Milton F.
Bowman on June 4, 1933 in Edgewood and three children were born to this union:
Howard Bowman, Sonia Sue (Bowman) Simons, and Kathi Jan (Bowman) Flies. They
moved to Hanover and Berneice was employed at the Savanna Army Depot for many
years before her retirement. They later moved to Dubuque, Iowa. Berneice died
October 9, 1998 and is buried in Cass Township Cemetery, Strawberry Point, Iowa.
Bowman, Clyde Junior was born February 22, 1930 in Mount Carroll, Illinois and was
the son of Clyde A. and Harriet (Hoover) Bowman. He was a Korean War Army
Veteran. He married Sharon Lea Fletcher on August 12, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri
and one step son: Allen McCluskey and four children were born to this union: Jeff
Bowman, Robin (Bowman) Goodell, Cindy (Bowman) Herrington, and Susan Bowman.
They lived in Savanna for a number of years and he was employed as a sheet metal
shear operator at the Alco Dispensary Company. Clyde died July 9, 1989 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bowman, Donald C. was born July 13, 1930 in Strawberry Point, Iowa and was the son
of Donald Emil and Francis Irene (Goldsmith) Bowman. He graduated from Strawberry
Point High School and attended the University of Dubuque. Donald was a Korean War
U.S. Army Veteran. He married Dorothy Meyer on December 26, 1955 in Hanover and
three children were born to this union: Donald H. Bowman, John Bowman, and Shari
(Bowman) Curry. They lived in Elizabeth for a number of years before moving to
Marshall, Missouri. Don was a manufacturer’s representative for Cominco Fertilizer
Company for 28 years before he retired on December 31, 1990. Don died October 31,
1993 in Marshall and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bowman, Milton F. was born January 17, 1910 in Strawberry Point, Iowa and was the
son of Howard Chase and Ida Edith (Rebaschaus) Bowman. He married Berneice Stone
on June 4, 1933 in Edgewood, Iowa and three children were born to this union: Howard
Bowman, Sonia Sue (Bowman) Simons, and Kathi Jan (Bowman) Flies. Milton was a
World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was a foreman at the Savanna Army Depot for 30
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years before his retirement in 1970. They lived in Hanover for many years before
moving to Dubuque, Iowa. Milton died March 22, 1992 and he is buried in the Cass
Township Cemetery, Strawberry Point, Iowa.
Bowman, Sarah Esther (Winter) was born February 22, 1884 and was the daughter of
Henry and Minerva Samantha (Johnson) Winter. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1903. She married Charles A. Bowman and two known sons were born to this
union: Kenneth Bowman and Burton Bowman. In 1910 the family was living in
Creston Ward, Iowa and by 1925 they were living in Iowa City, Iowa.
Bowman, Sharon Lea (Fletcher) was born February 16, 1934 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Louis “Tex” Homer and Agnes Geraldine “Gerry” (Jeffers)
Fletcher. She lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving to Savanna.
Sharon married Clyde J. Bowman on August 12, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri and she
had five children: Allen McCluskey, Jeff Bowman, Robin (Bowman) Goodell, Cindy
(Bowman) Herrington, and Susan Bowman. Sharon was a press operator at Alco
Dispensing in Savanna for several years and was employed by Tri-County Opportunity
Council her last six years. Her husband Clyde died July 8, 1989 in Savanna. Sharon
died April 23, 1997 and her body was donated to Northern Illinois University for
medical research.
Bradshaw, Edward J. was born April 1, 1927 in Watertown, South Dakota and was the
son of Clayton John and Della (Handorf) Bradshaw. Edward was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. He married Ramona Johnson on September 28, 1948 in Watertown and
seven children were born to this union: Julane (Bradshaw) Bowman, Barbara
(Bradshaw) Tracey, Robin (Bradshaw) Melvin, Mark Edward Bradshaw, Todd Michael
Bradshaw, and two other sons. The family lived in Hanover for a few years before
moving to Savanna, Illinois. Edward was a munitions instructor at the Savanna Army
Depot for 25 years when in retired in 1976. Edward died June 15, 1992.
Bradt, Eileen (Lockwood) was born August 22, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas and was
the daughter of Robert and Annemarie (Smyth) Lockwood. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1970 and later from Highland Community College as a
licensed practical nurse in June 1995. Eileen was employed at Galena-Stauss Nursing
Care Facility. She was married to Raymond Harvey Bradt and three children were born
to this union: Matthew Robert Bradt, Craig Allan Bradt, and Renee Marie (Bradt)
Richardson. Eileen died July 8, 1996 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Bradt, Raymond “Ray” Harvey was born September 14, 1946 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Harold Bernard and Evelyn Ann (Townsend) Bradt. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1964. Ray was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Military
Police from 1966 until 1968 in Germany. He was married to Eileen Lockwood and
three children were born to this union: Matthew Robert Bradt, Craig Allan Bradt, and
Renee Marie (Bradt) Richardson. Ray lived in Galena and worked for the Illinois
Department of Transportation for 30 years before he retired. Ray died March 15, 2004
and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Bradt, Wilford Raymond was born May 27, 1924 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin and was
the son of Harvey Harrison and Mary Juanita (Hancock) Bradt. He was a World War II
Veteran. Wilford married Mary Carolyn Elsenrath on January 25, 1951 in Galena and
four children were born to this union: Allen Raymond Bradt, Clifford Harvey Bradt,
Judy Christine (Bradt) Sheridan, and Patricia Lynn (Bradt) Claar. Wilford retired from
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the Savanna Army Depot in 1973 where he worked as a mechanic. Wilford died
January 4, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Brandt, Gordon “Monk” Joseph was born May 14, 1926 in Cobb, Wisconsin and was
the son of Arthur Joseph and Eileen Mildred (Wiederhold) Brandt. He was a World
War II U.S. Army Veteran and received the Purple Heart. Monk married Marjorie
Evelyn Fowler on January 22, 1955 in Hanover three children were born to this union:
JoLinda Alice (Brandt) Hebeler, Vicky Lynn (Brandt) Harmsen, and Scott Michael
Brandt. He worked at the Savanna Army Depot for a couple of years after the war and
later owned and operated the Mobil Station in Hanover from 1953 until 1962. They
later moved from Hanover to Savanna and Monk then worked for Rockford Blacktop as
an equipment maintenance man for 29 years, retiring in 1991. Monk died August 6,
2003 and is buried in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Savanna.
Brantner, Harriett Geneva (Eadie) was born February 3, 1930 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Ralph Harold and Dorothy Elzada (Limage) Eadie. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1948 and from Northern Illinois University in 1952. Harriett
also did graduate work at the University of Illinois, Northern Illinois University and
Clarke College. Harriett married Herbert H. Brantner on June 28, 1958 in Hanover and
two children were born to this union: Peter LeClare Brantner and Elizabeth Anne
Brantner. The family lived in Lanark, Illinois for many years where Harriett was an
elementary school teacher for 27 years. Harriett died October 29, 1985 and is buried in
Lanark Cemetery.
Bray, Ella May (Heath) was born September 8, 1879 in Tomah, Wisconsin and was the
daughter of Charles and Olive Heath. She married Charles H. Bray in 1896 in Elizabeth
and four children were born to this union: Eugene Carter Bray, Olive (Bray) Hunt,
Lucille V. (Bray) Foster, and Ava G. (Bray) Parker. Ella and Charles operated the
Clover Farm Grocery Store at 201 Jefferson Street in Hanover from 1938 until May 31,
1954. Ella later moved to Boca Raton, Florida and she died there on January 19, 1983.
Breckenfelder, Myrtle M. (Chapman) was born September 29, 1915 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Earl Joseph and Mabel Ann (Wearmouth) Chapman. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1933 and later from the Acme Business College in
Lansing, Michigan. She married Robert G. Breckenfelder on September 21, 1940 in
Clinton, Iowa and no children were born to this union. They lived in Rolling Meadows,
Illinois for many years and after the death of her husband on July 31, 1977 she moved
back to Hanover. Myrtle died April 1, 2006 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Breckenridge, Kathleen “Kit” Elise (Sanderson) was born November 18, 1939 in
Stockton, Illinois and was the daughter of Warren LeVerne and Emma M. (Gingles)
Sanderson. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1957 and later graduated from
Bradley University in Peoria and received her Masters Degree from the University of
Illinois in Library Science. Kit married Lloyd Lee Breckenridge on November 27,
1963. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2003. Kit lived in Philadelphia her entire
married life where she worked as a children’s specialist librarian with the Philadelphia
City Institute. She moved back to Jo Daviess County in 2007. Kit died October 26,
2009 in Galena and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Brick, Betty Katherine (Pedersen) Nielsen was born November 22, 1924 in Wayne
County, Nebraska and was the daughter of John and Marie (Andersen) Pedersen. She
married Jens Leo Nielsen on September 25, 1943 and five children were born to this
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union: Leslie Leo Nielsen, Mary Ameila (Nielsen) Frederickson, Ellen Ann (Nielsen)
Reitz, Arlan Dale Nielsen, and Bruce Lee Nielsen. They moved to Hanover in 1960 and
Jens Leo died in 1969. She later moved to Freeport and married Harry Brick on
November 24, 1971; he died July 9, 1993. Betty had worked at Micro Switch in
Freeport before she retired in 1986. Betty died May 26, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Brigham, John C. was born September 16, 1936 in Aurora, Illinois and was the son of
Arthur and Mary (McIntyre) Brigham. He graduated from Savanna High School in
1954 and attended Aurora College. He married Linda Lou Noordhoff on July 31, 1966
in Lanark and four children were born to this union: John Brigham, Kathy (Brigham)
Sima, Chris (Brigham) Gaura, and Mary (Brigham) Schulze. John worked as a social
worker in Chicago and Carroll County, had taught biology in Thomson, was the former
owner of Carroll County TV and worked as a bank officer at the Thomson State Bank in
the Savanna office before he retired in 2001. John died July 20, 2006 and is buried in
Lost Mound Cemetery.
Brigham, Linda Lou (Noordhoff) was born September 25, 1941 in Thomson, Illinois
and was the daughter of Cornelius and Bernice (Rogers) Noordhoff. She married John
C. Brigham on July 31, 1966 in Lanark and four children were born to this union: John
Brigham, Kathy (Brigham) Sima, Chris (Brigham) Gaura, and Mary (Brigham) Schulze.
Linda died October 20, 2000 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Bright, Darla Mathea (Larson) was born July 27, 1934 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and
was the daughter of Cyril Lloyd and Berniece (Knudson) Larson Sr. Darla graduated
from Hanover High School in 1952. She married John R. Bright on May 30, 1969 in
Savanna and this union gave her five stepchildren: Debbie (Bright) Sipe, Julie (Bright)
Handel, Susan (Bright) Balis, Danny Bright, and Steve Bright. Darla worked at the
Savanna Army Depot for a number of years. Darla was living in Savanna when she died
on July 11, 1981 and she is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Brinkmeier, Dwayne “Skipper”Allen was born September 5, 1961 and was the son of
Dale E. and Elizabeth “Betty” Mae (Bousman) Brinkmeier. Skipper lived in Savanna.
He died August 27, 1990 as the result of an accidental gunshot wound and is buried in
Lost Mound Cemetery.
Brinkmeier, Elizabeth “Betty” Mae (Bousman) was born August 9, 1935 in Savanna,
Illinois and was the daughter of William “Bill” Henry and Bernice Charlette (Bailey)
Bousman. She attended Savanna area schools. Betty married Dale E. Brinkmeier on
August 8, 1951 in Mt. Carroll and five children were born to this union: Darlene K.
(Brinkmeier) Skimhorn, Ralph W. Brinkmeier, Dale W. “PeeWee” Brinkmeier, Todd E.
Brinkmeier, and Dwayne “Skipper” A. Brinkmeier. Betty worked in the Savanna area
doing factory work, tending bar, and cooking for several establishments. Betty died
September 16, 2006 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Brokaw, Allan Vandevere was born February 26, 1912 in Stronghurst, Illinois and was
the son of Abraham Leonard and Anna (Weir) Brokaw. He was a World War II U.S.
Navy Veteran. Allan married Mildred Letitia Speer on December 9, 1944 in Hanover
and two children were born to this union: Leonard Edwin Brokaw and Louise Ann
Brokaw. He farmed for 55 years in rural Hanover. He was a dairyman until 1987, and
continued to farm until 2000 when he moved to Aurora to be near his son. Allan died
March 16, 2004 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
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Brokaw, Mildred Letitia (Speer) was born March 21, 1910 in Hanover and was the
daughter of George Edwin and Ada Louisa (Steele) Speer. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1928 and later graduated from Monmouth College. She married Allen
Vandevere Brokaw on December 9, 1944 in Hanover and two children were born to this
union: Leonard Edwin Brokaw and Louise Ann Brokaw. Mildred was a schoolteacher
and began her teaching in a country school in Jo Daviess County. She taught in Viola,
Galena, and Sterling High Schools, and taught fourth grade in Elizabeth and Hanover
for many years. Mildred died October 7, 1992 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Brown, Gwenn V. was born November 29, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son of
Ellsworth and Lenice (Miller) Brown. He graduated from Warren High School in 1958.
He married Jean Ann Harkness on July 10, 1958 in Dubuque, Iowa and eight daughters
were born to this union: Pamela K. (Brown) Heck, Judith L. (Brown) Pope, Kathryn
(Brown) Springer, Sandra M. (Brown) Jones, Sharon L. Brown, Kimberly S. Brown,
Teresa E. (Brown) Eichmeier, and Gwendolen Brown. Gwenn worked as a tree trimmer
for a couple of years before starting his 38-year career with the Illinois Chicago Central
Railroad. He lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving to Freeport.
Gwenn died August 30, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Brown, James Eugene was born May 22, 1932 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son of
Harry Charles and Helen Irene (Sutterlin) Brown. He married Miss Dole in December
1956 and five children were born to this union: Michael Brown, Kevin Brown, Patrick
Brown, and two other children. James lived in Freeport before moving to Hanover. He
died June 28, 1986 when his body was found in the Mississippi north of the
Savanna/Sabula Bridge, an apparent drowning victim.
Brown, Karen E. (Junk) was born January 3, 1943 in Cassville, Wisconsin and was the
daughter of Alois J. and Sylvia Margaret (Schmidt) Junk. She graduated from Cassville
High School in 1960. Karen married Ralph J. Brown Sr. on July 7, 1962 in Hanover
and four children were born to this union: Ralph Brown Jr., Ronald Brown, Rodney
Brown, and Lisa Jo Brown. They farmed in the Hanover area until moving to
Shullsburg, Wisconsin in 1969, where they farmed until 1992. Karen was a
receptionist/bookkeeper for Reilly Plumbing and Heating. Karen died June 30, 1997
and is buried in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Shullsburg.
Brown, Lillian Sylvia (Moen) was born December 8, 1922 in Waukon, Iowa and was
the daughter of Edwin Julius and Caroline (Hagen) Moen. She married Guy Arthur
Brown on April 1, 1942 and one son was born to this union: Richard “Dick” Walter
Brown. Lillian died May 7, 1980 in Hanover and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Brown, Madonna “Donna” Louise (Limage) was born September 8, 1944 in
Dubuque, Iowa and was the daughter of Donald LeClair and Agnes Betty Lou (Coyle)
Limage. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1962 and continued her education
at the University of Wisconsin at Platteville and Northern Illinois University at De Kalb.
Donna married Richard “Dick” Walter Brown on July 25, 1963 and two children were
born to this union: Boyd William Brown and Kerry Lynn (Brown) Wild. She was a
schoolteacher at River Ridge School District, where she taught kindergarten and second
grade from 1970 until her death. Donna died January 3, 2000 and cremation rites were
accorded.
Bruckner, Lloyd Morse was born April 24, 1920 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and
was the son of Frank and Flora Jane (Shaw) Bruckner. Lloyd was a World War II U.S.
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Army Veteran. He married Anna Mildred Bulin on September 20, 1947 in Reedsburg,
Wisconsin and three children were born to this union: Lawrence Lloyd Bruckner,
Nancy Anne (Bruckner) Spinello, and Clarence Lee Bruckner. They lived in Hanover
from 1948 until 1951 before moving to Thomson. Lloyd worked as a machinist at the
Savanna Army Depot for 30 years and he also farmed from 1951 until 1986. Lloyd died
December 26, 1998 and is buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Brueggen, Diane Irene (Cottral) was born April 25, 1955 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the daughter of Robert Daniel “Danny” and Patricia Ede (Ballein) Cottral. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1973. Diane worked at Chestnut Mountain
Resort and at Eagle Ridge Resort for several years. Diane married Jeffrey “Jeff” Bernard
Brueggen on May 31, 1986 in Hanover. After their marriage they lived in Mendota for
a time, then Stockton, and then moved back to Hanover. Diane died June 21, 2009; was
cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bubser, Florence Mable (Chapman) Harkness was born August 25, 1895 in Hanover
and was the daughter of Charles Wesley and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Sophia (Muller)
Chapman. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1913. She married Clyde
Thomas Harkness and three children were born to this union: Harvey Chapman
Harkness, Marieta Charlotte (Harkness) Wilkey, and Dale James Harkness. Florence
and Clyde divorced and she married George J. Bubser in November 1938. George died
in 1947. Florence lived in Rockford for 51 years and died there on August 4, 1983. She
is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford.
Buckholz, Paul August was born July 29, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Paul August and Lillian (Verschoore) Buckholz. He was a World War II Navy
Veteran. He married Geraldine “Gerry” Louise O’Connors on February 1, 1947 in
Chicago and three children were born to this union: James Paul Buckholz, Meredyth
Lucille (Buckholz) Colberg, and Kirk Arthur Buckholz. Paul was deputy police chief
in Arlington Heights, Illinois for 25 years, he retired in 1984 and moved to Hanover.
Paul died May 5, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Buman, Alfred “Buck” Henry was born February 21, 1914 in Galena, Illinois and was
the son of Elmer “Buck” and Helena “Lena” (Knobbe) Buman. He was a U. S. Navy
World War II Veteran. Buck married Mary Edna Bonnet and four daughters were born
to this union: JoAnn Dorothy (Buman) Turner, Patricia “Patty” Ann (Buman) Williams,
Jacqueline “Jackie” Mary (Buman) LaShelle, and Jan Helena Buman. Buck retired from
the Savanna Army Depot and later worked for the Hanover School District. He was
well known for his woodworking abilities. Buck died March 24, 1984 and is buried in
St. Michael’s Cemetery, Galena.
Bundy, Genevra Alice (Atkins) Peschang was born May 7, 1916 in Hanover and was
the daughter of John William and Anna Cecelia (Whalen) Atkins. She attended
Hanover schools. Genevra married Harvey Peschang on December 27, 1934 and three
children were born to this union: Cecil Clair Peschang, Alyce Ann (Peschang) Haring,
and Deborah (Peschang) Connery. After Harvey’s death, Genevra married Carlos
Bundy on October 22, 1960 in Mt. Carroll. They owned Bundy’s Repair Shop for eight
years and then operated the business in Lone Rock, Wisconsin for 15 years. Genevra
worked as a Lab Tech at the Richland Foundry for 14 years and then worked at Pine
Valley Manor for nearly 4 years. Genevra had lived in Richland Center, Wisconsin for
many years. She died on March 26, 2009; was cremated and buried in Evergreen
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Cemetery.
Bundy, Max William was born September 25, 1914 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Roy and Amanda (McGinnis) Bundy. He graduated from Savanna High School
in 1934. Max was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. He married Mildred
Grace Kuchemann on August 2, 1943 in Amityville, New York and two children were
born to this union: Muriel Jane (Bundy) Rafferty and Duglas “Dug” Delavan Bundy.
Max lived most of his married life in Hanover and worked at the Savanna Army Depot
as an Area Supervisor and an Ammunitions Instructor at the Depot Ammunitions
School. He retired in 1975 after working at the Army Depot for 30 years. They moved
to Savanna a few years before he died on July 15, 2005. He is buried in Zion Cemetery
in rural Mt. Carroll.
Bundy, Mildred Grace (Kuchemann) was born July 4, 1919 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Charles Marion and Camilla Birkbeck (Graham) Kuchemann.
Mildred graduated from Galena High School in 1937 and later from Bayliss Business
College in Dubuque. She married Max William Bundy on August 2, 1943 in
Amityville, New York and two children were born to this union: Muriel Jane (Bundy)
Rafferty and Duglas “Dug” Delavan Bundy. Mildred lived most of her adult life in
Hanover and worked at the Savanna Army Depot for more than 20 years. Mildred later
moved to Mt. Carroll and died there March 30, 2006. She is buried in Zion Cemetery in
rural Mt. Carroll.
Burgin, LaVerne Mable (Kamin) was born July 22, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of Frederick W. and Lillian M. (Bending) Kamin. She graduated in 1943
from Harrison High School in Chicago. LaVerne married Robert Cathey Burgin Jr. on
November 22, 1957 and one daughter was born to this union: Robin (Burgin) Cruz.
Robert died in 1993. LaVerne had lived in Hanover for a time when she died May 20,
2004. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Burk, Joan Kay (Mickle) was born October 15, 1937 in Whiteside County, Illinois and
was the daughter of Kenneth Charles and Jessie Pauline “Polly” (Likes) Mickle. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1955. Kay lived in Beloit, Wisconsin for many
years. Kay died in 2000.
Burke, Stella (Bennett) graduated from Hanover High School in 1893 and attended
Tarkio College in Missouri. In 1930 she was married and living in Iowa City, Iowa.
Burns, Frank Lenoir was born December 15, 1909 in East Dubuque, Illinois and was
the son of Frank Lenoir and Helen Lura (Seeney) Burns. He graduated from Galena
High School. Frank married Miriam Anita Lombard on November 3, 1927 in
Waukegan, Illinois and five daughters were born to this union: Joanne Lenoir (Burns)
Scarpati, Miriam Jean (Burns) Fishburn, Barbara Bea (Burns) Wood, Nancy Lee Burns,
and Diane Elaine Burns. He graduated from Wisconsin School of Mines, University of
Wisconsin and he later did graduate work at the University of South Florida and
Millersville State College in Pennsylvania. Frank taught school in Hanover from 1942
until 1953 and later in the Freeport area. They moved to Sebring, Florida in 1965 and
he taught at Avon Park High School for a few years. Frank died August 8, 2002 in
Sebring.
Burns, Miriam Anita (Lombard) was born May 30, 1911 in Baraboo, Wisconsin and
was the daughter of Edward August and Bertha Augusta (Boettcher) Lombard. She
married Frank Lenoir Burns on November 3, 1927 in Waukegan, Illinois and five
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daughters were born to this union: Joanne Lenoir (Burns) Scarpati, Miriam Jean (Burns)
Fishburn, Barbara Bea (Burns) Wood, Nancy Lee Burns, and Diane Elaine Burns. They
lived in Hanover for many years and later moved to Freeport. In 1965 they moved to
Sebring, Florida. Miriam died May 10, 1997 in Sebring.
Bush, Alma Jean (Johnson) was born April 2, 1932 in Hanover and was the daughter
of Robert and Myrtle C. (Greene) Johnson. She graduated from Galena High School in
1950. Jean married Robert K. Bush on June 16, 1951 and four children were born to
this union: Bruce O. Bush, Linda L. (Bush) Klar, Ranee S. (Bush) Maher, and Robert
“Danny” Bush. The family lived in Dubuque for many years and Jean worked for
Georgia-Pacific until she retired in 1994. Jean died October 3, 2000 in Dubuque and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Busjahn, Violetta Mae (Campbell) Follmann was born December 30, 1917 in
Hanover Township and was the daughter of Sam Wilson and Ethel (Sanderson)
Campbell. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1935. She later moved to
Freeport, Illinois and graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing. Violetta was a
registered nurse at St. Francis Hospital and worked for Doctors Doelker, Giovanellie
and Clark until she retired. She married Fred S. Follmann on March 27, 1940 and one
daughter was born to this union: Trina (Follmann) Gordon. Her husband Fred died
August 23, 1963. She married Ray M. Busjahn on July 9, 1966 and this union gave her
one stepson: Glenn Busjahn. Violetta died April 2, 2000 in Freeport.
Buske, Ila Maria (Potter) was born March 1, 1938 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Robert Harold “Chris” and Geraldine Helen (McDowell) Potter. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1955. Ila married Jimmie “Jim” Buske on June 19, 1960 in
Stockton and three children were born to this union: Andy Buske, Pam (Buske) Gottler,
and Jason Buske. The family lived in Stockton for many years and later moved to
Rockton, Illinois. Ila died March 22, 1989 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery,
Stockton.
Bussan, Joseph “Joe” Edwin was born August 12, 1912 in Galena, Illinois and was the
son of Clement Edward and Anna Helena (Kieffer) Bussan. He married Gertrude Rose
Reitz in Galena and four children were born to this union: Helen Catherin (Bussan)
Gaber, Joan Marie (Bussan) Smith, Barbara Loucille (Bussan) Swingle, and Herbert
“Herb” Joseph Bussan. The family lived in Hanover in the early 1950s for four years
and later moved to Carroll County. The couple divorced in 1954 and Joe moved back to
Galena. Joe died November 18, 2008 and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Galena.
Byers, Ruth Francine “Fran” (Richards) was born September 14, 1924 in
Montezuma, Iowa and was the daughter of Norval B. and Neva Roberta (Kirby)
Richards and was raised by Nile and Neva Roberta (Kirby) Hutchinson. She graduated
from Montezuma High School in 1942. Fran married Samuel “Sam” Keith Byers on
May 22, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and one daughter was born to this union:
Pamela “Pam” Ruth (Byers) Miller. Fran worked for Maytag in Newton, Iowa during
the war. The family later moved to Decorah, Iowa, Sauk City, Wisconsin, Maquoketa,
Iowa and then to Galena in 1962. She and Sam were the resident publishers of the
Galena Gazette until 1985. Fran died July 20, 2009 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Byers, Samuel “Sam” Keith was born November 13, 1923 in New London, Iowa and
was the son of Homer Albert and Gertrude Emma (Jacobs) Byers. He grew up in
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Montezuma, Iowa and graduated from Montezuma High School in 1942. Sam was a
U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He married Ruth Francine “Fran” Richards on May
22, 1943 in Philadelphia and one daughter was born to this union: Pamela “Pam” Ruth
(Byers) Miller. Sam graduated from watch making school and owned Keith’s Jewelry
Store in Montezuma for a few years. He later went into the newspaper business; first in
Decorah, Iowa, then to Sauk City, Wisconsin, then Maquoketa, Iowa, then in 1962
moved to Galena and became the resident publisher of the Galena Gazette. He sold the
paper in 1985. Sam died April 30, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cahalan, Harold Francis was born June 19, 1930 and was the son of Thomas H. and
Alberta M. Cahalan. Harold graduated from Hanover High School in 1948 and from
Notre Dame University in 1952. He lived in Champaign, Illinois for many years.
Harold died January 4, 1994 in Champaign.
Caine, Patricia Ann was born September 10, 1949 in Shaker Heights, Ohio and was the
daughter of John Wilbert and Patricia Jane (Lumpkin) Caine. She received her BA from
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and received an MBA from Cleveland State University,
Cleveland, Ohio. Patricia spent her career in the telecom industry and retired from
Ameritech in 2000 where she last held the position of General Manager in Network
Services. After retirement she moved from Chicago to Hanover and was a volunteer
responder for the Hanover Ambulance. Patricia died November 13, 2008 and is buried
in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.
Callahan, Earl “Rev” E. was born December 29, 1918 in Galena, Illinois and was the
son of Earl Francis and Addie Mae (Eustice) Callahan. He lived in rural Hanover for a
time, but spent most of his life in Galena. Earl was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran
who received the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. Earl worked for Montgomery
Trucking for many years. He married Kay McBride on July 25, 1972; she died on
March 29, 1978. Earl died November 26, 1999 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery,
Galena.
Calvert, Florence M. (Goldhorn) was born April 26, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of Henry and Anna (Schatz) Goldhorn. She married Walter H. Calvert on
July 10, 1920 and no children were born to this union. She lived in Hanover for a
number of years before moving to Elizabeth. Florence died October 17, 1984 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Calvert, Gayle Adeline (Callahan) was born March 1, 1908 in Elizabeth, Illinois and
was the daughter of Earl Francis and Addie Mae (Eustice) Callahan. She married
Walter Louis Calvert on February 16, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa and two sons were born to
this union: Kenneth Walter Calvert and Robert Lyle Calvert. The family lived in Fargo,
North Dakota for a number of years. They retired to Galena and later moved to
Hanover. Gayle died June 1, 1990 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Calvert, Kenneth Walter was born October 8, 1926 and was the son of Walter Louis
and Gayle Adeline (Callahan) Calvert. He lived in Hanover as a child. Kenneth
married Rosalyn “Rosie” Mary Liefker on November 18, 1950 in Galena and five
children were born to this union: Bobbi (Calvert) Harrell, Mary (Calvert) Hebeler,
Kenneth Calvert, Walter Calvert, and Michael Calvert. The family lived in Savanna for
many years. Kenneth died November 2, 2003 and he body was creamted. Rosie died
June 16, 2007 and they are both buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
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Calvert, LaVerne “Red” Wilson was born June 28, 1913 in Cuba City, Wisconsin and
was the son of John James and Laura Helena (Richardson) Calvert. He married Wilma
Clare Eadie on November 2, 1931 in Hanover and six children were born to this union:
Dorothy Cecil Calvert, Jane Ann (Calvert) Flack, Janet LaVerne (Calvert) Croffoot,
James Ralph Calvert, Connie Lois (Calvert) Meyerhofer, and Laura Lee (Calvert)
Griffiths. Red was a World War II Army Veteran. He was a management analyst at the
Savanna Army Depot for 30 years before his retirement in 1970. Red died May 27,
1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Calvert, Lucille R. (Hendricks) was born May 29, 1918 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Edward William and Mary “Mamie” Frances (Runde)
Hendricks. She married Warner E. Calvert on December 6, 1947 in Hanover and two
daughters were born to this union: Nancy Ann (Calvert) Ryder and a daughter who was
stillborn in 1953. Lucille died August 9, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Calvert, Mabel Lee (Belk) was born March 18, 1912 in Stockton, Illinois and was the
daughter of Chester “Chet” Arthur and Mary Matilda (Fye) Belk. She married William
Sheldon Calvert and one child; Charles Calvert was born, and died in infancy from
scarlet fever, in Bushnell, Florida. She worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill and later at
the Savanna Army Depot. They retired to Lake Panasoffkee, Florida where she died
August 19, 1990. Mabel was cremated and her ashes were sprinkled in Hanover.
Calvert, Walter Louis was born September 6, 1903 in Platteville, Wisconsin and was
the son of Ira Charles and Bessie Florence (McPhail) Calvert. He married Gayle
Adeline Callahan on February 16, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa and two sons were born to
this union: Kenneth Walter Calvert and Robert Lyle Calvert. Walter worked for
Northern States Power Company for 36 years. The family lived in Fargo, North Dakota
for many years. They retired to Galena and later moved to Hanover. Walter died March
4, 1988 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Calvert, Warner E. was born September 11, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of
Charles and Amy Rachael (Harris) Calvert. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1931. Warner was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Lucille R.
Hendricks on December 6, 1947 in Hanover and two daughters were born to this union:
Nancy Ann (Calvert) Ryder Horn and a daughter who was stillborn in 1953. Warner
worked as an ammunition inspector at the Savanna Army Depot for more than 30 years
and had previously worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill. Warner died August 8, 2003 in
Fishers, Indiana and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Calvert, William Sheldon was born January 6, 1911 in Hanover and was the son of
Charles and Amy Rachael (Harris) Calvert. He married Mabel Lee Belk and one son;
Charles Calvert was born, and died from scarlet fever, in Bushnell, Florida. Sheldon
was an ammunition inspector at the Savanna Army Depot and retired from the Anniston
Army Depot in Alabama. He later lived in Elizabeth and died there on April 10, 1996
and cremation rites were accorded.
Calvert, Wilma Clare (Eadie) was born July 30, 1914 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Ralph Howard and Dorothy Elzada (Limage) Eadie. She married LaVerne
“Red” Wilson Calvert on November 2, 1931 in Galena and six children were born to this
union: Dorothy Cecil Calvert, Jane Ann (Calvert) Flack, Janet LaVerne (Calvert)
Croffoot, James Ralph Calvert, Connie Lois (Calvert) Meyerhofer, and Laura Lee
(Calvert) Griffiths. She was a retired employee of the Savanna Army Depot. Wilma
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died September 10, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Campbell, Donald Wayne was born November 14, 1926 in Hanover and was the son
of Ernest “Ernie” George and Phoebe Erma (Shaw) Campbell. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1945 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the
Korean War. Donald married Elsie Ruth Williams on February 3, 1946 in Hanover and
one daughter was born to this union: Beverly (Campbell) Shaw. He was owneroperator
of Don’s Tap in Hanover for 28 years. Don died July 24, 1985 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Campbell, Ethel (Sanderson) was born May 16, 1897 in Jo Daviess County and was
the daughter of James William and Emma (White) Sanderson. She married Sam Wilson
Campbell on December 7, 1916 in Galena and two children were born to this union:
Violetta Mae (Campbell) Busjahn and Kenneth Wilson Campbell. Ethel died December
15, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Campbell, Kenneth Wilson was born July 9, 1934 in Hanover and was the son of Sam
Wilson and Ethel (Sanderson) Campbell. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1952. Kenneth married Yvonne Margaret Petitgoue on July 17, 1953 in Galena and five
children were born to this union: Dane Campbell, Camille (Campbell) Thorstensen,
Michelle (Campbell) Varriano, Tanya (Campbell) Arneson, and Tracy (Campbell)
DeRemer. They lived in Dilworth, Minnesota for a time and later moved to Janesville,
Wisconsin. Kenneth was employed for many years as the Terminal manager for JATCO
until he retired on January 1, 1994. Kenneth died in Janesville on January 28, 1998.
Campbell, Marian Agneta (Shaw) was born January 25, 1909 rural Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the daughter of Charles Newton and Nona Elizabeth (Ashmore) Shaw. She
married Glenn Hugh Campbell on April 6, 1935 in Freeport and no children were born
to this union. They lived in Clinton, Iowa for a number of years. Marian died March 2,
1986 in Clinton and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Campbell, Marion Joseph was born December 3, 1924 in Carroll County, Illinois and
was the son of Ernest “Ernie” George and Phoebe Erma (Shaw) Campbell. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1943. Marion was a Korean War U.S. Army
Veteran. He married Mary Lois Pankau on August 7, 1947 and eight children were born
to this union: Constance “Connie” Josephine (Campbell) Volcav, Patricia Sue
(Campbell) Troyer, Vickie Lee (Campbell) Gallegos, Barbara Ann (Campbell) Hartman,
Donna Marie (Campbell) Hagen, Margaret “Peggy” Louise (Campbell) Pino, Jo Anne
(Campbell) Gerber, and James “Jimmy” Edward Campbell. Marion worked for the
Hanover Lumber Yard and Zeal’s Garage in Hanover before moving to Englewood,
Colorado in 1955. He had operated a garage and service station in Colorado for a time.
Marion died in Englewood on December 1, 2000 and is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery,
Littleton, Colorado
Campbell, Myrtle Ann (Bertsch) was born November 14, 1894 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Charles and Emma G. (McKinley) Bertsch. She married James Wilson
Campbell on September 28, 1916 and three children were born to this union: Phyllis
Marie (Campbell) Banwarth, Lois Marguerite (Campbell) Orndorff, and Joseph
Campbell. She lived in Hanover and later in Gore, Virginia. Myrtle died in Virginia on
April 23, 1980 and is buried in the Kingsley, Iowa cemetery.
Campbell, Ruth (White) was born October 5, 1909 in Crookston, Nebraska and was
the daughter of Jesse and Orvilla (Carey) White. She married Orville Dick Campbell on
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April 25, 1942 in Hanover and they had one son: Richard “Dick” Orville Campbell.
Ruth died on October 14, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Campbell, Sarah (Heer) was born July 23, 1885 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of George and Margaret (Beck) Heer. She married Joseph
Campbell on May 5, 1915 in Derinda and he died February 2, 1920. She later married
Joseph’s brother Hugh Campbell in 1925 and this gave Sarah five stepchildren: Rachel
Vera (Campbell) Fleming, Glenn Campbell, Alma (Campbell) Lewis, Orville Campbell,
and Wesley Campbell. She was a charter member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Hanover. Sarah died on January 2, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cantor, Evelyn Louise (Paisley) was born January 30, 1916 and was the daughter of
Howard Gilmore and Pearl Augusta (Keene) Paisley. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1933. Evelyn married James Cantor and no children were born to this
union. They lived in Chicago for many years. Evelyn died July 29, 1972 in Chicago
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cantu, Bonita “Bonnie” Lou (Wills) was born January 8, 1944 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Harold and Lois (Stadel) Wills. She graduated from Elizabeth High
School in 1960. Bonnie married Alfonso Cantu in Elizabeth and four children were
born to this union: Dino Cantu, Dion Cantu, Dana Cantu, and Dru Alexis Cantu. The
family had lived in Mount Carroll for many years. Bonnie died December 21, 2005 and
is buried in Schapville Zion Presbyterian Cemetery.
Carson, Florence Margaret (Speer) was born April 8, 1908 in rural Jo Daviess County
and was the daughter of Robert and Helena “Lena” (Mattke) Speer. She married Vern
Rodman Carson on January 2, 1930 in Mount Carroll and no children were born to this
union. They moved to Hanover after they retired from farming and Florence worked for
Eaton Corporation in Hanover for three years. She also worked with her husband at
Camp Far Horizon Girl Scout Camp for five years. Florence spent her later years in
Savanna and died there on August 31, 1996. She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount
Carroll.
Carson, Vern Rodman was born April 20, 1901 in Woodland Township, Carroll
County, Illinois and was the son of Samuel and Margaret (Bradford) Carson. He
married Florence Margaret Speer on January 2, 1930 in Mount Carroll and no children
were born to this union. The couple farmed for many years. The moved to Hanover
after retiring from farming and Vern worked at Camp Far Horizon Girl Scout Camp.
Vern died September 22, 1985 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Carthew, Elizabeth “Betty” Elaine (Carlson) was born May 16, 1921 in Glen Haven,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Gustaf David and Beulah Marie (Suck) Carlson.
She married Frederick Thomas Carthew and seven children were born to this union:
Sheila Ann (Carthew) Goedken, Dennis Michael Carthew, Carol Lynn (Carthew) Vey,
Patricia Elaine (Carthew) Eberhardt, Mary Kathryn (Carthew) Heller, Kathleen Jule
(Carthew) Mootz, and Christine Kay (Carthew) Murray. The family lived in Livingston
and Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and after the death of her husband on November 22, 1961,
the family moved to Hanover for a few years. Betty later moved to Cuba City,
Wisconsin and worked at Land’s End and dealt in antiques for many years. Betty died
in Cuba City on December 12, 1998 and is buried in St. Francis Borgia Cemetery,
Cedarburg.
Casper, Marion Jacqueline (Schwirtz) Bourrette was born September 10, 1924 in
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Galena, Illinois and was the daughter of Clement and Elizabeth (Sincock) Schwirtz. She
graduated from Galena High School in 1943. She married Brian Eugene Bourrette on
February 11, 1943 and four children were born to this union: Nancy Eugenia
(Bourrette) Speer, Patricia “Pat” Ann (Bourrette) Bauer, Thomas “Tom” Clement
Bourrette, and David Brian Bourrette. They farmed in rural Hanover for many years.
Her husband Brian died on April 6, 1971. She later married Charles Arthur Casper on
May 8, 1976 and they lived in Galena. Charles died October 10, 1995. Marion died
December 20, 2004 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Chamberlain, George was born July 1, 1914 in Clinton, Wisconsin and was the son of
Frederick “Fred” Edward and Myrtle Lavina (Christman) Chamberlain. He married
Anita M. Johnson on April 13, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa and one son was born to this
union: Robert Chamberlain. George was a tool and dye designer for Wittek
Manufacturing in Chicago for more than 34 years when he retired in 1976. He lived in
Hanover for a number of years when he died on August 10, 1998. He is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Chamberlain, James “Hank” was born July 1, 1914 in Clinton, Wisconsin and was the
son of Frederick “Fred” Edward and Myrtle Lavina (Christman) Chamberlain. He
married Daisy A. Dobbs on September 13, 1937 in Des Plaines, Illinois and two
daughters were born to this union: Mary Ann (Chamberlain) Taylor and Betty
(Chamberlain) Miller. Hank was a design engineer for 30 years before he retired in
1980. They later moved to Hanover. Hank died November 9, 1988 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Chapman, Berneice Gertrude was born January 27, 1919 in Hanover and was the
daughter of John William and Jessie (Bearsley) Chapman. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1937. Berneice lived in Rockford for many years. She died December
15, 1999 in Rockford.
Chapman, Blanche Loretta was born March 16, 1903 in Hanover and was the
daughter of John William and Jessie (Bearsley) Chapman. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1921. Blanche lived in Rockford for many years. She died January 21,
1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Chapman, Clarence “Bud” Charles was born October 18, 1932 in Hanover and was
the son of Clarence and Della Rose (Kirchner) Chapman. He was a Korean War
veteran. Clarence lived in Freeport and died there on October 1, 1980. He is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Chapman, Edna Muller was born October 9, 1904 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Charles “Dodger” Wesley and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Sophia (Muller) Chapman. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1922. Edna was a schoolteacher in Hanover
for four years, and then taught in Berwyn, Illinois for 40 years before retiring in June
1965. Edna died July 26, 1987 in Western Springs, Illinois and she is buried in
Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford.
Chapman, Edward William “Bill” was born September 14, 1902 in Hanover and was
the son of Frank Henry and Grace Johanna (Moyle) Chapman. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1921. He married Vivian Strasser on December 1, 1923 in
Rockford and four children were born to this union: Frank William Chapman, Carol
Joyce (Chapman) Cleven, Eileen Marjorie (Chapman) Buss, and Ned Eugene Chapman.
Before his retirement Bill was an auditor for the State of Illinois and was employed as a
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sanitarian for the Jo Daviess County Health Department. He also was employed at the
Hanover Woolen Mill. Bill died July 28, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Chapman, Frank William was born February 5, 1925 in Hanover and was the son of
Edward William “Bill” and Vivian (Strasser) Chapman. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1943 and from the University of Illinois in 1947. He married Lois Marie
Starr on June 7, 1952 in Los Angeles, California and three children were born to this
union: Patricia “Pat” Ann (Chapman) Koper, Susan “Sue” Diane (Chapman) Byrne, and
Michael “Mike” Anthony Chapman. Shortly after graduation from college he began
working for F.W. Woolworth Company. He starting as a stock room employee, later a
manger of several stores from Portland to Hawaii, to a buyer for the company in the Far
East, and rising to a Senior Executive Vice President with the famous “five and dime”
store. The family lived in Chatham, New Jersey for many before he retired. In 1991
Frank and Lois moved to Hilton Head, South Carolina. Frank died March 18, 2010 in
Hilton Head and is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Chapman, Hazel Meredith was born June 20, 1914 in Hanover and was the daughter
of John William and Jessie (Bearsley) Chapman. She attended school in Hanover.
Hazel moved to Rockford in the mid-1950s. Hazel died October 4, 1997 in Rockford
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Chapman, Ned Eugene was born February 17, 1942 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Edward William “Bill” and Vivian (Strasser) Chapman. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1960. He served for three years in the U.S. Army. He married
Betsy Rae Zuber on December 29, 1961 and two children were born to this union:
Bradley William Chapman and Christa Sue (Chapman) Bean. Ned graduated from
Northern Illinois University in DeKalb in 1966. He began his accounting career in 1966
with Price Waterhouse in Peoria and then transferred to their San Jose, California office
in 1974. He also worked as CFO for Saronix in California, as CFO for STAT
Heathcare, Inc. in Houston, Texas, as CFO and cofounder of Applied Information
Memories in Austin, Texas, as director of corporate accounting for Intel in California,
and as chief accountant for Memorex in California. At the time of his death he was
working as chief financial officer for Able Electronics Corporation in Hayward,
California. Ned was living in Kingwood, Texas when he died July 16, 2003. He is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Chapman, Paul Wayne was born June 6, 1902 in Hanover and was the son of Charles
and Anna (Foltz) Chapman. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Paul married Eva
Francis (Knight) Watson on December 17, 1955 and this union gave him three stepsons:
William Selmer Watson, Edward “Mick” Russell Watson, and Dwain Richard “Dick”
Watson. Paul was retired from the Savanna Army Depot. He died March 4, 1986 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Chapman, Roy Wesley was born March 15, 1908 in Hanover and was the son of John
William and Jessie (Bearsley) Chapman. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1926. Roy married Margere Daunt on August 29, 1933 in Bloomington, Illinois and
two children were born to this union: Daunt Allison (Chapman) Doolin Peecher and
Delinda Ann (Chapman) Shelton Erickson. Roy lived in Venice, Florida for a number
of years. Roy died in May 26, 1985; he was cremated and his ashes were scattered over
the Gulf of Mexico.
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Chapman, Vivian (Strasser) was born September 7, 1902 in Bellevue, Iowa and was
the daughter of William “Will” and Madge Ellen (Harkness) Strasser. She married
Edward William “Bill” Chapman on December 1, 1923 in Rockford and four children
were born to this union: Frank William Chapman, Carol Joyce (Chapman) Cleven,
Eileen Marjorie (Chapman) Buss, and Ned Eugene Chapman. Vivian lived most of her
life in Hanover where she was a schoolteacher in the rural schools nine years, and in the
Hanover Grade School from 1952 until 1971. Vivian moved to Nashua, New
Hampshire in October 1990 to be near her family. Vivian died in Nashua on January 12,
1998; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Chase, Esther Alice (Marcroft) was born April 12, 1882 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Eben and Sarah (Woolfenden) Marcroft. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1901. She married the Reverend John Wallace Chase and three sons
were born to this union: John Sterling Chase, E. Edward Chase, and David Chase. In
1930 the family was living in Hesperia, Michigan. Esther died April 12, 1960 in Santa
Clara, California.
Chase, John Wallace was born February 7, 1878 in Hanover Township and was the
son of Edward S. and Sarah Jane (Bowden) Chase. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1894 and also from Coe College. He married Esther Alice Marcroft and three
sons were born to this union: John Sterling Chase, E. Edward Chase, and David Chase.
John was a Presbyterian minister for many years, first ministering in Stockton, Illinois,
Webster, Iowa, and Hesperia, Michigan. John died October 24, 1971 in California.
Chrest, Harriet (Aitken) was born November 11, 1927 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of David Wilson and Isabelle “Ella” (Shelly) Aitken. She grew up in rural
Hanover. She married Robert Ray Chrest Sr. on March 25, 1950 in Savanna. Harriet
had seven children: James R. Murphy, Robert Ray Chrest Jr., Richard W. Chrest,
Donna (Chrest) Michl, June (Chrest) Sheridan, Judy (Chrest) Parker, and Joann Chrest.
Harriet lived in Sabula for a number of years and worked at the Sabula Speaker Factory
until it closed. She later was a cook at the Town House Family Restaurant in Savanna.
Harriet died May 29, 2005.
Claar, Dorothy (Mason) married Byron Claar on October 15, 1952 and two children
were born to this union: Kathryn Sue Bohnsack and Michael Claar. The family moved
from Belton, Missouri to Hanover in 1969 and later moved to New York. Dorothy died
in 2005 and was buried December 2, 2005 in Evergreen Cemetery.
Clark, Geraldine Adelaide (O’Rourke) Middendorf was born April 15, 1933 in
Vinegar Hill Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of John Oswald and
Adelaide Margaret (Donohue) O’Rourke. She graduated from Hazel Green High School.
She married Joseph George Middendorf on May 22, 1954 in Galena and seven children
were born to this union: Denise Jo (Middendorf) Wolter, Geraldine Ann (Middendorf)
Bade, Daniel Joseph Middendorf, Edward John Middendorf, Toni Marie (Middendorf)
Moser, Timothy Shawn Middendorf, and Patrick John Middendorf. Her husband Joseph
died January 28, 1975 in Freeport. Geraldine married Henry Scott Clark on October 2,
1981 in Mount Carroll. She lived in Hanover for a number of years and worked for
Eaton Corporation for more than 10 years. Geraldine died January 24, 1997 and
cremation rites were accorded.
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Clark, Henry Scott was born May 19, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
James and Marjorie (Wetter) Clark. He was a World War II Army Veteran and he was a
police officer in Warren, Illinois for a time. Henry was married and had one daughter,
Donna Marquart. He later married Geraldine Adelaide O’Rourke on October 2, 1981 in
Mount Carroll and this marriage gave him seven stepchildren: Denise Jo (Middendorf)
Wolter, Geraldine Ann (Middendorf) Bade, Daniel Joseph Middendorf, Edward John
Middendorf, Toni Marie (Middendorf) Moser, Timothy Shawn Middendorf, and Patrick
John Middendorf. The family lived in Hanover and Henry was a machinist at Eaton
Corporation before his retirement in 1983. Henry died February 5, 1987 and cremation
rites were accorded.
Clark, Hilda Louisa (Reifsteck) was born November 16, 1896 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Christian and Anna Louisa (Hildebrand) Reifsteck. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1914 and from Bayless Business College, Dubuque, Iowa. She
married Boland James Clark on December 31, 1936 in Joliet. Hilda was a stenographer,
secretary and clerk for Hanover Woolen Manufacturing Company. Stover
Manufacturing and Engine Company in Freeport also employed her. Hilda worked for
the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Chicago for 30 years, retiring in 1956 and later
moving back to Hanover. Boland died July 6, 1937 in Chicago. Hilda died January 25,
1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Clarkson, Ida Helena (Kuhse) was born March 16, 1914 in Woodbine, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of William J. and Rosina Catrina (Atz) Kuhse. She
married Mark Wayne Clarkson on September 28, 1935 in Streator, Illinois and ten
children were born to this union: Marjorie Ann (Clarkson) Schultz, Janice RosaLee
(Clarkson) Steele, Wayne Sherman Clarkson, William Frederick Clarkson, Bonnie Kay
(Clarkson) Olson, Donald Lawrence Clarkson, Sandra Ruth (Clarkson) Harkness, Kathy
Lee (Clarkson) Winter, Norman LaVerne Clarkson, and Mark Allen Clarkson Jr. Ida
and Mark later divorced. Ida resided at the Elizabeth Nursing Home for her last nine
years when she died on October 2, 1981. She is buried in the Shepherd of the Hills
Lutheran Cemetery, Schapville.
Clarkson, Jennifer Marie was stillborn on November 21, 1991. She was the daughter
of Dawn Goodrich and Benji Clarkson, both from Hanover. Jennifer is buried in Ladies
Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Clarkson, Mark Wayne was born March 18, 1915 in Clinton, Iowa and was the son of
Frederick Emanuel and Henrietta Gertrude (Stutting) Clarkson. Mark married Ida
Helena Kuhse on September 28, 1935 in Streator, Illinois and ten children were born to
this union: Marjorie Ann (Clarkson) Schultz, Janice RosaLee (Clarkson) Steele, Wayne
Sherman Clarkson, William Frederick Clarkson, Bonnie Kay (Clarkson) Olson, Donald
Lawrence Clarkson, Sandra Ruth (Clarkson) Harkness, Kathy Lee (Clarkson) Winter,
Norman LaVerne Clarkson, and Mark Allen Clarkson Jr. Mark and Ida divorced and he
later married Mary Ellen (Kempter) Johnson on February 26, 1969, this union gave him
ten step-children: Leslie Alvin Johnson, Alvina Jean (Johnson) Jordan, Wayne William
Johnson, Shirley Kay (Johnson) Gusloff, Sharon Fay (Johnson) Matous, Roger Ray
Johnson, Melvin Lee Johnson, Calvin Lynn Johnson, Connie Sue (Johnson) Richards,
and Dalvin Leo Johnson. Mark retired from farming and bought the Mill City Tap in
Hanover in May 1967 and operated it until September 1973. Mark died on November 6,
1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula, Iowa.
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Clarkson, Mary Ellen (Kempter) Johnson was born December 11, 1917 in Sabula,
Iowa and was the daughter of Fay Albright and Clara Regina (Hute) Kempter. She
married Alvin Bert Johnson on October 13, 1935 in Sabula and ten children were born
to this union: Leslie Alvin Johnson, Alvina Jean (Johnson) Jordan, Wayne William
Johnson, Shirley Kay (Johnson) Gusloff, Sharon Fay (Johnson) Matous, Roger Ray
Johnson, Melvin Lee Johnson, Calvin Lynn Johnson, Connie Sue (Johnson) Richards,
and Dalvin Leo Johnson. Alvin died in 1965 and she married Mark Wayne Clarkson on
February 26, 1969 in Hanover and this union gave her ten step-children: Marjorie Ann
(Clarkson) Schultz, Janice RosaLee (Clarkson)Steele, Wayne Sherman Clarkson,
William Frederick Clarkson, Bonnie Kay (Clarkson) Olson, Donald Lawrence Clarkson,
Sandra Ruth (Clarkson) Harkness, Kathy Lee (Clarkson) Winter, Norman LaVerne
Clarkson, Mark Allen Clarkson Jr. Mary was a homemaker and operated the Mill City
Tap in Hanover with her husband Mark from May 1967 until September 1973. Mary
died June 10, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula, Iowa.
Clarkson, Robert “Rob” Sherman was born March 4, 1963 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Wayne Sherman & Elizabeth Ann (Ohms) Clarkson. He attended the
Elizabeth High School and the Jo Daviess/Carroll AVC. He was a herdsman for Cold
Spring Farms in Hanover. Rob died September 9, 1991 and is buried in Shepherd of the
Hills Lutheran Cemetery, Schapville.
Clarkson, Wayne Jr. was stillborn on December 13, 1982. He was the son of Wayne
Sherman and Elizabeth Ann (Ohms) Clarkson. Wayne is buried in Schapville Lutheran
Cemetery.
Clevenger, Mildred Lucille (Mace) was born January 10, 1919 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Earl Joseph and Florence Mildred (Smith) Mace. The family moved to
Rockford in 1927. Mildred married Russell Carlyle Clevenger and one known son was
born to this union. Her husband died in 1978 and Mildred died January 14, 1997 in San
Jose, California.
Cliff, Brian Scott was born October 25, 1956 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Harland Wayne and Audrey May (Gamble) Cliff. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1974 and served in the U. S. Army. Brian worked for the United States Post
Office and later moved to Celina, Texas. Brian died November 2, 2005 in Texas and a
memorial service was held in Hanover.
Cliff, Charles Raymond was born November 25, 1890 and was the son of Richard
Henry and Hattie “Dot” (Cole) Cliff. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1910. After graduation he lived in the Stephenson, County, Illinois communities of
Winslow and Kent. Charles and his wife Irene W. Cliff had six known children: Cecile
A. Cliff, Charles P. Cliff, R. Albert Cliff, Ila E. Cliff, Vada J. Cliff, and Robert L. Cliff.
In 1930 the family was living in Stockton and Charles was working on the railroad.
Charles died on May 29, 1959 in Wisconsin.
Cliff, George Cottral was born August 22, 1908 in Hanover Township and was the son
of Richard Henry and Hattie Dot (Cole) Cliff. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1926. He was married to Helen K. Cliff and in the 1930s they were living in
Freeport, Illinois. They also lived in Calumet City, Illinois and later moved to Sebring,
Florida. George died February 26, 1990.
Cliff, Harland Wayne was born September 16, 1927 in Hanover and was the son of
Richard August and Grace Edna (Sandlin) Cliff. He graduated from Hanover High
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School in 1945. He married Audrey May Gamble on October 15, 1948 and five
children were born to this union: Barry Wayne Cliff, Bruce Douglas Cliff, Brian Scott
Cliff, Brenda Lea (Cliff) Serra, and Babette Rose Cliff. Harland worked as an operating
engineer in the construction industry for many years, living in Hanover and Savanna
area until his retirement when they moved to Tacna, Arizona. Harland died May 30,
2003 in Arizona; he was cremated and his funeral was held in Hanover.
Cobine, Dolores M. (Smallcomb) was born August 9, 1920 in Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Hazen Norton and Margaret C. (McGovern)
Smallcomb. Dolores had twin sons: Lawrence P. Cobine and Leonard “Lenny” P.
Cobine when she married Wayman Ellis Cobine on May 15, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre. The
family lived in Hanover before moving to Elizabeth. Dolores was the bookkeeper for
the Wayman Cobine Farm Equipment in Elizabeth. Dolores died December 15, 1987
and is buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Cobine, Lawrence “Larry” P. was born May 18, 1936 and was the son of Wayman
Ellis and Dolores M. (Smallcomb) Cobine. He grew up in Hanover and graduated from
Hanover High School in 1954. Larry made a career of the U.S. Air Force and retired as
a Master Sergeant. He and his wife Ellen had two sons and five daughters. He retired to
Del Rio, Texas and died there on April 15, 1989. Larry is buried in Del Rio.
Cobine, Leonard “Lenny” P. was born May 18, 1936 and was the son of Wayman
Ellis and Dolores M. (Smallcomb) Cobine. He grew up in Hanover and graduated from
Hanover High School in 1954. Lenny servied in the U.S. military. He was married to
Daisy Cobine and he had one stepdaughter and one son: Lawrence Cobine. The family
lived in Florida for a number of years and later moved to Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Leonard died May 25, 2007 in Hopkinsville.
Cobine, Wayman Ellis was born January 12, 1917 in Elizabeth and was the son of
Benjamin and Laura (Ellis) Cobine. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He
married Dolores Smallcomb on May 15, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and this
union gave him twin stepsons: Lawrence P. Cobine and Leonard “Lenny” P. Cobine.
The family lived in Hanover before moving to Elizabeth where he owned and operated
Cobine Implement in Elizabeth for more than 25 years before retiring. Wayman died
May 17, 1992 and is buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Conzett, Ardith Mae was born February 6, 1934 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
daughter of Ross J. and Lucile (Lindsey) Conzett. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1952. Ardith lived in Saint Petersburg, Florida for many years. Ardith died
May 27, 2000.
Cook, Carl Abijah was born December 16, 1905 in California, Missouri and was the
son of Abijah Lafayette and Leona Virginia (Hackney) Cook. He was a World War II
U.S. Army Veteran. Carl married Mary E. Fuller and no children were born to this
union. They moved from California, Missouri to Hanover in the late 1930s to work in
the Hanover Woolen Mill. Carl worked at the Savanna Army Depot for many years.
After he retired they moved back to California and he died there on May 1980.
Cook, Fern Lurene (Schaible) was born November 18, 1910 in Hanover and was the
daughter of LeRoy “Roy” Jacob and Pearl Helen (Woods) Schaible. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1928. Fern married Stinson Kenneth Cook on November
28, 1929 in Galena and three daughters were born to this union: Jeanette Lorraine
(Cook) Neumann, Beverly Ann (Cook) Molitor, and Shirley Jean (Cook) Speer. She
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worked in the Hanover grocery store before retiring in 1964. Fern died April 30, 1992
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cook, Jessie Elizabeth (Franklin) was born October 6, 1913 in Carterville, Illinois and
was the daughter of Leander and Rose Anna (Johnston) Franklin. She married Roy
Cyril Cook on July 3, 1937 in Wickliffe, Kentucky and two sons were born to this
union: Michael Leander Cook and Donald Cook. They lived in southern Illinois until
1946 when they moved to Edgemont, South Dakota where her husband worked at the
Black Hills Army Depot. They moved to Hanover in 1965 when Roy was transferred to
the Savanna Army Depot. Jessie moved back to Edgemont after her husband died in
1973. Jessie died July 15, 2006 and is buried in Edgemont Cemetery, Edgemont, South
Dakota.
Cook, Mary E. (Fuller) was born March 2, 1913. She married Carl Abijah Cook and
no children were born to this union. They moved from California, Missouri to Hanover
in the late 1930s to work in the Hanover Woolen Mill. After they retired they later
moved back to California and Mary died there on July 31, 2008.
Cook, Michael “Mike” Leander was born December 5, 1940 in southern Illinois and
was the son of Roy Cyril and Jessie Elizabeth (Franklin) Cook. He graduated from
Edgemont, South Dakota High School in 1959. He was in the U.S. Navy for eight
years. He moved to Hanover in the late 1960s and worked at the Savanna Army Depot
until retiring in 1993. He was married, and divorced, to Patty Lynn Fulton. He later
married Rita (Starr) Diestelmeier on February 20, 1983 in Hanover and this union gave
him six step-children: Rodney “Rod” Eugene Diestelmeier, Rick Lynn Diestelmeier,
Roxann Kay (Diestelmeier) Schultz, Renee Ann (Diestelmeier) Hastings, Raymie
LaVerne Diestelmeier, and Robin Guy Diestelmeier. Mike died March 14, 2008 and is
buried in Dubuque Memorial Gardens, Dubuque, Iowa.
Cooley, Beulah (Hughes) was born September 25, 1921 in Wadena, Saskatchewan,
Canada and was the daughter of Forest and Ava Mae (Elliot) Hughes. She married
James “Jim” Martin Cooley on September 12, 1942 in Harrison, Nebraska and three
daughters were born to this union: Sandra “Sandy” Jane (Cooley) Copeland, Barbara
Lee (Cooley) Ferguson, and Wendolyn “Wendy” Jean (Cooley) Miller. They moved to
Hanover from Igloo, South Dakota in 1966. They later moved to Crawford, Nebraska.
Beulah died October 1, 1987 and is buried in Crawford.
Cooley, James “Jim” Martin was born September 30, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan and
was the son of William Martin and Sarah Jane (Tullock) Cooley. He married Beulah
Hughes on September 12, 1942 in Harrison, Nebraska and three daughters were born to
this union: Sandra “Sandy” Jane (Cooley) Copeland, Barbara Lee (Cooley) Ferguson,
and Wendolyn “Wendy” Jean (Cooley) Miller. Jim worked at the Army Depot in Igloo,
South Dakota for a number of years before moving to Hanover in 1966 to work at the
Savanna Army Depot. They later moved to Crawford, Nebraska. Jim died August 20,
1987 and is buried in Crawford.
Cooper, Clayton Loraine was born June 6, 1900 in Hanover and was the son of Hiram
Benson and Helen Jane (Speer) Cooper. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1918. He lived in Burlington, Wisconsin for many years and died there in April 1987.
Cooper, Edna (Glascock) was born October 22, 1887 and was the daughter of Abner
and Martha Susan Glascock. She married Clarence Charles Cooper on August 14, 1914
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in Thomson and three children were born to this union: Kenneth Lyle Cooper, Ruth
(Cooper) Yates, and Raymond Cooper. The family farmed in rural Savanna for many
years. Edna died May 10, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cooper, Kenneth “Ken” Lyle was born October 27, 1915 in Thomson, Illinois and was
the son of Clarence Charles and Edna F. (Glascock) Cooper. He graduated from
Thomson High School in 1933. Ken was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He
married Mildred “Mille” Frances Dean on October 12, 1943 in Paris, Texas and one son
was born to this union: Albert “Jake” John Cooper. The family lived in Hanover for
many years while Ken worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 36 years. Ken died
November 10, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cooper, LaVerne Wilson was born March 23, 1916 and was the son of Arthur Allen
and Ella Marie (McKittrick) Cooper. LaVerne graduated from Hanover High School in
1934. LaVerne married Margaret Loeschke on July 25, 1941 in Charleston, Missouri
and four children were born to this union: Richard Cooper, Maralyn (Cooper) Gable,
Carol (Cooper) Dorris, and Donna (Cooper) Shipler. LaVerne owned and operated a
soft drink distributorship in Beloit, Wisconsin for many years and was the Rockton
Township supervisor for five years before he retired in 1983. LaVerne died November
30, 1991 and is buried in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, South Beloit, Illinois.
Correll, Ursula “Sue” Ingeberg (Cronwell) was born May 6, 1909 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Bernhard “Barney” Justin and Louisa Caroline (Schaper) Cronwell.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1927. She married Sherman Correll on
January 3, 1930 in Geneva and no children were born to this union. Sherman died on
March 30, 1991. Sue was employed as a cook for the Chadwick schools until the early
1960s, and she also owned and operated Sue’s Beauty School in Lanark. Sue died
August 23, 1991 and is buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Cottral, Julie Marie was born August 29, 1953 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Robert Daniel “Danny” and Patricia Ede (Ballein) Cottral. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1971. She later graduated from Illinois Benedictine
College, Lisle and received her medical degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago.
Julie was married and later divorced from Robert Cerniglia, and one son was born to this
union: Anthony “Tony” Charles Cerniglia. Julie was a pediatrician at the Medical-
Surgical Clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Julie died October 27, 1989 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Cottral, Robert Daniel “Danny” was born April 30, 1926 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Max R. and Alma Irene (Rush) Cottral. He graduated from Savanna High
School in 1944. He attended Shimer College in Mount Carroll for one year, then
transferred to St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa. Danny was a World War II
U.S. Army Veteran. He married Patricia “Pat” Ede Ballein on June 30, 1950 in Hanover
and six children were born to this union: Sheila Ann (Cottral) Allison, Dr. Julie Marie
Cottral, Diane Irene (Cottral) Brueggen, John Christopher Cottral, James “Jimmy”
Frances Cottral, and Amy Louise (Cottral) Butzow. Danny worked at the Savanna
Army Depot, Joliet Arsenal,and the Rock Island Arsenal, before retiring in 1985.
Danny died November 14, 2004 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cox, Alta Phoebe (Miller) was born on January 28, 1877 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Dr. George Edward and Chloe Elizabeth (Edgerton) Miller. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1895 and also attended Drake University in Des Moines,
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Iowa. She married Dr. LeGrand Marvin Cox on August 23, 1899 in Hanover and four
children were born to this union: Hortense Kathryn Cox, Mildred T. Cox, Marvin E.
Cox, and Maryann Elizabeth Cox. The family lived in Hanover until 1904 when Dr.
Cox moved his dental practice to St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Cox later graduated from
medical school and the family moved around the country following his career of
teaching at medical schools, being a ship doctor and working as the doctor for Barnum
and Bailey. Alta died in 1956.
Coy, Luther Hobert “Kentucky” M. was born July 14, 1897 in Utica, Kentucky and
was the son of William Norris and Fannie (Durbin) Coy. He was a World War II
Veteran. Kentucky was a section laborer for the Great Western Railroad, worked at the
Savanna Army Depot, and was a farmhand in Woodbine. Kentucky was married to a
lady in Kentuky when he moved to Illinois. He married Sadie (McColley) Bojarski on
November 15, 1963 in Galena, and because he was not legally divorced from his first
marriage, they were married again on August 20, 1969 in Galena. Kentucky lived in
Hanover for many years. Kentucky died April 1, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Crandall, Paul Francis was born February 23, 1929 in Wadena, Iowa and was the son
of Luther Francis and Naomi Irene (Gage) Crandall. He graduated from Wadena High
School and attended Upper Iowa University in Fayette for one year. He was a Korean
War U.S. Marine Veteran having served four years and received a Purple Heart. He
married Annella Lou Jones on June 6, 1954 in New Cambria, Missouri and three
children were born to this union: Randy Paul Crandall, Steven Lee Crandall, and Karla
Anne (Crandall) Waltner. Paul worked as a meat cutter, insurance salesman, and later
became a banker. He spent many years in the banking business in Iowa with the family
living in the Iowa communities of Volga, Wadena, and Arlington. The family moved to
Hanover in 1976 and Paul became the CEO of the Hanover State Bank, retiring in 1991.
Paul later worked at Eagle Ridge Golf Course as a ranger. Paul died January 13, 2011
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Crane, Hannah Marie (Ehlinger) was born November 24, 1895 in La Motte, Iowa and
was the daughter of Nicholas “Nick” and Katherine (Welter) Ehlinger. She married
Joseph Martin Crane on November 21, 1921 in Le Mars, Iowa and two children were
born to this union: Audrey Albina (Crane) Sullivan and Paul Joseph Crane. They lived
in Iowa until 1943 when they moved to Hanover. Hannah died May 26, 1990 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Crane, Paul Joseph was born May 15, 1929 in La Motte, Iowa and was the son of
Joseph Martin and Hannah Marie (Ehlinger) Crane. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1948. Paul married Donna Beryl Gates on December 4, 1951 in Hanover and
three children were born to this union: Paul Joseph Crane Jr., David Paul Crane, and
Candice Marie (Crane) Whitzell Henry. Paul had lived in Hanover for a time. He was
employed as a supply clerk for the Campbell Soup Company in Omaha, Nebraska and
the family lived in Council Bluffs, Iowa for many years. The couple later divorced.
Paul died in Hanover on October 10, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Crawford, Albert Andrew was born February 15, 1896 in Ireland and was the son of
John and Sophia (Mills) Crawford. The family moved to the United States in March
1908 and lived in Rice township. He was a World War I veteran and farmed in
Hanover for many years. Albert married Hazel Donnan on October 13, 1923 in Hanover
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and one son was born to this union: John Donnan “Don” Crawford. Albert died
October 29, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Crawford, Elizabeth was born April 16, 1904 in Carn, County Monaghan, Ireland and
was the daughter of John and Sophia (Mills) Crawford. The family moved to the United
States in March 1908 and settled in Rice Township. Elizabeth graduated from Hanover
High School in 1923 and attended the teachers colleges in De Kalb and Normal, Illinois
and Platteville, Wisconsin. Elizabeth taught in many country schools in the Hanover
and Elizabeth area and later in the Galena school before she retired in 1970. Elizabeth
died March 29, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Crawford, Ethel Mary (Kimball) was born July 1, 1907 in Janesville, Wisconsin. She
married John William Crawford on June 16, 1930 in Freeport and one daughter was
born to this union: Carol Ann (Crawford) Unangst. Ethel was a registered nurse,
Hanover telephone operator, and was employed at Eaton Corporation in Hanover. Ethel
died December 12, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Crawford, Margaret Ellen was born May 5, 1897 in Carn, County Monaghan, Ireland
and was the daughter of John and Sophia (Mills) Crawford. The family moved to the
United States in March 1908 and settled in Rice Township. She attended the teachers
colleges in De Kalb and Normal, Illinois and Platteville, Wisconsin. Margaret was a
schoolteacher for 48 years in Wisconsin, rural Jo Daviess County, and Galena schools
before she retired in 1970. Margaret died March 27, 1996 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Creighton, Mary Ellen (O’Halloran) was born in about 1897. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1915. She married Walter C. Creighton and three known
children were born to this union: Regis C. Creighton, Marita F. Creighton, and Wilma
R. Creighton. The family lived in Stockton, Illinois for many years.
Crittenden, Lewellen Jessie (Nesbitt) was born January 3, 1917 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Jesse Sherman and Lenora Hunt (White) Nesbitt. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1935. Lewellen married Ward Crittenden on March 4, 1951.
Lewellen lived in Renando Beach, California for many years and died there on July 28,
1992.
Croffoot, Earl Alston was born January 13, 1908 in Hanover and was the son of Frank
Henry and Elizabeth (Moore) Croffoot. He was married to Linnie Leona Hayes and
four children were born to this union: Lucille June Croffoot (who died when she was
ten years old), Keith Earl Croffoot, Lois Jean (Croffoot) Baker, Linda Lee (Crofoot)
Reitz, and Karl Eugene Croffott. He later married Marguerite Spencer on June 16, 1975
in Stockton. Earl farmed in the area and was employed by the Illinois Department of
Transportation. He was a milk truck driver in Pearl City and a salesman for De Kalb
Feed Company. He was employed at Eaton Corporation, Savanna and at the Savanna
Army Depot. Earl was living in Savanna when he died April 22, 1990 and he is buried
in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Croffoot, Linnie Leona (Hayes) was born October 13, 1908 in Berryman Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Charles Lemuel and Daisy Elizabeth (Krise)
Hayes. She was married to Earl Alston Croffoot and five children were born to this
union: Lucille June Croffoot (who died when she was ten years old), Keith Earl
Croffoot, Lois Jean (Croffoot) Baker, Linda Lee (Croffoot) Reitz, and Karl Eugene
Croffoot. Linnie lived in Hanover for many years and worked as a line worker at Eaton
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Corporation before moving to Savanna. Linnie died December 16, 1988 and is buried in
the Lanark Cemetery.
Cronwell, Bernard Johannes was born August 18, 1898 in Hanover and was the son of
Bernard “Barney” Justin and Louise Caroline (Schaper) Cronwell. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1918. Bernard was a doctor and he and his wife Alice M.
Cronwell lived in Austin, Minnesota for many years. Dr. Cronwell died November 20,
1991 in Rochester, Minnesota.
Cronwell, Sven Sidney was born in about 1903 and was the daughter of Bernard
“Barney” Justin and Louise Caroline (Schaper) Cronwell. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1921 and attended the University of Illinois.
Cruz, Elizabeth Ann was born December 1, 1984 in Chicago, Illinois and was the
daughter of Tomas and Robin (Burgin) Cruz. Elizabeth lived in Hanover for a time. She
died May 24, 2004 and she is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Culhane, Thomas Edward was born November 6, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the son of Thomas Edward and Helen Marietta (Brundage) Culhane Sr. He served in the
U.S. Air Force Reserves from 1958 until 1964. He lived in Hanover for a few years
before he died on January 17, 2009. Thomas is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key
West, Iowa.
Cullen, Barbara “Barb” Marie (Linker) was born June 20, 1921 in Cabarrus County,
North Carolina and was the daughter of James Adam and Samantha Medicious
(Hathcock) Linker. She married Charles James Cullen and two children were born to
this union: Linda Marie (Cullen) Battenberg and Carl William Cullen. The family
moved around a great deal beings her husband was in the U.S. military. They lived in
Germany for about three years before moving to Nebraska for a few months, then in
1962 moved to Hanover. In 1984 Barb and Charles moved to Seminole, Florida. Barb
died August 8, 1990 in Seminole and is buried in Florida.
Cunningham, Raymond J. was born May 9, 1936. Dr. Cunningham married Miss
Harberer on June 3, 1965 in River Forest, Illinois. He practiced medicine in Hanover
for several months during 1979-80. He died in Arlington Heights, Illinois on March 8,
1981.
Curley, Floyd Raymond was born September 22, 1919 in Thomson, Illinois and was
the son of Clifford Guy and Mamie (Miller) Curley. He married Shirley Elizabeth
Jackson and they had two children: Leroy Edward Curley and Judith Ann (Curley)
Law. He later married Marcella Dreier on January 4, 1964 in Savanna. In his early
years Floyd lived in Hanover and was a baseball pitcher for many local teams. He had
his own band for many years and recorded music in Nashville at one time. For more
than 30 years he was employed by Freeport Blacktop company. He also worked at the
Savanna Army Depot and the Hanover Woolen Mill. Floyd died November 28, 1991
and is buried in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Savanna.
Curran, Paul Joseph was born February 13, 1924 in New Diggings, Wisconsin and
was the son of James Elmer and Mary Isabelle (O’Neill) Curran. He married Viola
Geneva Yackey on September 27, 1954 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin and four children were
born to this union: Pauline (Curran) Otting, Christine (Curran) Beyer, Mary Ellen
(Curran) Lyne, and James E. Curran. They lived in Hanover for a time before moving
to Scales Mound. Paul was employed at Ed’s Auto Sales for many years and then at the
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Lemfco Foundry in Galena his retirement in 1980. Paul died December 27, 1997 in
Zion, Illinois and is buried in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Scales Mound.
Curran, Viola Geneva (Yackey) was born November 28, 1927 in Thompson
Township, Jo Daviess County, and was the daughter of Christian “Christ” and Carolina
Henrietta (Schultz) Yackey. She married Paul Joseph Curran on September 27, 1954 in
Shullsburg, Wisconsin and four children were born to this union: Pauline (Curran)
Otting, Christine (Curran) Beyer, Mary Ellen (Curran) Lyne, and James E. Curran.
They lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Scales Mound. Viola worked at
Eaton Corporation in Hanover for 23 years when she retired in 1989. Viola died January
29, 1998 and cremation rites were accorded.
Curtis, Hannelore (Hertich) was born August 17, 1939 in Augsburg, Germany and
was the daughter of Johann and Madalena (Kurtz) Hertich. She married Virgil L. Curtis
on August 6, 1958 in Augsburg and three children were born to this union: Sandra
Curtis, Anthony Curtis, and Kelly Curtis. Hannelore was living in Spring Lake, North
Carolina when she died on June 8, 2000. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Curtis, LaVerne L. was born June 7, 1898 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin and was the son
of Francis “Frank” and Frances A. (Jackson) Curtis. He married Bernita Hancock on
December 11, 1930 in Freeport, Illinois and eight children were born to this union:
Violet Joyce (Curtis) Handel, Kay Frances (Curtis) Ryniewicz, Ethel (Curtis) Monahan,
Doris (Curtis) Santen, Virgil Lee Curtis, Carl Curtis, Howard Curtis, and Leland
Kenneth Curtis who drowned in the Apple River in 1951. They farmed in the Hanover
area before moving to Savanna. LaVerne died April 23, 1981 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Cutler, Ralph Felix was born July 10, 1889 in Madrid, Nebraska and was the son of
William James and Louisa E. (Bucher) Cutler. Ralph attended Hanover Schools and
graduated from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a World War I Veteran and
lived in Hanover most of his life. He was a commercial artist. Ralph died October 19,
1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Cutler, Theresa Helen (Hauf) was born May 9, 1900 in Naper, Nebraska and was the
daughter of Karl and Theresa (Hildebrandt) Hauf. She married William “Will” Joseph
Cutler on December 30, 1922 in Edgemont, South Dakota and two daughters were born
to this union: Dorothy Helen (Cutler) Marsden and Mildred Louise (Cutler) Senneff.
The family lived in Hanover in the 1940s and 50s and later moved to Mesa, Arizona.
Will died April 7, 1958 in Mesa and Theresa died November 6, 1984 in Mesa.
Daehler, Vivi D. (Eversoll) was born January 14, 1922 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Elmer Christopher “Tuffy” and Emma Violet (Atkins) Eversoll. She was
educated in Clinton, Iowa and Savanna schools. Viva married Harold Daehler on June
21, 1941in Chadwick and three children were born to this union: Mary Ann (Daehler)
Elder, Diana Lynn (Daehler) Holland, and David Daehler. Her husband Harold died
February 11, 1966 in Moline, Illinois. Vivi was employed by Swift and Company,
Clinton, Iowa for 15 years and was a school bus driver and custodian for Thomson
School District. Vivi lived in Thomson for many years. She died May 17, 1994 and is
buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Daes, Charles P. was born May 27, 1930 in Maywood, Illinois and was the adopted son
of Peter and Susan (Dugan) Daes. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Charles was a former clothing model and also worked in the customer service
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department of Fredrick’s of Hollywood. He retired to Hanover. Charles died February
3, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Dame, Beth Ruth (Read) was born March 29, 1915 in Hanover and was the daughter
of Robert B. and Blanche L. (Wilcox) Read. She graduated from Elizabeth High School
in 1933. She married Jim Dame on November 24, 1934 in Galena and four children
were born to this union: James “Jim” Dame Jr., Larry Dame, Don Dame, and Doris
(Dame) Dickinsen. The family lived in Freeport for many years. Beth worked at
Read’s Department Store and later retired from Micro Switch after working there 21
years. Beth died August 2, 2004 and is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens,
Freeport.
Dangel, Esther Blanche (Walder) was born February 14, 1919 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Daniel and Christina M. (Tack) Walder. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1937. She married Ward Christian Dangel on March 15, 1947 in Galena and
one son was born to this union: Christian Dangel. Esther worked at the Hanover
Woolen Mill during the World War II era and later worked with her husband on their
rural Savanna farm and was know by many as the “egg lady” while doing an egg route
for more than 30 years. Ward died March 15, 1991 and Esther died September 6, 2004.
They are both buried in St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Savanna.
Dauphin, Norma Jean (Paisley) was born February 2, 1941 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Winfield Alexander and Alice Thelma (Millington) Paisley. She married
Daniel Dauphin on March 16, 1957 in Hanover and four children were born to this
union: Deborah (Dauphin) Leahy, Tina (Dauphin) Zemke, Wendy (Dauphin)
Groharing, and Scott Dauphin. Norma Jean worked at Eaton Corporation in Savanna
for 25 years before she retired. Daniel died December 29, 1995 and Norma Jean died
May 4, 1996 in Savanna. They are both buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Davidsaver, Rachael L. (Nesbitt) was born April 27, 1908 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Jesse Sherman and Lenora Hunt (White) Nesbitt. She married Lawrence
Davidsaver on August 20, 1927 and two children were born to this union: Robert
Davidsaver and Margaret Davidsaver. Rachael attended The Finley School of Nursing
in Dubuque. The family lived in Dubuque for many years. Her husband Lawrence died
November 29, 1989 and Rachael died January 10, 1998. They are both buried in Mount
Olivet Cemetery, Key West, Iowa.
Davidson, Earl was born November 13, 1883 in Hanover and was the son of Martha
Davidson. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1899. He married Katherine
Young and thought to have had four children, two of them were: Hugh Davidson and
Charles Davidson. Earl worked for the railroad and the family lived in Savanna for a
number of years.
Davidson, William H. was born December 6, 1919 in Hanover and was the son of
Harvey A. and Emily Davidson. He lived in Whiteside County, Illinois for many years.
William died June 11, 1996 in Rock Falls, Illinois and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Davis, Norma Jean (Parker) was born October 4, 1929 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Roscoe William and Charlotte Bell (McCoy) Parker. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1947. Norma married Charles T. Davis on February 3, 1951 in
Hanover and three children were born to this union: Christine Lorraine (Davis)
Rosaaen, Cynthia Jean (Davis) Walloch, and Gregory Scott Davis. Norma began
working at Caterpillar Tractor in East Peoria, Illinois in 1951, in 1965 began working
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for Rapps Restaurant in Arlington Heights, Illinois, in 1971 she began working for
Panasonic in Elk Grove, Illinois, and in 1976 began working for Weber Marking in Elk
Grove. The family lived in Arlington Heights, Illinois for many years. Her husband
Charles was born March 4, 1925 and died October 4, 1992. Norma died July 23, 2010
and they are both buried in the First United Methodist Church Cemetery in Arlington
Heights.
Davis, Rose Anna (Nunes) was born December 26, 1923 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Ernest Ray and Lena Barbara (Widmar) Nunes. Rose graduated from
Jacksonville, Illinois High School. She married Harold W. Davis on November 1, 1951
in Carson City, Nevada and one son was born to this union: Terry Davis. She was a
medical technologist and lived in O’Fallon, Illinois for many years. Rose died February
8, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Dawe, Gladys Barbara (Honeyman) was born February 21, 1910 in Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the daughter of Benjamin and Caroline (Schreck) Honeyman. She married
Harry I. Dawe on June 11, 1934 in Elizabeth and two children were born to this union:
James “Jim” Dawe and Norma Jean (Dawe) Hanny. Gladys taught school for 44 years.
She taught first grade in Hanover from 1948 until 1961 and then transferred to Elizabeth
to teach first grade there for 21 more years. Harry was born June 21, 1909 and died
September 19, 1990. Gladys died June 25, 2004 and they are both buried in Elizabeth
Cemetery.
Dearing, Carl was born April 22, 1923 in Wynne, Arkansas and was the son of Buford
Dick “Sol” and Katie Aleno (Knight) Dearing. He had lived in Arkansas for a number
of years and later moved to St. Charles, Illinois. Carl died January 19, 1993 and is
buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
DeFranco, James “Jimmy” John was born on May 20, 1914 and was the son of
Anthony “Tony” and Concetta (Ognibene) DeFranco. Jimmy grew up in Savanna,
Illinois and married Jessie Irene Turner on June 12, 1937 in Chicago and one son was
born to this union: Ronald “Ron” James DeFranco. He worked at the Savanna Army
Depot and lived in Hanover for many years before moving to Freeport. Jimmy died
June 22, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
DeFranco, Jessie Irene (Turner) was born January 10, 1916 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Thomas James and Eleanor Maria (Potter) Turner. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1934. Jessie married James “Jimmy” John DeFranco on June
12, 1937 in Chicago and one son was born to this union: Ronald “Ron” James
DeFranco. They lived in Hanover for many years before moving to Freeport in the
1960s. Jessie worked for Economy Insurance Company in Freeport for many years
before she retired in the mid-1980s. Jessie died August 15, 2005 in Freeport and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Dejanovic, Slobodan “Big Bob” was born June 20, 1962 in Serbia and was the son of
Lazar and Mara Dejanovic. His family moved to the United States when he was a young
boy. Big Bob lived in Chicago until 2000 when he moved to rural Hanover. He owned
JSA Trucking. Big Bob was the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident on May 2, 2009.
He is buried in the Serbian Orthodox Church Cemetery, Third Lake, Illinois.
Delury, George Joseph was born February 22, 1907 in rural Eastman, Wisconsin and
was the son of James Michael and Agnes Mary (LaMere) Delury. George was a U. S.
Army World War II Veteran with the Medical Corps. He married Mary Loretta Miller
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on October 30, 1943 in Hanover and two daughters were born to this union: Beverly
“Bev” Ann (Delury) Kilpatrick and Kathleen “Kathy” Mary (Delury) Mitchell. George
worked as an explosives operator at the Savanna Army Depot for 29 years before he
retired in 1968. George died July 17, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Delury, Mary Loretta (Miller) was born August 8, 1912 in Rice Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Richard E. and Agnes Frances (Lyden) Miller. She
attended Hanover school. Mary married George Joseph Delury on October 30, 1943 in
Hanover and two daughters were born to this union: Beverly “Bev” Ann (Delury)
Kilpatrick and Kathleen “Kathy” Mary (Delury) Mitchell. She worked at the Hanover
Woolen Mill for a time and later worked at Eaton Corporation for 14 years prior to her
retirement in 1980. Mary died April 20, 2001 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Delvaux, Landon James was born May 24, 1983 in Pierre, South Dakota and was the
son of Richard and Linda (Griffiths) Delvaux. He graduated from River Ridge High
School in 2001 and was a student at Highland Community College in Freeport. Landon
died April 10, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
DePue, Marilyn Mae (Mielke) was born May 22, 1935 and was the daughter of Ernest
August Carl and Hazel Pearl (Hicks) Mielke. She graduated from Hanover High School
in 1953 and from Freeport Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She married
Leon R. DePue and three daughters were born to this union: Brenda DePue, Mary
DePue, and LeAnn Depue. Marilyn was a nurse and the family lived in Clinton, Iowa
for many years. Leon was born August 16, 1934 and died May 26, 2004. Marilyn died
February 26, 2008 in Clinton.
DeSpain, Eugene Franklin was born July 15, 1925 in Coleta, Illinois and was the son
of Luther Lawrence and Julia Ann “Annie” (Tarner) DeSpain. He married Ruth Louise
Beasley on April 18, 1948 in Mt. Carroll and five children were born to this union:
Larry Eugene DeSpain, Julie Ellen (DeSpain) Kuntz, William Joseph DeSpain, James
Robert DeSpain, and John Edward DeSpain. Eugene was a chiropractor in Hanover and
also worked as a diesel mechanic for Scenic Stage Bus Lines for a number of years.
They lived in Hanover from 1958 until 1970 when they moved to Haltom City, Texas.
Eugene died February 8, 2000 and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth.
DeSpain, Ruth Louise (Beasley) was born February 27, 1930 in San Francisco,
California and was the daughter of John Laurence and Marjorie Ruth (Chafer) Beasley.
The family moved to rural Savanna shortly after Ruth was born. Ruth graduated from
Savanna High School in 1947. Ruth married Eugene F. DeSpain on April 18, 1948 in
Mt. Carroll and five children were born to this union: Larry Eugene DeSpain, Julia
Ellen (DeSpain) Kuntz, William Joseph DeSpain, James Robert DeSpain, and John
Edward DeSpain. They lived in Hanover from 1958 until 1970 when they moved to
Haltom City, Texas. Ruth died May 25, 2005 in Fort Worth and is buried in Mount
Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth.
DeViney, Everett Edward was born March 8, 1922 in Quincy, Illinois and was the son
of Edward and Grace Mae (Young) DeViney. He married Maxine Mae Tack on
September 3, 1943 and three children were born to this union: Sheila Marie (DeViney)
Krahn, Douglas Everett DeViney, and Quintin Michael DeViney. They lived in
Hanover for a number of years before moving to Savanna. Everett was a semi-trailer
truck driver for many years. He died July 11, 1993 and is buried in St. Peter’s Lutheran
Cemetery, Savanna.
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DeViney, Maxine Mae (Tack) was born July 6, 1923 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Henry Charles and Grace (Switzer) Tack. She married Everett Edward
DeViney on September 3, 1943 and three children were born to this union: Sheila Marie
(DeViney) Krahn, Douglas Everett DeViney, and Quintin Michael DeViney. The
family lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving back to Savanna. Maxine
worked at the Eaton Corporation in Savanna. Maxine died June 12, 1984 and is buried
in Mosquito Hill Cemetery, Savanna.
DeWitt, Betty Jean (Hacker) was born July 2, 1940 in Hanover and was the daughter
of Ralph August and Vada Louise (Neff) Hacker. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1958. She married Francis “Buster” L. DeWitt and one son was born to this
union: Ed DeWitt. They lived in Aurora, Illinois for many years and Betty Jean was
employed at Aurora Lift Truck as a used equipment manager for 21 years. Buster died
December 15, 1979 and Betty Jean died November 11, 1994 and she is buried in
Lincoln Memorial Park.
Diadiun, Rose Elizabeth (Rowley) was born October 29, 1922 in Hanover and was the
daughter of George and Erma Madeline (Miller) Rowley. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1940 and later from beauty school in Chicago. Rose married Daniel
Diadiun on June 30, 1946 and four children were born to this union: Deborah (Diadiun)
Leu, Barbara (Diadiun) Gracy, Daniel Diadiun, and John Jay Diadiun. The family lived
in Westland, Michigan for many years where Rose worked as a beautician and Daniel
was a school teacher. Rose died October 22, 2003.
Dick, Joseph was born in about 1893 and was the son of Robert & Mary E. (Willson)
Dick. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1913. In 1930 he was selling real
estate in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Diehl, Robert “Buster” Alexander was born August 5, 1921 in Freeport, Illinois and
was the son of Jack and Alice Louisa (Paisley) Diehl. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1939 and served in the Merchant Marines. Buster married Wynona Zierr on
October 29, 1956 in Cook County, Illinois and no children were born to this union.
They lived in Carpentersville, Illinois for many years. Buster worked as a machinist and
welder. Buster died January 5, 1995 and is buried in Carpentersville.
Dittmar, Velva Nadine “Goldie” (Anderson) O’Neal was born August 29, 1920 in
Scobey, Montana and was the daughter of Victor Lowell and Velva Lillian (Dickinson)
Anderson. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1939. Goldie married John E.
O’Neal in 1941 in Savanna and four children were born to this union: Donna O’Neal,
Judi O’Neal, Jonna (O’Neal) Thiessen, and Tim O’Neal. The family lived in
Davenport, Iowa for many years and Goldie was employed as a bartender in numerous
places in the Davenport area. Her husband John died in 1974. Goldie married Clifford
in 1993 and he died a few months later on May 22, 1993. Goldie died August 9, 1999 in
Davenport and is buried in Allens Grove Cemetery, rural Scott County Iowa.
Dobson, Thomas H. was born September 4, 1918 in Murrayville, Illinois and was the
son of George Walter “Walt” and Linnie E. (Ketner) Dobson. Thomas was a World
War II U.S. Army Veteran. He lived in Hanover for many years and was in personnel
management at the Savanna Army Depot for 33 years before he retired in 1973.
Thomas died July 17, 1987. His funeral was held in Hanover, cremation rites were
accorded and his ashes were buried in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Dockins, Billie Sue (Wilburn) was born March 18, 1922 in Success, Arkansas and was
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the daughter of Henry William and Tippie L. (Pippen) Wilburn. She married Hollis
Dockins on April 28, 1952 and three children were born to this union: Hollis “Hollie”
Dockins, David Lee Dockins, and Caroline (Dockins) Arnold. At an early age she
moved to Rockford and lived there until 1986, then moved to Hanover. She and Hollis
owned and operated the Old Blanding Tavern & Campground at Blanding. Billie died
May 2, 2003 and cremation rites were accorded.
Dole, Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” (Uecker) Lincicum was born August 17, 1946 and was
the daughter of Warren Erastus and Mary Elizabeth (Hawkins) Uecker. She grew up
and attended school in Hanover. Betsy married John G. Lincicum in September 1973
and one son was born to this union: John H. Lincicum. The couple divorced in
February 1992 and she married Roland “Ron” Dole in June 2001. Betsy worked at
Mirco Switch in Warren and Galena for many years. Betsy was living in Scales Mound
when she died March 14, 2011. A memorial service was held at St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church in Hanover.
Domingue, Dorothy “Emo” (Wynia) was born March 15, 1915 in Platte, South Dakota
and was the daughter of Klaus Frank and Elsie Dora (Willis) Wynia. She married
Eugene John Domingue on May 6, 1950 in Chicago and they raised four children:
Linda Domingue, Charlotte Anne (Domingue) Hebert, Timothy “Tim” Scott Domingue,
and Gary P. Domingue. The family moved from Chicago to Hanover in 1969. They
owned and operated the Corral Restaurant in Elizabeth. The family later moved to
Elizabeth. After her husband died she moved to Savanna. Dorothy died May 7, 2006
and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Domingue, Eugene “Gene” John was born March 9, 1919 in Crowley, Louisiana and
was the son of Eugene and Arsene (Hebert) Domingue. He was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. Gene married Dorothy “Emo” Wynia on May 6, 1950 in Chicago and
they raised four children: Linda Domingue, Charlotte Anne (Domingue) Hebert,
Timothy “Tim” Scott Domingue, and Gary P. Domingue. Central Watch Company in
Chicago employed him from 1948 until 1969, when he moved to Hanover and operated
the Corral Restaurant in Elizabeth for 17 years. He later moved to Elizabeth. Gene died
May 8, 1995 and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Domingue, Gary P. was born December 2, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Eugene John and Dorothy (Wynia) Domingue. He moved to Hanover in 1969 with his
family. Gary graduated from Hanover High School in 1974. Gary died September 1,
1993 in Rockford, Illinois.
Domingue, Timothy “Tim” Scott was born August 3, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois and
was the son of Eugene John and Dorothy (Wynia) Domingue. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1973 and served in the U.S. Army. He was killed in a one-car
accident on July 27, 1980 near Clinton, Iowa. Tim is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery,
Elizabeth
Donahoe, John “Jay” Thomas was born in January 22,1925 in Chicago, Illinois. He
was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran. He married Mary Catherine Sheehan on April
12, 1950 in Chicago and seven children were born to this union: Mary Joan Donahoe,
John Thomas Donahoe, Daniel “Dan” Joseph Donahoe, Terrance “Terry” William
Donahoe, Nancy Ann Donahoe, Joseph “Joe” Richard Donahoe and James Patrick
Donahoe. Jay worked for the Chicago Board of Trade. In the early 1960s the family
moved to rural Hanover and Jay commuted to Chicago to work until he retired in 1972.
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In the late 1980s Jay and Mary moved to Hawaii. Jay died November 16, 2007. He was
cremated and part of his ashes was spread on the farm and the remainder was buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Doran, Edna D. (Donnan) Smith Anderson was born September 16, 1913 in Clayton
County, Iowa and was the daughter of Edward C. and Nora (Mosley) Donnan. She
attended school in Hanover. Edna worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill and later for
Illowa Music and Games in Savanna. Edna married Robert Smith and later married
Vernon Anderson on December 10, 1951 in Savanna and this union gave her two stepchildren:
Vern Anderson Jr. and Sharon (Anderson) Raab. Her husband Vernon died in
1993. Edna married Charles Doran in June 1997 and this union gave her two stepsons:
James Doran and Jeff Doran. Edna was living in Savanna when she died on November
13, 2007. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Doran, Floyd “Pops” Marshal was born April 12, 1926 in Hanover and was the son of
William Anthony and Faye Irene (Hancock) Doran. He was a World War II U.S. Navy
Veteran. He had two sons: Bill Doran and Chuck Goodwin. He lived in Fort Worth,
Texas a number of years before moving to Grove, Oklahoma. Pops was self-employed
as a painter and retired in 1991. Pops died September 13, 1997 in Oklahoma and is
buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Grove.
Doran, Mary Loretta was born July 21, 1909 in Hanover and was the daughter of
James Joseph and Mary Ann (Burke) Doran. She graduated from Hanover High School
in 1927 and later attended Blackburn College. She was a teacher at Hanover and
Elizabeth schools and also farmed in the Hanover area. After her retirement from
teaching, she worked at the drug store in Elizabeth. Loretta died October 31, 1993 and
is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Doss, Michal Elizabeth (Miller) was born March 15, 1909 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Dr. Thurman Edgerton and Dr. Nona May (Nesbitt) Miller. She married
Milburne V. Doss on February 27, 1931 and three children were born to this union:
James Robert Doss, Judith Ann (Doss) Hazell, and Jon Renwick Doss. She lived in
Elgin most of her life and was employed at the Valley Paint Company for 25 years. She
was an interior decorator before retiring and also taught interior decorating classes at
Elgin Community College for many years. Her husband Milburne was born March 28,
1911 and died in May 1972. Michal died April 9, 1985 and is buried in Elgin.
Doty, James “Jim” Glen was born August 6, 1953 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son
of Glen “Bud” and Juriene Leone (Howe) Doty. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1971. Jim worked at the Village of Progress until 1974 and later at the
Rolling Hills Progress Center in Lanark. Jim died July 10, 1994 and is buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Doyle, Hazel May (Kirkey) was born January 1, 1908 in Hanover and was the daughter
of Elijah Nelson and Minnie Edith (Donaldson) Kirkey. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1925. Prior to her marriage she was employed at the Hanover Woolen
Mill. Hazel married George E. Doyle on February 8, 1931 and this union gave her two
stepchildren: Dolores (Doyle) Bogue and Gerald Doyle. They lived in a number of
different cities and returned to Hanover in 1963. Hazel died July 19, 1994 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Drake, Gerald F. was born February 23, 1916 in Illinois and was the son of Ernest John
and Alice Pearl (Ashelford) Drake. He married Mabel Krum on October 11, 1941 in
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Missouri. They lived in Hanover for a time when he worked at the Savanna Army
Depot. They moved to Freeport where Gerald worked at Kelly-Springfield. Gerald died
September 2, 1980 and is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Freeport.
Drake, Mabel (Krum) was born March 11, 1921 in Forreston, Illinois and was the
daughter of Henry and Nancy (Buskhol) Krum. She married Gerald F. Drake on
October 11, 1941 in Missouri. They lived in Hanover for a few years before they moved
to Freeport. Mabel worked at Spurgeon’s and W. T. Grant Department Stores in
Freeport. Mabel died December 16, 2008 in Freeport and is buried in Chapel Hill
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Freeport.
Droegmiller, Dorothy M. (Breed) was born March 22, 1911 in Illinois and was the
daughter of James Scott and Hattie E. (Block) Breed. She graduated from Freeport High
School in 1929 and later attended Illinois College in Jacksonville. Dorothy had been a
schoolteacher, first teaching one year in Pearl City, five years in Elizabeth and 15 years
in Hanover. She later was a bookkeeper for 16 years at the Schwirtz Chevrolet
dealership in Elizabeth. She married Glenn H. Droegmiller on August 23, 1939 in
Guilford Township. Glen died on January 10, 1988 and Dorothy died March 23, 2006.
They are both buried in St. John’s Cemetery near Scales Mound.
Duffy, Bernadine Marie (Honerbaum) was born July 9, 1917 in Cascade, Iowa and
was the daughter of Bernard “Barney” Henry and Josephine Caroline (Leytem)
Honerbaum. She married Bernard “Barney” H. Duffy in Cascade and four children
were born to this union: James “Jim” Bernard Duffy, Merlin Patrick “Pat” Duffy,
Josephine Anne “Joanna” (Duffy) Thulen, and Robert “Butch” Lawrence Duffy. They
moved to Hanover in the mid-1940s. Her husband died in 1960 and she later moved to
Savanna. Bernadine worked at the Savanna Army Depot from 1944 until 1955, Burgess
Battery in Freeport from 1955 until 1963 and Eaton Corporation in Savanna from 1963
until 1987 and later at the Upper Deck in Savanna. Bernadine died December 14, 2004
and is buried in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Savanna.
Duffy, James “Jim” Bernard was born October 27, 1937 in Cascade, Iowa and was the
son of Bernard “Barney” H. and Bernadine Marie (Honerbaum) Duffy. The family
moved to Hanover in the mid-1940s. Jim graduated from Hanover High School in 1955
and served in the military. He married Harlene (Secoy) Garcia on December 2, 1966 in
Princeton and two children were born to this union: Michael Duffy and Kathleen
(Duffy) Groves. Jim worked as a construction laborer until 1967, when he joined the
Plasterers’ and Cement Union and became the business agent of Local 587 until he
retired in 1996. Jim died September 18, 2006 and is buried in St. John Catholic
Cemetery, Savanna.
Duffy, John Robert was born April 4, 1922 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
William A. and Lena (Reisch) Duffy. He attended Loras Academy in Dubuque. John
was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and was a founding member of the Hanover
VFW. John married Marcella Dorothy Miller on February 26, 1944 in Hanover and two
daughters were born to this union: Sharon Lynn Duffy who died in infancy in 1944 and
Marcia Jean (Duffy) Hanson. He was a mechanic at Adams Garage for 51 years and
then at Wilson Brothers for one year, both in Hanover. John was a volunteer fireman for
more then 50 years for the Hanover Fire Department and served as the fire chief from
1967 until 1977. John died January 13, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Duffy, Marcella Dorothy (Miller) was born February 22, 1926 in Plymouth, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Walter Aldoph and Nina Lula (Vaughan) Miller. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1943. Marcella married John Robert Duffy on February
26, 1944 in Hanover and two daughters were born to this union: Sharon Lynn Duffy
who died in infancy in 1944 and Marcia Jean (Duffy) Hanson. She was a property
disposal supervisor at the Savanna Army Depot for 28 years. Marcella died June 13,
1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Duffy, Merlin Patrick “Pat” was born March 29, 1939 in Cascade, Iowa and was the
son of Bernard “Barney” H. and Bernadine Marie (Honerbaum) Duffy. The family
moved to Hanover in the mid-1940s and Pat graduated from Hanover High School in
1958. Pat lived in Rockford and worked as a carpenter for over 20 years. Pat died in
Rockford on September 20, 1990.
Duffy, Robert “Butch” Lawrence was born May 12, 1944 in Cascade, Iowa and was
the son of Bernard “Barney” H. and Bernadine Marie (Honerbaum) Duffy. The family
moved to Hanover in the mid-1940s. Pat graduated from Hanover High School in 1962
and joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea, Germany and Vietnam. His employment
included Bell Telephone Company in Savanna and Cedar Rapids, Iowa and he was a
guard at the Savanna Army Depot in the 1980s. He lived in Savanna for a number of
years and died there on October 6, 1996. He is buried in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery,
Savanna.
Duggan, Richard R. was born August 2, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Harold “Happy” and Letha (Lyons) Duggan. He grew up in Dubuque and in 1957
moved to South Chicago, Illinois. He worked at A & P Warehouse and then 3M. He
married Myrna Dunn in 1964 and was the father of Ann Smith, William Duggan,
Richard Duggan, James Robert Duggan, and Elaine Elabaza. Richard owned a concrete
and construction business. From 1976 until 1985 he lived in Northern Idaho and then
moved to Burbank, Illinois. He retired to Hanover in 2009 and died January 9, 2011.
Dunavant, Agnes Rosa (Moore) Goltra was born December 30, 1918 in rural Hanover
and was the daughter of James Wallace and Bernice (White) Moore. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1936 and from Bradley University in 1940. While in
college Agnes worked for the circus as a trapeze performer, during her last performance
she fell to the floor and broker her pelvis. Agnes worked at the Savanna Ordnance
Depot for a few years and later taught Home Economics in high school. Agnes married
Claude L. Goltra in 1947 and one son was born to this union; Jay “Pete” B. Goltra.
Agnes later married Leslie Dunavant. Agnes moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma and worked in
an office most of her life. Her first husband Claude was born May 8, 1907 and died in
May 1981. Her second husband Leslie was born February 12, 1921 and died March 24,
2001. Agnes died June 28, 1994 in Oklahoma.
Dunham, Donna Rae (Eastman) was born January 2, 1948 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Raymond Josephus and Edith Berneice (Bertsch) Eastman. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1966. Donna Rae married Michael Harold
Dunham in December 1964 in Hanover and four children were born to this union:
Shelly Rae Dunham, Michael John Dunham, Mindy Renee Dunham, and Darcy Lynn
Dunham. They were residents of the Freeport area for 24 years and Donna Rae was a
realtor at Bob Kuntz Realtors. Donna Rae died April 1, 1992 and is buried in Oakland
Cemetery, Freeport.
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Dunham, John “Pete” Edward was born April 20, 1948 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Arble Harold and Juanita Maxine “Barney” (Hume) Dunham. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1966 and he later attended Lincoln Barber School in
Rockford. Pete married Christine “Chris” Jill Monroe on June 29, 1969 in Hanover and
two daughters were born to this union: Jennifer Jo Dunham and Lindsay Shea Dunham.
He worked for Eaton Corporation in Hanover for more than 30 years where he was a
Supervisor for many years. Pete died December 17, 2006. A funeral was held in
Hanover and cremation rites were accorded.
Dunn, Daniel Kimsey was born February 6, 1935 in Hammond, Indiana and was the
son of Samuel “Sam” and Hazel Jeanette (Goodrich) Dunn. He married Cindy (Brandt)
Whittaker on December 11, 1993 in Elizabeth and they had one daughter: Clarissa
“Crissa” R. Lord. Daniel worked maintenance at MMC Manufacturing in Kankakee,
Illinois for 13 years and also was a former owner of two restaurants in Kankakee and
Herscher, Illinois. Daniel was living in Hanover when he died July 29, 2005. He is
buried in Elizabeth Cemetery.
Dunn, Danny Joseph was born July 30, 1941 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Joseph and Alice (Clay) Dunn. He graduated from Savanna High School in 1959. He
served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Danny married Judy (Looney) Smith on
April 15, 1976 and this union gave him four children: Timothy “Tim” Dunn, Joseph
Dunn, John Looney, and April Dawn (Looney) Joyner. He worked for Kapraun and
McMorhan Trucking for several years and operated the Hanover Café for over 20 years.
The family lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving to Thomson. Danny
died February 14, 2009 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Dyson, Loretta May (Hastings) was born March 20, 1907 in Verdi, Minnesota and was
the daughter of Joseph Patterson and Anne Isbella (Atkins) Hastings. She married
Wilbur Lee Dyson on July 20, 1934 in Mount Carroll and four children were born to this
union: Crystal (Dyson) Ehredt, Alfred Dyson, Eleanor (Dyson) Torke, and Bengerman
Dyson. They lived in rural Hanover for a number of years before moving to Savanna.
Loretta died September 22, 1982 and is buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Dyson, Wilbur Lee was born June 3, 1899 in Thomson, Illinois and was the son of
Harry and Loretta (Griswold) Dyson. He married Loretta May Hastings on July 20,
1934 in Mount Carroll and they raised four children: Crystal Viola (Dyson) Ehredt,
Alfred Frederick Dyson, Eleanor Mae (Dyson) Torke, and Bengerman Harrison Dyson.
They lived in rural Hanover for a number of years where he farmed, and he later worked
as a munitions handler at the Savanna Army Depot. Wilbur died January 16, 1980 and
is buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Eade, Lloyd Archie was born March 17, 1919 in Hanover and was the son of
Archabald “Archie” Joseph and Ethel Dell (Limage) Eade. In 1921 the family moved to
Grangeville, Idaho and later to Riggins, Idaho. He worked for the Forest Service and as
a cowpuncher for the Circle C Ranch of New Meadows, Idaho before entering the U.S.
Army in 1942. He married Virginia Arbuckel Stall on March 17, 1973 in Elk, Nevada.
Lloyd was living in Riggins when he died on September 9, 1990.
Eadie, Barbara Ella (Hendershott) Ingram was born September 4, 1917 in Grand
Junction, Iowa and was the daughter of Emmett Elwin and Lura Frona (Blanshan)
Hendershott. Barb was married to Dallas Ingram and one son was born to this union;
Lynn Clarence Eadie. Barb later married Clarence “Cap” William Eadie on March 28,
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1947 in Galena and this union gave her one step-son; Keith Clarence Eadie. Barb lived
all her married life in Hanover and worked at the Eaton Corporation for more than ten
years, cooked at Betty’s Café and worked at Vandervate’s Greenhouse. Barb died April
10, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eadie, Cletus LaVaughn was born September 17, 1920 in Hanover and was the son of
John Joseph and Caroline Josephine (Rall) Eadie. He graduated from Hanover High
School 1938. He was a World War II Army Veteran. Cletus married Bernadine Lucille
Sweitzer in Lanark on April 11, 1948 and no children were born to this union. Cletus
was an FBI agent and they lived in Alexander, Virginia for many years. They retired to
Junction, Texas. Bernadine was born June 13, 1920 and died March 30, 2007 in
Junction. Cletus died August 2, 1988 and his body was given to the University of Texas
for research purposes.
Eadie, Frank “Butch” Neville was born November 5, 1923 in Elizabeth, Illinois and
was the son of Frank Wallace and Hanna (Steinberger) Eadie. He moved to the
Pasadena, California area and married June Wilson, this union gave him one
stepdaughter: Virginia “Ginny” Wilson. Butch worked as a welder. The couple
divorced and Butch moved to Lebanon, Oregon and purchased a tavern there. Frank
died in Lebanon on September 4, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eadie, Hanna B. (Steinberger) was born January 31, 1900 in Elizabeth, Illinois and
was the daughter of John Theodore and Anna J. (Kuhse) Steinberger. She married
Frank Wallace Eadie on June 27, 1918 in Galena and two sons were born to this union:
William John Eadie and Frank Neville Eadie. They farmed in the Hanover area for a
number of years and during and after World War II Hanna worked as an ammunition
inspector at the Savanna Army Depot. She later moved to Elizabeth. Hanna died
January 9, 1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eadie, Keith Clarence was born July 12, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Clarence “Cap” William and Helen (Muchow) Eadie. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1958. Keith married Laureen Kay Watson on June 29, 1963 in Hanover and
two sons were born to this union: Calvin Keith Eadie and Kevin Keith Eadie. He was a
carpenter in construction and for his last ten years he was an antique dealer. Keith died
August 20, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eadie, Ralph William “Bill” was born May 28, 1924 in Hanover and was the son of
Ralph Harold and Dorothy Elzada (Limage) Eadie. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1943. Bill was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran. He married Vera Cecelia
Atkins in 1950 and four children were born to this union: Colleen Marie (Eadie)
Edgerton, William “Bill” Ralph Eadie, Carolyn Sue (Eadie) Wingert, and John Edward
Eadie who died in infancy on March 6, 1965. Bill owned Eadie’s Plumbing and Heating
in Mt. Carroll for a few years and then joined and worked through the Local 25
Plumbing and Pipe fitters Union in Rock Island for many years. Bill died October 23,
2009 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eadie, William John was born November 5, 1919 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Frank Wallace and Hanna (Steinberger) Eadie. He married Arlene Monroe on
November 29, 1939 in Dubuque and two daughters were born to this union: Judy Ann
(Eadie) Williams and Joan Vee (Eadie) Condell. He lived in Hanover for a number of
years before moving to Elizabeth. William was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. He
was employed at the Savanna Army Depot, Atwood in Stockton and for 23 years he was
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the custodian at the Elizabeth School. William died November 12, 1994.
Eastman, Charles “Chuck” Joseph was born July 10, 1918 in Hanover and was the
son of Leonard Hammond and Bessie (Speer) Eastman. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1936. Chuck was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran, serving from
1941 until 1946. He married Gayle Leona Gilman on May 17, 1947 in Monmouth,
Illinois and two daughters were born to this union: Nancy Eileen (Eastman) Wernet and
Karen Joyce (Eastman) Cliff. Chuck had worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 35
years when he retired in 1976. He later worked at the Hanover Township Cemetery.
Chuck died September 6, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eastman, Clarence Henry was born December 21, 1896 in Hanover and was the son of
Frederick “Fred” O. and Ann Hester “Hattie” (McCoy) Eastman. He married Stella
Daniel in 1924 in Freeport, she died January 1, 1967. Clarence married Edna Miller on
October 3, 1968 and she died on September 22, 1976. Clarence was a retired farmer and
lived in Elizabeth. He died June 30, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eastman, Fern Mildred (Ravenscraft) was born October 13, 1898 and was the
daughter of Frank and Jennie (Morris) Ravenscraft. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1916. She married Frank Wesley Eastman on October 14, 1916 in Galena
and one daughter was born to this union: Fern Eastman. They lived in Hanover for a
few years, later moving to Freeport, Illinois. The couple divorced and Fern moved to
Chicago.
Eastman, Francis LaVerne “Vern” was born May 22, 1917 in Hanover and was the
son of Albert Guy and Ellen “Ella” Francis (Whalen) Bray. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1935 and attended Los Angeles City College. Vern worked as
a pacific coast representative for the D’Arcy Advertising Agency of St. Louis and
worked on the Coca Cola account for many years. He married Virginia June Willyard
on October 12, 1939 in Riverside, California and three children were born to this
union: Robert Dale Eastman, Michael Lawrence Eastman, and Carol Lynn Eastman.
The marriage ended in divorce and he and his second wife Sherrill “Sherri” Eastman
were married and lived in Altadena, California. Three children were born to this union:
Christopher Eastman, John Eastman, and Kathleen (Eastman) Tomarken. His daughter
Kathleen married Peter Tomarken, who had hosted the TV game show “Press Your
Luck.” They both died in a plane crash on March 13, 2007 in Santa Monica, California
while flying from Santa Monica to San Diego on a charity flight sponsored by Angel
Flight West, a charity organization that provides free air transportation for needy
medical patients, Peter was the pilot. Vern’s first wife Virginia was born June 8, 1917
in California and died September 11, 1978 in San Francisco. Vern died April 20, 1969
and is buried in Altadena.
Eastman, Frank Wesley was born December 31, 1893 and was the son of Frederick
“Fred” O. and Anna Hester “Hattie” (McCoy) Eastman. He grew up and attended
school in Hanover. Frank was a World War I Veteran. Frank married Fern Mildred
Ravenscraft on October 14, 1916 in Galena and one daughter was born to this union:
Fern Eastman. The couple later divorced and Frank married Luella A. Kettelhut on
May 5, 1926 in Freeport. Frank had two known children: Richard A. Eastman and
Loraine (Eastman) Coomber. Frank worked with W.N. Miller furniture and
undertaking business in Hanover for a few years and in the 1920s moved to Freeport,
Illinois where he assisted at Walker Mortuary. He went into the insurance business and
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then became the founder and owner of Eastrich Printing & Sales in Freeport. His wife
Luella was born September 24, 1904 and died October 18, 1983. Frank died
September 6, 1978 and they are both buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport.
Eastman, Gayle Leona (Gilman) was born October 24, 1924 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Robert H. and Leona Ruth (Helbling) Gilman Sr. She graduated
from Savanna High School in 1942. Gayle married Charles Kenneth Joseph Eastman on
May 17, 1947 in Monmouth, Illinois and two daughters were born to this union: Nancy
Eileen (Eastman) Wernet and Karen Joyce (Eastman) Cliff. Gayle worked at Eaton
Corporation from 1965 until 1973. Gayle died March 28, 2006 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Eastman, Lawrence “Larry” Earl was born April 6, 1921 in Hanover and was the son
of Albert Guy and Francis Ellen “Ella” (Whalen) Eastman. He attended Matheson
Country School and graduated from Hanover High School in 1939. Larry was a World
War II U.S. Army Veteran and flew 79 missions as a Fighter-Bomber Pilot. His plane
was shot down on two separate missions and he was awarded the Purple Heart. He
married Mildred Arlene Veme on October 16, 1948 in Savanna and three children were
born to this union: Judith “Judy” Ann (Eastman) Jackson, Jeffrey Allen Eastman, and
Joann Ellen Eastman. Larry graduated from the Northwestern Police Academy and was
an Illinois State Policeman for more than 30 years when he retired as a Lieutenant in
1978. He served on the Hanover Village Board and the Hanover Township Library
Board. Larry died July 12, 2006 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eastman, Raymond Josephus was born July 5, 1915 in Hanover and was the son of
Albert Guy and Francis Ellen “Ella” (Whalen) Eastman. He married Edith Berneice
Bertsch on May 28, 1940 in Clinton, Iowa and two daughters were born to this union:
Joan Eastman, who died in infancy, and Donna Rae (Eastman) Dunham. His wife Edith
died March 15, 1968, and he later married Nellie Lorraine “Rene” (Burke) Bertsch on
August 29, 1969 in Hanover. Ray was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He worked
as a supervisor at the Savanna Army Depot for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He also
operated Ray’s Super Value Store in Hanover from 1958 until 1965 and farmed. He
was killed when his tractor rolled over on to him on June 9, 1994 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Edgerton, Vivian Eldora (Whittington) was born in June 30, 1918 in Mercer County,
Illinois and was the daughter of Clifford Sumner and Laurel Cyntitha (Sullivan)
Whittington. She married Earl Steel Edgerton on March 21, 1942 in Davenport, Iowa
and six children were born to this union: Don Emmett Edgerton, Thomas Allen
Edgerton who died in infancy, Ada Marie (Edgerton) Fisher, Dean Dwain Edgerton,
Etta Mae Edgerton who died in infancy, and Verda Elaine (Edgerton) Gochee. They
farmed in the Hanover area for many years and Vivian worked for Eaton Corporation
until 1998. Vivian moved to rural Savanna after she retired in 1998. Vivian died
December 8, 2010; a memorial service was held in Hanover and creamtion rites were
accorded with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Edwards, Betty Lou (Chapman) was born May 20, 1929 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Clarence Charles and Della Rose (Kirchner) Chapman. She married
William Edwards Jr. on August 28, 1948 in Mount Carroll and nine children were born
to this union: Joyce Arlene (Edwards) Bork, Debra Edwards, Peggy Edwards, Nancy
(Edwards) Williams, Thomas Edwards, Gary Edwards, Billy Edwards, Terry Edwards,
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and Ricky Edwards. They also raised Barbara Foley and Beatrice Griffin after their
mother died when they were three and five years old. The family lived in Hanover for a
few years and later moved to Mt. Carroll. Betty died August 26, 1987 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Edwards, William Junior was born April 16, 1926 in Mount Carroll, Illinois and was
the son of William McKinley and Hattie May (Law) Edwards. He married Betty Lou
Chapman on August 28, 1948 in Mount Carroll and nine children were born to this
union: Joyce Arlene (Edwards) Bork, Debra Edwards, Peggy Edwards, Nancy
(Edwards) Williams, Thomas Edwards, Gary Edwards, Billy Edwards, Terry Edwards,
and Ricky Edwards. They raised Barbara Foley and Beatrice Foley after their mother
died when they were three and five years old. William was a Korean War Army
Veteran. The family lived in Hanover for a few years and later moved to Mt. Carroll.
William was a truck driver for a dairy company for 35 years. William died in Thomson
on July 1, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Egbert, Robert Brooks was born July 3, 1924 in Ten Sleep, Wyoming and was the son
of Phillip Brooks and Eula (Waln) Egbert. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran.
He married Norma Dell Thompson on April 20, 1957 and one daughter was born to this
union: Laura Lee Egbert. Robert was a truck driver at the Savanna Army Depot and
lived in Hanover most of his adult life. Robert died December 6, 1982 and is buried in
Log Church Cemetery.
Ehlen, Frances Martha (Girot) Nunes was born May 30, 1910 in rural Hanover and
was the daughter of Paul Joseph Vital and Martha Juliette (Quille) Girot. She married
Ernest Ray Nunes on February 19, 1928 and two sons were born to this union: William
“Bill” George Nunes and Benjamin “Ben” Edmund Nunes. They lived in Hanover for a
number of years before moving to Jacksonville, Illinois and later to California. They
divorced in California and Frances married William Noel Ehlen. Frances was living in
Vallejo, California when she died April 10, 1995.
Ehredt, Berneice Alma (Williams) was born October 22, 1903 in Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the daughter of John W. and Olive E. (Hancock) Williams. She married Orrin
Ehredt on June 14, 1937 in Dubuque and no children were born to this union. The
couple lived in rural Elizabeth and also operated a restaurant in Elizabeth for a time.
Berneice died September 8, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ehredt, Charles William “Bill” was born June 23, 1923 near Elizabeth, Illinois and
was the son of David Daniel and Ina Catherine (Ravenscraft) Ehredt. He married
Crystal Viola Dyson on March 19, 1950 in Savanna and six children were born to this
union: David Wilbur Ehredt, Ronald William Ehredt, Joseph Lee Ehredt, Gary Wayne
Ehredt, Cindy Lou (Ehredt) Henderson. and Benjamin “Benny” Ehredt. They lived in
Hanover for a time before moving to Savanna. Bill worked for Freeport Blacktop and
owned and operated Charles Ehredt Salvage in Savanna from 1973 until his death. Bill
died November 14, 2003 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Ehredt, David Daniel was born February 20, 1897 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the
son of John and Barb (Hesselbacher) Ehredt. He married Ina Catherine Ravenscraft on
February 1, 1919 in Dubuque and three children were born to this union: Ruth Marieta
(Ehredt) Kelly, Charles William Ehredt, and Mary Jeanette (Ehredt) Kuhn. David was a
World War I Veteran. He was a foreman at the Savanna Army Depot from 1940-60,
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and a Hanover area farmer. David was living in North Syracuse, New York when he
died on September 8, 1983. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ehredt, Ivy (Glover) was born August 21, 1908 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England and
was the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Legard) Glover. The family moved to the United
States in October 1921 and settled in Hanover. Ivy married Wilbur George Ehredt on
November 17, 1926 in Galena and three children were born to this union: Joan (Ehredt)
Sands, Patricia (Ehredt) Wiggins, and William Ehredt. They farmed in Elizabeth
Township before they moved to Evansville, Wisconsin. Ivy died February 8, 1993 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ehredt, Mary Arlene was born July 29, 1924 in rural Elizabeth, Illinois and was the
daughter of Joseph Henry and Agnes Elizabeth (Meyer) Ehredt. Arlene was employed
at the Eaton Corporation for 10 years. She lived most of her life in Hanover before
moving to Dubuque, Iowa. Arlene died February 13, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Ehredt, Wilbur George was born April 16, 1907 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the son
of William and Emily (Balbach) Ehredt. He graduated from Elizabeth High School in
1926. Wilbur married Ivy Glover November 17, 1926 in Galena and three children were
born to this union: Joan (Ehredt) Sands, Patricia (Ehredt) Wiggins, and William Ehredt.
They farmed in Elizabeth Township before they moved to Evansville, Wisconsin.
Wilbur died in June 1978 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Eisenbise, Eva Isabelle (Mason) was born October 18, 1918 in Hanover and was the
daughter of John Lawrence and Rose (Schmitt) Mason. Eva married Van Kirk
Eisenbise on June 21, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa and no children were born to this union.
Eva worked in the office of the Hanover Woolen Mill from 1937 until 1942; she then
began working at the Savanna Army Depot as a clerk in the fabrication division, retiring
in 1993. Eva died May 11, 2005; she was cremated and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Ellinor, Carrie Christine (Heer) was born January 8, 1896 in Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of George Fred and Margaret (Beck) Heer. She
married Edward Glen Ellinor on October 21, 1920 in Massbach and two children were
born to this union: Melvin Ellinor and Dorothy Mae (Ellinor) Eden. They farmed in
Derinda Township until they retired in 1958 and they then moved to Hanover. Edward
died in March 1964 and Carrie died December 29, 1992 and they are both buried in
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda.
Ellis, Justin Ryan was born November 14, 1987 in Princeton, Illinois and was the son
of Bradley Lee and Sherry Lyn (Scott) Ellis. He attended the Hanover Elementary
School and graduated from River Ridge High School in 2006. Justin was an artist who
spent much time skiing at Chestnut Mountain Resort. He was living in Seattle,
Washington when he died on August 21, 2008. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Endress, Saima W. (Saario) was born April 14, 1901 in Iron Mountain, Michigan and
was the daughter of Abraham “Abram” E. and Hilda (Hanttula) Saario. Saima was
married three times and had nine children: Ruth Springer, Geraldine Wescott, Jeanette
Tauriainen, Shirley Schmeltzer, Dorothy Shenberger, Carol Hardman, Delores Thomas,
Richard Tidwell, and Floyd Wescott. Saima lived in Hanover, Freeport and Rockford.
She died May 22, 1981 in Rockford and is buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
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Engel, Edward “Ed” Joseph was born July 18, 1913 in Guilford Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Joseph Henry and Clara Cecelia (Isabell) Engel. He married
Emma Wilhelmena Schoenfeld on February 8, 1939 in Galena and three sons were born
to this union: Ellis Edward Engel, Emmett Joseph Engel, and Eugene Francis Engel.
Ed was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Ed farmed in the Blanding area and was in
the junk business for a number of years and later worked at the Savanna Army Depot
before he retired in 1971. They moved to the village of Hanover in their later years. Ed
died on December 4, 1990 and cremation rites were accorded with the burial of the
ashes placed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Engel, Emma Wilhelmena (Schoenfeld) was born March 30, 1913 in Rice Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Albert Francis and Mae Julia (Petitgout)
Schoenfeld. She married Edward Joseph Engel on February 8, 1939 in Galena and three
sons were born to this union: Ellis Edward Engel, Emmett Joseph Engel, and Eugene
Francis Engel. They lived in rural Hanover for many years before moving to town.
Emma worked for Eaton Corporation for 11 years. Emma died May 7, 2008; her
husband’s cremated ashes were placed in her casket and they are buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Engel, Marguerite Emma (Flynn) was born August 28, 1918 in rural Hanover and was
the daughter of James John and Liane M. (Petitgout) Flynn. She married William
“Cappy” C. Engel on August 31, 1940 in Hanover and seven children were born to this
union: Mary Ellen (Engel) Krocheski, Rose Ann (Engel) Imbus, Joan Marie (Engel)
Lincoln, Alice Teresa (Engel) Hannaman, Leo Edward Engel, Paul Robert Engel, and
William James Engel who died in infancy. She lived most of her life in Galena.
Marguerite died August 18, 1996 and is buried in St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Cemetery, Galena.
Engel, William “Cappy” C. was born December 23, 1914 in Guilford Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Joseph Henry and Clara Cecelia (Isabell) Engel. He
married Marguerite Emma Flynn on August 31, 1940 in Hanover and seven children
were born to this union: Mary Ellen (Engel) Krocheski, Rose Ann (Engel) Imbus, Joan
Marie (Engel) Lincoln, Alice Teresa (Engel) Hannaman, Leo Edward Engel, Paul
Robert Engel, and William James Engel who died in infancy. He was a World War II
Veteran. They had lived in Galena most of their life and Cappy retired from Dubuque
Packing Company in 1976. Cappy died July 16, 1987 and is buried in St. Michael’s
Catholic Church Cemetery, Galena.
Enz, Wilma Jean (Potter) was born August 19, 1920 in Hanover and was the daughter
of William Raymond and Mary Ada (Harkness) Potter. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1938. Wilma married Robert Mark Enz on April 19, 1939 in Hanover
and five children were born to this union: Robert Enz, William Enz, Mark Enz, Martin
Enz, and Rhonda Enz. The family lived in Wilmington, Illinois for many years and
retired to Scottsdale, Arizona. Robert was born June 18, 1917 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Otto and Mary Enz. Robert died November 15, 1989 and Wilma died in
June 1998, both in Scottsdale.
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Ertmer, Edward John was born April 29, 1911 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Joseph and Josephine (Banwarth) Ertmer. He married
Dorothy Lucile Musselman on September 14, 1938 in Elizabeth and one son was born to
this union: Lyle Edward Ertmer. They farmed for a number of years in the Hanover
area and he later retired from Eaton Corporation in 1980 where he had worked in the
shipping department. Edward died August 27, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Ertmer, Mary Kathleen (Shetler) was born May 1, 1943 in Dubuque, Iowa and was
the daughter of Lester and Frances (McCann) Shetler. She married Lyle Ertmer on
August 27, 1966 in Dubuque and two sons were born to this union: Shawn Patrick
Ertmer, Arron Joseph Ertmer, and Shelley Marie Ertmer, who was born June 30, 1970
and died of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) on January 5, 1971. She was
employed at Eaton Corporation in Hanover for five years. Mary died January 27, 1990
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Exelby, Margaret Bertha (Robinson) was born October 24, 1874 in Hanover and was
the daughter of George and Margaret (Funston) Robinson. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1892. Bertha married Elmer Wesley Exelby on July 10, 1902
in Livingston, Michigan and two children were born to this union: Allura Exelby and
Ellwyn Robert Exelby. The family lived in Michigan for many years. Her husband
Elmer was born in 1875 and died in 1943. Bertha died January 30, 1926.
Fahrbach, Frederic “Fred” A. was born March 12, 1908 near Grantville, Kansas and
was the son of Carl G. and Lena M. (Vessart) Fahrbach. He married Laura M. Ginn on
November 22, 1930 in Chicago. She died August 26, 1980. He was employed by
Acadia Feed Mills, Chicago Pump Company and St. Luke’s Presbyterian Hospital
before retiring in 1980. The couple lived in Chicago for many years. Fred was living in
Abilene, Kansas when he died on February 9, 1994. He is buried in Hanover’s
Evergreen Cemetery.
Fahrbach, Laura M. (Ginn) was born August 28, 1898 and was the daughter of James
E. and Mary Francis (May) Ginn. She was married to Frederic “Fred” A. Fahrbach on
November 22, 1930 in Chicago. The couple lived in Chicago for a number of years.
Laura died in Abilene, Kansas on August 26, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery,
Hanover.
Fahrig, Clara C. (Barnes) was born May 12, 1896 in Hanover and was the daughter of
John and Margaret (Young) Barnes. She married George Herman Fahrig and they were
in the grocery business in Rockford for many years. George died in 1972. Clara died
on October 17, 1983 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Falancer, Mary Emma (Lyden) was born June 24, 1915 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James P. and Clara (Petitgout) Lyden. She married Kenneth Falancer on
October 27, 1938 in Galena and two children were born to this union: James Falancer
and Donna (Falancer) Morhardt. Mary was employed at Shady’s Market and Leo’s
Super Value in Galena for many years before her retirement. Kenneth died August 12,
1998 and Mary died June 20, 1995. They are both buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery,
Galena.
Farrell, Janice “Jan” May (Mussmann) was born May 6, 1950 in Clinton, Iowa and
was the daughter of Francis Raymond and Norma Irene (Dusenberry) Mussmann. She
graduated from Clinton High School. Jan married Terry James Farrell on July 3, 1970
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in Clinton, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Laura Lee (Farrell) Cowell
and John Terry Farrell. She worked as a manager of the IOCO station in Hanover and
also was employed at the Hanover Grocery Store and Eaton Corporation. Jan died
November 20, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Farrell, Patrick “Pat” Thomas was born February 20, 1925 in Stockton, Illinois and
was the son of John Thomas and Julianna “Julia” (Jurzenski) Farrell. Pat was a World
War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Lois Mae White on October 1, 1945 in
Dubuque, Iowa and three children were born to this union: Patrick Michael “Mike”
Farrell, Terry James “Rock” Farrell, and Patti Kate “PK” (Farrell) Faramus. Pat served
with the Illinois State Police troopers for 14 years and later became a businessman in
Hanover. He owned and operated Farrell’s Motel and a number of other businesses. Pat
died January 4, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Fassiotto, Albert Anthony was born September 19, 1931 and was the son of Attigilo
Anthony and Lucille “Lucy” (Chiotti) Fassiotto. The family lived in Joliet, Illinois
before moving to Hanover in 1948. Albert graduated from Hanover High School in
1950. Albert lived in Newark and Galatia, Illinois for a few years and later moved to
Crossville, Tennessee. Albert died October 3, 1999 in Crossville.
Fassiotto, Attigilo Anthony was born October 9, 1900 in Nomaglio, Italy and was the
son of Eugene and Margarite Fassiotto. He married Lucille “Lucy” Chiotti in 1925 in
Davenport, Iowa and five children were born to this union: Margaret Fassiotto, Eugene
James “Fuss” Fassiotto, Junior Thomas Fassiotto, Albert Anthony Fassiotto, and
Rosali Ann Fassiotto. The family lived in Joliet, Illinois before moving to Hanover in
1948. The family later moved to Plainfield, Illinois and Attigiol worked as a
superintendent for a roofing manufacturer. Attigiol died December 23, 1960 and is
buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Illinois.
Fassiotto, Eugene James “Fuss” was born June 1, 1928 in Joliet, Illinois and was the
son of Attiglio Anthony and Lucille “Lucy” (Chiotti) Fassiotto. The family moved to
Hanover in 1948. Fuss married Shirley Ann Petitgout on August 25, 1950 in Hanover
and four children were born to this union: David Eugene Fassiotto, Robert James
Fassiotto, Thomas William Fassiotto, and Susan Denise (Fassiotto) Rambert. The
family lived in Plainfield, Illinois for many years. Fuss was employed with Caterpillar
for 31 years. Fuss died March 11, 1996 and is buried in Plainfield Cemetery.
Fassiotto, Lucille “Lucy” (Chiotti) was born July 27, 1907 in Saint David, Illinois and
was the daughter of John and Madeline Chiotti. She married Attigilo Anthony Fassiotto
in 1925 in Davenport, Iowa and five children were born to this union: Margaret
Fassiotto, Eugene James “Fuss” Fassiotto, Junior Thomas Fassiotto, Albert Anthony
Fassiotto, and Rosali Ann Fassiotto. The family lived in Joliet, Illinois before moving to
Hanover in 1948. The family later moved to Plainfield, Illinois. Lucy died February 2,
1987 in Plainfield and is buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, Illinois.
Ferguson, Phillip Lisle was born October 19, 1934 in Stanberry, Missouri and was the
son of John Allyn and Mabel Esther (Lisle) Ferguson. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1952. He married Norma Jean Kaufman in July 7, 1956 in Hanover and
two children were born to this union: Leah RaVonne Ferguson and Steven Allen
Ferguson. Phillip was a sales representative for Dixie Furniture Company of North
Carolina for many years. The family lived in Germantown, Tennessee for a number of
years, later moving to Naples, Florida, and in 1999 to Rockledge, Florida. Phillip died
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December 12, 2007 in Rockledge and is buried in Florida Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Ferrell, Shirley Elizabeth (Jackson) Curley was born April 10, 1921 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Amos Francis and Bridget Eliza (Whalen) Jackson. She attended
Hanover schools. Shirley worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill and once World War II
started she went to work at the Savanna Army Depot. Shirley married Floyd Raymond
Curley and two children were born to this union: LeRoy Edward Curley and Judith Ann
(Curley) Law. She later married Ray Ferrell on September 15, 1950 and five children
were born to this union: Marcia Sue (Ferrell) Holmbo, Robert Ray “Joe” Ferrell,
Katherine “Kathy” Gail (Ferrell) Teberg, Jamie Yvonne (Ferrell) Mills, and Brenda
“Bean” Lee Ferrell. Shirley worked for Eaton Corporation for many years. Shirley died
August 13, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ferris, John “Jack” William was born March 17, 1931 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Charles and Norrine (Coon) Ferris. He graduated from Savanna High School
in 1949. Jack married Jean Mace on August 21, 1955 in Savanna and one daughter was
born to this union: Kathryn (Ferris) Lowry. Jack served in the National Guard. He
graduated from Western Illinois University and taught school for several years. In 1959
he became owner-operator of Ferris Motors in Savanna and worked in the automobile
business until 1998. Jack died August 22, 2005 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Feuerhelm, Dorothy Ethel (Ensch) was born June 14, 1921 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Peter and Dora Ethel (Ritchie) Ensch. She graduated from Savanna
High School in 1939. Dorothy married John Hathaway Feuerhelm on June 27, 1942 in
Savanna and one son was born to this union: Donald Richard Feuerhelm. Eaton
Corporation in Hanover employed her for ten years. Dorothy died March 24, 1993 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Feuerhelm, John Hathaway was born October 5, 1918 in Lansing, Iowa and was the
son of Harvey Arthur and Katherine Mary (Hathaway) Feuerhelm. He graduated from
Lansing High School in 1936. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. John
married Dorothy Ethel Ensch on June 27, 1942 in Savanna and one son was born to this
union: Donald Richard Feuerhelm. John lived in Hanover for many years and worked
at the Savanna Army Depot 37 years before he retired. John died October 20, 1999 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Feuerhelm, Karen Elaine (Yount) was born January 27, 1944 in Waynesville,
Missouri and was the daughter of Elmer “Joe” Daniel and Juanita Mamie (Zimmerman)
Yount. She moved to Hanover as a child with her parents. Karen married Donald
Richard Feuerhelm on May 12, 1960 in Galena and two children were born to this
union: Debbie Jo (Feuerhelm) Brade and Robert Todd Feuerhelm. Karen was
employed at Eaton Corporation in Hanover for 30 years before she retired in 1997.
Karen died July 26, 2001 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Finley, Andrew “Andy” Walker was born in 1903 in Dallas, West Virginia. He
married Anna Marie Hunt on October 23, 1929 in Philippi, West Virginia and five
children were born to this union: James Robert “Bob” Finley, Mary Alice (Finley)
Pittman, Thomas Andy Finley, Francis Finley, and Michael M. Finley. The family
moved to Hanover in 1949 when Andy became the supervisor at the Hanover Saw Mill.
The family moved to Florida in the mid 1950s. Andy died in 1986 in Charleston, South
Carolina.
Finley, Anna Marie (Hunt) was born December 11, 1906 in West Virginia and was the
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daughter of John Louis and Salomie “Loma” Lousia (Glover) Hunt. She married
Andrew “Andy” Walker Finley on October 23, 1929 in Philippi, West Virginia and five
children were born to this union: James Robert “Bob” Finley, Mary Alice (Finley)
Pittman, Thomas Andy Finley, Francis Finley, and Michael M. Finley. The family
moved to Hanover in 1949 and in the mid 1950s moved to Florida. Anna was the
postmaster at the post office in New Martinsville, West Virginia for a number of years.
Anna died August 8, 1982 in New Martinsville.
Finley, James Robert “Bob” was born November 28, 1932 in Burton, West Virginia
and was the son of Andrew “Andy” Walker and Anna Marie (Hunt) Finley. The family
moved to Hanover in 1949. Bob graduated from Hanover High School in 1950 and later
graduated from West Virginia University. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran. He married
Jeanne Bryant on May 6, 1961 in New Martinsville, West Virginia and three children
were born to this union: Katharine “Kathy” Marie Finley, Bryan Andrew Finley, and
James “Jim” Robert Finley II. Bob worked as a CPA/Comptroller and the family lived
in Richardson, Texas for many years. Bob died November 11, 1988 and is buried in
Restland Cemetery, Dallas.
Fischer, Edmund Frank was born October 7, 1917 in Woodbine, Jo Daviess County
and was the son of Frank Frederick and Elsie (Schreck) Fisher. He married Genevieve
Reed on December 21, 1935 in Elizabeth and three daughters were born to this union:
Janice (Fischer) O’Brien, Joan (Fischer) Jacobs, and Diane (Fischer) Rees. He lived in
Hanover for a short time before moving to Elizabeth. Edmund was in partnership with
Donald Fischer, in Fischer Plumbing and Heating before retirement in 1984. Edmund
died April 6, 1988 and is buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Fischer, Wyla Allene (Oates) was born November 8, 1926 in Mount Hope, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Cecil Eugene and Mona Bell (Crubaugh) Oates. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1945. Wyla married Donald Lawrence Fischer on May
12, 1947 in Elizabeth and three children were born to this union: Joanne Allene
(Fischer) Haas, Steven Eugene Fischer, and Randy Marie (Fischer) Miller. She had
worked at the Savanna Army Depot, the United States Postal Service in Elizabeth, the
State of Illinois and was a secretary for Fischer’s Plumbing and Heating in Elizabeth.
Wyla died March 9, 2000 and is buried in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery,
Elizabeth.
Fishburn, Miriam Jean (Burns) was born January 3, 1932 and was the daughter of
Frank Lenoir and Miriam Anita (Lombard) Burns. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1949 and from Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Freeport in 1952.
Jean was married to Dr. William “Bill” R. Fishburn and had four children: Sarah Elynn
(Fishburn) Gerety, John William Fishburn, Peter Thomas Fishburn, and Joseph Paul
Fishburn. The family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where Dr. Fishburn was a
professor at the University of New Mexico and also was a Psychologist in private
practice. Jean worked as a nurse for many years and also worked in her husband’s
office. Jean moved to Sebring, Florida in 1985 to be near her parents. Jean died
December 27, 2006 and cremation rites were accorded.
Flack, Florence Geneva (Irwin) was born October 29, 1900 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Thomas Drury and Mary (Barnes) Irwin. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1918 and attended Northern Illinois University in De Kalb. Geneva married
Frank Lester Flack on October 6, 1920 in Hanover and six children were born to this
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union: Donald Wayne Flack, Raymond Lee Flack, Jeannette Barnes (Flack) Haas,
Maxine Geneva (Flack) Rummer, Kenneth LaVerne Flack, and Carol Ellen (Flack)
Wilson Beck. Geneva had been a schoolteacher in Jo Daviess County and also worked
at the Savanna Army Depot. Geneva died March 19, 1996 and is buried in Ladies
Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Flack, Jane Ann (Calvert) was born May 4, 1934 in Hanover and was the daughter of
LaVerne “Red” Wilson and Wilma Clare (Eadie) Calvert. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1952. Jane married Raymond “Ray” Lee Flack on February 14, 1953 in
Hanover and three children were born to this union: Kimberley Ann (Flack) Schleicher,
Raymond Todd Flack, and Ned Wayne Flack. Jane was a rural mail carrier for the U.S.
Postal Service in Hanover for seven years. Jane died October 2, 1999 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Flack, Raymond “Ray” Lee was born February 1, 1930 in rural Freeport, Illinois and
was the son of Frank Lester and Florence Geneva (Irwin) Flack. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1947. Ray was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Jane Ann
Calvert on February 14, 1953 in Hanover and three children were born to this union:
Kimberley Ann (Flack) Schleicher, Raymond Todd Flack, and Ned Wayne Flack. Ray
farmed in Hanover for 38 years, retiring in 1987. He worked at Chestnut Mountain
Resort where he managed the Ski Rental Shop and also owned and operated the Shell
Gas Station in Hanover for several years. Ray died October 1, 2001 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Fleming, Madison Bryan was born February 6, 1897 in Athens, Tennessee and was
the son of David F. and Mary E. (Hicks) Fleming. He was a World War I Veteran.
After the war Bryan moved to Hanover, worked in the Woolen Mill, and played baseball
for the Hanover Woolen Mill Baseball Team. Bryan married Rachel Vera Campbell on
June 30, 1928 in Galena and one son was born to this union: Bryan Lynn Fleming.
Bryan lived in Hanover most of his life and he was a surveillance inspector at the
Savanna Army Depot for 25 years. Bryan died March 8, 1990 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Fleming, Rachel Vera (Campbell) was born August 21, 1905 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Hugh James and Margaret Anna (Dick) Campbell. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1924. Vera married Madison Bryan Fleming on June 30, 1928
in Galena and one son was born to this union: Bryan Lynn Fleming. Vera worked at
the Hanover Woolen Mill, Ray’s Super Value, and Bill’s Royal Blue. Vera died June
21, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Fletcher, Richard “Dick” Allen was born June 1, 1936 in Hanover and was the son of
Louis Homer “Tex” and Agnes Geraldine “Gerry” (Jeffers) Fletcher. He grew up and
went to school in Hanover. Dick was a staff sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps. Dick
and his wife Nancy had four children and they lived in Nevada for many years. Dick
died September 19, 1994 in Las Vegas and is buried in Southern Nevada Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Nevada.
Fletcher, Ronald “Ronnie” Keith was born November 13, 1943 in Hanover and was
the son of Louie “Tex” Homer and Agnes Geraldine “Gerry” (Jeffers) Fletcher. Ronnie
grew up and attended school in Hanover. He was a staff sergeant with the U.S. Marine
Corps and served in Vietnam. Ronnie married Sachiko Iwamura on July 17, 1965 in
Japan and they divorced August 1, 1989. Ronnie died Mary 21, 1997 in Las Vegas,
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Nevada and is buried in Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Las Vegas.
Flickinger, Anna Ferne (Straitt) was born March 29, 1915 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Roy Eugene and Mae (Conley) Straitt. She married John Harlan Flickinger
on August 14, 1943 in Decatur, Illinois and one son was born to this union: James
Flickinger. They lived in Savanna and Anna was a supervisor for 11 years at the
Savanna Garment Factory, retiring in 1959. Anna died July 22, 1998; she was cremated
and buried in the Lanark Cemetery.
Flies, Elizabeth “Betty” Faye (Murphy) was born September 15, 1921 in Browerville,
Minnesota and was the daughter of Raleigh Albert and Luella May (Sanborn) Murphy.
She attended Winona High School in Minnesota. Betty married Joseph Francis Richard
Flies on February 14, 1940 in Wabasha, Minnesota and four children were born to this
union: Virginia Mae (Flies) Haas, Richard Duane Flies, Joseph Francis Flies, and James
Michael Flies. They owned a restaurant in Kellogg, Minnesota. In the 1940s they
moved to Hanover where they operated a restaurant for many years before moving to
Savanna and operating several restaurants there. Betty also worked at the Savanna
Army Depot. The couple also lived in Thomson and were living in Fulton when she
died July 14, 2010; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Flies, James “Jim” Michael was born May 11, 1949 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Joseph Francis Richard and Elizabeth “Betty” Faye (Murphy) Flies. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1967. Jim was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He
obtained three bachelor’s degrees from Illinois State University in sociology,
psychology and in May 1998, in sports medicine. Jim worked in the office of admission
and records at Illinois State University, and had been a casework supervisor at Pontiac
Correctional Center, and a counselor at Soldiers and Sailors Home in Normal. He had
one daughter: Shannon Flies. Jim was living in Normal when he died September 17,
1998; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Flippin, Vera Adel (Gerlich) was born January 25, 1924 and was the daughter of Louis
Anthony and Louise A. Gerlich. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1942.
Vera married Junior Adolf “J.A.” Flippin on May 27, 1943 and two children were born
to this union: Pamela Ann (Flippin) Carlon and Robert Flippin. The lived in Hanover
for a number of years before moving to Janesville, Wisconsin. Vera was a computer
operator for many years. Vera died April 22, 1994.
Flynn, Irene Velma (Dittmar) Schweitzer was born July 22, 1923 in Woodbine, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Ole James and Adeline Elizabeth (Studier)
Dittmar. She was married to Joseph Schweitzer and one daughter was born to this
union: Donna Jean (Schweitzer) Mullane. Irene later married Julius John Flynn on
September 5, 1953 and three sons were born to this union: Gary James Flynn, John
Julius James Flynn, and Charles Edward Flynn. They farmed in rural Hanover for many
years before moving to Hanover. Irene died March 9, 1996 and is buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Galena.
Flynn, Julius “Judy” John was born August 12, 1920 in Rice Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of James John and Liane Marie (Petitgout) Flynn. He attended
school in rural Hanover. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Julius married
Irene Velma (Dittmar) Schweitzer on September 5, 1953 and this union gave him one
stepdaughter: Donna Jean (Schweitzer) Mullane and three sons were born to this union:
Gary James Flynn, John Julius James Flynn, and Charles Edward Flynn. Julius farmed
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all his life in Rice Township and also worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 28 years.
They retired from farming and moved into the village of Hanover. Julius died May 25,
2002 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Flynn, Leona Johanna (Weber) Mullane was born December 11, 1917 in La Motte,
Iowa and was the daughter of Louis and Anne Marie (Hintgen) Weber. She married
Benjamin Jospeh Mullane in October 1935 in Bellevue, Iowa and four children were
born to this union: Shirley Ann (Mullane) Mohr, Donna Jean (Mullane) Zink, Patricia
Marie (Mullane) Lathrop, and Gary David Mullane. Her husband Benjamin was killed
as the result of a tree cutting accident on February 25, 1957. She married Edward James
Flynn on April 19, 1958. Leona worked at the Savanna Army Depot during World War
II and after she married Edward they farmed together for 30 years in rural Hanover.
Leona died July 31, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Foht, Charles Godfrey was born August 8, 1910 in Menominee, Jo Daviess County
and was the son of Godfrey Jacob and Elizabeth (Loeffelholz) Foht. He married
Mildred Marie Foltz on June 1, 1940 in Hanover and six children were born to this
union: Joseph Edward Foht, Charles Leo Foht, John Richard Foht, William “Bill”
Cyrus Foht, Robert “Bob” Benedict Foht, and Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Foht. Charles
farmed for many years and also operated the Hanover Pool Hall from 1961 until 1964.
Charles died November 7, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Foht, Mildred Marie (Foltz) was born February 16, 1921 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Edward Bernard and Elizabeth “Lizzie” A. (Kilburg) Foltz. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1939. Mildred married Charles Godfrey Foht on June 1,
1939 in Hanover and six children were born to this union: Joseph Edward Foht, Charles
Leo Foht, John Richard Foht, William “Bill” Cyrus Foht, Robert “Bob” Benedict Foht,
and Elizabeth “Betty Ann” Foht. Mildred was a homemaker and farm wife who also
worked for Eaton Corporation for a few years. Mildred died March 1, 2011 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Foley, Jean Marie (Chapman) was born May 18, 1922 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Earl Joseph and Mabel Ann (Wearmouth) Chapman. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1940. Jean married William Foley on April 21, 1941 and two
children were born to this union: William Foley and Janice (Foley) Ormond. The
family lived in Grayslake, Illinois for many years. Jean was employed as a secretary at
the Children’s Home in Lake Forest before her retirement in 1984. Jean died January
21, 1992.
Foltz, Clyde H. was born October 10, 1902 in Hanover and was the son of Edward and
Evaline (Moore) Foltz. He married Olive Sauer on November 25, 1925 in Morrison,
Illinois and one daughter was born to this union: Wilma (Foltz) Freeman. He farmed
the Foltz homestead farm in rural Argo Fay until 1959 when he moved to Mount Carroll
and worked as a carpenter in the area. Clyde died August 29, 1992 and is buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Foltz, Irene K. was born November 24, 1889 in Hanover Township and was the
daughter of Edward and Evaline (Moore) Foltz. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1907. In 1930 she was living in Argo Fay, Illinois. Irene died in December
1972 in Chadwick, Illinois.
Fosha, Kathryn Jessie (Chapman) was born June 13, 1911 in Hanover and was the
daughter of John William and Jessie (Bearsley) Chapman. She graduated from Hanover
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High School in 1929 and later from Brown’s Business College. Kathryn married Joseph
Paul Fosha on May 9, 1935 in Bloomington, Illinois and three children were born to this
union: Joseph “Joe” Fosha, Joan Schroeder, and Karen Elmos. Kathryn was the
secretary for the Rockford Board of Education for nine years and was a supervisor for
clerical services for 18 years before she retired in 1976. The family lived in Rockford
for many years. Joseph died January 25, 1984 and Kathryn died April 5, 2008 and they
are both buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford.
Fossen, LuVern Oluf was born October 7, 1913 in Max, North Dakota and was the son
of Ole and Bertha J. Fossen. He married Violet Peter on October 9, 1943 and two sons
were born to this union: Marlowe Fossen and Wayne Lee Fossen, who died as an infant
on June 2, 1952. The family lived in Hanover in the 1950s. LuVern worked at the
Savanna Ordinance Depot until the end of the Korean War. The family later moved to
Fresno, California. LuVern died March 13, 1985 in Fresno.
Foster, Berneice (Sanderson) was born February 1, 1917 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Elmer Ellsworth and Catherine (Fitzpatrick) Sanderson. She married Vern
Francis Foster on July 25, 1954 in Waterloo, Iowa and two daughters were born to this
union: Ramona B. (Foster) Noble and Laverne (Foster) Adams. Berneice worked as a
secretary for Rath Packing Company, was a prep cook for carpenters, and was a senior
companion. Her husband Vern died October 4, 1966 and Berneice died September 15,
2007; they are both buried in Garden Memories Cemetery, Waterloo.
Foster, Evelyn Gertrude (Konsella) was born August 13, 1915 in Stanley, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Frank John and Helen (Steigen) Konsella. She married John
Fernando Foster on June 2, 1941 in Missouri and three children were born to this union:
Sondra Kay (Foster) Unangst, Marsha Lynn (Foster) Fritz, and John Tommy Foster.
The family moved to Hanover shortly after World War II. Evelyn was employed as a
line worker at the Eaton Corporation Plant in Hanover for many years. Evelyn died
December 10, 1992 and cremation rites were accorded.
Foster, John “Jock” Fernando was born August 17, 1908 in Jacksonville, Illinois and
was the son of Fernando Andrew and Charollete “Anna” (Rogers) Foster. He married
Evelyn Gertrude Konsella on June 2, 1941 in Missouri and three children were born to
this union: Sondra Kay (Foster) Unangst, Marsha Lynn (Foster) Fritz, and John Tommy
Foster. The family moved to Hanover shortly after World War II and Jock worked for
Zeal’s Garage for many years. Jock later moved to Galien, Michigan. Jock died
January 23, 1991; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Fouts, Katheryn “Katie” E. (Arthur) Schlosser Rhodes was born August 7, 1909 in
Wayland, Missouri and was the daughter of John Henry and Alice May (Rooney)
Arthur. She married Mervin Schlosser and five children were born to this union: Jack
Schlosser being one of the children. Katie larter married George Rhodes and James
Fouts. Katie worked as a nurse and also cared for the elderly. She lived in Hanover for
a time and later moved to Mount Carroll. Katie died June 15, 2002 in Morrison, Illinois.
Fox, Pearl Elizabeth (Moorehead) was born December 15, 1915 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Archibald “Archie” and Edna Eleanor (Smith) Moorehead. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1934. She married Donald Francis Fox on
April 10, 1937 in Elizabeth and five children were born to this union: Jerry L. Fox,
Joanne M. (Fox) Simmons, James Fox, Kathleen A. (Fox) Vondracek, Deborah S. (Fox)
Smith. They farmed for a time after they were married, and later moved to Maryland in
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1964, and later to North Carolina in 1980. Pearl worked as a clerk and clerk supervisor
in a department store and later worked for a time at a realty company office in
Maryland. Following her husband’s death on August 20, 1989 she lived in Atlanta,
Georgia, Zanesville, Ohio, and later resided with her daughter Kathleen in State College,
Pennsylvania for two years. Donald died August 20, 1989 and Pearl died August 1,
2003 in State College. They are both buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery,
Elizabeth.
Francke, Florence Rosalie was born June 25, 1901 in Blanding, Jo Daviess County and
was the daughter of William Henry and Lillian Bertha (Towle) Francke. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1920 and in 1922 from Shimer College, Mount Carroll.
Florence was a schoolteacher in the Hanover area rural school for 38 years, retiring in
1960. She served on the Hanover Cemetery Board for 75 years. Florence died June 21,
1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Frazier, Lewis Kent was born November 20, 1928 in rural Randolph, Iowa and was the
son of Guy Walker and Opal Marie (Dyke) Frazier. He spent most of his adult life in
Janesville, Wisconsin where he worked at the General Motors Assembly Plant for more
than 30 years. Upon his retirement he spent his summers in Wisconsin and his winters
in Florida, eventually living year round in Cocoa, Florida. He died June 20, 2002 in
Florida and is buried in Log Church Cemetery, Hanover.
Freeman, Melvin Dale was born September 21, 1919 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of Dale Dent and Gladys Lucille (Breed) Freeman. The family moved to Hanover
when Dale was an infant. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1938. Dale lived
in Lexington, Kentucky for many years, later moving to Williamsburg, Kentucky. Dale
died August 22, 1995.
Frye, Mallam “Mal” R. was born October 6, 1928 in Long Beach, California and was
the son of Frank J. and Doris (Prior) Frye. He served in the U.S. Army from 1948 until
1953. He married Ursula Schaeffer on September 14, 1972 in Evanston, Illinois. Mal
had three children: Wendy (Frye) Hawley, Melissa Frye, and Steven Frye. He was
president and CEO of Peoples Savings Bank in Wellsburg, Iowa. Previous to that he
was CEO of Farmers Savings Bank in Preston, Iowa, Thomson State Bank in Thomson
and Clinton Gateway Bank in Clinton, Iowa. Mal was living in Hanover at the time of
his death on July 15, 1993. Cremations rites were accorded.
Fryett, Blanch Vivian (Neal) was born December 25, 1908 in Bradley, South Dakota
and was the daughter of Bentley Adair and Amelia May (Mills) Neal. She married
Selah “Sam” Earl Fryett on September 21, 1927 in Clark, South Dakota and four
children were born to this union: LaVonne “Bonnie” Joy (Fryett) Aadson Peters,
Howard “Bud” Leslie Fryett, Phyllis Mae (Fryett) Yardley, and Roger Earl Fryett. The
family farmed in the Bradley area from 1927 until 1945 when they moved to Lily, South
Dakota and operated a general store until 1950. They remained in South Dakota until
1988 when they moved to Hanover to be near family members. After her husband’s
death in 1992 she moved to Hot Springs, South Dakota. Blanch died February 16, 2001
and is buried in Prairie Hill Cemetery, Bradley, South Dakota.
Fryett, Selah “Sam” Earl was born August 14, 1904 in Doland, South Dakota and was
the son of Selah James and Lettie (Sprague) Fryett. He married Blanch Vivian Neal on
September 21, 1927 in Clark, South Dakota and four children were born to this union:
LaVonne “Bonnie” Joy (Fryett) Aadson Peters, Howard “Bud” Leslie Fryett, Phyllis
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Mae (Fryett) Yardley, and Roger Earl Fryett. The family farmed in the Bradley, South
Dakota area from 1927 until 1945, at which time they bought and operated a general
store in Lily, South Dakota. He was an ammunition foreman at Black Hills Army Depot
in South Dakota from 1950 until 1965 and retired to Edgemont, South Dakota for a time
and later to Hot Springs, South Dakota. The couple moved to Hanover in 1988 to be
near family. Sam died February 21, 1992 in Galena and he is buried in Prairie Hill
Cemetery, Bradley, South Dakota.
Fuidge, Verta Virginia (Gerlich) was born July 3, 1925 and was the daughter of Louis
Anthony and Louise A. Gerlich. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1943.
Verta married James Rhys Fuidge and two children were born to this union: Jeffrey
Lynn Fuidge and Nancy Lu Fuidge. The family lived in Clinton, Iowa for many years.
Verta died in June 1984 and James died August 3, 2003.
Fulrath, Jessie Victoria (Dauphin) was born April 30, 1904 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Edward and Doris (Dauphin) Dauphin. Jessie was a graduate of
Union Grove School and De Kalb Teachers College, De Kalb, Illinois. She married
Glenn Samuel Fulrath on March 1, 1930 in Savanna and three sons were born to this
union: Edward Glenn Fulrath, Lee Eldon Fulrath, and Colin Mac Fulrath. Jessie taught
school for 19 years, she taught in the Oakton area during the 1950s and also Union
Grove School. Jessie lived in Savanna for a number of years and moved to Hanover in
the 1980s. Glenn died May 7, 1969. Jessie was living in Galena when she died on
November 10, 1994. She is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Fulton, Doris Lucille (Beasley) was born August 10, 1925 in Mount Carroll, Illinois
and was the daughter of John Laurence and Marjorie Ruth (Chafer) Beasley. Doris
graduated from Great Falls, Montana at the age of 16. She married Ralph Charles
Fulton on February 11, 1946 in Wacker, Illinois and ten children were born to this
union: Ruth Elaine (Fulton) Breckenridge, Gary Lawrence Fulton, Patty Lynn (Fulton)
Kurth, David Lee Fulton, Mary Jo (Fulton) Olsen, Mark Allen Fulton, Jeffery “Jeff”
Ralph Fulton, Debra Sue (Fulton) Cassidy, Donald “Donnie” Wayne Fulton, and Kevin
Michael Fulton. They lived in Hanover for many years before moving to Haltom City,
Texas in 1972, where Doris worked in the restaurant business. Doris moved back to
Hanover in 2002. Doris died May 10, 2010 in Hanover and is buried in Mount Olivet
Cemetery, Fort Worth.
Fulton, Jeffery “Jeff” Ralph was born in October 14, 1958 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Ralph Charles and Doris Lucille (Beasley) Fulton. He had lived in
Hanover until 1972 when the family moved to Haltom City, Texas. He graduated from
Haltom High School in 1976. Jeff worked in sales at the Paxton Lumber Company. Jeff
died December 10, 1995 in Bedford, Texas and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery,
Fort Worth, Texas.
Fulton, Ralph Charles was born February 11, 1922 in St. Paul, Minnesota and was the
son of Ralph John and Ruth Martha (Montgomery) Fulton. He was a World War II
Veteran. Ralph married Doris Lucille Beasley on February 11, 1946 in Wacker, Illinois
and ten children were born to this union: Ruth Elaine (Fulton) Breckenridge, Gary
Lawrence Fulton, Patty Lynn (Fulton) Kurth, David Lee Fulton, Mary Jo (Fulton)
Olsen, Mark Allen Fulton, Jeffery “Jeff” Ralph Fulton, Debra Sue (Fulton) Cassidy,
Donald “Donnie” Wayne Fulton, and Kevin Michael Fulton. He drove bus for Scenic
Stage Lines in Hanover for many years, managed the Hanover Café, and worked at
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Eaton Corporation in Hanover before moving to Haltom City, Texas in 1972. He was
employed at International Trailer in Arlington, Texas when he died on July 18, 1987.
He is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Texas.
Funston, Wesley Stafford was born January 31, 1913 in Galena, Illinois and was the
son of James Gray and Margaret (Stafford) Funston. He married Mary Jane Virtue on
December 1, 1937 in Dubuque and twin stillborn sons were born to this union. He was
a farmer and carpenter in the Elizabeth and Hanover area for many years. Wesley died
April 23, 1992 and is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery in rural Galena.
Gable, Ethel Ann (Ricke) was born November 8, 1913 in Menominee, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Henry H. and Mary K. (Timpe) Ricke. She married
Robert Emmett Gable on April 28, 1940 in Menominee and five children were born to
this union: Robert “Bob” Lee Gable, Nadine Elizabeth (Gable) Baab, Mary Jo (Gable)
Brodie, Thomas James Gable, and Daniel Patrick Gable. They lived in Hanover from
1943 until 1956 before moving to Janesville, Wisconsin. Ethel died January 14, 1983
and is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Janesville.
Gable, Robert Emmett was born April 8, 1913 in Platteville, Wisconsin and was the
son of Otto Adolph and Katherine Elizabeth (Hanrahan) Gable. He married Ethel Ann
Ricke on April 28, 1940 in Menominee, Illinois and five children were born to this
union: Robert “Bob” Lee Gable, Nadine Elizabeth Gable) Baab, Mary Jo (Gable)
Brodie, Thomas James Gable, and Daniel Patrick Gable. They lived in Hanover from
1943 until 1956 before moving to Janesville, Wisconsin. Robert worked at Wolohan
Lumber Company in Janesville before his retirement and moved back to Hanover in
1989. Robert died June 4, 1991 and is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Janesville.
Gable, Susan O (Sullivan) was born May 3, 1945 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Roger Collins and Joan Knapp (Kerr) Sullivan. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1963 and attended Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa. Susan
married Robert “Bob” Lee Gable on September 7, 1964 in Hanover and three children
were born to this union: Kathleen Ann (Gable) Moris, Mary Colleen Gable, and Ryan
Robert Gable. She worked as a realtor at First Galena Real Estate for 20 years and was
the founder of Gable Property Management. Susan died January 4, 2002 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gable, Thomas James was born May 24, 1946 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Robert Emmett and Ethel Ann (Ricke) Gable. He lived in Hanover until 1956 when the
family moved to Janesville, Wisconsin. Tom graduated from Janesville High School in
1965 and later served in the U.S. Army until 1969. He worked in Janesville at Monterey
Mills, Prent Corporation and Wolohan Lumber Company. Tom died April 19, 2006 and
is buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Janesville.
Gabriel, Dorothy H. (Grichkowsky) was born October 17, 1923 in Hosmer, South
Dakota and was the daughter of John and Katherine (Schuler) Grichkowsky. She
married Marcus Gabriel on November 22, 1948 in Hosmer and three children were born
to this union: Patricia “Patty” Lou (Gabriel) Williams, Robert M. Gabriel, and Bonnie
Jean (Gabriel) Beyer. They moved to Hanover from South Dakota in 1966 and Dorothy
was a valve tester at the Eaton Corporation for many years. Dorothy died May 26, 1995
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Gagnon, James Adolph was born March 12, 1911 in Wisconsin and was the son of
Christ and Ella Gagnon. He married Melrose Eleanor Limage on July 11, 1941 in
Clinton, Iowa and no children were born to this union. They lived in Hanover for many
years. After the death of his wife Melrose in 1987, he moved to Spooner, Wisconsin.
James died in Spooner on June 18, 1994; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Gagnon, Melrose Eleanor (Limage) was born November 13, 1902 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Edward and Jennie Hannah (Strong) Limage. Melrose married Leland
Edison Bray on February 20, 1922 in Hanover and no children were born to this union.
The couple divorced and Melrose married James Gagnon on July 11, 1941 in Clinton,
Iowa and no children were born to this union. Melrose was the owner and operator of
Melrose Dress Shop in Hanover from 1955 until 1972. Melrose died January 18, 1987
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gamboa, Donna Denise (McCoy) was born March 4, 1951 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of George R. and Carolyn M. (McGinnis) McCoy. She attended
school in Hanover and later moved to Savanna. Donna married Ramon “Ray” Gamboa
on June 2, 1979 in Savanna. She had two children: Patrick Hunt and Tammy Gamboa.
She moved from Savanna to Clinton, Iowa and then to Elizabeth. Donna died April 4,
2002; she was cremated and buried in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Derinda.
Gantenbein, Jay Chris was born January 26, 1932 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son
of Christopher “Chris” M. and Betty (Maston) Gantenbein. He attended school in
Hanover. Jay was a barber in Hanover in the early 1960s. He was married to Judy
Gantenbein and one daughter was born to this union: Sue Anne (Gantenbein) Smart.
He was owner-operator of Rowley Interstate Trucking of Dubuque, Iowa for 20 years.
Jay later married Marion and this union gave him four step-children: Debbie Sparks,
Stephanie Crimmins, Richard Upton, and Stephen Upton: one son, Russell Gantenbein,
was born to this union. Jay was living in Phoenix, Arizona when he died on June 2,
1986; he was cremated and a funeral service was held in Hanover.
Garlick, Elsie Hanneta (Oppriecht) was born September 12, 1902 in Crawford,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Joseph Jost and Frances Louise (Seakatz) Oppriecht.
She grew up in rural Halls Branch, Wisconsin where she worked on the family farm.
Elsie married Hubert Samson Garlick on June 1, 1932 in Madison, Wisconsin and three
children were born to this union: Roger Garlick, Joyce (Garlick) Poulsen, and June
Rosemary (Garlick) Thorp. She and her husband operated a trucking business and
farmed in Wisconsin until 1967 when they moved to Hanover. Elsie died January 12,
1999 in Everett, Washington and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Garlick, Hubert Samson was born January 20, 1911 in Johnstown, Wisconsin and was
the son of John Read and Alice Irene (Turner) Garlick. He married Elsie Hanneta
Oppriecht on June 1, 1932 in Madison, Wisconsin and three children were born to this
union: Roger Garlick, Joyce (Garlick) Poulsen, and June Rosemary (Garlick) Thorp.
He operated a trucking business for a number of years and farmed in the Wisconsin
areas of Gays Mills, Mount Sterling and Cashton before retiring in 1967 and moving to
Hanover. After they moved to Hanover Hubert built his house, worked at the Savanna
Army Depot, and worked in home construction doing carpentry and electrical work until
he retired in 1980. Hubert died November 17, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
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Garner, Albert Weston was born June 1, 1909 in Plymouth, Iowa and was the son of
Albert Weston and Maria Katrina (Bladine) Garner. Albert served in the U.S. Army
from 1937 until 1940. He married Jessie May Edgerton on March 24, 1941 in Dubuque,
Iowa and two children were born to this union: Jerry Lee Garner and Nancy May
(Garner) Virtue. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad employed Albert for 15
years and he later worked as the assistant maintenance man for the village of Hanover.
Albert died August 20, 2002 and his body was donated to Northern Illinois University in
DeKalb for medical research. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Garner, Jessie May (Edgerton) was born February 21, 1917 in rural Hanover and was
the daughter of Frank Emmett and Elizabeth Jane (Steele) Edgerton. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1934. Jessie married Albert Weston Garner on March 24,
1941 in Dubuque, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Jerry Lee Garner and
Nancy May (Garner) Virtue. She was the Hanover librarian for many years and also
served as Hanover Township clerk for 25 years. Jessie died March 21, 1998; she was
cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gates III, Amos E. was born November 13, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois and was the
son of Amos E. and Beverly (Reidel) Gates Jr. He attended school in Springfield. He
worked at Carrollton Inn in Mt. Carroll, Excel Automotive in Stockton, and Blacks
Railroad Transit. Amos had two children: Amos E. Gates IV and Victoria Gates. He
was living in Hanover when he died June 28, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gaul, Louis E. was born August 31, 1917 in Brookville, Illinois and was the son of Ira
Melvin and Martha Mae (Albright) Gaul. He married Ruth Stoneking on June 4, 1971
in Forreston. He had four children: Esther (Gaul) Shan, Diane Gaul, Melvin Gaul, and
Dennis Gaul, and two stepchildren: Randy Wilson and Candy Streit. Louis was an
employee of Cable Printing Company in Mt. Morris for a number of years before
moving to Hanover. He died September 15, 1991 and is buried in Leighsville Cemetery,
Leaf River.
Geerts, Harry was born March 17, 1912 in Morrison, Illinois and was the son of Harry
and Grace (Housenga) Geerts. He married Ida Kathryn Letcher on February 27, 1934 in
Morrison and five children were born to this union: Earl William Geerts, Mary Anne
Geerts, Kathryn Mae (Geerts) Lawrence, Betty Marie Geerts, and Janet Kay Geerts.
They farmed more than 40 years near Thomson, Sterling and Rock Falls, retiring in
1974. He then worked at the Westwick’s Foundry in Galena from 1974 until 1979. He
lived in Hanover for a number of years and later moved to Preston, Iowa. Harry died
May 14, 2003 and is buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling.
Geerts, Ida Kathryn (Letcher) was born March 23, 1915 in Morrison, Illinois and was
the daughter of William and Lillian Mae (Kleinschrodt) Letcher. She attended
Robertson county school near Morrison. Ida married Harry Geerts on February 27,
1934 and five children were born to this union: Earl William Geerts, Mary Anne
Geerts, Kathryn Mae (Geerts) Lawrence, Betty Marie Geerts, and Janet Kay Geerts.
They farmed more than 40 years near Thomson, Sterling and Rock Falls, retiring in
1974. They lived in Hanover for a number of years. She died August 5, 1996 and is
buried in Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling.
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Geerts, Mary Anne was born September 21, 1938 in Albany, Illinois and was the
daughter of Harry and Ida Kathryn (Letcher) Geerts. She lived in Hanover for a number
of years and had one son: Richard Allen Geerts. Mary was a housekeeper for Home
Rental in the Galena Territory. Mary died April 26, 1990 and is buried in Riverside
Cemetery, Sterling.
Geiger, Alfred J. was born March 31, 1927 in Cascade, Iowa and was the son of Joseph
John and Madeline (Schmitt) Geiger. He attended school in the Hanover area. Alfred
married Irma Jean Potter on October 14, 1950 in Hanover and no children were born to
this union. Alfred farmed his entire life in the Hanover and Elizabeth area. Alfred died
October 22, 2008 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Geiger, Alvin Francke was born November 21, 1940 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of William Frederick and Blanche Isadore (Francke) Geiger. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1958. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Alvin was employed
by IBM Corporation in Rockford and later transferred with the company to Tampa,
Florida until he retired in 1995. He worked at the University of South Florida campus
restaurant from 1995 until 2006. Alvin died in Tampa on December 24, 2008 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Geiger, Blanche Isadore (Francke) was born April 20, 1902 in Blanding, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Albert William and Ida Josephine (Turnblade) Francke.
She attended the Edgerton School in rural Hanover. Blanche married William Frederick
Geiger on September 14, 1933 in Galena and two sons were born to this union: Alvin
Francke Geiger and Nelson William Geiger. They farmed in rural Hanover for a
number of years before moving into the village of Hanover. Blanche gave piano lessons
and also worked at the Hanover School for many years. Blanche died April 26, 2001
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Geiger, Irma Jean (Potter) was born July 28, 1926 in Hanover and was the daughter of
John Carl and Blanche Manilla (Shaw) Potter. She married Alfred J. Geiger on October
14, 1950 in Hanover and no children were born to this union. She and her husband
farmed in the Hanover and Elizabeth areas. Irma Jean also worked at the Jo Daviess
County Workshop in Galena for several years after they retired from farming. Irma Jean
died June 15, 2003 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Geiger, Nelson William was born April 18, 1944 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son
of William Frederick and Blanche Isadore (Francke) Geiger. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1962 and received his B.S. degree from Northern Illinois
University, De Kalb and his M.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville.
Nelson married Patricia “Patsy” Kay Musselman on August 10, 1968 in Hanover and
two daughters were born to this union: Suzanne (Geiger) Taylor and Molly Geiger. In
1966 he began teaching science in Hanover High School and later at River Ridge High
School. He had served as President of the Hanover Township Library Board. Nelson
died February 16, 1998 while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and he is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Geiger, William Frederick was born September 9, 1894 in Galena, Illinois and was the
son of August Martin and Anna (Knobel) Geiger. He married Blanche Isadore Francke
on September 14,1933 in Galena and two sons were born to this union: Alvin Francke
Geiger and Nelson William Geiger. William was a U.S. Army World War I Veteran.
He was a retired farmer and later worked as a truck driver at the Savanna Army Depot
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and also as a janitor at the Hanover High School. William died July 26, 1980 at his
Hanover home and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gendreau, Mary E. (Ford) was born January 4, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois and was the
daughter of William Earl and Ethel (Morrell) Ford. She graduated from Rockford East
High School. She married Wayne D. Gendreau on June 22, 1962 in Rockford and one
daughter was born to this union: Michelle (Gendreau) DeBarre. She and her husband
were the owners of Blanding Landing Fishing Resort in rural Hanover. She also worked
as a receptionist at the H&R Block office in Savanna. Mary died November 26, 1999
and is buried in St. John’s Cemetery, Savanna.
Gerlich, Edwin “Nubs” Guy was born May 6, 1914 near Waterville, Iowa and was the
son of Paul Michael and Lillie Elsie (Haehlen) Gerlich Jr. He married Marian Camilla
Kuchemann on October 10, 1945 in Galena and three children were born to this union:
Norma Jean (Gerlich) Weiss, Marvin Guy Gerlich, and Lorene Camilla (Gerlich)
Cripps. The family farmed in rural Hanover until 1950 when they moved to rural
Galena. Nubs was a Galena School Board member for a time. Nubs died July 24, 2004
and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Gerlich, Louis Anthony was born August 17, 1894 in Jo Daviess County and was the
son of Paul M. and Virginia F. (Wise) Gerlich. He was married to Louise A. Gerlich
and two daughters were born to this union: Vera Adel (Gerlich) Flippen and Verta
Virginia (Gerlich) Fuidge. They lived in Savanna for a few years before moving to
Hanover. They later moved to Thomson and Louis died there in December 1976.
Gerlich, Louise A. was born July 12, 1904. She married Louis Anthony Gerlich and
two daughters were born to this union: Vera Adel (Gerlich) Flippen and Verta Virginia
(Gerlich) Fuidge. They lived in Savanna for a few years before moving to Hanover.
They later moved to Thomson and after the death of her husband in 1976 she moved to
Janesville, Wisconsin to be near her daughter Vera. Louise died in July 1987 in
Janesville.
Gerlich, Marian Camilla (Kuchemann) was born February 26, 1918 in Galena,
Illinois and was the daughter of Charles Marion and Camilla Birkbeck (Graham)
Kuchemann. She married Edwin “Nubs” Guy Gerlich on October 10, 1945 in Galena
and three children were born to this union: Norma Jean (Gerlich) Weiss, Marvin Guy
Gerlich, and Lorene Camilla (Gerlich) Cripps. The family farmed in rural Hanover until
1950 when they moved to rural Galena. Marian died February 4, 2008 and is buried in
Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Ghys, Daniel L. was born March 18, 1960 in Rock Island, Illinois and was the son of
Daniel and Pauline (Alcala) Ghys Sr. He married Lola Hansen on December 20, 1985
in Clinton, Iowa and this union gave him two stepdaughters: Elizabeth Hansen and Lee
Ann Hansen. He lived in Hanover for a time and worked at Signcraft in Galena as a
stock cutter. Daniel died January 11, 2005 and is buried in Greenview Memorial
Gardens Cemetery, East Moline.
Gibson, Samuel Alfred was born July 28, 1935 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois and was the son
of Leslie Donald and Mildred Melinda (Crowder) Gibson. Samuel was a Korean War
U.S. Air Force Veteran. He married Nancy Lou Stoudt on February 14, 1957 and five
children were born to this union: Mike Grant Gibson, Martin “Marty” Samuel Gibson,
Leslie Brian Gibson, Debbie Lin (Gibson) Kelly, and Sheri Ann (Gibson) Albers.
Samuel was a tractor driver for Northwestern Steel and Wire Company in Sterling for 32
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years, retiring in 1991 and they later moved to Hanover. Samuel died December 11,
2001 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gilbertson, George M. was born March 10, 1902 in Liknes, Norway and was the son of
Gabriel and Greta (Jacobson) Gilbertson. He married Lena Mae Baertsch on October
17, 1936 in Decorah, Iowa and they had one daughter: Sonja Lee (Gilbertson) Crockett.
He lived in Hanover for most of his adult life and was a construction worker of the
building trades. George died July 31, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gilbertson, Lena Mae (Baertsch) was born April 10, 1910 in Fountain City,
Wisconsin and was the daughter Henry and Sophia (Keller) Baertsch. She married
George M. Gilbertson on October 17, 1936 in Decorah, Iowa and one daughter was
born to this union: Sonja Lee (Gilbertson) Crockett. She lived in Hanover for most of
her adult live. Lena died May 5, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gillaspie, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Miller) was born February 6, 1920 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Parke McClellan and Loretta Ann (Ravenscraft) Miller. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1938 and from Northern Illinois University.
After graduating from college Betty joined the military and served in the WAC’s during
World War II. She met, and married, Colonel Mark Wolford Gillaspie during World
War II and four children were born to this union: Robert “Bob” Gillaspie, Jane
Gillaspie, Joseph “Joe” Gillaspie, and Ann Gillaspie. The family lived in many places
due to Mark’s career in the Air Force. They retired in San Antonio, Texas. Mark was
born March 31, 1918 in Childress, Texas and died September 19, 1984. Elizabeth died
September 13, 2003 and both she and Mark are buried at Fort Sam Houston National
Cemetery in San Antonio.
Gillies, Richard “Dick” Robert was born January 29, 1922 in Naples, South Dakota
and was the son of George Joseph and Alice Marie (Kroppe) Gillies. He was a World
War II U.S. Army Veteran. Dick married Sylvia Ann Gallop on December 16, 1950 in
Watertown, South Dakota and three children were born to this union: Eugene “Gene”
Allen Gillies, Ricky “Rick” Joe Gillies, and Jolene Marie (Gillies) Horsfield. Dick
worked at the Black Hills Army Depot in South Dakota until 1965 when he was
transferred to the Savanna Army Depot and the family lived in Hanover. Dick died June
16, 2006; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gillogly, Gregg Glen was born July 24, 1958 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Zane Glenn and Bonnie Kay (Bearsley) Gillogly. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1976. Gregg was employed at Kelly-Springfield Tire Company in Freeport as
a roll changer. Gregg died June 27, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Girot, Edmund “Ed” Francis was born September 15, 1906 in Galena, Illinois and
was the son of Paul Joseph Vital and Martha Juliette (Quille) Girot. He grew up in rural
Hanover. He married Agnes Elizabeth Mista and two daughters were born to this union:
Joan Elaine (Girot) Gee and Marilyn “Bunny” Kay (Girot) Fox. The family lived in
Monona, Iowa for a number of years before they divorced in the early 1940s. Ed
married Grace Estelle Girot in 1943 and two sons were born to this union: Edmund
John Girot and James “Jim” Girot. The family lived in Saint Petersburg, Florida before
moving to New Port Richey, Florida. Ed was in the furnace and fuel oil business and
Grace was a schoolteacher. His first wife Agnes was born March 10, 1899 and died
January 5, 1989 in Postville, Iowa. Grace was born April 1, 1913 and died May 9, 1984.
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Ed died December 11, 1987 in New Port Richey.
Girot, Joseph Vincent was born January 22, 1940 in rural Hanover and was the son of
Vincent Joseph and Margaret Ann (Haas) Girot. He attended school at the Black
Country School and the Hanover School. He married Margaret Sheean Everett February
14, 1961 and five children were born to this union: Rose Ann Wasson, Anthony J.
Girot, who was stillborn, Michael Patrick Wasson, Patrick Michael Wasson, and
Christine Marie Wasson. Joe and Margaret were divorced on December 24, 1969 and
he married Rose Jewell (Lindecker) Reimer on July 4, 1970 in Nashua, Iowa. This union
gave him one stepson: David Lynn Reimer Girot, and one daughter was born to this
union: Nicole Lee Girot. Joe was an over-the-road trucker for most of his life, retiring
in 2006. He lived in rural East Dubuque for many years. Joe died July 27, 2009; he was
cremated and his ashes were spread on the family farm.
Girot, Margaret Ann (Haas) was born January 10, 1909 in Pleasant Valley, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Joseph George and Martha Jeanette (Dolan) Haas. She
married Vincent Joseph Girot on November 6, 1926 in Galena and five children were
born to this union: Lois Martha (Girot) Miller, Leuellen Mae (Girot) Klemme, Stella
Marie “Gig” (Girot) Holland, Joseph Vincent Girot, and Ronald Edmund Girot.
Margaret worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill during the 1930s and later at the Savanna
Army Depot during World War II, and then Mitchell’s Café in Hanover during the
1950s, and later at Chestnut Mountain Resort. In 1965 she began her employment at
Eaton Corporation and retired in 1975. They also farmed in rural Hanover for many
years until they sold the farm in 1976 and moved to Hanover. Margaret was visiting her
son Ron when she died March 11, 1996 in Beaford, Texas. She is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Girot, Ronald “Ron” Edmund was born August 2, 1942 in rural Hanover and was the
son of Vincent Joseph and Margaret Ann (Haas) Girot. He attended the Black Country
School and Hanover School. He married Margaret “Mag” Ann Madigan on April 22,
1961 and five children were born to this union: Todd Edmund Girot (1961-1963), Paul
Joseph Girot, Rogene Ann (Girot) Beyer, Peggy Marie (Girot) Grube, and Kim Lynette
(Girot) Johnson. He and Mag were divorced in March 1980 and he married Jamie
(Croffoot) Ferrell on August 30, 1980. He owned and operated Girot Building and Land
Improvement in Hanover for ten years and was also the Chief of Police in Hanover for a
number of years. Ron and Jamie moved to Texas in May 1984. Ron restored vintage
cars and oversaw the truck fleet for SkiHi Mechanical. Ron died February 25, 2008 in
Sanger, Texas and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Girot, Vincent Joseph was born October 31, 1904 in Galena, Illinois and was the son
of Paul Joseph Vital and Martha Juliette (Quille) Girot. He married Margaret Ann Haas
on November 6, 1926 and five children were born to this union: Lois Martha (Girot)
Miller, Leuellen Mae (Girot) Klemme, Stella Marie “Gig” (Girot) Holland, Joseph
Vincent Girot, and Ronald Edmund Girot. They farmed in rural Hanover until 1976
when they moved to the village of Hanover. Vincent died December 1, 1988 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Glasgow, Nathan was the son of David and Karen Ann (Bohnsack) Glasgow. Nathan
was an infant when he died December 6, 1980. The family lived in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Nathan is buried in Evergreen Cemetery. In 2010 Nathan’s body was disinterred and
moved to Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Galena.
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Glasker, Clarence Henry was born January 12, 1926 in Menominee, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Bernard Joseph and Agnes Lena (Tranel) Glasker. He
married Helen A. Koehler on November 7, 1946 in Galena and one daughter was born
to this union: Carol Helen (Glasker) Siemen. Clarence farmed in the Galena area and
later in the Hanover area until retiring in 1995. He was a founding member of the
Hanover Ambulance Board. Clarence died March 14, 1997 and is buried in St. Mary’s
Catholic Cemetery, Galena.
Glasker, Helen August (Koehler) was born April 25, 1924 in Galena, Illinois and was
the daughter of August and Anna Eleanor (Sanderson) Koehler. She graduated from
Galena High School in 1942. Helen married Clarence Henry Glasker on November 7,
1946 and one daughter was born to this union: Carol Helen (Glasker) Siemen. They
first farmed in the Galena area and later in the Hanover area for most of their lives. She
later moved to the village of Hanover. Helen died December 11, 2004 and is buried in
St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Galena.
Glosemeier, Heinz G. was born March 29, 1919. He was married to Rosa B.
Glosemeier and they lived in Port Saint Lucie, Florida for many years. Heinz died
December 22, 1989 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Glosemeier, Rosa B. was born February 14, 1924. She was married to Heinz G.
Glosemeier and they lived in Port Saint Lucie, Florida for many years. Rosa lived in
Savanna, Illinois before she died in August 1992. She is buried in Log Church
Cemetery.
Goeschel, Amy Katherine (Goldhagen) Burfield Bausch was born March 4, 1970 in
Dubuque, Iowa and was the daughter of Linda Marie (Goldhagen) Maxcy and grew up
in Hanover and Rockford. She first married Danny Burfield on May 31, 1988 and two
children were born to this union: Margaret Burfield and William “Will” Burfield. Amy
later married Lonnie G. Bausch in October 1994 and they lived in Cassville, Wisconsin
and Harpers Valley, Iowa. In about 1999 she married Allen C. Goeschel and one
daughter was born to this union: Cassandra Goeschel. The family lived in Lincoln,
Nebraska and Dubuque, Iowa. Amy was living in Dubuque when she died October 26,
2001; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Goldhagen, Andrew William was born August 11, 1918 in Hanover Township and
was the son of William “Will” and Catherine Bernzdine (Ambre) Goldhagen. He
married Geneva Audrey Potter on May 15, 1939 and three daughters were born to this
union: Catherine Ann (Goldhagen) Boyle, Betty Jean (Goldhagen) McCormick, and
Linda Marie (Goldhagen) Maxey. After World War II the family moved from Hanover
to Pasco, Washington. Andrew and Geneva divorced and he remained in the West.
Andrew died March 11, 1989 in Alameda, California and is buried in Floral Lawn
Memorial Gardens, South Beloit, Illinois.
Goldhagen, Anthony “Tony” George was born August 11, 1918 in Hanover Township
and was the son of William “Will” and Catherine Bernzdine (Ambre) Goldhagen. He
had one son, James “Jim” M. Goldhagen. Tony lived in South Beloit, Illinois and was a
crane operator for the Illinois-Wisconsin Sand & Gravel Company for 30 years. He
moved to Rockford in 1976. Tony died August 25, 1982 and is buried in Floral Lawn
Memorial Gardens, South Beloit.
Goldhagen, Christopher Mathias was born October 25, 1914 in Hanover Township
and was the son of William “Will” and Catherine Bernzdine (Ambre) Goldhagen. He
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was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Chris married Mary Louise Switzer on
November 15, 1952 in Savanna and two children were born to this union: Jon Michael
“Mike” Goldhagen and Christy JoAnn Goldhagen. He lived in rural Hanover and was
employed at the Savanna Army Depot for many years. Chris died April 19, 1994 and is
buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Goldhagen, Jon Michael “Mike” was born October 8, 1954 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Christopher Mathias and Mary Louise (Switzer) Goldhagen. Jon was an
Eagle Scout with Hanover Boy Scout Troop 36. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1972 and earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of
Illinois. He worked for Quasar and Topy Precision Manufacturing as a Mechanical
Engineer. Jon was living in Schaumburg, Illinois when he died on September 10, 2009.
He is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Goldthorpe, Gail Virginia (Irwin) Bishop was born June 29, 1896 in rural Hanover
and was the daughter of William David and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Norman (Michael) Irwin.
She married Orville Martin “O.M.” Bishop in 1916 in Hanover and three children were
born to this union: Irwin Orville Bishop, Gwendolyn (Bishop) Schabed, and William
Calvin Bishop. The marriage ended in divorce and Orville died in 1958 in Rockford.
Gail married Stanley Goldthorpe in 1931 in Aledo, Illinois. Stanley died in 1971 in
Galena. Gail lived in Elizabeth for a many years. Gail died January 20, 1993 and is
buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Gollobith, John “Jack” Edward was born October 17, 1922 in Hanover and was the
son of Dr. Edward Frank and Ida Mary (Eadie) Gollobith. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1940. He and his wife Laura had two children: Edward J. Gollobith and
Lisa Gollobith. He lived in Florida most of his life where he was a musician, arranger
and conductor. Jack toured the country with Spike Jones and his City Slickers band.
For more than 40 years Jack provided music for many events in the Tampa Bay area.
Jack died August 18, 2009 in Tampa.
Goodrich, Bessie M. (Kloepping) was born February 15, 1910 in Lanark, Illinois and
was the daughter of William and Kathryn (Orth) Kloepping. She married Norval Clyde
Goodrich on April 20, 1932 in Loran, Illinois and four children were born to this union:
Winonna “Winnie” Arlene (Goodrich) Reed, Doris M. Goodrich, Joyce (Goodrich)
Clarkson, and Marlo Goodrich. They lived in rural Hanover and Elizabeth for many
years and Bessie worked at Eaton Corporation for 10 years. Bessie died August 26,
1990 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Goodrich, Norval Clyde was born January 28, 1912 in Pearl City, Illinois and was the
son of Charles C. and Elizabeth (Lott) Goodrich. He married Bessie M. Kloepping on
April 20, 1932 in Loran, Illinois and four children were born to this union: Winonna
“Winnie” (Goodrich) Reed, Doris M. Goodrich, Joyce (Goodrich) Clarkson, and Marlo
Goodrich. He farmed for most of his life in the Hanover, Elizabeth, and Mount Carroll
area. Norval died March 8, 1994 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Gouse, Melvin Harrison was born November 11, 1895 in Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Marcus Albert and Sarah Viola (O’Keefe) Gouse.
He graduated from Hanover High School in 1914 and from the Chicago College of
Dental Surgery in 1918. He was a U.S Army World War Veteran. He married Vera
Verona White and they lived in Stockton where he had his dental practice for many
years. The couple divorced and he married Mildred Tucker on October 10, 1936 in the
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Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Two daughters were born to this union: Mary
Jo (Gouse) Harder and Ruth Ann Gouse. Dr. Gouse was very active in the Stockton
community until his health began to fail. They moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in
1949 and he died there on November 12, 1949. He was cremated and his ashes were
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gouse, Mildred E. (Tucker) was born October 10, 1911 in Stockton, Illinois and was
the daughter of Hampton J. and Bertha E. Tucker. She married Dr. Melvin H. Gouse,
who was a 1914 graduate from Hanover High School and was a dentist in Stockton, on
October 10, 1936 in the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. Two
daughters were born to this union: Mary Jo (Gouse) Harder and Ruth Ann Gouse. Dr.
Gouse was in failing health and they decided to move from Stockton to West Palm
Beach, Florida in 1949. Mildred remained in Florida for a number of years and later
moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Mildred later moved to Denver, Colorado to be near her
daughter Mary Jo Harder. Mildred died in Denver on January 20, 1992; she was
cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Grabbe, Barbara Ann (Weede) was born July 3, 1934 in Pumpkin Center, Iowa and
was the daughter of Lawrence Andrew and Hazel Marie (Andresen) Weede. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1953. Barbara married Richard Allen Grabbe
on March 20, 1955 in Elizabeth and three children were born to this union: Richard A.
Grabbe, Jo Marie Grabbe, and Teresa L. (Grabbe) Regan. Her husband Richard died
March 30, 1975. Barbara worked at Eaton Corporation for a number of years and
farmed in the Elizabeth area with her husband until her retirement. Barbara died
October 12, 2002 and is buried in Elizabeth Cemetery.
Graham, Virginia “Rickity” (Hancock) was born October 5, 1918 near Hanover and
was the daughter of Freeman Eugene and Myrtle Mabel (Weston) Hancock. She was
married to Mr. Beach and later to Richard C. Graham. She lived in Dubuque for many
years. Rickity had two children: Marilyn King and Earl Beach. Rickity died July 30,
1982 and is buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque.
Gray, Bernice Anne (Barnes) was born April 6, 1902 in Rice Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Frank and Rebecca (Irwin) Barnes. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1920. Bernice taught school in Jo Daviess County for several
years before she married Homer Alden Gray on November 29, 1924 in Hanover. One
son was born to this union: Frank Alden Gray, and they were foster parents to many
other children. Bernice and her husband owned and operated Gray’s Meat Market in
Hanover from the mid-1920s until July 1972. Bernice died August 19, 2000 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gray, Charles “Chuck” Edwin was born August 27, 1912 in Jo Daviess County and
was the son of Charles Edwin and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ann (Virtue) Gray. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1929. Chuck married Edna Kraft on June 30, 1940 in
Fredericksburg, Virginia and one daughter was born to this union: Ellen Kay (Gray)
Pancoe. He was the owner of Gray-McCormick Insurance Agency in Hanover for 30
years. Chuck died October 22, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gray, Frank Alden was born June 22, 1927 in Hanover and was the son of Homer
Alden and Bernice Anne (Barnes) Gray. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1945. Frank was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving from 1945 until 1946. He married
LaVonne “Bonnie” Anderson on September 7, 1947 in Hanover and three children were
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orn to this union: Frank Allen Gray, Shelley Anne Gray, and Charles “Gus” Alden
Gray. Frank farmed his entire life in the Hanover area and was a cattle buyer for
Dubuque Packing Company in Dubuque for more than 20 years. Frank served as mayor
of Hanover from 1957 until 1965. Frank died June 8, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Gray, Hazel Madeline (McClave) Morrison was born January 10, 1909 in rural
Hanover and was the daughter of Charles Alexander and Catherine Ann (Duval)
McClave. She attended the Hanover schools. Hazel married Elias Henry Morrison on
May 12, 1927 and one daughter was born to this union: Jeannine Adele (Morrison)
Swett. Her husband Elias died in 1955 and she later married Willis “Buck” Leroy Gray
on March 26, 1964 in Hanover. Hazel was a secretary for many years at the Savanna
Army Depot and at Jo-Carroll Electric Cooperative. Hazel died October 3, 1997 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gray, LaVonne “Bonnie” (Anderson) was born July 21, 1928 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Mack Claron and Emma Frances (Bertsch) Anderson. Bonnie graduated
from Hanover High School in 1946. She married Frank Alden Gray September 7, 1947
in Hanover and three children were born to this union: Frank Allen Gray, Shelley Anne
Gray, and Charles “Gus” Alden Gray. Bonnie served on the Hanover School Board for
a number of years and was a bookkeeper at Basic Bookkeeping Service in Hanover.
Bonnie died February 13, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Green, Wilma Agnes (Shaw) was born October 18, 1905 in Maquoketa, Iowa and was
the daughter of Albert “Bert” and Agnes Matilda (Wilson) Shaw. She married Albert
Francis Green on April 28, 1926 in Mount Carroll and seven children were born to this
union: William Albert Green, Robert Keith Green, Joyce Ann (Green) Hahn Clark,
Patsy Lee (Green) Streight, Nancy Kay (Green) Meneguin, Sandy Agnes (Green)
Thoeni, and Mary Louise (Green) Turner. They lived in Hanover for a number of years
before moving to Galena. Wilma worked for many years as a cook in local restaurants
before her retirement. Wilma died March 11, 1991 and is buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Galena.
Greene, Anna I. (Kirchner) was born June 10, 1917 in rural Hanover and was the
daughter of John A. and Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Kirchner. She married Harold F. Greene
on September 29, 1934 in Galena and three children were born to this union: Harold
Greene, Stella Ann (Greene) Teasdale, and Delcialee “Tiny” (Greene) Frank. She lived
in Galena for many years. Harold died September 24, 1974 and Anna died March 16,
1992. They are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Greene, Elma Rose (Schuller) was born October 12, 1919 in Edgemont, South Dakota
and was the daughter of Fred Peter and Rose Emma (Hudson) Schuller. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1938. Elma married Wilfred Arthur Greene on January 3,
1939 in Clinton, Iowa and seven children were born to this union: Elma Jeanette
(Greene) Koehler, Wilfred LaVerne Greene, Shirley Louise Greene, who died in
childhood, Raymond Dale Greene, Wayne Alden Greene, Loran DeLoss Greene, and
Geraldine Rose (Greene) Greiner. Elma lived in Galena most of her life. Emma died
June 12, 1992 and is buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Galena.
Griebenow, Lilian Flora (Kiekhofer) was born November 23, 1884 in Naperville,
Illinois and was the daughter of Herman Julius and Sarah Selina (Sholz) Kiekhofer. She
was married to Henry Ernest Griebenow and three children were born to this union:
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Olive Eloise (Griebenow) Speer, Gordon Henry Griebenow, and Richard Ernest
Griebenow. She lived in Hanover for a number of years with her son-in-law and
daughter, Dr. Ralph & Olive Speer. Lilian died January 30, 1983 and is buried in
Lakewood Cemetery in Minnesota.
Griffin, Darlene Joan (Zeeman) was born December 8, 1940 in Michigan and was the
daughter of Charles and Belvia Selma (Schmidt) Zeeman. She married Daniel Ernest
Griffin on November 17, 1962 in Holly, Michigan and four children were born to this
union: Suzanne Renee Griffin, Michael Ernest Griffin, Denise Kay Griffin, and
Matthew Eric Griffin. The family moved to Hanover in 1979 and Darlene worked as a
registered nurse at St. Joseph’s Unit, Mercy Health Center in Dubuque. Darlene died
October 28, 1982 and is buried in the Log Church Cemetery.
Griffin, Thomas Eugene was born April 6, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Thomas Eugene and Helene Matilda (Pedersen) Griffin Sr. Thomas spent his youth in
Antioch, Illinois. He was a Vietnam War U.S. Army Veteran. Thomas had two
children: Robert Griffin and Sandra (Griffin) Caldwell. Thomas lived in Hanover for a
time and had been a cook for many years. Thomas died May 17, 2004 in Hanover and is
buried in Hillside Cemetery, Antioch.
Griffiths, Bessie “Betty” Eloise (Gibson) was born June 19, 1922 in Keosauqua, Iowa
and was the daughter of Roy Nolan and Mildred Ethel (White) Gibson. She married
James David Griffiths on December 5, 1942 in Washington, D.C. and five children were
born to this union: Albert Leroy Griffiths, Dwaine Hazon Griffiths, Larry David
Griffiths, Jeffrey “Jeff” James Griffiths, and Linda Darlene (Griffiths) Delvaux. Betty
worked at the Savanna Army Depot until she retired in 1972. Betty and Jim owned and
operated the Hanover Café in the 1970s and also owned and operated Griffiths’ Mobile
Home Court in Hanover for many years. Betty died April 14, 2002 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Griffiths, Kathryn Elizabeth (Lazenby) was born March 17, 1899 in Keosauqua, Iowa
and was the daughter of Albert G. and Anna Lee (Starr) Lazenby. She married Roy
Erwin Griffiths on March 12, 1918 in Keosauqua and two sons were born to this union:
James David Griffiths and Charles “Chick” Eugene Griffiths. They lived in Hanover for
a number of years. Kathryn died November 26, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Griffiths, Roy Erwin was born July 28, 1891 in Keosauqua, Iowa and was the son of
James David and Sally Jane “Sarah” (Heath) Griffiths. He married Kathryn Elizabeth
Lazenby on March 12, 1918 in Keosauqua and two sons were born to this union: James
David Griffiths and Charles “Chick” Eugene Griffiths. He owned a restaurant and lived
in Hanover for a number of years. Roy died January 2, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Grimm, Bertha Louisa (Reifsteck) was born July 12, 1886 in Schapville and was the
daughter of Andrew W. and Anna C. (Millhouse) Reifsteck. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1904. She married Frederick M. Grimm on June 16, 1910 in
Galena and three children were born to this union: Frederick A. Grimm, and twins
Guss L. Grimm and Elizabeth M. Grimm. The family lived in Galena for many years.
Bertha died in September 1972 in Galena and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
Grishkowsky, Rosebud Lillian (Hyink) was born March 6, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois
and was the daughter of Benjamin “Ben” and Agnes Lillian (Bruzek) Hyink. She grew
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up in Palos Park, Illinois and graduated from Lyons Township High in La Grange,
Illinois in 1946. Rosebud graduated from Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital of
Nursing in 1952, where she was President of her class and received the highest award
“Best Nurse in the Class.” She moved to Dubuque, Iowa to continue her studies and
later worked for the Dubuque Visiting Nurses. While in Dubuque she met Henry John
Grishkowsky and they were married on June 19, 1954 in Palos Park and no children
were born to this union. They moved to Hanover in 1955 when Pastor Grishkowsky
became the minister for St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover and Trinity Lutheran
Church in Derinda. They remained in Hanover until 1998 when they moved to
Dubuque. Rosebud died March 17, 2008 and is buried in the Trinity Lutheran Church
Cemetery, Derinda.
Groah, Florence Anna (Nesbitt) was born March 15, 1910 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Jesse Sherman and Lenora Hunt (White) Nesbitt. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1928. Anna married Arthur Groah and one know daughter was
born to this union: Phyllis Groah. Anna lived in Lincolnwood, Illinois for many years
and she died there on January 3, 1999.
Gross, Kathleen “Kathy” Mary (Sullivan) was born November 25, 1934 in Hanover
and was the daughter of John “Jack” William and Gertrude Mary (Pollard) Sullivan.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1952 and from Clarke College, Dubuque,
Iowa in 1956. Kathy moved to St. Croix, Virgin Islands in 1958 and began teaching
school. She married Harry Gross in 1963 in St. Croix, Virgin Islands and two children
were born to this union: Paige Elizabeth Gross and William Darryl Gross. Kathy
moved back to Hanover in 1985 and became the librarian at the Hanover Township
Library in 1989 and remained in that position until 1994 when she moved back to the
island. Harry died in St. Croix. Kathy died October 23, 2010 in St. Croix.
Gross, Pauline L. (Goodrich) Robinson was born June 25, 1906 in Delaware, Iowa
and was the daughter of Byron Clarence “B.C.” and Anna Mae (Kane)Goodrich. She
married Edward G. Robinson on December 25, 1924 in Manchester, Iowa and one son
was born to this union: Edward Clarence Robinson, who was killed in action in World
War II. They moved to Hanover in 1941 and began farming. Her husband Edward died
in 1960. Pauline retired to Florida and she later married Karlyne D. Gross. Pauline died
in Florida on October 8, 1992 and Karlyne died November 14, 1992. Pauline was
cremated and her ashes were buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Grube, George E. was born October 11, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan and was the son of
Edward and Clara (Stuckey) Grube. He was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. George
lived in Hanover for many years and worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 27 years
before he retired. George died July 9, 1991 and is buried in St. Patrick Cemetery,
Trowbridge, Illinois.
Grummitt, Harold William was born July 13, 1916 in Galena, Illinois and was the son
of William Arthur and Laura Susan (Hubacher) Grummitt. He married Virginia Mae
Thompson on April 20, 1941 in Savanna and three children were born to this union:
William James Grummitt, Sandra Lee (Grummitt) Allen, and Ruth (Grummitt) James.
Harold was a World War II Army Veteran. They lived in Hanover for a number of
years before moving to Savanna. Harold was employed as an Ammunition Supervisor
at the Savanna Army Depot for 30 years. They also owned and operated Grummitts Tap
in Savanna for a number of years. Harold died April 11, 1990 and is buried in Savanna
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Township Cemetery.
Grummitt, Virginia Mae (Thompson) was born July 9, 1922 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of William Amos and Magdalena “Lena” (Wurster) Thompson. She
married Harold William Grummitt on April 20, 1941 and three children were born to
this union: William James Grummitt, Sandra Lee (Grummitt) Allen, and Ruth Ann
(Grummitt) James. They lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving to
Savanna. Virginia and her husband operated Grummitt’s Tap for 15 years on Fourth
Street in Savanna. Virginia died July 23, 1996 and cremation rites were accorded.
Grummitt, William James was born October 3, 1942 in Hanover and was the son of
Harold William and Virginia Mae (Thompson) Grummitt. The family moved to
Savanna when William was a young boy in the 1950s. He worked at the Savanna Army
Depot for a number of years. William was married and divorced and had two children:
William Grummitt and Tami Jo Grummitt. William died September 11, 1986; he was
cremated and buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Guay, Gregory Russell was born April 21, 1948 in La Crosse, Wisconsin and was the
son of Russell Charles and Velma Eloise (Whitney) Guay. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1966 and attended Highland Community College in Freeport and
Clinton Community College. Greg began working at the Savanna Army Depot in 1968
and was a draftsman, supervisor, and engineering technician with the U.S. Army
Defense Ammunition Center and School. Greg died June 18, 1995 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Guensler, Ira Carl was born June 25, 1899 in Stockton, Illinois and was the son of
Samuel S. and Francis M. (Simons) Guensler. The family moved to Hanover shortly
after he was born and he attended the Hanover Public School. Ira married Blanche
Myrtle Raymer on February 3, 1934 in La Porte, Indiana and one known child were
born to this union. The couple divorced on September 21, 1945. Ira died December 24,
1975 in Edgewater, Florida.
Guenzler, Georgia “Kay” (Krick) was born December 1, 1939 in Decatur, Indiana and
was the daughter of Harry Krick and Florence (Shoe) Baty. Kay had two sons: Brett
Guenzler and Timothy Guenzler. She lived in Savanna for many years and later in
Hanover for a time when she was working for Experience Works. Kay died June 4,
2003 and is buried in Union Prairie Cemetery, Low Moor, Iowa.
Guenzler, Janis Rachel (Gollobith) was born May 8, 1921 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Dr. Edward Frank and Ida Mary (Eadie) Gollobith. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1939. She married Floyd Leroy Guenzler on July 21, 1943 and
two children were born to this union: Gordon Guenzler and Elaine Guenzler. The
marriage ended in divorce. Janis lived in St. Petersburg, Florida for many years and died
there in March 1994.
Gugler, Buena Marguerite (Hancock) Ryder was born December 27, 1898 in
Elizabeth, Illinois and was the daughter of Freeman Eugene and Myrtle Mabel (Weston)
Hancock. She married George Ryder on January 31, 1917 and two children were born
to this union: Charlotte Lorraine (Ryder) Callahan Statham and LaVerne Melvin Ryder.
George died in 1954 and she married Charles “Charlie” Samuel Gugler on September 5,
1959 in Scales Mound. She lived most of her life in Hanover. Buena died October 21,
1983 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Gugler, Charles “Charlie” Samuel was born September 7, 1895 in Guilford
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the son of George A. and Christina (Distler)
Gugler. He married Buena Marguerite (Hancock) Ryder on September 5, 1959 in
Scales Mound and this union gave him two stepchildren: Charlotte Lorraine (Ryder)
Statham and LaVerne Melvin Ryder. They lived in Hanover for many years. Charlie
died February 22, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Guth, Gerald R. was born February 2, 1943 in Freeport, Illinois. He married Carol Lee
Anderson and two sons were born to this union: Philip Guth and Karl Guth. Gerald
taught music in Hanover High School 1966-67. He taught school in Benton, Wisconsin
and Orangeville, Illinois for a time before working as an executive director for a
Christian school. Gerald died January 30, 2006 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and is buried
there at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Haarman, George Herbert was born December 16, 1925 in Yosemite, Kentucky and
was the son of George John and Zella Dye (Houge) Haarman. Geroge was a World War
II U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Edith Marie Haggart on September 4, 1946 in
Russell Springs, Kentucky and four children were born to this union: Daniel “Danny”
Ray Haarman, Judy Kay Haarman, Hilda Mae (Haarman) Erickson, and Herbert Allen
“Buddy” Haarman. George worked at the Savanna Army Depot when they moved to
Hanover in 1956. They stayed in Hanover until 1968 when he transferred to the Joliet
Arsenal. They later moved to Cambridge, Illinois. George died October 15, 1983 and is
buried at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Haas, Jeanette Barnes (Flack) was born September 2, 1922 in Stockton, Illinois and
was the daughter of Frank Lester and Florence Geneva (Irwin) Flack. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1941. Jeanette married Myles Haas on March 14, 1944 in
Derinda and two children were born to this union: James Haas and Nancy (Haas)
Schuster. She owned and operated the Sandburr Gift Shop in Thomson for 17 years,
retiring in 1976. She also taught ceramics out of her Thomson home for 17 years. Her
husband Myles died February 27, 1979. Jeanette died June 9, 2003 and is buried in
Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Hacker, Bernice H. was born October 18, 1913 in Watertown, South Dakota and was
the daughter of John William and Helena Marie (Plath) Hacker. In the 1920s the family
moved from South Dakota to Gratiot, Wisconsin, a few years later to Hanover. Bernice
was employed at the Savanna Army Depot and also worked at the Hanover restaurant
for several years. She died April 1, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hacker, John Louis was born October 9, 1917 in Watertown, South Dakota and was
the son of John William and Helena Marie (Plath) Hacker. In the 1920s the family
moved from South Dakota to Gratiot, Wisconsin, a few years later to Hanover. John
was employed as a mechanic at Adams Garage in Hanover for 35 years before he retired
in 1983. John died May 19, 1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hacker, Vada Louise (Neff) was born July 31, 1907 in rural Shullsburg, Wisconsin and
was the daughter of Albert Anson and Clara Ada (Oates) Neff. She married Ralph
August Hacker on June 27, 1934 in Apple River, Illinois and four children were born to
this union: LeRoy William Hacker, Betty Jean (Hacker) DeWitt, Floyd Albert Hacker,
and JoAnn Helene (Hacker) Kyes. They farmed in Hanover Township for many years
before retiring in 1976 and moving to the village of Hanover. Vada worked part-time as
a custodian at the Hanover School. Vada died November 20, 2003 and is buried in
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Evergreen Cemetery.
Hackett, Lonnie Dean was born December 26, 1950 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Shirley Hackett. His grandparents, James Ray and Blanche Hackett, raised him.
He graduated from Savanna High School in 1969, from Western Illinois University in
1977, and from Southern University in 1979. Lonnie was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran
who received the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He married Brenda Meyer in 1982
in Savanna and this union gave him two stepchildren: Nathan Kromer and Brandie
Ottens and he also had one daughter: Rachel Gendreau. Lonnie lived in Hanover and
was employed by the Village of Hanover as a Waste Water Treatment Technician for
ten years. He later moved to Sabula, Iowa. Lonnie died June 5, 2003 and cremation
rites were accorded.
Hager, Eunice Blanche (Armstrong) was born June 1, 1909 near Blanding, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of John William and Emily (Burke) Armstrong. She
married Harry Hager February 7,1959 in Galena and no children were born to this
union. Eunice worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill, was a telephone operator in
Hanover and Elizabeth and as a waitress at the restaurant at the Chicago-Burlington-
Quincy Railroad Station in Savanna. Eunice died February 15, 1981 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Hager, Harry K. was born November 12, 1913 in Belle Rive, Illinois and was the son
of John J. and Alice (Wall) Hager. He grew up and attended grammar school in North
Liberty, Iowa and went to High School in Iowa City. Harry was a U.S. Army World
War II Veteran. He married Eunice Blanche Armstrong February 7, 1959 in Galena and
no children were born to this union. Harry owned and operated Hager’s Saw Shop in
Dubuque until his retirement in the late 1970s and later moved to Hanover. Harry lost
his vision and attended the Blind School in Chicago, which gave him the freedom to live
on his own and to take care of himself after his wife died. Harry died March 6, 2008
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Haggerty, Jerri Lynn (Kolb) was born April 2, 1955 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Max John and Marie Louise (Bunders) Kolb. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1973. Jerri married Gary Lee Haggerty on June 7, 1975 in Hanover and
two sons were born to this union: Brandon James Haggerty and Zachary Lee Haggerty.
She worked at the Savanna Army Depot as a position classification specialist from 1973
until her death. Jerri died January 8, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Haggerty, Lloyd Wesley was born August 2, 1927 in Lomax, Illinois and was the son
of James Walter and Mildred Hannah (Gamble) Haggerty. His family moved to rural
Hanover in 1930. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and also served in the
Illinois National Guard. He married Betty (Tanner) Drosopoulos on August 11, 1961 in
Savanna. Six children were in this family: Vicki Fargo, Penni Jo Friedenbach, Linda
Marie Wagenknecht, Samuel Drosopoulos, Daniel Drosopoulos, and Craig Haggerty.
Lloyd lived in Savanna for many years and was an equipment operator at the Savanna
Army Depot for 43 years, retiring in 1987. He died November 30, 1996 at his winter
home in Yuma, Arizona and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Haile, Emma (Kinsall) was born January 1, 1906 in Eldorado, Illinois. She married
Oval L. Haile in 1925 and two children were born to this union: David Haile and Betty
(Haile) Reber. Emma taught second grade in Hanover from 1948 until 1960. They
moved to Rockford, Illinois in 1965. Emma died July 30, 1999 in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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Hall, Cameron A. was born January 11, 1920. He married Mildred McKinley Prentice
and they lived in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Cameron died May 21, 2008 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hall, Julie “Judy” (Blakeslee) was born September 14, 1928 in Sterling, Illinois and
was the daughter of Harry W. and Anna (Beberoth) Blakeslee. She married Robert Hall
on August 9, 1958 and no children were born to this union. She was employed at Eaton
Corporation in Hanover for many years. Judy died November 27, 1983 and is buried in
Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll.
Hall, Lucille “Lucy” Margaret (Bishell) Farrey was born January 7, 1919 in New
Diggings, Wisconsin and was the daughter of David and Loretta (Meehan) Bishell. She
married Melvin Willard Farrey on September 11, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa. Lucy had
seven children: Eugene “Gene” Melvin Farrey, Lawrence “Larry” Leroy Farrey, Ronald
Theodore “Ted” Farrey, Robert “Bob” Dale Farrey, David Junior Farrey, Roger Lee
Farrey, and Janet Marie (Schober) Watson Giles. Lucy and Melvin divorced and she
married William Hall on August 3, 1950 in Rockford. Lucy lived in Hanover for many
years before moving to Rockford and later to Riverside, California to be near her
daughter. Her first husband Melvin died November 9, 1969 in Rockford. Lucy died
November 11, 2004 in Riverside and is buried in Gratiot Community Cemetery, Gratiot,
Wisconsin.
Hall, Mildred Eleanor (McKinley) Prentice was born July 1, 1913 in rural Fennimore,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Robert M. and Olive S. (Anderson) McKinley. She
graduated from Fennimore High School in 1931 and from Platteville Teachers College.
Mildred taught at the Rock School in Wisconsin for two years, Cazenovia, Wisconsin
upper grades for three years, three years in Rockford, Illinois, then she worked as a
bookkeeper in Detroit for one year. In 1942, she and her sister Arlene Joyce McKinley
moved to Chicago where she worked as a bookkeeper. Mildred married William F.
Prentice in 1955 and they moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan and later to Widnoon,
Pennsylvania before retiring to Denver, Colorado. William died in 1972 and she later
married Cameron A. Hall and they moved to Grand Lake, Colorado. In 1979 they
relocated to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Mildred died January 3, 2008 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Hamil, Arlene Victoria (Shearer) was born January 19, 1912 in Waynesboro,
Pennsylvania and was the daughter of Harry Thompson and Laura Catharine (Beard)
Shearer. Arlene graduated from Waynesboro High School and attended Brown’s
Business College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. She married Harvey Nelson Hamil
on October 9, 1933 in Rockville, Maryland and four children were born to this union:
Shirley Ann (Hamil) Beaver, June Elizabeth (Hamil) Williams, Calvin Dickey “Dick”
Hamil, and Trudy Jean (Hamil) Miller. They lived in Hanover for many years. Arlene
died July 22, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Hancock, Blaine Freeman was born February 24, 1926 in Hanover and was the son of
Freeman “Happy” Eugene and Jessie (Schaible) Hancock. He graduated from St.
Columbkille’s High School in 1944. He was a World War II and Korean War U.S.
Navy Veteran. Blaine and his wife Janaan had nine sons: Joseph Hancock, Ken
Hancock, Mark Hancock, Mike Hancock, Nick Hancock, Tony Hancock, Andy
Hancock, Kevin Hancock, and Dr. Jerry Hancock. The family lived in Dubuque.
Blaine died August 25, 1995 and he is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Key West.
Hancock, Clarence Oscar was born June 24, 1906 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the
son of Oscar Edwin and Amelia (Menzemer) Hancock. He graduated from Elizabeth
High School in 1926. He married Edna Viola Koehn on September 8, 1937 in Duluth,
Minnesota and three sons were born to this union: Cleland Hancock, Tom Hancock, and
Dennis Hancock. He farmed in rural Elizabeth for a time and also lived in Hanover in
the 1950s. Edna died December 13, 1994 and Clarence died February 22, 2006. They
are buried in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport.
Hancock, Donald Leroy was born June 26, 1921 and was the son of Faye Irene
Hancock. After his mother’s death he spent his early years with his grandmother as well
as his uncle and aunt, Nelson “Nellie” Monroe and Dorothy Mildred Bearsley. Donald
was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and he earned the Bronze Star. Donald married
Marcella Geraldine Quale on October 1, 1941 in Galena and four daughters were born to
this union: Delinda Faye (Hancock) Bimm, Diane Christine (Hancock) Dahlman,
Donna Jean (Hancock) Nadig, and Darleen Marie (Hancock) Penoyer. Donald served as
president of the Hanover School Board in the early 1960s. He was owner operator of a
heating and plumbing business in Hanover until 1962. He later worked at the State
Bank of Freeport until the mid-1980s. Donald died February 14, 2001 and is buried in
Log Church Cemetery.
Hancock, Freeman “Happy” Eugene was born November 13, 1901 in Elizabeth,
Illinois and was the son of Freeman Eugene and Myrtle Mabel (Weston) Hancock Sr.
He grew up in Hanover. He was married to Jessie Schaible and three known sons were
born to this union: William Hancock, Blaine Freeman Hancock, and Calvin Lee
“Blackie” Hancock. Happy and Jessie divorced and he married Doris Meehan. Happy
had three other known children: Sister Mary Janice Hancock, James “Jim” Hancock, and
John “Jack” Hancock. In 1956 he opened up a bar and restaurant called Happy’s Place
in Dubuque. Happy died June 17, 1982 and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery,
Dubuque.
Hancock, Marcella Geraldine (Quale) was born July 25, 1924 in Buffalo County,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Martin C. and Christine (Jordet) Quale. She spent
her childhood years in Modena, Wisconsin and later moved to Galena. Marcella
married Donald Leroy Hancock on October 1, 1941 in Galena and four daughters were
born to this union: Delinda Faye (Hancock) Bimm, Diane Christine (Hancock)
Dahlman, Donna Jean (Hancock) Nadig, and Darleen Marie (Hancock) Penoyer. After
their marriage they moved to Hanover and she managed her husband’s heating and
plumbing business until 1962. She was then employed in the accounting department of
Crum and Forster Insurance Group in Freeport until she retired. Marcella died May 9,
2005 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Hancock, Robert Weston was born February 16, 1919 in Hanover and was the son of
Freeman Eugene and Myrtle Mabel (Weston) Hancock. Robert was a World War II
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Veteran. He married Joan D. Rampenphal Schultz on October 7, 1964. He had four
children: Mary Lou Hancock, Margaret (Hancock) Smith, Loyal Hancock, and Allen
Hancock. He also had four stepchildren: Michael Schultz, Patrick Schultz, Robin
Schultz, and Karen Schultz. Robert lived in Freeport for many years and was employed
at Micro Switch Company until he retired in 1978. His wife Joan died June 26, 1996 and
her body was donated to science. Robert died September 1, 1989 and his body was
cremated.
Handel, Violet Joyce (Curtis) was born November 14, 1931 in Guilford Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of LaVerne and Berneta (Hancock) Curtis. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1950. Violet married Harold Handel on August
13, 1950 and six daughters were born to this union: Barbara (Handel) Helin, Deborah
(Handel) Schreiner, Lynn (Handel) Haas, Roxanne (Handel) Jacobs, Kimberly (Handel)
Cook, and Karen (Handel) Robinson. The family farmed in rural Savanna. Harold died
on February 13, 2004 and Violet died May 30, 2006. They are both buried in St. Peter
Cemetery, Savanna.
Handy, Ellsworth A. was born February 21, 1915 in Hinsdale, Illinois and was the son
of William and Adeline (Gansburg) Handy. He attended public school in Hinsdale.
Ellsworth was a pilot with the U.S. Air Force and was a World War II Veteran. He
married Carolyn Pickard on March 3, 1945 in Meridian, Mississippi and three children
were born this union: Pamela (Handy) Allison; Barbara (Handy) Marchello, and David
Handy. In 1964 Ellsworth became president of the American National Bank in
Cheyenne, Wyoming and later moved to St. Joseph, Michigan where he was the
treasurer for Clark Equipment. In 1966 he became an investment banker in Chicago. In
1967 he purchased a farm in Hanover and in 1970 he left the banking firm in Chicago
and moved to Hanover where he operated Basic Bookkeeping Business until 1980.
Ellsworth died January 23, 2007 and a memorial service was held at the Hanover Town
Hall.
Haney, Dorothy Mattie (Graves) Krause was born March 10, 1911 in Quaker,
Missouri and was the daughter of George Granvil and Mary Magdoline (Flowers)
Graves. She married Earl William Krause on January 20, 1926 in Missouri and two
children were born to this union: Adeline (Krause) Mulholland and Archie Martin
Krause. Dorothy married Milton Robert Haney in 1956. She lived in Chicago from
1927 until 1964 when she moved to Hanover. Dorothy was a line worker at Eaton
Corporation in Savanna and Hanover from 1964 until 1973. Dorothy died August 2,
2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hanny, Benjamin Franklin was born August 4, 1894 in Chicago, Illinois and was the
son of Albert and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Rust) Hanny. He married Della Marie Kirkey
on January 4, 1928 in Freeport and two children were born to this union: Marilyn
Annette (Hanny) Eberhardt and John Franklin Hanny. Ben was a World War I Veteran.
He was a supervisor at the Savanna Army Depot and also operated the Dreamland
Movie Theater in the Hanover Township Hall from 1936 until 1956. Ben died February
11, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hanny, Della Marie (Kirkey) was born January 30, 1906 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Elijah Nelson and Minnie Edith (Donaldson) Kirkey. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1924. She married Benjamin Franklin Hanny on January 4,
1928 in Freeport and two children were born to this union: Marilyn Annette (Hanny)
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Eberhardt and John Franklin Hanny. Della was an accomplished piano and organ player
and she and her husband first opened Dreamland Movie Theater in the Hanover
Township Hall in 1936. They sold the business for a few years, but later re-opened it
and operated it until 1956. Della died August 16, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Hanny, John “Jack” Franklin was born June 16, 1933 in Hanover and was the son of
Benjamin Franklin and Della Marie (Kirkey) Hanny. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1951 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. Jack
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Norma Jean Dawe and
three children were born to this union: Gregory “Greg” John Hanny, Susan Lenora
(Hanny) Moneypenny, and Kelly Jean (Hanny) Fox. In 1959 they moved to Dayton,
Ohio where he worked for National Cash Register in Chemical Research and
Development for 20 years, patenting many formulations and working with NASA to
develop suitable compounds for space exploration. His career then took him to Racine,
Wisconsin to serve as General Manager of Printing Development Incorporated from
which he retired in 1989. They moved back to the area and lived in Elizabeth. Jack died
November 22, 2003.
Hanson, Oliver “Ollie” Sylvester was born October 29, 1944 in Tucumcari, New
Mexico and was the son of Oliver Sylvster and Hazel B. (LaShelle) Hanson Sr. He
graduated from Savanna High School in 1963. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.
Ollie was married and had two children: Michael Hanson and Andrea Kay Hanson.
Ollie moved to Hanover and married Marcia Jean (Duffy) Nolan on June 20, 1987 and
this union gave him two stepchildren: Robert “Bob” Allen Nolan and Tricia Lynn
(Nolan) Brown. Ollie worked for the Milwaukee Railroad, Soo Railroad, CP and I & M
Rail Link until he retired in February 2000. Ollie lived in Hanover for a number of
years before he died on October 1, 2009. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Haring, Geneva Minnie (Kaufman) was born October 27, 1910 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Charles Alvin and Sadie Ellen (Wells) Kaufman. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1929 and attended the University of Dubuque and received her
master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Geneva taught school in
various country schools in the Hanover and Elizabeth area. She taught in Albany, Port
Byron and Fulton before she retired in 1980. Geneva married Harold Francis Haring on
December 26, 1939 in the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa and one son was born to
this union: Tommy F. Haring. Geneva and Harold later divorced. Geneva died
November 18, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Haring, Harold Francis was born August 14, 1910 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son Albert and Mary (Groezinger) Haring. Harold married, and later
divorced, Geneva Minnie Kaufman on December 26, 1939 and one son was born to this
union: Tommy “Tom” Francis Haring. Harold later married Murieta Jean Gamble on
April 2, 1947 in Savanna and one son was born to this union: Jerry Blaine Haring.
Harold was a retired farmer and was the president Hanover Fire Department Board.
Harold died March 5, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Haring, Murieta Jean (Gamble) was born May 16, 1926 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Floyd Melvin and Myrtle L. (Schaible) Gamble. She married Harold
Francis Haring on April 2, 1947 and this union gave her one stepson Tommy “Tom”
Francis, and one son was born to this union: Jerry Blaine Haring. Murieta died
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December 13, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Haring, Tommy “Tom” Francis was born December 21, 1942 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Harold Francis and Geneva Minnie (Kaufman) Haring. Tom graduated
from Fulton High School in 1960. He married Rosemary Bernice Leighton on
September 29, 1962 in Hanover and four children were born to this union: Jody Robert
Haring, Brenda Kay (Haring) Carafano, Tommy Francis Haring Jr., and Christopher
“Chris” Patrick Haring. Tom was a foreman at Eaton Corporation in Hanover for many
years and he also worked at the Savanna Army Depot, Hanover’s VFW, Adam’s Garage
in Hanover and was an electrician for Union Pacific Railroad in the car shop in De Soto,
Missouri for four years. Tom died April 9, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Harkness, Alden “Budge” Harold was born May 3, 1914 in Blanding, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of James Harold and Anna (Schoenfeldt) Harkness. He married
Alma Rebecca Margaret Hocking on January 9, 1937 in Elizabeth and seven children
were born to this union: Jean Ann (Harkness) Brown, William Harold Harkness,
Patricia Marie (Harkness) Moreau, Kenneth Laurence Harkness, Sheila LaVonnie
(Harkness) Tiegs, Donna Kay (Harkness) Stotler, and Nina May (Harkness) Richmond.
Budge was a weaver at the Hanover Woolen Mill for six years before he started working
as a munitions handler at the Savanna Army Depot for 30 years. He retired June 29,
1973. In his earlier years Budge was a musician in the Wolf Creek Ramblers Dance
Band, where he played the mouth organ and guitar. Budge died October 14, 1996 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Harkness, Alma Rebecca Margaret (Hocking) was born October 23, 1915 in Vinegar
Hill Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of William John and Nettie
Estella (Walton) Hocking. She married Alden “Budge” Harold Harkness on January 9,
1937 in Elizabeth and seven children were born to this union: Jean Ann (Harkness)
Brown, William Harold Harkness, Patricia Marie (Harkness) Moreau, Kenneth Laurence
Harkness, Sheila LaVonnie (Harkness) Tiegs, Donna Kay (Harkness) Stotler, and Nina
May (Harkness) Richmond. Alma worked at the Hanover Café for many years. Alma
died September 1, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Harkness, Daniel Boone was born March 10, 1894 in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Benjamin J. and Harriett “Hattie” Catherine (Hitchcock)
Harkness. He married Jessie R. Smith on January 10, 1936 in Belvidere, Illinois. They
raised three children: Jeanette Marie (Smith) Schaal, Betty Lou Harkness, and Robert
“Bob” Lee Harkness. Daniel died February 21, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Harkness, Harvey Chapman was born July 15, 1917 in rural Hanover and was the son
of Clyde Thomas Harkness and Florence Mable (Chapman) Harkness-Bubser. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1936. He married Hazel Irene Virtue on April
11, 1941 and five children were born to this union: David Harkness, Sue (Harkness)
Williams, Duane Harkness, Doug Harkness, and Sandy (Harkness) Barnaby. The couple
moved to DeKalb where he worked as a field supervisor for DelMonte Packaging.
Hazel died in 1981; Harvey then retired and moved back to Hanover. Harvey married
Luella Mae (Sanderson) Patterson on March 6, 1982 in Hanover and they lived in rural
Hanover. This union gave Harvey four stepchildren: Robert “Bob” Leland Patterson,
Judith “Judy” Lynn (Patterson) Vesely, Shirley Luella (Patterson) Dodson, and Richard
“Dick” Raymond Patterson. Harvey died February 3, 2004 and is buried in DeKalb,
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Harkness, Hazel Irene (Virtue) was born August 6, 1912 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Wilbur Johnston and Agnes Irene (Sherrard) Virtue. Hazel graduated from
Hanover High School in 1930. She married Harvey Harkness and five children were
born to this union: David Harkness, Sue (Harkness) Williams, Duane Harkness,
Douglas Harkness, and Sandy (Harkness) Barnaby. They lived in De Kalb, Illinois.
Hazel died on February 11, 1981 and is buried in Fairfield Memory Gardens Cemetery,
De Kalb.
Harkness, Jessie R. (Smith) was born January 6, 1903 in Blanding, Jo Daviess County
and was the daughter of John Grant and Katherine “Kate” Elizabeth (Schalk) Smith.
She married Daniel Boone Harkness on January 10, 1936 in Belvidere, Illinois. They
raised three children: Jeanette Marie (Smith) Schaal, Betty Lou (Harkness) Harkness,
and Robert “Bob” Lee Harkness. Jessie worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill for a
number of years. Jessie died October 12, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Harkness, John “Sonny” Morris was born July 13, 1915 in Neckwall, Montana and
was the son of John Bently and Viola Irene (Morris) Harkness. His family later moved
to Hanover. Sonny married Sophie Florence Grzelak on June 28, 1937 in Savanna and
six children were born to this union: Marchette Lee (Harkness) Kisner, Rita Jean
(Harkness) Resh, John Robert “Bob” Harkness, Catherine “Caye” Irene (Harkness)
Carbine, Juanita Marie “Bootsie” (Harkness) Holmes, and James Gary Harkness. He
worked for National Lock for a number of years and he and his wife Sophie operated the
Brunswick Inn in Savanna for 12 years. Sonny died March 10, 1984 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Harkness, Luella Mae (Sanderson) Patterson was born May 18, 1915 in Rodden, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Warren L. and Luella (Cook) Sanderson. She
attended Black Country School and graduated from Hanover High School in 1933. Mae
married Edward Raymond Patterson on November 29, 1934 in Galena and four children
were born to this union: Robert “Bob” Leland Patterson, Judith “Judy” Lynn (Patterson)
Vesely, Shirley Luella (Patterson) Dodson, and Richard “Dick” Raymond Patterson.
Her husband Raymond died in 1980 and she married Harvey Chapman Harkness on
March 6, 1982 in Hanover. This union gave Mae five stepchildren: David Harkness,
Sue (Harkness) Williams, Duane Harkness, Doug Harkness, and Sandy (Harkness)
Barnaby. Mae lived in rural Hanover most of her life. Mae died July 26, 2006 and is
buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Harkness, Sophie Florence (Grzelak) was born June 19, 1915 in Rockford, Illinois
and was the daughter of Anthony and Katherine (Kornash) Grzelak. She married John
“Sonny” Morris Harkness on June 28,1937 in Savanna and six children were born to this
union: Marchetta Lee (Harkness) Kisner, Rita Jean (Harkness) Resh, John Robert
“Bob” Harkness, Catherine “Caye” Irene (Harkness) Carbine, Juanita Marie “Bootsie”
1(Harkness) Holmes, and James Gary Harkness. She was operator of the Kubee Hole
Gift Shop in Hanover and the Brunswick Inn in Savanna. Sophie died December 27,
1982 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Harksen, Harold Louis was born May 21, 1903 in Clinton, Iowa and was the son of
Paul Nickolas and Ida J. (Kruse) Harksen. He graduated from Lyons High School in
1920 and from the University of Iowa in 1925. Harold married Emma Grace Deimerly
on April 18, 1933 in Goose Lake, Iowa and they had one son: Max Eugene Harksen.
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The family moved to Hanover in February 1942 when Harold began working at the
Savanna Army Depot. Harold was the scoutmaster for Hanover’s Boy Scout troop 36
from the late 1940s until the early 1950s. He later operated the Hanover Sinclair Station
from 1959 until 1968. He was a charter member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Hanover. Harold late moved to San Diego, California to live near his son. Harold died
in San Diego on May 19, 1981. He was cremated and his ashes were returned to Keota,
Iowa for burial.
Harm, John “Jack” Fredrick was born September 11, 1926 in Cook County, Illinois
and was the son of Otto J. and Anna Harm. The family moved from Wood River,
Illinois to Hanover in 1943 and Jack graduated from Hanover High School in 1944.
Jack died November 16, 1998 in Clay, New York.
Harms, Peter J. was born June 15, 1927 in Bryan, Iowa and was the son of Peter M.
and Anna C. (Frahm) Harms. He was married to Annabelle Aitkens and one son was
born to this union: Dale Harms. Pete farmed in the Hanover area until 1964. After that
he started working for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad in Clinton, Iowa and he
worked there for 27 years. Pete died March 22, 2005 and his funeral was held in
Hanover.
Harris, Irene Agnes (Peters) Reifsteck was born February 24, 1907 in Dubuque, Iowa
and was the daughter of John and Frieda (Thiemig) Peters. She lived in Hanover and
was employed as a bookkeeper at the Savanna Army Depot for many years before she
retired. Irene was married to Walter Andrew Reifsteck until he died in 1953; she later
married Thomas B. Harris on July 2, 1970 in The Little Brown Church in the Vale in
Nashua, Iowa. Irene died September 29, 1991 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Harris, Thomas B. was born January 17, 1907 in Clinton, Iowa and was the son of
James Berten and Ada Jane (Kennedy) Harris. He married Erma Madeline (Miller)
Rowley on October 24, 1938 in Muscatine, Iowa and this union gave him one
stepdaughter: Rose Elizabeth (Rowley) Diadiun. Erma died November 29, 1969 and he
married Irene Agnes (Peters) Reifsteck on July 2, 1970 in Nashua, Iowa. He retired as a
truck driver from the Savanna Army Depot and later drove bus for Scenic Stage Lines.
Thomas died June 12, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Harstick, Alverda Adalade (Reichwein) was born December 18, 1903 in Bellevue,
Iowa and was the daughter of Ernest Christopher and Christina (Yeager) Reichwein.
She married Ward Lee Harstick on August 12, 1922 in Dubuque, Iowa and one son was
born to this union: Ward LeRoy Harstick Jr.. She worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill
and at the Savanna Army Depot as an ammunition handler. Alverda was living in
Clinton, Iowa when she died on March 1, 2002 and she is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Hastings, Allen Lee was born February 25, 1943 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Merle and Evelyn (Noble) Hastings. He married Vicky Lynn Pash on December 7,
1963 in Savanna and two children were born to this union: Todd Allen Hastings and
Kimberly Kaye (Hastings) Ertmer. They lived in Hanover for many years and Allen
worked 32 years for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a truck driver and section
laborer. Allen died November 11, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hatfield, Charles John Gordon was born November 23, 1915 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Charles John and Anna Matilda (Diehl) Hatfield. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1932. Gordon married Geraldine Kuhns on January 20, 1938
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in Clinton, Iowa and six children were born to this union: Gordon William “Bill”
Hatfield, Robert Bruce Hatfield, Sharon Jean (Hatfield) Dethlefsen, Sandra “Sunny”
Lynn (Hatfield) Block, Jerald Duane Hatfield, and Richard Keith Hatfield. He farmed
in the Elizabeth area from 1938 until he retired in 1982. He was also a feed salesman
for Moorman Manufacturing Feed Company for more than 22 years, retiring in 1979.
Gordon died January 2, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hatfield, Geraldine “Gerri” Lucille (Kuhns) was born December 17, 1919 in
Hanover and was the daughter of Orville Austin and Thelma Mae (Paynter) Kuhns. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1937. Gerri married Charles John Gordon
Hatfield on January 20, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa and six children were born to this union:
Gordon William “Bill” Hatfield, Robert Bruce Hatfield, Sharon Jean Hatfield, Sandra
“Sunny” Lynn (Hatfield) Hughes, Jerald Duane Hatfield, and Richard Keith Hatfield.
She farmed with her husband for many years in rural Elizabeth and also worked at Eaton
Corporation in Hanover for ten years, was the director of the Northern Illinois Agency
on Aging, worked at the senior center in Galena, was the assistant secretary at the
Extension office and in 1985 became the librarian at the Elizabeth Public Library. Gerri
died June 29, 2004 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hatfield, Robert Bruce was born June 12, 1944 and was the son of Charles John
Gordon and Geraldine Lucille (Kuhns) Hatfield. He graduated from Elizabeth High
School in 1963. Robert lived most of his life in rural Elizabeth. Robert died October
31, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hatheway, Leo Edward was born April 21, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa and was the son of
Perley Jay and Lillian Martha (Kaczinski) Hatheway. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1956 and from Morrison Institute of Technology. Leo married Betty Jo
Carroll on August 18, 1957 in Morrison and six children were born to this union: Twila
A. (Hatheway) Van Brocklin, Tina M. (Hatheway) Bardell, Perley “Pat” J. Hatheway,
Teresa J. (Hatheway) Bonjour, John E. Hatheway, and Leo Hatheway Jr. He worked as
a semi-truck driver for Kness Trucking in Chadwick for his last 15 years and was
previously a milk hauler and farmer in the Thomson area. Leo was living in Savanna
when he died February 20, 2002. Cremation rites were accorded.
Haug, Antoinette “Bob” Elizabeth (Buenger) was born October 20, 1903 in Swiss
Alps, Texas and was the daughter of the Reverend Otto Johannes “John” and Louise
Henrietta (Franke) Buenger. She was an elementary schoolteacher from 1922 until
1928. She married John “Jack” Ernest Haug on August 20, 1928 in Mount Carroll and
seven children were born to this union: John Edward Haug, Louise Marie (Haug)
Tippett, Mary Catherine (Haug) Norwood, Jacqueline Jean (Haug) Schulz, Carolyn Ann
(Haug) Crawford, Bob Haug, and Thomas R. Haug. They farmed in the Elizabeth and
Hanover area from 1940 until 1971. Antoinette died December 1, 1993 and is buried in
the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Haug, Frederick “Fred” William was born December 17, 1907 in Hanover Township
and was the son of George John and Marie Mary (Reifsteck) Haug. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1926. Fred married Dorothy Laskowski and three children
were born to this union: Sharon “Sherry” Haug, Fred Haug Jr., and George Haug. The
family lived in Peoria, Illinois for many years. Fred died April 11,1987 in Peoria.
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Haug, John “Jack” Ernest was born February 19, 1903 in Hanover Township and was
the son of George John and Marie Mary (Reifsteck) Haug. He married Antoinette
Buenger on August 20, 1928 in Mount Carroll and seven children were born to this
union: John Edward Haug, Louise Marie (Haug) Tippett, Mary Catherine (Haug)
Norwood, Jacqueline Jean (Haug) Schulz, Carolyn Ann (Haug) Crawford, Bob Haug,
and Thomas R. Haug. They farmed in the Elizabeth-Hanover area from 1940 until
1971. John died October 12, 1991 and is buried in Elizabeth Cemetery.
Haug, Leo Eugene was born July 21, 1911 in Hanover Township and was the son of
George John and Marie Mary (Reifsteck) Haug. He married Winifred Mabel Monnier
on March 10, 1934 and six children were born to this union: Melvin Raymond Haug,
Harvey Lee Haug, Merilyn Jean (Haug) Ross, LaDelle Elaine (Haug) Mackeben, Phyllis
Carol (Haug) Hermann, and Leo Rodger Haug Jr. He was a lifelong farmer and past
Woodbine Township supervisor. Leo died November 17, 1985 and Winifred died
January 12, 1994 and they are both buried in Woodbine Cemetery.
Haug, Louis Herman was born November 8, 1900 in Hanover Township and was the
son of George John and Marie Mary (Reifsteck) Haug. He married Lavina Sarah
Groezinger on March 4, 1926 in Massbach and two children were born to this union:
Charlice Rosena (Haug) Offenheiser and Harlan Alfred Haug. He farmed in the Derinda
area most of his life. Louis died July 8, 1984 and Lavina died March 11, 1999 and they
are both buried in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Derinda.
Haupt, Henry McCaleb was born October 2, 1918 in Reinbeck, Iowa and was the son
of the Reverend Christian and Mary M. (McCaleb) Haupt. His father was the minister
at the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover from 1931 until 1937. Henry graduated
from Hanover High School in 1936. He married Phyllis Mae McCann on May 3, 1941
in Tama, Iowa and two boys and two girls were born to this union: one of the girls was
Susan (Haupt) Hilton. The family lived in Freemont, California for a number of years
and later moved to Los Gatos, California. Phyllis died in 1984 and Henry died June 8,
2001 in Livermore, California.
Hays, Harry Frederick was born July 5, 1885 in Hanover and was the son of Edward
H. and Elizabeth “Bessie” D. Hays. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1903.
Shortly after graduation the family moved to Portland, Oregon and Harry attended and
graduated from Benke Walker Business College in 1906. Harry and his wife Dorothy
had three children: Howard Vernon Hays, Robert Briggs Hays, and Dorothy Elizabeth
(Hays) Bramsteadt. Harry moved to Cosmopolis, Washington as a young man. Harry
died in Cosmopolis on February 1, 1984.
Hays, Mary Elizabeth (McCready) was born January 21, 1906 in Adeline, Illinois and
was the daughter of John Clifford and Cora Elizabeth (Lizer) McCready. She graduated
from Mount Morris High School in 1924. Mary married Max Everett Hays on
November 23, 1932 in Mount Morris. She began working in the mailroom of Kable
Printing Company in 1945 and continued with the Mount Morris company for 20 years.
They lived in Hanover for a number of years and later lived in Savanna, Freeport, and
Mount Morris. Mary died October 1, 1997 and is buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Polo.
Hays, Max Everett was born September 30, 1906 in Buffalo Township, Ogle County
and was the son of Charles Walter and Emma Viola (Bomberger) Hays. He graduated
from Polo High School in 1924. Max was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He
married Mary Elizabeth McCready on November 23, 1932 in Mount Morris. Max was a
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foreman for the munitions handlers at the Savanna Army Depot for 27 years, retiring in
1960. They lived in Hanover for a number of years and later lived in Savanna, Freeport
and Mount Morris. Max died September 7, 1994 and is buried in Fairmount Cemetery,
Polo.
Haywood, Freda Jane (Smith) was born August 16, 1905 in Darlington, Wisconsin.
She married Arthur Thomas Haywood on December 22, 1930 in Hampshire, Illinois and
one daughter was born to this union: Dawn Ellen (Haywood) Callahan. They moved to
Hanover in 1941. Freda died August 27, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hazer, Betty Louisa (Reifsteck) was born April 8, 1921 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Otto Christian and Ora Hazel (Limage) Reifsteck. She attended Hanover
schools. Betty married Alvin Emil Young on July 27, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa and four
children were born to this union: Sandra Lou (Young) Niles, Sally Jean (Young) Doran,
Stanley Alvin Young, and Sharon Ann (Young) Wilson. Her husband Alvin died in
1962 and she married Marvin Eugene Hazer on July 5, 1969 in Hanover. Betty had
worked 20 years for Eaton Corporation in Savanna and Hanover. Betty died September
29, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hazer, Genevieve Lucile (Wagner) was born March 25, 1896 in Bellevue, Iowa and
was the daughter of John Peter “J.P.” and Margaret (Clasen) Wagner. She married
William “Willie” Peter Hazer on November 7, 1916 and nine children were born to this
union: Dorothy Maragert (Hazer) Gibbs, Ethel Anastasia (Hazer) Portz, Ruth Mae
(Hazer) Ingram, Marvin Eugene Hazer, Valerie Rachel (Hazer) Connor, Richard Carl
Hazer, Betty Jane Hazer, Kay Ann (Hazer) Berlage, and Paul Roger Hazer. They
farmed in Iowa until June 1942 when they moved to Hanover and later to Elizabeth.
Genevieve died August 15, 1980 and is buried in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Otter Creek,
Iowa.
Hazer, Marvin Eugene was born July 26, 1924 in La Motte, Iowa and was the son of
William “Willie” Peter and Genevieve Lucile (Wagner) Hazer. He married Betty
Louisa (Reifsteck) Young on July 5, 1969 in Hanover and this union gave him four
stepchildren: Sandra Lou (Young) Niles, Sally Jean (Young) Doran, Stanley Alvin
Young, and Sharon Ann (Young) Wilson. Marvin was employed at the Savanna Army
Depot for ten years before he retired in May 1975. Previously Freeport Blacktop
employed him for 15 years. Marvin died March 29, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Healy IV, James “Jim” E. was born October 17, 1950 in Libertyville, Illinois and was
the son of James E. and Albina (Pragovich) Healy III. He graduated from Evergreen
Park High School in 1968. Jim married Judy A. Gossage on October 17, 1987 in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin and one daughter was born to this union: Allerina “Allie”
Healy. The family moved to Hanover in the 1990s, and they owned and operated the
Hanover Café. Jim died September 29, 2008 and cremations rites were accorded.
Hebeler, Maxine Irene (Aitkens) was born February 2, 1926 in Bensenville, Illinois
and was the daughter of David Wilson and Isabelle Ella (Shelly) Aitkens. She married
Edward William Hebeler and 13 children were born to this union: Joyce Lavina
(Hebeler) Dewey, Anna (Hebeler) Hubble, Shirley (Hebeler) Leifort, Dorothy Louise
(Hebeler) Mottin, Karen (Hebeler) Hintgen, Shelly (Hebeler) Kratzenberg, Edward
James Hebeler, Franklin Hebeler, John Henry Hebeler, Alfred Hebeler, William Peter
Hebeler, Ricky Allen Hebeler, and one other son. Her husband Edward William died
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October 29, 1979 in Clinton, Iowa. In her earlier years Maxine owned and operated a
boarding house on Bowen Street in Savanna. She operated the Trackside Café from
1954 until 1967, and her last employment was as a waitress at the Townhouse Café,
both in Savanna. They lived in Hanover for a time and later moved to Savanna. In her
later years Maxine moved to Sabula, Iowa. Maxine died March 12, 1995 and is buried
in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Hebert, Rita May (Baker) was born March 15, 1927 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the
daughter of Archie Alvin and Ada Margaret (Slattery) Baker. She married Emery John
Hebert in November 1949 in Dubuque and six children were born to this union:
Thomas Emery Hebert, Carol Ann Hebert, Elizabeth “Betty” June (Hebert) Wurster,
Bonnie Jean (Hebert) Folks, Edward John Hebert, and Richard George Hebert. The
couple moved to Hanover a few years after their marriage and Rita worked at various
jobs before she retired in 1982. Rita died August 14, 2008 and is buried in Mount
Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Hedeman, Embert George was born January 15, 1913 in Clayton County, Iowa and
was the son of Elmer and Mathilda (Erhardt) Hedeman. He married Zelda Mary
Margarette Gull and three known sons were born to this union: Norman Embert
Hedeman, Roger Owen Hedeman, and Donald Hedeman. He was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. The family lived in Hanover in the 1940s and 50s. Embert died March
12, 1999 in Guttenberg, Iowa.
Hedeman, Norman Embert was born September 18, 1932 in Guttenburg, Iowa and
was the son of Embert George and Zelda Mary Magarette (Gull) Hedeman. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1950. Norm and Betty Ann Hedman had two
children: Lyle Hedeman and Troye Ann Hedeman. Norm serviced in the U.S. Air
Force for many years and also worked in electronics at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Norm died May 25, 2001 in Crestview, Florida.
Hedeman, Zelda Mary Margarette (Gull) was born March 12, 1912 in Mallory, Iowa
and was the daughter of John Oscar and Alberta Elizabeth (Hansel) Gull. She married
Embert George Hedeman and three known children were born to this union: Norman
Embert Hedeman, Roger Owen Hedeman, and Donald Hedeman. The family lived in
Hanover in the 1940s and 50s. Zelda died August 17, 2006 in Guttenberg. Iowa.
Hedley, Lois J. (Cooley) was born August 21, 1924 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Frederick W. and Anna Cooley. She was married to Robert L. Hedley and they had
seven children: Mary Jo (Hedley) Kirchner, Cynthia “Cindy” (Hedley) Stumpf, Bunny
(Hedley) Griffin, Robert L. Hedley, Fredrick D. Hedley, James D. Hedley, and Jeffrey
“Jay” Hedley. Lois lived most of her adult life in Dubuque. She died June 5, 1980 in
Dubuque and is buried in Dubuque Memorial Gardens.
Heer, Marion Briggs (Bergman) was born February 23, 1913 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Louis M. and Mattie B. (Newsome) Bergman. She married
Raymond William Heer on September 27, 1943 in Derinda and one daughter was born
to this union: Martha (Heer) Northrop. She was a teacher, beginning her career at
Massbach School. She then went to the Derinda School, where she taught all grades, to
the Elizabeth School, where she taught fourth grade, and to Hanover, where she taught
seventh grade until 1972. Marion was a substitute teacher until 1977 when she totally
retired from teaching. She and her husband farmed in Derinda for many years.
Raymond died December 1, 1981 and Marion died June 21, 1992. They are both buried
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in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Derinda.
Heidenreich, Laverne M. was born May 17, 1922 in Woodbine Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Delbert Lawrence and Ella Amelia (Schreck) Heidenreich.
He married Viola Mae Miner on June 9, 1948 in Woodbine and five children were born
to this union: Cheryl Anne (Heidenreich) Hartney, William L. Heidenreich, Susan
Elaine (Heidenreich) Palmer, Sandra Heidenreich, and Jeffrey Heidenreich. He farmed
most of his life; in rural Albany, Wisconsin, in rural Hanover during the 1960s, than
moved to the Warren area in January 1969. Laverne worked at the Apple River cheese
plant and also with his father as a painter. Laverne died March 14, 2001 and is buried in
Elmwood Cemetery, Warren.
Heidenreich, Viola Mae (Miner) was born January 6, 1929 in Pearl City, Illinois and
was the daughter of George Franklin and Clara Pearl (Miller) Miner. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1946. Viola married Laverne M. Heidenreich on June 9,
1948 in Woodbine and five children were born to this union: Cheryl Anne
(Heidenreich) Hartney, William L. Heidenreich, Susan Elaine (Heidenreich) Palmer,
Sandra Heidenreich, and Jeffrey Heidenreich. They farmed in rural Albany, Wisconsin,
in rural Hanover in the 1960s, and moved to the Warren area in January 1969. They
retired to the village of Warren. Viola died July 7, 2006 and is buried in Elmwood
Cemetery, Warren.
Heitman, Mary Luella (Chapman) was born April 17, 1890 and was the daughter of
Joseph and Ravilla (Calvert) Chapman. She graduated from Hanover High School in
1907. Luella married Roy Albert Heitman and they lived in Carroll County, Illinois for
many years. Roy was born November 11, 1891 and died in November 1964. Luella
died in June 1977 in Thomson, Illinois.
Heller, Beatrice “Bea” Mary (Creighton) was born March 29, 1909 in Galena, Illinois
and was the daughter of James D. and Clara (Biren) Creighton. She married Floyd
William Heller on September 5, 1932 in Hanover and two children were born to this
union: Doris Ann (Heller) Ruane and Richard James Heller. Beatrice lived in Galena
for a number of years before moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Floyd died in 1979 and
Bea died January 30, 1992 in Mason City, Iowa. They are both buried in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Waterloo, Iowa.
Helmich, Mary Elizabeth (Potter) was born September 7, 1935 in Hanover Township
and was the daughter of Robert Harold “Chris” and Geraldine Helen (McDowell) Potter.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1953. She worked as a dental assistant in
Port Clinton, Ohio until she married Robert “Bob” M. Helmich on June 5, 1956. Bob
was station in Munich, Germany with the U.S. Army, and three sons were born to this
union: Sam Robert Helmich, Ky Randal Helmich, and Carl Clayton Helmich. After the
military they farmed in Jo Daviess County for a few years and later farmed in rural
Gratiot and Montfort, Wisconsin. Mary was a bookkeeper for nine years at a law firm in
Platteville until she retired in 2000. Mary died November 20, 2009 in Montfort and is
buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Henderson, Margery (Wilson) was born May 16, 1906 in Ohio and was the daughter
of George Otis and Addie B. (Amsbaugh) Wilson. She married Hanover native, Dr.
Roger Campbell Henderson on June 29, 1935 in Chicago and one son was born to this
union: Dr. James Roger Henderson. The family lived in Xenia, Ohio most of their life.
Margery died in Springfield, Ohio on January 16, 1985 and is buried in Xenia.
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Henke, Arthur “Art” Ferdinand was born December 7, 1908 in Cresco, Iowa and was
the son of Albert William and Edith (Hanneman) Henke. He married Marjorie “Marge”
Lillian Morris on June 12, 1937 in Preston, Minnesota and three children were born to
this union: Linda Mae (Henke) Meyer, Dorothy Ann (Henke) McKinley, and David
Arthur Heinke. Art was a World War II Veteran. The family moved to Hanover in
1951 and Art worked at the Savanna Army Depot. Art died September 21, 1983 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Henke, David Arthur was born September 5, 1946 and was the son of Arthur
Ferdinand and Marjorie Lillian (Morris) Henke. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1964 and from Western Illinois University in 1972 with a degree in
Recreation and Parks Administration. David moved to California in 1973 and worked
for the Alameda parks system for many years. David died October 16, 2009 in
Richmond, California.
Henke, Marjorie “Marge” Lillian (Morris) was born September 17, 1913 in Cresco,
Iowa and was the daughter of Frederick Lawrence “Fred” and Ruth Ann (Peckham)
Morris. She married Arthur “Art” Ferdinand Henke on June 12, 1937 in Preston,
Minnesota and three children were born to this union: Linda Mae (Henke) Meyer,
Dorothy Ann (Henke) McKinley, and David Arthur Henke. The family moved to
Hanover in 1951 and Marge worked as a clerk in several Hanover grocery stores.
Marge died June 5, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Henkins, Gary “Bubba” Dewane was born December 16, 1968 in Dixon, Illinois and
was the son of Marlin Robert Lee and Judith E. Robertson. He married Lisa Ann Meyer
on November 25, 1998 in Galena and this union gave him one stepson: Vincent E.
Ayers. They lived in Hanover and Bubba was employed as a cook. Bubba died April
27, 1999; he was cremated and a funeral was held in Hanover.
Hesselbacher, Ida Myrtle (Wadleigh) was born April 14, 1901 in Hanover and was the
daughter of George Edward “Ed” and Mamie E. (Cundiff) Wadleigh. She married Elmer
John Hesselbacher on June 16, 1920 in Dubuque, Iowa and one daughter was born to
this union: Colleen Marie (Hesselbacher) Fiedler. Ida worked as a weaver at the
Hanover Woolen Mill and later at the Savanna Army Depot. Ida died May 25, 1988 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hesselbacher, Violet Louisa (Winter) was born September 26, 1915 in Guilford
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Wilmer Leonard and Minnie
Louisa (Wolford) Winter. She graduated from Galena High School. Violet married
Ralph F. Hesselbacher Sr. on February 15, 1936 in Galena and six children were born to
this union: Ralph Hesselbacher Jr., Eugene Hesselbacher, Ronald Hesselbacher, Wayne
Hesselbacher, Verlee (Hesselbacher) Kassel, and Kay Hesselbacher. They lived in rural
Hanover for many years and after her husband Ralph died on July 28, 1978 she moved
to Elizabeth. Violet died June 9, 2003 and is buried in the Lutheran Church Cemetery in
Massbach.
Hewitt, Clare B. was born October 22, 1916 in Evanston, Illinois and was the son of
Clare John and Alice Hewitt. He was a Methodist minister for 40 years. He served the
United Methodist Church in Hanover from 1942-1946. He and his wife Ilene had five
children: John Hewitt, Carolyn Hewitt, Kathy Hewitt, Jean Hewitt, and Jarri Hewitt. The
Reverend Hewitt died August 17, 1980 in Maple Park, Illinois. He is buried in Maple
Cemetery, Kirkland, Illinois.
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Higley, Eber Ner was born November 22, 1927 in Ashton, Illinois and was the son of
Eber H. and Luella M. (Leas) Higley. Eber grew up in Hanover. He married Ruth Marie
Johnson on May 7, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois and two children were born to this union.
They divorced on December 6, 1971. Eber married Jean P. Vlention on June 10, 1980.
Eber lived in Reedsburg, Wisconsin for many years. Eber died February 20, 1993; he
was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hill, Dorothy (Morehead) was born June 2, 1913 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Thomas Ferguson and Alma McIntyre (Lumsden) Morehead. She married
Russell Hill on June 27, 1947 and no children were born to this union. Dorothy was a
clerk at the Savanna Army Depot before she retired in 1975. The couple later moved to
Phoenix, Arizona. Dorothy died in Phoenix on July 12, 1986; she was cremated and her
ashes were buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Hill, Florence May (Bowen) was born December 26, 1899 in Wyanett, Illinois and was
the daughter of Walter and Rosa (Sharp) Bowen. She married Stephen Elmer Hill on
February 27, 1929 in Rockford and seven children were born to this union: Donald
Gene Hill, Melvin Walter Hill, Richard Arlan Hill, William Hill, Rosalie Carol (Hill)
Munson, Karen JoAnne (Hill) Harkness, and Stephen Elmer Hill. The family lived in
Rockford for many years before moving to Hanover. Florence died August 18, 1998
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hill, James “Jim” Eugene was born March 24, 1947 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of James Richard and Joyce Elinor (Wright) Hill. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1965. Jim was a Vietnam War U.S. Army Veteran. He was married, and later
divorced, to Yvonne Marie Schreck and one son was born to this union: Christopher
Hill. Jim lived in Savanna for many years and worked at the Econo Gas Station until it
closed. Jim died November 22, 2004 in Savanna; he was cremated and buried in Ladies
Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Hill, James “Jim” Richard was born February 18, 1921 in rural Stockton, Illinois and
was the son of Ambrose and Mary (Darnell) Hill. He attended school in the Stockton
area. Jim was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Jim married Joyce Elinor Wright
October 9, 1946 in Stockton and four children were born to this union: James Eugene
Hill, Steven Richard Hill, Susan Lynn Hill, and Jodelle Rae (Hill) Dascher. After their
marriage they moved to Hanover and Jim began working at the Savanna Army Depot
until he retired in 1981. Jim was living in Savanna when he died on October 14, 2006.
He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Warren.
Hill, Joyce Elinor (Wright) was born October 14, 1929 in Stockton, Illinois and was
the daughter of Orville Burdette and Irma (Forsythe) Wright. She married James
Richard Hill on October 9, 1946 in Stockton and four children were born to this union:
James Eugene Hill, Steven Richard Hill, Susan Lynn Hill, and Jodelle Rae (Hill)
Dascher. Joyce lived in Hanover for most of her married life and her later years she
lived in Savanna. Joyce died June 16, 2003 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery,
Stockton.
Hill, Russell A. was born May 14, 1908 near Dixon, Illinois and was the son of Albert
H. and Phoebe (Gray) Hill. He married Elwyna “Winnie” D. Miller and they had two
children: Eugene R. Hill and Charlotte (Hill) Angell. Russell and Elwyna divorced,
later he married Dorothy Morehead on June 27, 1947 and no children were born to this
union. They made their home in Hanover for many years. Russell worked at the
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Savanna Army Depot and after retiring in 1975 they moved to Phoenix, Arizona. His
first wife, Elwyna “Winnie” was born September 11, 1909 in Dixon and was the
daughter of Llewellyn W. and Charlotte Diona (Russell) Miller, she died May 10, 2006.
Russell died July 19, 1988 in Phoenix; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
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Hill, Stephen Elmer was born August 20, 1906 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son of
Melvin and Jeannie (Backus) Hill. He married Florence May Bowen on February 27,
1929 in Rockford and seven children were born to this union: Donald Gene Hill,
Melvin Walter Hill, Richard Arlan Hill, William Hill, Rosalie Carol (Hill) Munson,
Karen JoAnne (Hill) Harkness, and Stephen Elmer Hill. Stephen had worked at
National Lock Manufacturing in Rockford for 35 years when he retired in 1968. He and
his wife later moved to Hanover. Stephen died March 9, 1999 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Hires, Robert Dean was born January 27, 1926 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Joseph and Elma (Turnmeyer) Hires. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran.
Robert graduated from Loras College, Dubuque, in 1949. Robert taught English and
history at Hanover High School from 1951 until 1960. He later taught English at Loyola
Academy in Wilmette, Illinois for more than 20 years. Every year Loyola Academy
presents the Robert D. Hires Memorial Shakespeare Recitation Award to the most
deserving student. Robert died January 23, 1993 in Wilmette and is buried in Mount
Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Hirst, John “Jack” Osborne was born February 2, 1926 and was the son of Osborne
“Obbie” E. and Remilda Hirst. He graduated from Galena High School in 1944 and
from Loras College in 1948. He married Magdalen “Mag” L. Roth in 1949 and five
children were born to this union: David Hirst, Susan Hirst, Steven Hirst, Michael Hirst,
and Daniel Hirst. Jack taught history and was a coach at Hanover High School from
1948 until 1955 and at Freeport Aquin High School from 1955 until 1957. He began
teaching and coaching at Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Public School, Wisconsin in 1957,
and remained there until he retired. Jack died June 23, 1993 in Thiensville, Wisconsin
and is buried in Resurrection Cemetery, Whitefish Bay
Hitt, Sarah Jane (Crawford) was born November 25, 1901 in Carn, County
Monaghan, Ireland and was the daughter of John and Sophia (Mills) Crawford. The
family moved to the United States in March 1908 and settled in Rice Township. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1920. Sarah married James Hitt on November
5, 1920 in Dubuque and three children were born to this union: James H. Hitt, Evelyn
(Hitt) Weiler, and Lee S. Hitt. Sarah lived in Elizabeth most of her adult life. Her
husband James died in November 1944 and Sarah died February 6, 1990. They are both
buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Hockersmith, Jerry Lillard was born April 10, 1935 in New Albany, Indiana. He
graduated from New Albany High School in 1953. He married Bessie A. Fisher on
January 11, 1959 in West Palm Beach, Florida and six children were born to this union.
Jerry worked at various jobs throughout his life. He was living in Hanover when he
died February 28, 2010. Cremation rites were accorded.
Hockman, Milton E. was born February 9, 1922 in Mount Carroll, Illinois and was the
son of Roy L. and Emma M. Hockman. He lived in Carroll County for many years and
later moved to Tucson, Arizona. Milton died November 26, 1989 in Tucson and is

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Hofer, Harry was born April 8, 1917 in Benkelman, Nebraska and was the son of John
and Sophie (Miller) Hofer. He married Hazel Stute on January 1, 1938 in Goodland,
Kansas and four children were born to this union: Rick Hofer, Donald Hofer, Joan
(Hofer) Westcott, and Harry Lee Hofer,who died in infancy. Harry was a World War II
U.S. Army Veteran. Harry worked for the U.S. Government as a crew chief fire fighter
in Sidney, Nebraska for 23 years and later transferred to the Savanna Army Depot and
lived in Hanover for 20 years. His last two years he lived in Washington, Iowa. He died
March 12, 1994 and is buried in Benkelman Cemetery.
Hokenson, Phyllis Elaine (Boldt) was born August 9, 1937 and was the daughter of
Myron Leslie and Eunice Lucille (Allen) Boldt. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1955. She married Harold “Hal” Algot Hokenson in Hanover and two children
were born to this union: Eric Tristan Hokenson and Janel Renee (Hokenson) Huyette.
Phyllis was living in Sterling, Illinois when she died on June 15, 1982 - one day after
her mother’s death. She is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
Holland, Deborah A. (Kelley) was born February 2, 1957 near Cork, Ireland and was
the daughter of George and Helen Kelley. She worked in the restaurant business and
had one son, Billy. She married Brian Edward Holland on December 20, 2001 in Las
Vegas, Nevada and they moved to Hanover. Deborah died August 23, 2007 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Holland, Gregory Allen was born July 12, 1984 in Galena, Illinois and was the son of
John and Marie (Pettera) Holland. He lived in Hanover for a time and later graduated
from Dennison Academy in 2003. Gregory died on September 4, 2005 in Cherokee
Village, Arkansas and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Holland, Harvey Howard was born June 12, 1900 in Hanover and was the son of
Margaret (Statham) Holland. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1919.
Harvey married Lois Campbell in 1921 and two children were born to this union: Dr.
Robert C. Holland and Judith “Judy” (Holland) Shaffer. The family lived in Monroe,
Wisconsin for many years. Harvey died August 9, 1982.
Holland, Herman Edward was born May 6, 1924 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the son
of Herman and Anna Margaret (Gruber) Holland. He was a Korean War U.S. Army
Veteran. Herman married Stella Marie Girot on November 18, 1948 in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa and six children were born to this union: Wayne Herman Holland, Gary Vincent
Holland, Randall Scott Holland, Danny Joe Holland, Ranee Ann (Holland) Dauphin,
and Brian Edward Holland. He farmed in the Hanover area for many years and worked
at the Savanna Army Depot in security for 28 years, retiring in 1984. He also worked
for the REA and the Savanna Construction Company. Herman died November 5, 1994
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Holland, Lois Sarah (Campbell) was born March 20, 1903 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James and Minnie E. (Wells) Campbell. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1920 and later attended Northern Illinois State Teachers College in DeKalb.
She married Harvey Holland in 1921 and two Children were born to this union: Dr.
Robert C. Holland and Judith “Judy” (Holland) Shaffer. The family lived in Monroe,
Wisconsin for many years. Lois died in February 1985.

Holman, Mary Elizabeth (Storey) was born July 30, 1907 in Hanover Township and
was the daughter of James Edward and Elizabeth Jane (Speer) Storey. Mary married
Fredrick “Fred” Gaylord Holman on October 22, 1927 in Galena and four sons were
born to this union: John Gaylord Holman, Robert Edward Holman, Kenneth Fredrick
Holman, and James Richard Holman. They lived in Hanover for a time and later moved
to Galena. Mary died April 10, 1989 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Holman, Robert Edward was born November 13, 1936 in Hanover and was the son of
Fredrick “Fred” Gaylord and Mary Elizabeth (Storey) Holman. He served in the U.S.
Army in Germany in the late 1950s. He married Deniece Jo Ann Smith on February 28,
1982 in Galena and this union gave him one son: Kevin Barry Klotz. Robert was
employed at John Deere in Dubuque until he retired in February 1992. Robert died
September 14, 1997 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Holmbo, Arthur Oscar was born November 22, 1911 in Beloit, Wisconsin and was the
son of Joseph and Nellie (Geselson) Holmbo. He married Verna Louise Steele on
September 21, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa and three sons were born to this union: James
Thomas Holmbo, Stanley Arthur Holmbo, and Roger William Holmbo. Art was a
construction worker for many years. After he retired he operated Art’s Embassy Club in
Hanover from 1966 until the late 1970s. Art died October 1, 1985 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Holmbo, Verna Louise (Steele) was born September 19, 1918 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Arthur Edwin and Minnie Elvira (Thomas) Steele. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1937 and from the Illinois School of Beauty. She married
Arthur Oscar Holmbo September 21, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa and three sons were born
to this union: James Thomas Holmbo, Stanley Arthur Holmbo, and Roger William
Hombo. Verna died July 14, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Holt, Frank Coburn was born November 3, 1905 in Elburn, Illinois and was the son of
the Reverend Enos and Carrie Edith (Shepherd) Holt. The family moved to Hanover in
1921 when his father became the minister at the United Methodist Church. Frank
graduated from Hanover High School in 1923; he attended DePaul University for three
years, and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1927. He married Lucy Emily
Chatham on June 6, 1928 in Nogales, Arizona and two children were born to this union:
Thomas F. Holt and NanJean (Holt) Bayer. He joined the teaching staff at San Luis
Obispo High School in California in 1928 and also coached football, basketball, and
track and field. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He returned to San
Luis Obispo High School and became the principal of the night school in 1948 and at
the high school in 1952. He retired in 1967 and remained very active in San Luis
Obispo. In 1970 the San Luis Obispo High School football field was named Frank Holt
Field and in November 1999 he received the first-ever “Distinguished Citizen Award”
from the University of Arizona Alumni Association. His wife Lucy was born June 30,
1903 in Nogales, Arizona and was the daughter of James J. and Mary Lillian
(Chenoweth) Chatham, she died February 18, 1977. Frank died March 13, 2000 in San
Luis Obispo; he and his wife are buried in Los Osos Memorial Park.
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Holzhammer, Hester (Golden) was born May 3, 1892 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Henry and Hester “Acy” (Steele) Golden. Hester was married to Edward
Holzhammer and two sons were born to this union: Edward “Hess” Holzhammer and
Canon Robert Holzhammer. Hester lived in Hanover for a number of years and in 1980
she moved to Iowa City, Iowa where she died on September 16, 1989. She is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Honerbaum, James “Jim” Eldon was born February 12, 1928 and was the son of
Barney Henry and Josephine (Leytem) Honerbaum. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1946. Jim married Marilyn Miller and two children were born to this union:
Mark J. Honerbaum and Kurt D. Honerbaum. Jim was an ammo specialist in the
military for many years. Jim lived in Davenport, Iowa after he retired. Marilyn was
born September 26, 1933 and died in June 1981. Jim died January 10, 1996 and they are
both buried in Nativity BVM Catholic Church Cemetery, Menominee.
Honeyman, Carson Lee was born September 4, 1921 in Hanover and was the son of
Bertrand “Bert” and Norma Hazel (Ballein) Honeyman. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1939. Carson was a World War II Veteran serving with the Sea Bees.
He married Eileen Mary Cole in May 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1960 they
adopted their son Mark Bertrand Honeyman. With Carson being a national salesman for
Uniroyal the family lived in many different cities: first Minneapolis; then Cleveland;
Palatine, Illinois; in 1968 to Royal Oak, Michigan; and then Farmington Hills, Michigan
until he retired in 1984. In 1984 they moved Dubuque, Iowa to be near his mother and
in 1995 to Rochester Hills, Michigan to be near his son. Carson died August 20, 2006 in
Rochester Hills and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Honeyman, Eileen Mary (Cole) was born December 22, 1922 and in 1927 she was
adopted by the Vioxx family in Hamburg, New York. Eileen was A World War II
WAC Veteran working with counter intelligence. She married Carson Lee Honeyman
in May 1947 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 1960 they adopted their son Mark Bertrand
Honeyman. With Carson being a national salesman for Uniroyal the family lived in
many different cities: from Minneapolis; Cleveland; Palatine, Illinois; to Royal Oak,
Michigan in 1968; then to Farmington Hills, Michigan; in 1984 to Dubuque, Iowa; and
in 1995 to Rochester Hills, Michigan to be near their son. Eileen died January 18, 2001
in Rochester Hills and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Honeyman, Norma Hazel (Ballein) was born September 8, 1904 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Louis “Lou” and Lois Olive “Dolly” (Wolcott) Ballein. She married
Bertrand “Bert” Honeyman on December 9, 1920 in Galena and one son was born to
this union: Carson Lee Honeyman. During the 1920s and 1930s Norma worked in the
Hanover Woolen Mill, later at the Savanna Army Depot and her last employment was
with the Hanover Post Office. Norma died May 18, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Hopke, Martha Lucretia (Speer) was born October 24, 1906 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James Nathaniel and Elizabeth “Bessie” Long (Gowdy) Speer. She was a
graduate of Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing and Western Reserve University in
Cleveland, Ohio. She married Milford “Pete” Hopke on March 8, 1937 and three
daughters were born to this union: Mary Beth (Hopke) Grigsby, Jane E. (Hopke)
Conter, and Judith Lynn Hopke. Martha was a registered nurse at Deaconess and
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Freeport for many years. Her husband Milford died December 3, 1975. Martha died
December 1, 1997 and her body was donated to the Anatomical Gifts Association of
Illinois.
Hopkins, Robert “Big Bob” Joseph was born October 19, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio
and was the son of James and Genevieve (Whalen) Hopkins. He married Marie
Margaret Tressa on November 18, 1961 and three daughters were born to this union:
Colleen Marie (Hopkins) Ross, Karen Ann (Hopkins) Griffin, and Kathleen Marie
(Hopkins) Clayton. In Bob’s early years he worked for Midwest Forge in Cleveland,
Ohio and later for King Instruments assembling saxophones. The family moved to
Hanover in 1971 and he worked for Tri-State Tours and later at Chestnut Mountain
Resort as the head of inside maintenance for 34 years before he retired in November
2007. After retirement Bob worked for the Jo Daviess County Workshop. Bob died
September 28, 2010; he was cremated and his remains were buried in a place that he
loved.
Hopper, Dale Francis was born July 6, 1941 in Kankakee, Illinois and was the son of
Clyde and Hazel Edwina (Oakes) Hopper. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s
degree from the University of Illinois. He was the high school band director in Hanover
from 1964 until 1966 and then transferred to Herscher High School for 12 years. In
1978 Dale became the director of bands at Western Illinois University in Macomb. Dale
married Marilyn Hoekstra and five daughters were born to this union: Kristina (Hopper)
Flajnik, Kimberly (Hopper) Graham, Kelly (Hopper) Brown, Kara (Hopper) Murdock,
and Kathleen Hopper. Dale died September 16, 2005 in Macomb and is buried in St.
Anne Cemetery, St. Anne, Illinois.
Horton, Peggy Lee (Mickle) was born September 22, 1927 in Whiteside County,
Illinois and was the daughter of Kenneth Charles and Jessie Pauline “Polly” (Likes)
Mickle. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1945. Peggy had lived in Oxon
Hill, Maryland for many years. Peggy died November 15, 2001 in Maryland.
Hotchkiss, Mae A. (Resel) was born October 21, 1905 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Frederick “Fred” and Lulu (Cisler) Resel. She married Joseph “Joe”
Hotchkiss on February 1, 1936 and he died in 1979. Mae was employed as a clerk at the
Savanna National Bank during the 1930s. Mae died February 10, 1991; she was
cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hottenstein, Maxine Althea (Gamble) was born November 16, 1930 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Genoa Glenn and Lida M. (Wadleigh) Gamble. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1948. Maxine married Philip Hugh Hottenstein on May 6,
1950 in Galena and five children were born to this union: Joyce (Hottenstein)
Wagenknecht, Suzanne (Hottenstein) Berg, Philip G. Hottenstein, Cynthia (Hottenstein)
Struve, and Kay Hottenstein. Maxine lived in Savanna most of her adult life. Maxine
died March 10, 1982 and the funeral was held in Savanna.
Houseman, Barbara Lee (Whalen) was born August 29, 1947 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Leo Ralph and Esther Mary (Yackley) Whalen. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1965 and completed her R.N. degree at St. Anthony’s School
of Nursing in Rockford, Illinois. Barb married Donald Dean Houseman on April 12,
1969 and two children were born to this union: Dr. Benjamin “Ben” Thomas Houseman
and Gretchen Houseman. The family lived in Hanover for many years, later moving to
southern Illinois, then returning back to the area in about 2005. Barb worked as a nurse

and hospital billing consultant for over 30 years. Barb was living in Apple River when
she died on September 16, 2009.
Hovar, Kathleen “Katie” Alice (Henschel) was born July 27, 1927 in Dubuque, Iowa
and was the daughter of Emil George and Elizabeth Armenia (Russ) Henschel. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1945. She married Frank Edward Hovar on
May 14, 1947 in Hanover and six children were born to this union: Nancy Ann (Hovar)
Warner, Linda Susan (Hovar) Searcy, Frank Edward “Butchie” Hovar, Becky Marie
(Hovar) Jackson, Julie Kay (Hovar) Stacy, and Michael David Hovar. Katie lived in
Roscoe, Illinois for many years. She died February 11, 2010 and is buried in Sunset
Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, Illinois.
Hoxie, Evelyn Madeline (Harkness) was born January 30, 1929 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Lee Bawden and Florence Madeline (Wadleigh) Harkness. She attended
school in Hanover. Evelyn married Richard T. Hoxie on January 22, 1955 in Rochelle,
Illinois and two children were born to this union: Dana (Hoxie) Weide and Robert
Hoxie. Evelyn worked for Shell Gas/Feeney Oil in Morton, Illinois as a manager and
later moved to the deli department. She later worked at Citgo in Morton until her
retirement in 1997. Evelyn died August 20, 2010; she was cremated and buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Hoxie, Richard T. was born May 25, 1924 in Rockford, Illinois and was the son of
Frank E. and Hannah W. Hoxie. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and
received a Purple Heart. He married Evelyn Madeline Harkness on January 22, 1955 in
Rochelle, Illinois and two children were born to this union: Dana (Hoxie) Weide and
Robert Hoxie. The family lived in Morton, Illinois for many years. Richard died June
14, 2005 in Morton; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery on October 1,
2005.
Huckstep, Donna Jean (Suck) was born October 13, 1937 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Harold A. and Florence Marie (Sanderson) Suck. Her early years were
spent in Hanover. She graduated from Macomb High School in 1960. Donna married
Gary G. Huckstep on May 14, 1960 in Quincy and two children were born to this union:
Gary Scott Huckstep and Michelle (Huckstep) Pullam. She had worked for Niemann
Foods Inc. for a time and operated Donna’s Day Care in Quincy for more than 30 years.
Her husband Gary died March 14, 2001 and Donna died May 8, 2010. They are both
buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy.
Hudson, Eugene “Gene” G. was born in 1906 in Wisconsin and was the son of Eugene
Nail and Alida Aaltja (Hoogerhuis) Hudson. His family moved to Hanover when he was
and infant. Gene graduated from Hanover High School in 1924. He was married to
Emma L. Hudson and two known children were born to this union: Jone M Hudson and
Otis C. Hudson. The family lived in Toledo, Ohio for many years.
Huff, Clara Lillian (McAllister) was born May 28, 1876 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Anthony and Sarah (Sanderson) McAllister. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1893. Clara taught school for a number of years. Clara married Roy
Huff on July 24, 1904 and four children were born to this union: Alice Loren Huff,
Sarah Huff, Martha Huff, and one other child. The family lived in Keeler, Michigan for
many years. Clara died March 5, 1942 Keeler and is buried in Keeler Cemetery in Cass
County, Michigan.
Humphrey, Marcella “Marcie” M. (Thulion) was born February 23, 1958 in Sterling,
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Illinois and was the daughter of LaVerne and Betty Jane (Newton) Thulion. She
attended school in Hanover. Marcie married Joseph Humphrey on August 27, 1982 and
four daughters were born to this union: Michelle Humphrey, Terri (Humphrey)
Holland, Theresa (Humphrey) Rucobo, and Amanda Humphrey. Marcie had lived in
Savanna for many years. She died September 11, 2009 and is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Hunt, Donald Earl was born February 17, 1924 in Hanover and was the son of Hiram
Simpson and Mary Magdalyn (Whalen) Hunt. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1942. He was a World War II and Korean War Veteran. He married Joan Janet
Jagielski on June 29, 1950 and two daughters were born to this union: Mary Jo (Hunt)
Speer and Donna Marie (Hunt) Richmond. Donald worked at the Savanna Army for 32
years, retiring in 1975. He served on the Hanover School Board for a number of years
and was also mayor of Hanover from 1977 until 1985. Donald died August 15, 1989
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hunt, Florence L. (Williams) Reed was born February 19, 1891 in Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the daughter of Fred T. and Mary A. (Finicle) Williams. She married Delmar
James Reed and one son was born to this union: Delmar James Reed. Her husband
Delmar died in 1917 before her son was born. She married Orrin Glen Hunt in 1923 and
two daughters were born to this union: Marilyn Reola Hunt and Norma Jean Hunt. The
family lived in Hanover for many years and later moved to Arizona. Florence died in
July 1986 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Hunt, Geneva Elizabeth (Mest) was born March 2, 1910 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was
the daughter of Henry and Florence (Hitt) Mest. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1928. Geneva married Ordrey Benson Hunt on February 4, 1929 in Dubuque
and one son was born to this union: Ramon Arnett Hunt. She worked as a clerk during
the 1940s and 50s for Bray’s Grocery Store and later Graham’s Grocery Store, both in
Hanover. Geneva died November 26, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hunt, Margaret “Marg” Adell (Reichwein) was born January 12, 1915 in Bellevue,
Iowa and was the daughter of Ernest Christopher and Christina (Yeager) Reichwein.
She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1933. She married Arthur “Tink” Rayden
Hunt on December 11, 1945 and one daughter was born to this union: Karen Ann Hunt.
Marg retired from the Savanna Army Depot after working there 22 years. Marg died
September 5, 1985; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hunt, Marilyn Reola was born July 22, 1925 in Hanover and was the daughter of Orrin
Glen and Florence L. (Williams) Hunt. She attended school in Hanover. Marilyn lived
in Colorado for many years. Marilyn died October 1, 1996.
Hunt, Mary “Mollie” Eda (Francke) was born September 20, 1916 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Albert Charles and Bessie Emeline (Bain) Francke. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1934. Mollie married Eugene William Hunt on August 4,
1935 in Dixon and five children were born to this union: Mary Jean (Hunt) Stegman,
Donald “Bud” William Hunt, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Hunt) Farrey, Lawrence Lee Hunt,
and Dale Eugene Hunt. Eugene worked at the Savanna Army Depot for a few years and
later transferred to the Joliet Arsenal, with the family living in New Lenox. After
Eugene’s retirement they moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas. After Eugene’s death
on May 5, 1991, Mollie moved to Lady Lake, Florida for a few years, then to Georgia,
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her husband at Baxter Memorial Gardens, Arkansas with a memorial marker placed in
Lost Mound Cemetery.
Hunt, Mary Magdalyn (Whalen) was born November 12, 1895 in Hanover Township
and was the daughter of William and Anna Cecilia (Cullen) Whalen. She married
Hiram Simpson Hunt on May 27, 1922 in Elizabeth and they raised five children:
Ordrey Benson Hunt, Arthur “Tink” Rayden Hunt, Rachel Mae (Hunt) Hudson, Leo
Robert Whalen, and Donald Earl Hunt. Mary died January 5, 1992 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Hunt, Olive Lucretia (Bray) was born January 8, 1899 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was
the daughter of Charles H. and Ella M. (Heath) Bray. She graduated from Elizabeth
High School in 1916. Olive married Arthur Jay Hunt on January 7, 1919 in Elizabeth
and no children were born to this union. They lived in Hanover most of their lives, but
did live in Sydney, Nebraska for a few years. Olive died February 20, 1986; she was
cremated and buried under a lilac bush on the property of her rural Hanover home at
11550 Route 84 South.
Hunt, Orrin Glen was born December 20, 1884 in Hanover and was the son of Ernest
Ferna and Elizabeth (Schmeck) Hunt. He married Florence L. (Williams) Reed in 1923
and this union gave him one stepson: Delmar James Reed. Two daughters were born to
this union: Marilyn Reola Hunt and Norma Jean Hunt. The family lived in Hanover for
many years and retired to Arizona. Orrin died in June 1965 in Arizona.
Hutchins, Donald “Hutch” Levi was born August 25, 1926 in Jesup, Iowa and was the
son of Frederick J. and Frances (Kies) Hutchins. He transferred from Loras Academy in
Dubuque, Iowa to Hanover in August 1943 and graduated from Hanover High School in
1946. Donald was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Betty Lou Stampe
on August 11, 1951 in Rockford and three daughters were born to this union: Linda
(Hutchins) White, Karen (Hutchins) Friendman, and Donna (Hutchins) Long. Hutch
was a mail carrier in the Rockford Post Office for 31 years when he retired in 1987.
Donald died December 30, 2006 in Loves Park and is buried in Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Rockford.
Hyink, Agnes Lillian (Bruzek) was born August 10, 1892 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Mudra) Bruzek. She married Benjamin “Ben” F.
Hyink on May 25, 1915 in Chicago and two children were born to this union: Rosebud
Lillian (Hyink) Grishkowsky and Byron Hyink. Agnes was a former supervisor for the
Illinois Bell Telephone Company. Agnes lived in Hanover for a number of years with
her daughter and son-in-law, Rosebud and Pastor Henry Grishkowsky. Benjamin died
in September 1955 and Agnes died April 15, 1983. They are buried in Oak Ridge
Cemetery, Palos, Illinois.
Ingersoll, Marie Madelene (Walder) was born February 2, 1911 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Daniel and Christena M. (Tack) Walder. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1931. Marie married Irvin Ingersoll on June 10, 1931 in Galena and
nine known children were born to this union: Wesley Ingersoll, Daniel Ingersoll, Jerry
Ingersoll, Wayne Ingersoll, William Ingersoll, Donald Ingersoll, Patricia (Ingersoll)
Ford, Esther (Ingersoll) Mills, and Mary Jane Ingersoll. This union also gave her four
stepchildren: Irvin Ingersoll, Josie (Ingersoll) Klitz, Virginia (Ingersoll) Lake, and
Jackie (Ingersoll) Kosoman. The family lived in Savanna for many years. Marie died in
July 1980 in Savanna and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

Ingersoll, Michael Wayne was born September 14, 1969 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Jerry and Patsy (Noble) Ingersoll. He died as a result of a train-car accident
in Savanna on November 14, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Invergo, Kenneth, was born April 4, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Benjamin “Ben” and Domenica Mae (LaBarbera) Invergo. He married Josephine “Jo”
Amedeo on June 4, 1960 and four children were born to this union: Kenneth Invergo
Jr., Keith Invergo, Kari Invergo, and Kathy (Invergo) Hansen. Kenneth worked as a
manager at Clipper Express Trucking Company in Chicago for many years, retiring in
1986. He also owned and operated Invergo Quail Farm in rural Hanover. Kenneth died
February 27, 2001 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Irwin, Donald “Roy” was born February 21, 1896 in rural Hanover and was the son of
Thomas Drury and Mary (Barnes) Irwin. He married Beulah Gertrude Grady on June
30, 1931 and two children were born to this union: Ralph Dale Irwin and Gail Marie
(Irwin) Robinson. Roy lived in Independence, Iowa for a number of years. Buelah died
in 1943 in Hanover. Donald died July 31, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Irwin, Ralph G. was born September 3, 1903 in rural Hanover and was the son of
Thomas Drury and Mary (Barnes) Irwin. Ralph was married to Mildred J. Hartzell. He
lived in Wyoming for a time and later in rural Mount Vernon, Iowa for many years.
Ralph died December 9, 1992 in Indianola, Iowa and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Jackson, Catherine “Kate” Matilda (Hahn) was born October 18, 1922 in Iowa City,
Iowa and was the daughter of Charles and Anna Elizabeth (Kling) Hahn. She married
Maurice Burnell Jackson on August 16, 1942 in Cahokia, Missouri and four children
were born to this union: Janet Ann (Jackson) Groharing, Sharon Lynn Jackson (1945-
1946), Michael Burnell Jackson, and Judy Kay (Jackson) Foht. The family moved to
Hanover in the 1940’s and Kate worked for the U.S. Post Office for 17 years before her
death. Kate died in Maple Park, Illinois on July 24, 1983 and is buried in Adams
Cemetery, Argyle, Wisconsin.
Jackson, William Vernon was born August 16, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of
Amos Francis and Bridget Eliza “Bessie” (Whalen) Jackson. He was a farmer in the
Hanover area for many years, and later moved to Savanna. William died November 27,
1991 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Jagielski, Evelyn Cecilia (Walsh) was born April 9, 1905 in Battle Creek, Michigan
and was the daughter of Dennis D. and Cecilia A. (Bresnahan) Walsh. She was married
to Robert Jagielski and they raised three children: Joan Janet (Jagielski) Hunt, Robert
“Bob” Francis Jagielski, and Mary Ann (Jagielski) Unangst. Evelyn lived in Hanover
for many years and was employed at the Savanna Army Depot and Burgess Battery.
Evelyn died December 14, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Jagielski, Robert “Bob” Francis was born March 30, 1932 and was the son of Robert
and Evelyn Cecilia (Walsh) Jagielski. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1951. Bob was a Korean War U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a State Police Officer and
lived in Paramount, California for a number of years. Bob died July 26, 1996 in Hot
Springs, South Dakota. He is buried in Black Hill National Cemetery with a memorial
stone in Evergreen Cemetery.
Jeffers, George Newton was born May 14, 1880 in Hanover and was the son of George
and Louisa Wykoff (Rowan) Jeffers. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1897
and later from the University of Iowa. He received his medical degree from
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Northwestern Medical School in Chicago. George married Christine Catherine
Schwirtz on September 11, 1901 in Galena and one daughter was born to this union:
Louise Jeffers. The couple later divorced. Dr. Jeffers practiced medicine in Elgin,
Kansas for a time and later in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Dr. Jeffers died January 29, 1928
in Pawhuska.
Jeffrey, Kenneth Walter was born May 24, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of Walter
Edward and Clara Bertha (Koempel) Jeffrey. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1930. Kenneth was a World War II Veteran. He married Helen Gaffner on May 23,
1942 in Galena and two daughters were born to this union: Jeanne Jeffrey and JoAnn
(Jeffrey) Anderson. They lived in Galena for a few years and later moved to Freeport
where Kenneth worked as a plumber. Helen was born October 5, 1911 and died
October 25, 1973. Kenneth died April 9, 1974 and they are both buried in Chapel Hill
Cemetery in Freeport.
Jensen, Hans Christian was born December 29, 1911 in Port Clinton, Ohio and was
the son of Hans Christian and Karen Jessine (Hansen) Jensen. He married Laurabelle
Moore on September 12, 1939 in Port Clinton, Ohio and four children were born to this
union: Gary Jensen, Gaylord Allyn Jensen, Dale Jensen, and Brenda Joyce (Jensen)
Coates. Hans was a retired tool and dye maker and they lived in Hanover for a number
of years. Hans died December 25, 1983 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Jensen, Laurabelle (Moore) was born January 12, 1915 Port Clinton, Ohio and was the
daughter of Bertell and Myrtle (Allyn) Moore. She married Hans Jensen on September
12, 1939 in Port Clinton and four children were born to this union: Gary Jensen,
Gaylord Allyn Jensen, Dale Jensen, and Brenda Joyce (Jensen) Coates. The family
lived in Hanover for a number of years where Laurabelle was a homemaker. She died
August 2, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Jensen, Mary Agnes (Petitgoue) was born September 11, 1909 in Rice Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Desire and Margaret (Creighton) Petitgoue.
She married Allen “Pete” Jensen on November 11, 1939 in Amboy, Illinois and no
children were born to this union. The couple lived in Hanover for many years. Mary
died February 12, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Jestice, Beverly Ann (Sincock) was born October 2, 1939 in Galena, Illinois and was
the daughter of Osborn Richard and Ruth (Falancer) Sincock. She married Kenneth R.
Jestice on October 1, 1966 in Galena and one son was born to this union: Kevin Paul
Jestice. The family lived in Hanover and Beverly was an employee of Eaton
Corporation. She died December 11, 1992 and is buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery,
Dubuque.
Jestice, Estelle (Backes) was born January 14, 1912 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the
daughter of Nicholas and Catherine Backes. She married Ralph C. Jestice on August
10, 1933 in Dubuque, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Kenneth Jestice
and Theresa Estelle (Jestice) Jowasky. The family lived in Hanover for many years.
Estelle was living in Lake Wales, Florida when she died November 7, 1982. She is
buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Jestice, Ralph Christ was born March 29, 1910 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Harry and Elizabeth (Scharff) Jestice. He married Estelle Backes on August 10, 1933 in
Dubuque, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Kenneth Jestice and Theresa
Estelle (Jestice) Jowasky. Ralph attended printer’s school and was formerly employed
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as a printer for 14 years at the Catholic Daily Tribune in Dubuque. He was later
employed as a maintenance technician at the Savanna Army Depot for 30 years. He
lived in Savanna and Hanover for many years before he retired to Lake Wales, Florida.
His wife Estelle died in Lake Wales in 1982. He later married Marie N. Gruber on
December 23, 1993 in Lake Wales and she died May 11, 2002. Ralph died June 14,
2005 in Florida and is buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Jinks, Berneice (Harkness) was born in about 1899. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1917. In 1930 Berneice was living in Ridgeway, Missouri and was
married to a Mr. Jinks.
Jobe, Earl Kenneth was born July 15, 1912 in Hanover and was the son of Charles
Harry and Mable (Sanderson) Jobe. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1929
and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Earl married Minerva Lucretia
Chapman on December 19, 1930 in Rock Island, Illinois. He was a World War II U.S.
Navy Veteran. Earl was a cost accountant at J.I. Case Company in Rockford for seven
years, and was a garage foreman at the Savanna Army Depot for 25 years. He formally
retired in 1977. He also worked in the banking industry for six years, and drove school
bus for the Hanover School District. Earl died November 29, 2001 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Jobe, Floyd LeRoy was born September 8, 1908 in Hanover and was the son of Charles
“Harry” and Mabel (Sanderson) Jobe. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1926.
He married Bernice Bright in 1930 in La Crosse, Wisconsin and three children were
born to this union: Alice (Jobe) Whittenburg, Janice (Jobe) Angell, and Donald Jobe.
Floyd was a retired railroad employee and was living in Onalaska, Wisconsin when he
died on June 28, 1982.
Jobe, Minerva Lucretia (Chapman) was born November 28, 1914 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Frank Henry and Grace Johanna (Moyle) Chapman. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1932. Minerva married Earl Kenneth Jobe on December 19,
1930 in Rock Island, Illinois. She worked at the Savanna Army Depot during and after
World War II. Minerva died February 21, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Johnsen, Edward G. was born March 5, 1922 in Port Byron, Illinois and was the son of
Edward and Margaret (Hunt) Johnsen. Edward had three sons from his first marriage:
Lawrence Johnsen, Kenneth Johnsen, and Fred Johnsen. He later married Gladys
(Wetter) Petitgout on March 26, 1977 in Hanover and this union gave him two
stepdaughters: Yvonne Margaret (Petitgoue) Campbell and Jeanine Mary (Petitgoue)
Kehl. Edward was a retired farmer, a seed corn dealer for Golden Harvest, and a weight
master at the Elizabeth Sales Barn. Edward died March 11, 1988 and is buried in
Fairfield Cemetery, Port Byron.
Johnsen, Gladys M. (Wetter) Petitgoue was born April 1, 1918 in Lancaster,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of William Henry and Bessie Mae (Leindecker) Wetter.
She graduated from Galena High School in 1935. She married Joseph Petitgoue on June
22, 1935 in Galena and two were born to this union: Yvonne Margaret (Petitgoue)
Campbell and Jeanine Mary (Petitgoue) Kehl. Her husband Joseph died on March 26,
1974, and she later married Edward G. Johnsen on March 26, 1977 in Hanover. This
union gave her three stepsons: Lawrence Johnsen, Kenneth Johnsen, and Fred Johnsen.
Gladys was a Secretary for the Jo Daviess Service Company for 17 years, retiring in
1977. Gladys was living in Janesville, Wisconsin when she died on November 18,

2007; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Johnson, Henry Bowling was born January 9, 1925 in Buffalo, Kentucky and was the
son of Henry Bowling and Lucy Price (Dawson) Johnson Sr. He was a Korean War
U.S. Army Veteran who received a Bronze Star. Henry married Lula Mae (Fritsch)
Kuepker in 1957 and this union gave him three stepchildren: Danny Lee Kuepker,
Linda Lou (Kuepker) Wetter, and Jane Ann (Kuepker) Slaughter. The family lived in
the village of Hanover and later rural Hanover. Henry farmed and also worked at the
Savanna Army Depot for many years. Henry and Lou moved to Elizabeth in 1968 and
in 2003 to Charleston, Illinois. Henry died December 23, 2010 in Charleston and is
buried there.
Johnson, Leslie Alvin was born May 3, 1936 in Sabula, Iowa and was the son of Alvin
Bert and Mary Ellen (Kempter) Johnson. He attended school in rural Hanover at Oak
Ridge School and Black School, also attended school in Elizabeth and Sabula High
School. Leslie married Karen Marie Driscoll on September 12, 1956 and five children
were born to this union: Brenda Kay Johnson, Leslie Ray Johnson, Thomas Wayne
Johnson, Dean Allen Johnson, and Kelly Ann Johnson. Leslie farmed most of his life.
Leslie died June 11, 2000 in Sabula and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula.
Johnson, Muriel Francis (Nelson) was born January 27, 1913 in Wiota, Wisconsin and
was the daughter of Edwin Eugene and Ingabord Belle (Berget) Nelson. She graduated
from high school in Darlington, Wisconsion in 1931 and attended Beauty School. She
married Sherman Leslie Johnson on September 11, 1936 in Wiota and six children were
born to this union: Judith Ann (Johnson) Wheeler, Karen Adele (Johnson) Ranchino,
Janet Francis (Johnson) Farrey, Edwin “Bud” Eugene Johnson, Barbara “Barb” Gail
(Johnson) Leonard, and Larry Dean Johnson. The family moved to Hanover a few years
after they married, and Muriel worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill, Savanna Army
Depot, Burgess Battery in Freeport, and Eaton Corporation in Hanover. Muriel died
April 20, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Johnson, Robert Junior was born June 15, 1934 in Hanover and was the son of Robert
and Myrtle C. (Greene) Johnson. He married Maureen “Moe” F. Loewenbruck and one
son was born to this union: Robert Johnson. Robert was a U.S. Army Korean War era
Veteran. He lived in Bensenville, Illinois for a number of years before moving to
Galena. Robert died April 21, 2004 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Johnson, Roger Ray was born August 23, 1946 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Alvin Bert and Mary Ellen (Kempter) Johnson. He attended school in Hanover and
Elizabeth. Roger was a U.S. Army Veteran. He married Vicky Gillen on August 24,
1967 and six sons were born to this union: Roger Ray Johnson Jr., Vincent Lee
Johnson, William Allen Johnson, Adam Paul Johnson, Terry Joe Johnson, and Larry Jay
Johnson. Roger worked for the railroad for many years. He died August 20, 1983 in
Rockford after an accident and he is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula, Iowa.
Johnson, Sherman Leslie was born May 26, 1910 in Wiota, Wisconsin and was the son
of Minick “M.K.” and Augusta (Foslin) Johnson. He married Muriel Francis Nelson on
September 11, 1936 in Wiota and six children were born to this union: Judith Ann
(Johnson) Wheeler, Karen Adele (Johnson) Ranchino, Janet Francis (Johnson) Farrey,
Edwin “Bud” Eugene Johnson, Barbara “Barb” Gail (Johnson) Leonard, and Larry Dean
Johnson. The family lived in Hanover for many years, and Sherman was employed as a
carpenter for Savanna Construction, Hoffman Building, and Ray Hunt Construction
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until his retirement in 1983. Sherman died June 5, 1991 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Jokerst, Benjamin “Ben” S. was born July 4, 1910 and was the son of Benjamin and
Lena Jokerst. He attended Lost Mound School and graduated from Hanover High
School in 1927. Ben lived in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin for many years. Ben died
February 19, 1998 in Oconomowoc.
Jokerst, Warren H. was born September 19, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of
Benjamin and Lena Jokerst. He attended school in Hanover. Warren moved to Sterling,
Illinois and lived there for many years. Warren died September 21, 2004 in Sterling.
Jones, Lester “Les” Vernon was born February 3, 1915 in Woodbine Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of John Henry and Anna Marie (Leibert) Jones. He
graduated from Stockton High School in 1934. Les married Vivian Anna Ester Dotzel
on July 8, 1940 in Dubuque and five children were born to this union: Peggy Lynne
(Jones) Dannels, Thomas “Tom” Russell Jones, Gregory “Greg” Lee Jones, Paul Robert
Jones, and Ann Marie (Jones) Heinkel. The family farmed in rural Hanover from March
1950 until they moved to Apple River in 1964 when Les worked as a carpenter for the
next 20 years. Les also served as a Hanover School Board member for a time. Les died
January 13, 2000 and is buried in Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Cemetery,
Shapville.
Jones, Lula Mae (Zimmerman) Peters was born April 23, 1922 in Moniteau County
Missouri and was the daughter of Riley and Caroline (Eicher) Zimmerman. She married
Richard “Pete” Gottlieb Peters on September 3, 1938 in California, Missouri and three
children were born to this union: Richard Gene Peters, Gerald Peters, and Carolyn Rose
(Peters) Peck. The family moved to Hanover after their marriage to work in the
Hanover Woolen Mill. Lula also worked at the Savanna Army Depot and was the
manager at the Indian Head Restaurant. The family moved from Hanover to Savanna in
1956 and later back to California, Missouri. Pete died November 26, 1974. Lula
married Frank V. Jones on June 10, 1994 in California and this union gave her three
stepchildren: Robert Jones, Phyllis Sinski, and Patricia Stober. Lula died December 23,
1996 and is buried in Masonic Cemetery, California.
Jones, Melvin “Mel” Ray was born July 2, 1938 in Moline, Illinois and was the son of
Melvin and June (Johnson) Jones. He married Marilyn Jean Taniges on August 4, 1959
in Casey, Illinois and four sons were born to this union: Michael Ray Jones, Mark
Gregory Jones, Matthew Aaron Jones, and Maury Christopher Jones. The family moved
to Savanna in 1962 and Mel became a partner in Law-Jones Funeral Homes in Savanna,
Thomson, Sabula, Elizabeth,and Hanover. He was elected Carroll County Coroner in
1976 and served until his death. Mel had served on the Savanna School Board. Mel
died April 4, 1989 in Savanna.
Jones, Vivian Anna Ester (Dotzel) was born January 1, 1916 in Thompson Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Elmer Casper Louis and Emma Carolina
Katharina (Schumacher) Dotzel. She married Lester Vernon Jones on July 8, 1940 in
Dubuque, Iowa and five children were born to this union: Peggy Lynne (Jones)
Dannels, Thomas “Tom” Russell Jones, Gregory “Greg” Lee Jones, Paul Robert Jones,
and Ann Marie (Jones) Heinkel. The family farmed in rural Hanover from March 1950
until they moved to Apple River in 1964. Vivian was a registered nurse and worked at
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Darlington, Wisconsin. Vivian died October 15, 1980 and is buried in Shepherd of the
Hills Lutheran Church Cemetery, Shapville.
Jordan, Benjamin Jersky was born June 25, 1895 in Boston, Massachusetts and was
the son of Hyman and Ida (Novinsky) Jordan. His first wife died in 1978. He married
Kate (Goldman) Levinson on September 25, 1979. She died April 1, 1992. He had two
stepdaughters: Laurie (Levinson) Quesnell and Ruth (Levinson) Weinberg. Benjamin
was living in Galena when he died April 8, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery,
Hanover.
Jungjohann, Jon J. was born May 24, 1943 in Clinton, Iowa and was the son of Leroy
Fredrick and Joyce Eleanor (Hushaw) Jungjohann. He graduated from Savanna High
School in 1961 and from Monmouth College in 1965. Jon served in the Peace Corps for
two years and returned in 1968 to study at Syracuse University. He married Kathy
Mullan in 1969 and one child was born to this union: Karen Jungjohann. Jon worked in
various administrative capacities and retired to Alexandria, Virginia. Jon died August
14, 2007 in Alexandria; he was cremated and buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Jungjohann, Joyce Eleanor (Hushaw) was born September 5, 1920 in Clear Lake,
Iowa and was the daughter of Harold Stowe and Eleanor Loretta (Phillips) Hushaw. She
graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1937 and received her teaching certification
from Iowa State Teacher College in 1940. Joyce taught school for a number of years.
She married Leroy Fredrick Jungjohann on June 2, 1942 in Kahokia, Missouri and two
children were born to this union: Jon J. Jungjohann and Judy (Jungjohann)
Mandernack. The family lived in Savanna for many years. Joyce died May 20, 2008;
she was cremated and buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Jungjohann, Leroy Fredrick was born January 15, 1910 in Preston, Iowa and was the
son of Louis Heinrick and Hulda Jungjohann. Leroy was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. He married Joyce Eleanor Hushaw on June 2, 1942 in Kahokia, Missouri and
two children were born to this union: Jon J. Jungjohann and Judy (Jungjohann)
Mandernack. Leroy worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 30 years and the family
lived in Savanna for many years. Leroy died February 25, 2002; he was cremated and
buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Kahl, Betty Irene (Tupper) was born August 13, 1926 in East Dubuque, Illinois and
was the daughter of Walter Oscar and Agnes M. (Roth) Tupper. She graduated from
Elizabeth High School in 1944. Betty married Miles Henry Kahl on May 8, 1948 in
Elizabeth and four children were born to this union: Connie Joan (Kahl) Bogart,
Jeanette Ann (Kahl) Biava, Janice Elaine (Kahl) Rinehart, and James Miles Kahl. The
family lived in Hanover after their marriage and moved to a remodeled schoolhouse in
Weston in 1955, and later to the village of Elizabeth. Betty worked at the Hanover
Woolen Mill, Savanna Army Depot and the Elizabeth Nursing Home. Betty died August
4, 2006 and is buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Kallestad, Bette Lorraine (Hancock) Straight was born January 19, 1924 in rural
Hanover and was the daughter of Freeman Eugene and Myrtle Mabel (Weston)
Hancock. She was married to Charles Edward Straight and four sons were born to this
union: Robert Leroy Straight, who was stillborn, Charles Keeler Straight, James
Edward Straight, and Larry Ray Straight. She was married to Harold John Reitz and
later to Harold Kallestad. Bette lived in Hanover for many years before moving to
Savanna, where she owned and operated the Crystal Lounge from 1968 until 1978, and

Bette Mom’s in Savanna from 1978 until 1993. Bette died May 18, 1996 and her body
was donated to science.
Kammer, Blanche Marcella “Tot” (Potter) was born May 21, 1924 in Hanover and
was the daughter of John Carl and Blanche Manilla (Shaw) Potter. She married Russell
Henry Kammer on April 24, 1944 in Clinton, Iowa and one daughter was born to this
union: Karen Kay (Kammer) Felly. The family owned and operated The Kamm Ann
Inn Bowl in Verona, Wisconsin from 1969 until 1994. Russell died February 12, 1993
and Tot died July 29, 1983 and they are both buried in Sunset Memoral Gardens,
Madison, Wisconsin.
Kampmeier, Kenneth “Ken” Fred was born May 5, 1926 in Freeport, Illinois and was
the son of Fred and Alma Otillia (Wenger) Kampmeier. He married Phyllis Jeanne
Petitgout on July 15, 1949 and three children were born to this union: Michael Kenneth
Kampmeier, Patty Jeanne (Kampmeier) Gothard, and Mary Anne Kampmeier. They
lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving to Warren, where he farmed and
later worked for Brown Trucking. Ken died November 12, 1986 following a farm
accident. His body was donated to science.
Kane, Frana “Fran” Anna (Meier) Sevey was born January 12, 1911 in Little Port,
Iowa and was the daughter of John August and Minnie Mary (Kafer) Meier. She
married Clyde John Sevey on February 4, 1931 in Elkader, Iowa and nine children were
born to this union: Donald Clyde Sevey, Joyce Ann (Sevey) Bedinger, Dean “Woody”
Douglas Sevey, Joan LaVon (Sevey) Peterson, Duane Lee Sevey, Paul Alan Sevey, died
when he was nine months old, Judy Aleen (Sevey) Kennedy, Jean Ellen Sevey, and
Janice Annette (Sevey) Hamill. Fran and Clyde operated the Mill City Tap in Hanover
from the early 1950s until Clyde was killed in a car accident on November 28, 1964.
Fran closed down the bar for a short time and later re-opened it and operated it until
May 1967. Fran married Marvin Kane on May 18, 1971 in Maquoketa, Iowa and they
lived in Hanover. Fran died July 21, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kaufman, Leslie Charles was born November 5, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of
Charles Alvin and Sadie Ellen (Wells) Kaufman. He married Mary Stump on August
31, 1939 in Galena and six children were born to this union: Shirley Ann Kaufman who
was born October 25, 1940 and died May 25, 1941, Dale Edward Kaufman, Larry
Charles Kaufman, Joanne Marie (Kaufman) Moritz, William “Bill” James Kaufman,
and Rosemary Ann (Kaufman) Geller. He farmed in the Hanover and Galena area for
over 40 years before he retired in 1982 and moved to the city of Galena. Leslie died
November 25, 2004 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kaufman, Mary (Taylor) was born May 18, 1911 in Chadwick, Illinois and was the
daughter of William and Lola Taylor. She married Oral George Kaufman in November
1949 in Kansas City, Missouri and this union gave her two stepdaughters: Carol Joyce
(Kaufman) Borgstedt and Norma Jean (Kaufman) Ferguson. Mary retired from the
Savanna Army Depot. She died March 19, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kaufman, Mary Margaret (Stump) was born August 30, 1915 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of William Augustine and Mary Burnadette (Collins) Stump. Mary
graduated from Galena High School and went on to graduate from Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb. She married Leslie Charles Kaufman on August 31, 1939 in
Galena and six children were born to this union: Shirley Ann Kaufman who was born
October 25, 1940 and died May 25, 1941, Dale Edward Kaufman, Larry Charles
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Kaufman, Joanne Marie (Kaufman) Moritz, William “Bill” James Kaufman, and
Rosemary Ann (Kaufman) Geller. Mary was a teacher at the Belden Country School
and the Scales Mound School until she retired in 1981. The family farmed in the
Hanover and Galena area and moved to Galena in 1982. Mary died June 27, 2007 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kaufman, Oral George was born December 31, 1906 in Hanover and was the son of
Charles Alvin and Sadie Ellen (Wells) Kaufman. Oral was married to Alice Leona
Reitz and three children were born to this union: Carol Joyce (Kaufman) Borgstedt,
Norma Jean (Kaufman) Ferguson, and William Joseph Kaufman, who died in 1941. He
later married Mary Taylor in November 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri. In his early
years Oral farmed and was later employed at the Savanna Army Depot, and then was
self-employed as an electrician and plumber in Hanover. Oral died September 7, 1995
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kean, George Edwin was born July 6, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Richard Patrick and Minnie L. (Kellogg) Kean. He married Edith B. Blomquest on
March 13, 1920 in Chicago and one son was born to this union: Dale Raymond Kean.
The family moved to Hanover in about 1945 when George began working at the
Savanna Army Depot, where he remained until he retired. George died October 28,
1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Keeffer, Kyle Warner was born July 17, 1911 in Hanover and was the son of William
Blaine and Emma A. (Westphal) Keeffer. Following the death of his parents in 1925 he
resided with the Delbert Williams family in Stockton until he left for college. He
graduated from Stockton High School in 1930, and was a 1937 graduate of the
University of Illinois. He and his wife Mary Kathryn had two children: Carol (Keeffer)
Mangan and Robert Keeffer. Kyle was a superintendent for Beatrice Foods, working for
them in Chicago, Wheaton, Lockport, and Okinawa for 10 years. He retired in 1974 to
Sun City, Arizona and died there on May 31, 1995. Cremation rites were accorded.
Keene, Agnes Luverne was born January 18, 1912 and was the daughter of George W.
and Lutie Belle (Milligan) Keene. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1930.
Agnes lived in Lima, Ohio for many years. Agnes died March 3, 1978 in Rockford,
Ohio.
Keene, Maurice Ladrew was born April 4, 1914 in Hanover and was the son of George
W. and Lutie Bell (Milligan) Keene. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1933.
Maurice was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was married and lived in
Rockford, Ohio for many years. Maurice died January 6, 2000 and he was cremated.
Keene, Myrtle Irene (Chapman) was born July 6, 1898 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles Wesley “Dodger” and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Sophia (Muller)
Chapman. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1915 and in later years earned a
college degree from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. She married Glenn
LaDrew Keene on September 16, 1919 in Hanover and one son was born to this union:
Reid Wesley Keene. Myrtle taught in the rural Hanover Schools and in the Hanover
School for many years before retiring in 1969. She died December 26, 1984 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kehl, Jeanine Mary (Petitgoue) was born January 22, 1938 in Galena, Illinois and was
the daughter of Joseph and Gladys M. (Wetter) Petitgoue. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1955. She married James F. Kehl on December 4, 1976 in Dubuque,

Iowa. Jeanine had three children: Joseph Layne Kehl, Denise (Kehl) Hotek, and Debra
(Kehl) Brinkmeier. She also had one stepson: James Kehl. Jeanine lived in Freeport
for many years and worked for Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, Freeport Police
Department, Kmart, Econo Foods, and she was an Avon representative. James died in
2009 and Jeanine died January 17, 2005 in Freeport.
Kelly, Ruth Marietta (Ehredt) was born May 21, 1920 in Jo Daviess County and was
the daughter of David Daniel and Ina Catherine (Ravenscraft) Ehredt. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1937 and from the University of Illinois in 1941. Ruth
was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Ruth met Cyril “Cy” James Kelly in San
Francisco while they were both on active duty with the U.S. Navy. Ruth and Cy were
married May 25, 1946 in San François and six children were born to this union: James
“Jim” Cyril Kelly, Daniel “Danny” Kelly, Ann Kelly, Mary Kate (Kelly) Costa,
Timothy “Tim” Kelly, and Nancy (Kelly) Morris. Ruth taught school for many years in
Fremont, California. Cy died May 1, 1991 and Ruth died July 19, 2001 in Fremont.
They are both buried in the Freemont Cemetery.
Kemp, Luella M. was born January 29, 1939. She lived in Denver, Colorado, Chicago
and Prospect Heights, Illinois. Luella died May 29, 1997 and is buried in Log Church
Cemetery.
Kempthorne, Fleta Cleora (St. John) was born March 15, 1909 in Hanover and was
the daughter of William Louis and Mary Ann (Chapman) St. John. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1927. Fleta married John Leonieas Kempthorne on September
15, 1930 in Oregon, Illinois and four children were born to this union: Wayne Clifford
Kempthorne, Mary Ann (Kempthorne) Farringe, Kenneth Lee Kempthorne, and Susan
Kay (Kempthorne) Bigelow. Fleta worked for Micro Switch for over 20 years and the
family lived in Freeport, Illinois for many years. John was born October 15, 1908 and
died December 13, 1982. Fleta died July 24, 1995 and they are both buried in Chapel
Hill Cemetery, Freeport.
Kennedy, Florence Mae (Bingham) was born January 1, 1912 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles and Lillie Mae (Roberts) Bingham. She married Alland Kennedy
on February 4, 1931 in Galena and one son was born to this union: Harvey Kennedy.
Florence worked as a line worker for 10 years at Atwood in Stockton and was a
homemaker on the family farm for many years. Florence died May 1, 1988 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kerkove, Benny Evertt was born November 5, 1938 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Leland and Hennrietta (Schumaker) Kerkove. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He
lived in rural Hanover for a number of years and later moved to Savanna. Benny
married Rebecca Brown in 1978. He had ten children: Jeff Kerkove, Dennis Kerkove,
Ben Kerkove, Robert Kerkove, Blaine Kerkove, Blake Kerkove, Brenda Kerkove,
Teresa Kerkove, Jean Kerkove, and Beth Kerkove. Benny worked as a painter
contractor for more than 40 years. He died October 4, 2004 and is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Killough, Mary Ellen was born in 1885 in Hanover and was the daughter of Dr.
Thomas and Augusta (Reynolds) Killough. She graduated from Hanover High School in
1903. In 1930 she was living in Michigan City, Indiana.
Kilpatrick, Alta M. (Tielkemeier) was born December 4, 1920 in Stephenson County,
Illinois and was the daughter of Charles and Amelia (Otte) Tielkemeir. She married
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Howard Weede Kilpatrick on February 14, 1951 in Davis, Illinois and four daughters
were born to this union: Mary (Kilpatrick) Currier, Marcia (Kilpatrick) Maize, Shirley
(Kilpatrick) Brill, and Sharon (Kilpatrick) Hastings. The family lived in Dakota, Illinois
for many years. Alta died July 19, 1989 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, Barbara Elizabeth (Gillespie) was born March 31, 1915 in Juda,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of the Reverend James Wallace and Jessie Mae
(Kramer) Gillespie. She graduated from Auburn High School and attended Northern
Illinois University, De Kalb. Barbara married James Irwin Kilpatrick on December 8,
1951 in Thomson, Illinois and two children were born to this union: James Robert
Kilpatrick, who was stillborn in 1954, and Jean Ann (Kilpatrick) Ruebner. Barbara was
a homemaker and also helped her husband farm in rural Hanover for many years.
Barbara and Irwin moved to Galesburg to be near their daughter. Barb died in
Galesburg on January 2, 1999. She was first buried in Evergreen Cemetery and later
moved to the Log Church Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, Elva was buried in Log Church Cemetery on July 27, 2004.
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Kilpatrick, Erma Claire (Pressly) was born July 15, 1916 in Ainsworth, Iowa and was
the daughter of Joseph Blaine and Jessie Lola (Walker) Pressly. She graduated from the
Burlington, Iowa School of Business. She married the Reverend Marion Clifford
Kilpatrick on May 3, 1940 in Ainsworth, Iowa and two sons were born to this union:
John Pressly Kilpatrick and William Byron Kilpatrick. They moved to Hanover in
1946, where Marion was the pastor at the United Presbyterian Church. Erma later began
working at the Savanna Army Depot. Erma died March 25, 2006 and is buried in
Ainsworth.
Kilpatrick, Howard Weede was born April 12, 1911 Hanover Township and was the
son of Howard Thomas and Fannie Estella “Stella” (Weede) Kilpatrick. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1930. In 1944 he graduated from Palmer College of
Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa and was a 1947 graduate from Sterling College, Sterling,
Kansas. He married Alta M. Tielkemeier on February 14, 1951 in Davis and four
daughters were born to this union: Mary (Kilpatrick) Currier, Marcia (Kilpatrick)
Maize, Shirley (Kilpatrick) Brill, and Sharon (Kilpatrick) Hastings. Howard lived in
Dakota, Illinois for a number of years and was employed in the shipping department at
Micro Switch before retiring in 1977. Howard died June 5, 1996 and is buried in Log
Church Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, James Irwin was born October 13, 1916 in Hanover and was the son of
Howard Thomas and Fannie Estella “Stella” (Weede) Kilpatrick. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1933 and attended Monmouth College for two years. He
married Barbara Elizabeth Gillespie on December 8, 1951 in Thomson, Illinois and two
children were born to this union: James Robert Kilpatrick who was stillborn in 1954
and Jean Ann (Kilpatrick) Ruebner. He farmed in rural Hanover for most of his life.
Irwin was a member of the Hanover School Board for 13 years. After they retired from
farming they later moved to Galesburg to be near their daughter. Irwin died January 1,
2005 in Galesburg and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, John Philip was born April 23, 1948 in rural Hanover and was the son of
David William and Marion Cathern (Dresser) Kilpatrick. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1966, from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois in 1970, and in
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Beverly Ann Delury on December 27, 1969 and one son was born to this union: Ryan
John Kilpatrick. He taught in Hanover High School from 1971 until 1983, when he
transferred to become the Principal in the Mount Carroll Junior/Senior High School. He
later transferred to the Alden-Hebron School District in Wisconsin and retired in 2001.
John died December 27, 2004 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, John Pressly was born June 11, 1942 in Clarion, Iowa and was the son of
the Reverend Marion Clifford and Erma Claire (Pressly) Kilpatrick. The family moved
to Hanover in 1946. John graduated from Hanover High School in 1960 and from
Monmouth College in 1964 with a double major of math and physics. John and Anne
were married in 1966 and three sons were born to this union: Tom Kilpatrick, John
Kilpatrick, and Rob Kilpatrick. John worked in the telecommunications industry
beginning at Western Electric in Chicago. He then spent over 30 years in St. Louis,
Missouri, first with Western Electric, then with AT & T and finally with Lucent
Technologies. In 2000 John and Anne moved to Leelanau County, Michigan. John died
in Traverse City, Michigan on February 3, 2009.
Kilpatrick, Marion Cathern (Dresser) was born January 14, 1914 in Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the daughter of LeRoy Stanley and Effie M. (Rodden) Dresser. She graduated
from Elizabeth High School in 1930. She married David William Kilpatrick on
December 14, 1935 in Galena and four children were born to this union: Thomas David
Kilpatrick, Helen Mae Kilpatrick (1940-1942), John Phillip Kilpatrick, and Robert
Stephen Kilpatrick. Marion and her husband farmed in rural Hanover until the early
1970s, when they moved to the village of Elizabeth. Marion died March 9, 2003 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, Orris Andrew was born September 29, 1923 in Hanover and was the son of
Robert and Selena Lynly (Gordon) Kilpatrick. He was a World War II Veteran. Orris
was a sheet metal presser and cutter for Pittman Manufacturing Company in Grandview,
Missouri for many years. Orris died August 13, 1988 and is buried in Log Church
Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, Robert Hugh was born in about 1907 and was the son of Robert “Roy”
Andrew and Selena (Gordon) Kilpatrick. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1925.
Kilpatrick, Robert Nairn was born May 27, 1912 in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son Howard Thomas and Fannie Estella “Stella” (Weede)
Kilpatrick. He lived on and worked the family farm north of Hanover his entire life.
Nairn died November 6, 1995 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, Ross Campbell was born May 9, 1910 in Hanover and was the son of
Howard Thomas and Fannie Estella “Stella” (Weede) Kilpatrick. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1928. Ross attended Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas and
graduated from Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. He was employed for 25 years
as a caseworker for the Illinois Department of Public Aid, retiring in 1980. He was a
World War II veteran. He married Evelyn Newman in Monmouth. He later married
Margaret L. Harrison Bilderback on May 5, 1956 in Pekin, Illinois. Ross had one
daughter, Carolyn Jean (Kilpatrick) Davis and three stepsons: Marvin Bilderback,
Robert Bilderback, and Roger Bilderback. Ross lived in Galesburg, Illinois for many
years. Ross died December 24, 1985 and is buried in Bowen Cemetery, Bowen, Illinois.

Kilpatrick, Thomas “Tom” David was born December 26, 1937 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the son of David William and Marion Cathern (Dresser) Kilpatrick. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1955. Tom was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He
married Julie Mary O’Brien on February 13, 1958 in Hampton, New Hampshire and
three children were born to this union: David Michael “Mike” Kilpatrick, Linda Rae
(Kilpatrick) Levens, and Karen Ann (Kilpatrick) Birdy. Tom worked at the Savanna
Army Depot Fire Department for 29 years before he retired in 1992. Tom died January
31, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, Winifred “Winnie” Ellen (Semrow) was born October 17, 1920 in
Hanover and was the daughter of Robert August and Nina Iona (Cook) Semrow. She
was married to Charles “Chuck” William Kilpatrick and one daughter was born to this
union: LeeAnne (Kilpatrick) Mumma. The family lived in Freeport, Illinois from 1946
until 1961, then living in Greenville, South Carolina for many years. They moved back
to live in Hanover for a few years and later moved back to Greenville. Winnie worked,
and retired, from The Gospel Hour television show. Winnie died in Greenville on May
30, 2010 and is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville.
King, Elizabeth Maria was born January 8, 1899 in rural Hanover and was the
daughter of John Wales and Mary Jane (Topping) King. She graduated from Edgerton
County School and attended Hanover High School for two years. She helped work on
the family farm near Hanover, was employed in a Hanover restaurant and was a weaver
at the Hanover Woolen Mill. Elizabeth died December 12, 1996 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
King, Mary Jane was born March 6, 1904 in rural Hanover and was the daughter of
John Wales and Mary Jane (Topping) King. She worked on the family farm for many
years. Mary died July 13, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kinney, Lillian J. (Spoor) was born November 17, 1897 in Galena, Illinois and was the
daughter of John and Lillie (Boedell) Spoor. She married Neil A. Kinney and no
children were born to this union. The couple lived in Hanover most of their life. Lillian
worked as a spinner at the Hanover Woolen Mill and as a grocery clerk in Hanover for
many years. Lillian died on July 24, 1985 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery,
Galena.
Kirchner, Adam T. was born August 25, 1909 in Hanover and was the son of John A.
and Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Kirchner. He was a World War II Veteran and was selfemployed
as a logger and construction worker. Adam died February 3, 1981 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kirchner, James Samuel was born January 19, 1921 in Hanover and was the son of
John A. and Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Kirchner. He attended Edgerton School and later the
Hanover School until 1936 when the family moved. He married Marguerite Wasson in
1940 and four children were born to this union: Jerry Kirchner, Margaret (Kirchner)
Hudson, Joan (Kirchner) Pratt, and Mary Ellen (Kirchner) Evans. James was employed
at the Hanover Woolen Mill when he was involved in an industrial accident and lost his
right arm. The family moved from Hanover to Galena where they spent most of their
adult life. James died June 9, 1984 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
Kirchner, Mary Adelle “Della” (Jackson) was born September 1, 1911 in Hanover
and was the daughter of Amos Francis and Bridget Eliza “Bessie” (Whalen) Jackson.
Della attended Hanover area schools. Della married Charles “Chuck” S. Kirchner on
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April 11, 1931 in Galena. Della was a cook at several restaurants in Hanover. Della
died January 8, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kirkey, Donald was born August 6, 1916 in Hanover and was the son of Alden Orrin
and Jessie B. (Campbell) Kirkey. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1935.
Donald worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill for a number of years. Donald died in
February 1972.
Kirkey, James Nelson was born September 24, 1912 in Hanover and was the son of
Alden Orrin and Jessie B. (Campbell) Kirkey. He grew up and attended school in
Hanover. He married Gretchen Overholser and one son was born to this union: Terry
Kirkey. The family lived in Seattle, Washington for many years. James died in August
1985 in Seattle.
Kirkey, Ralph Ruben was born March 21, 1898 in Hanover and was the son of Elijah
Nelson and Minnie Edith (Donaldson) Kirkey. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1917. He married Genevra Virtue and one daughter was born to this union:
Audrey (Kirkey) Lemon. The Kirkeys lived in Hanover and Freeport for a number of
years before moving to Lawrence Welk Country Club in Escondido, California. Ralph
died March 20, 1982 in Escondido.
Kirschbaum, Leona Cora (Mace) was born March 20, 1917 in Massbach, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Orrin K. and Louisa Ida (Wurster) Mace. She married
Clifford Kirschbaum on March 17, 1939 in Savanna and no children were born to this
union. She worked at the Atwood Manufacturing plant in Stockton for 25 years before
retiring. Leona lived in Hanover for many years before moving to Elizabeth. Leona
died January 2, 1993 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Kleckner, Lillian Elizabeth (Johnson) was born June 11, 1929 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Frank and Beatrice (Thulion) Johnson. Lillian married Owen
Kleckner on June 27, 1950 in Savanna and seven children were born to this union:
Dennis Kleckner, Royce Kleckner, Colleen (Kleckner) Holt, Brian Kleckner, Melinda
Kleckner, Jenise Kleckner, and Patrick Kleckner. The family lived in Savanna for many
years. Lillian died August 24, 1982 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Kleckner, Owen was born in 1927 in Pleasant Valley Township, Jo Daviess County
and was the son of Ernest Quinlan and Mary Agnes (Staub) Kleckner. He married
Lillian Elizabeth Johnson on June 27, 1950 in Savanna, Illinois and seven children were
born to this union: Dennis Kleckner, Royce Kleckner, Colleen (Kleckner) Holt, Brian
Kleckner, Melinda Kleckner, Jenise Kleckner, and Patrick Kleckner. Owen died in
1988 and he is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Klein, Kathleen Adell (Avery) was born August 25, 1938 in Janesville, Wisconsin and
was the daughter of Hugh and Ada (Bond) Avery. Kathleen married Walter Robert
Klein on December 19, 1959 and four children were born to this union: Vicky (Klein)
Bumphrey, Robin (Klein) Leavens, Betsy (Klein) Kinder, and Robert Klein. The couple
divorced and Kathleen lived in Savanna for many years. Walter died January 28, 1986.
She was living in Hanover when she died on May 23, 1992. She is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Klemme, Clarence Junior was born May 16, 1928 in Makee, Iowa and was the son of
Arthur John and Milly K. Klemme. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran.
Clarence married Leuellen Mae (Girot) Buege on October 12, 1952 and this union gave
him one stepdaughter: Roxanna (Buege) Hood. Three sons were born to this union:
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Norman “Butch” Junior Klemme, Lyle Junior Klemme, and Richard Vincent Klemme.
They lived in Hanover for a few years before moving to Hales Corner, Wisconsin and
later to Muskego, Wisconsin. Clarence was a construction painter all his life. Clarence
died July 23, 1991 in Muskego and cremation rites were accorded.
Klemme, Leuellen Mae (Girot) Buege was born December 21, 1929 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Vincent Joseph and Margaret Ann (Haas) Girot. She married
Ferdinand “Junior” Buege May 31, 1947 and one daughter was born to this union:
Roxanna (Buege) Hood. After the death of her husband Ferdinand on May 27, 1952 she
married Clarence Junior Klemme on October 12, 1952 and three sons were born to this
union: Norman “Butch” Junior Klemme, Lyle Junior Klemme, and Richard Vincent
Klemme. They lived in Hanover for a few years before moving to Hales Corner,
Wisconsin and later to Muskego, Wisconsin. Leuellen was a mail carrier in Muskego
for more than 35 years before she retired. She died November 16, 2002 in Muskego and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Klepack, Joseph Francis “Smokey” was born May 20, 1917 in Jo Daviess County and
was the son of Stephen and Hazel (Keenen) Klepack. He married Mary Zubler on
November 24, 1956 in Hanover. He was employed at the Savanna Army Deport for 14
years before his retirement. Smokey died ten days after the death of wife, as the result
of an auto accident. He died on September 14, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Klepack, Mary (Zubler) was born March 3, 1920 in Benton, Wisconsin and was the
daughter of Gottfield R. and Margaret Mae (Atkinson) Zubler. She married Joseph
Francis “Smokey” Klepack on November 24, 1956 in Hanover. She later lived in
Elizabeth. Mary died September 4, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Klingler, Bessie Mae (Miller) was born March 14, 1879 in Hanover and was the
daughter of George W. and Maria Emily (Williams) Miller. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1897 and attended Tarkio College in Missouri. She married
George Grant Klingler and one known daughter was born to this union: Bessie M.
Klingler. The family lived in Savanna for a few years and in the late 1920s moved to
California. George died August 7, 1940 in Los Angeles and Bessie died November 15,
1967 in Lynnwood, California.
Klippert, Ross Spencer was born May 26, 1917 in Galilee, Saskatchewan, Canada and
was the son of Spencer Franklin and Emma Mary Ellen (Garner) Klippert. He moved to
the United States in 1939 and returned to Canada in 1941 to join the Royal Canadian Air
Force, in which he served until 1946. Ross married Rose Marie MacGillivrey on
February 4, 1944 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada and three children were born to
this union: Michael “Mike” Spencer Klippert, Timothy “Tim” Stephen Klippert, and
Darlene Mary Lynn (Klippert) Murphy. They moved to northern Illinois in 1946 and
lived in Hanover until 1957 when they moved to Savanna. Ross worked for Savanna
Fabricators and the Eaton Corporation, retiring in 1982. Ross died December 8, 2002
and is buried in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery, Savanna.
Klopf, Edward “Ed” Lloyd was born June 18, 1926 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of Edward Lloyd and Emma Margaret (Cubbon) Klopf Sr. He graduated from
Elizabeth High School in 1944. Ed married Rebecca Jane Kilpatrick on September 14,
1946 in Hanover and one son was born to this union: Gregory “Greg” D. Klopf. Ed
farmed north of Hanover until he retired in 1985, and he served on the Jo Daviess
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County board from 1976 until 1982. Ed later moved to Galena and drove school bus for
several years. Ed died November 2, 1999 and is buried in Elizabeth Township
Cemetery.
Knapp, Gertrude was born June 13, 1895 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess County
and was the daughter of Charles Gottlieb and Mary Jane (Kearney) Knapp. She married
Oscar Lewis Fahrig on February 25, 1914, they divorced in the 1940s. She lived in
Hanover most of her life. Gertrude died December 31, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Kness, Gerald “Jerry” David was born December 14, 1938 in Morrison, Illinois and
was the son of Carl Gerald and Pauline Ruth (Forster) Kness. He attended school in
Chadwick. Jerry married Judith “Judy” Almeda Reed on June 1, 1958 in Hanover and
three sons were born to this union: David Mark Kness, Steven Lee Kness, and Scott
Gerald Kness. They lived in Hanover for a few years before moving back to Chadwick
where he owned and operated Kness Trucking for 20 years. Jerry died December 20,
2001 and is buried in Chadwick Cemetery.
Koehler, Alma Grace (Chapman) was born June 10, 1904 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Frank Henry and Grace Johanna (Moyle) Chapman. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1922. Alma married Fred LeRoy Koehler on December 16,
1922 in Manchester, Iowa and seven children were born to this union: Glennalee
Grace (Koehler) Funk, Fred William Koehler, Shirley Ann (Koehler) Washburn,
Kenneth LeRoy Koehler, Ted Alan Koehler, Enid June (Koehler) Blakeman Smith, and
Karen K. Koehler. The family lived in Dubuque, Iowa for many years. Fred was born
April 5, 1902 in Galena and was the son of Louis and Mary (Tarkett) Koehler. Fred
died November 11, 1982 and Alma died May 19, 1969 and they are buried in Memorial
Gardens, Dubuque.
Kolb, Carlyne Mae (Rummel) was born March 8, 1943 in Scales Mound, Illinois and
was the daughter of Lester William and Bernita Mae (Bradt) Rummel. She graduated
from Elizabeth High School in 1961. Carlyne married Max “Butch” John Kolb on June
8, 1963 in Galena and three children were born to this union: Michelle Renee (Kolb)
Harkness, Nicole “Nikki” Ann (Kolb) Shireman, and Michael Scott Kolb. She worked
as a housekeeper inspector for Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort in Galena for more than 20
years. Carlyne died December 29, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kolb, Lee Francis was born November 4, 1946 in Fennimore, Wisconsin and was the
son of Max John and Marie Louise (Bunders) Kolb. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1965. Lee was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran. Lee had two sons: Elias
Lee Kolb and Joshua Jospeh Kolb. Lee lived in Rockford for many years and worked
for Unison Industries. Lee died January 31, 2005 and his funeral was held in Hanover.
Kolb, Max “Butch” John was born February 14, 1942 in Fennimore, Wisconsin and
was the son of Max John and Marie Louise (Bunders) Kolb Sr.. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1961. He married Carlyne Mae Rummel on June 8, 1963 in
Hanover and three children were born to this union: Michelle Renee (Kolb) Harkness,
Nicole “Nikki” Ann Kolb, and Michael Scott Kolb. Butch was a truck driver for
Montgomery Trucking of Galena for a number of years. Butch died June 12, 1992 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kopper, Edward “Ted” was born May 31, 1922 in St. Paul, Minnesota and was the
son of Edward and Ann Elizabeth (Jaggard) Kopper. He attended the University of
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Illinois. Ted was a World War II U.S. Air Force Veteran. He married Ellen Patricia
McHugh on September 7, 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan and three sons were born to this
union: Edward Kopper Jr., Joseph McHugh Kopper, and William Jaggard Kopper. He
owned several auto dealerships in the Chicago area before moving to rural Hanover in
the 1960s. He later owned auto dealerships in Dubuque and Galena. Ted died June 26,
2001 and is buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, rural Galena.
Kraft, Earl J. was born April 11, 1906 in Fargo, North Dakota and was the son of
Richard Otto and Caroline (Johnson) Kraft. He attended Roosevelt Elementary and
NDAC High School in Fargo. He worked 50 years at NDAC as the campus night
watchman. Earl died April 14, 2003 in Fargo and is buried in Hanover’s Evergreen
Cemetery.
Kraft, Edward R. was born July 20, 1922 in Fargo, North Dakota and was the son of
Richard Otto and Caroline (Johnson) Kraft. He attended High School in Fargo. He was
a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. Ed had worked for the U.S. Post Office until he
retired and he lived in Hanover for many years. Ed died January 16, 2010 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Krahn, Lucille (Hunt) was born May 26, 1921 in Hanover and was the daughter of Lee
Charles and Sophrania “Fronia” (Ensch) Hunt. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1938. She married Herbert A. Krahn on December 5, 1942 in Savanna and
one son was born to this union: Harry Krahn. Lucille was employed at Apel’s Super
Value in Dubuque, Iowa and later at D-J’s Foods in East Dubuque. Lucille lived in East
Dubuque for many years, and died there on August 23, 1989. She is buried in the East
Dubuque Cemetery.
Krause, Archie Martin was born March 21, 1932 and was the son of Earl William and
Dorothy Mattie (Graves) Haney. He married Jacqueline Lois Koss and four children
were born to this union: Sharon Jean (Krause) Gawron, Robert David Krause, Steven
Francis Krause, and Michael Joseph Krause. He lived in Chicago, Rolling Meadows,
and Des Plaines before he moved to Hanover to be near his sister Adeline (Krause)
Mulholland. Archie died September 8, 2009 and is buried in All Saints Cemetery,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Krippendorf, Berneice Helene (Redington) was born March 2, 1919 in rural Apple
River, Illinois and was the daughter of Michael Francis and Mary Mayme (Gable)
Redington. She married Clifford Wesley Krippendorf on January 5, 1937 in Freeport
and five children were born to this union: Shirley Mae (Krippendorf) Holm, Dorothy
Darlene (Krippendorf) Orth, Judy Ann (Krippendorf) Wild, Sally Kay (Krippendorf)
Reifsteck, and LeRoy Rodger Krippendorf. They lived in Hanover from the 1940s until
the early 1960s, and Berneice worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 15 years. They
later moved to Stockton and she worked at Atwood Automotive for 8 ½ years. Berneice
died August 20, 2002 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Krippendorf, Clifford Wesley was born June 16, 1912 in Apple River, Illinois and was
the son of Fred Albert and Nellie Ellen (McLarrah) Krippendorf. He married Berneice
Helene Redington on January 5, 1937 in Freeport and five children were born to this
union: Shirley Mae (Krippendorf) Holm, Dorothy Darlene (Krippendorf) Orth, Judy
Ann (Krippendorf) Wild, Sally Kay (Krippendorf) Reifsteck, and LeRoy Rodger
Krippendorf. Clifford worked at the Savanna Army Depot for a number of years and
they lived in Hanover from the 1940s until the early 1960s, when they moved to
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Stockton. Clifford died March 6, 2004 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery,
Stockton.
Krippendorf, Wesley Paul was born October 14, 1909 in Hanover and was the son of
Emil and Mabel E. (Wadleigh) Krippendorf. He was a farm hand all his life in rural
Hanover. Wesley died March 16, 1990.
Kristan, James John was born January 15, 1915 in Franklin County, Illinois and was
the son of August and Anna (Bocinsky) Kristan. He married Martha Sysock on
November 22, 1941 in Chicago and two sons were born to this union: James Kristan
and Jerry Kristan. He was a World War II and Korean War U.S. Navy Veteran. He
lived in rural Hanover and was a quality assurance manager for the Hanover Eaton
Corporation for a number of years before he retired. After he retired he moved from
Hanover to Royalton, Illinois. James died September 14, 2002 and is buried in St.
Aloysius Cemetery, Royalton.
Krug, Edna L. (Haring) was born January 1, 1913 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of William and Magdalena (Rath) Haring. She married
Christian C. Krug on September 25, 1946 in Hanover. They farmed for many years.
Christian died June 1, 1985. Edna died December 24, 1996 and is buried in Trinity
Lutheran Church Cemetery, Derinda.
Kubicki, Clarence “Clark” Atabert was born January 27, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois
and was the son of George and Rose Kubicki. He married Irene Margaret Staudt on July
26, 1955 in Berwyn, Illinois. He raised five children: Carole Ann (Kubicki) Makowski,
Susan Lucille Kubicki, Ruth Ann (Olsen) Phillips, Diane Marie (Olsen) Schnidt, and
Donald George Olsen. The family moved to Hanover in 1966. Clark was employed at
Eaton Corporation for 50 years and was the Plant Manager in Hanover when he retired
in 1984. Clark died at his winter home in Weslaco, Texas on January 9, 1989 and he is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kubicki, Irene Margaret (Staudt) Olsen was born July 2, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois
and was the daughter of Jacob John and Irene Margaret (Fennessey) Staudt. She
married Donald George Olsen Sr. on June 1, 1938 in Chicago and three children were
born to this union: Ruth Ann (Olsen) Phillips, Diane Marie (Olsen) Schnidt, and
Donald George Olsen. Her husband, Donald died April 5, 1954 in Berwyn, Illinois.
Irene married Clarence “Clark” Atabert Kubicki on July 26, 1955 in Berwyn and this
union gave her two stepdaughters: Carole Ann (Kubicki) Makowski and Susan Lucille
Kubicki. The family moved to Hanover in 1966. Irene died November 29, 1994 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kuhn, Mary Jeanette (Ehredt) was born March 13, 1922 in Hanover and was the
daughter of David Daniel and Ina Catherine (Ravenscraft) Ehredt. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1939. Jeanette taught school for a few years before she married
Donald Kuhn. They had five children: Gail Kuhn, Steve Kuhn, Lorie Kuhn, Walter
Kuhn, and Richard Kuhn. The family lived in North Syracuse, New York for many
years and they retired to New Port Richey, Florida in the 1980s. Jeanette died July 26,
2009 in New Port Richey.
Kuhns, Jessie (Watson) was born November 22, 1901 in Hanover and was the daughter
of William Alexander Watson and her stepmother was Eva Francis (Knight) Watson.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1920. She married William Oscar Kuhns
and they lived in Freeport for many years. They later moved to Chicago and Jessie died

there in January 1982.
Kuhns, William “Bill” Orville was born September 3, 1921 in Hanover and was the
son of Orville Austin and Thelma Mae (Paynter) Kuhns. Bill attended the Hanover
School. He was a World War II U.S. Marine Veteran. William married Betty Gilbert
on December 29, 1940 and one daughter was born to this union: Carol Ann (Kuhns)
Bundy. He and his second wife, Martha (Parker) Kuhns, farmed in the Stockton area for
many years. He also drove bus for Scenic Stage Line in Hanover. He married Diane
Tully in 1977 and this union gave him two stepchildren: Michael Tully and Gina Cole.
Bill was living in Pearl City when he died on May 6, 2006; he was cremated and buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kunstman, William “Bill” Peter was born November 11, 1939 in West Chicago,
Illinois and was the son of Clarence and Willa Jane (Koller) Kunstman. He was raised
by Homer and Bernice Gray and attended school in Hanover. He served in the U.S.
Navy. Bill married Kathryn “Kathy” L. Potts on November 28, 1964 and three children
were born to this union: Patricia “Patty” (Kunstman) Lang, Barbara “Barb” (Kunstman)
Albrecht, and John William Kunstman. The family lived in Lowell, Indiana and Bill
worked as a parts man for a farm implement company for many years. Bill died
December 11, 1998 in Lowell.
Kuntz, Julie Ellen (DeSpain) was born August 1, 1950 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Eugene Franklin and Ruth Louise (Beasley) DeSpain. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1968. Julie married David Joseph Kuntz in September 1969
and three daughters were born to this union: Marie Ellen (Kuntz) Benson, Victoria Ruth
Kuntz, and Jean Ann (Kuntz) Hays. They moved to Haltom City, Texas in 1970. Julie
died February 13, 2009 in Texas.
Larson, Cyril Lloyd was born January 22, 1909 in Stilwell, North Dakota and was the
son of Rasmus E. and Rhoda Jane Mae (Radford) Larson. He married Bernice Knudson
on June 18, 1933 and seven children were born to this union: Cyril L. Larson Jr., Keith
Larson, Richard Larson, Steve Larson, Dennis Larson, Darla Mathea Larson, and Joan
B. Larson. Bernice died January 8, 1966. They lived in Hanover for a time before
moving to Stockton. Cyril was a tool and dye maker at Atwood Automotive in Stockton
before he retired. Cyril died August 16, 1988 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery,
Stockton.
Larson, Daniel Gene was born May 30, 1969 in Chillicothe, Missouri and was the son
of Douglas Gene and Margie Marie (Waugh) Larson. He moved to Hanover with his
family in 1983. Daniel married Debbie Joe Duerr on March 4, 1988 and two sons were
born to this union: Luke Daniel Larson and Andrew Gene Larson. After their marriage
they moved to Freeport where he was a deputy sheriff for the Stephenson County
Sheriff’s Department. He and his family later moved to Loveland, Colorado where he
owned and operated D & D Auto Recycle for four years. Daniel died January 13, 2004
in Colorado and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Larson, Kevin Douglas was born February 3, 1963 in Kenmare, North Dakota and was
the son of Douglas Gene and Margie Marie (Waugh) Larson. He lived in Hanover
before moving to Florissant, Missouri, where he was a mechanic specializing in
automotive repairs. Kevin died November 23, 1983 as the result of a head-on collision
on Illinois Route 84 south of Savanna. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Laueson, Matilda Edith “Pat” (Kilpatrick) was born May 10, 1921 in Hanover and
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was the daughter of Howard Thomas and Fannie Estella “Stella” (Weede) Kilpatrick.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1938. Pat married Warren Evans Laueson
and two children were born to this union. Pat lived in Sepulveda, California for many
years and later moving to Panorama, California. Warren was born in 1924 and died in
2006. Pat died February 22, 2010 in San Dimas, California.
Law, Rhene “Si” Berwyn was born August 22, 1934 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Rhene Berwyn and Natalie (Brown) Law. Si graduated from Knox College,
Galesburg, Illinois and Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago. He married
Gretchen Meyer on August 22, 1959 in Galesburg and three children were born to this
union: Heather Law, Douglas Law, and Russell Law. Si was a funeral director and
partner in Law-Jones Funeral Homes in Savanna, Thomson, Elizabeth, Hanover and
Sabula. They purchased the Nadig Funeral Home in Hanover in 1972. Si died
September 14, 1986 in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan and is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Lee, Clayton Snyder was born June 7, 1926 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the son of
James C. and Lillian (Schneider) Lee. He married Nadine Fay Carnier on April 16,
1946 in Washington, D.C. and two children were born to this union: Terrence “Terry”
Clayton Lee and Colleen Rae (Lee) Zigmont. The family lived in Hanover for a number
of years and he worked as an electrician at the Savanna Army Depot. They later moved
to Elizabeth. Clayton died December 20, 1984 and is buried in Elizabeth Cemetery.
Lee, Nadine Fay (Carnier) was born July 25, 1928 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
daughter of King Emanuel and Helen Ruby (Polhill) Carnier. She was educated at
schools in Myrtle, Rockford, Stockton, and Hanover. Nadine married Clayton Snyder
Lee on April 16, 1946 in Washington, D.C. and two children were born to this union:
Terrence “Terry” Clayton Lee and Colleen Rae (Lee) Gates. They lived in Hanover for
a number of years before moving to Elizabeth. Nadine died April 14, 1998.
Leidinger, Arthur “Art” G. was born June 30, 1907 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son
of John T. and Virginia (Morgan) Leidinger. He married Anna Closek in 1935 in
Chicago and two children were born to this union: Anna Miriam (Leidinger) Ortscheid
and William John Leidinger. Art was the custodian at the Hanover school for many
years. Art died May 6, 1985 and is buried in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Leighton, Norma Leone (Enke) was born July 24, 1919 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Edward Oscar and Elsie (Kuchenbecker) Enke. She graduated
from Prairie du Chien High School in 1936. Norma married Robert Bruce Leighton on
May 3, 1941 in Lancaster, Wisconsin and four children were born to this union: Harvey
Dwaine Leighton, Doris Elaine (Leighton) Haggerty, Phyllis Jane (Leighton) Schneider,
and Rosemary “Rosie” Bernice (Leighton) Haring. Norma worked at the Praire du
Chien Memorial Hospital. The family later moved to Hanover and Norma then worked
at Atwoods in Stockton, and ten years as a cook for the Hanover School. Norma died
August 14, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Leighton, Robert Bruce was born May 10, 1918 in Mt. Hope, Wisconsin and was the
son of Oakley William and Grace C. (Adams) Leighton. Robert married Norma Leone
Enke on May 3, 1941 in Lancaster, Wisconsin and four children were born to this union:
Harvey Dwaine Leighton, Doris Elaine (Leighton) Haggerty, Phyllis Jane (Leighton)
Schneider, and Rosemary “Rosie” Bernice (Leighton) Haring. Robert first worked for
the Conservation Corp in Wisconsin and later moved to Hanover. He worked as a

foreman for Savanna Fabricators for 20 years and later worked as a locomotive engineer
at the Savanna Army Depot for 22 years when he retired in 1974. Robert was a World
War II U.S. Army veteran. Robert died November 5, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Leitzen, Richard Steven was born November 16, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of James and Thelma (Wills) Leitzen. Richard was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He
married Angie McColley on December 15, 1990 in Hanover. He had one son,
Christopher Leitzen, and one daughter, Heather Leitzen. Richard also had four
stepsons: Bryan Case, Wendell Case, Phillip Case, and Jonathan Case. Richard was
employed as a metal worker at Illinois Range Company in Clinton, Iowa for three years,
and previously was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad for eight years.
Richard died June 16, 1991 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Lewin, James “Jim” W. was born February 28, 1913 in Muscatine, Iowa and was the
son of Mr. & Mrs. William Lewin. He married Marguerite Lavterborn on May 16, 1936
in Galena and one daughter was born to this union: Sally Ann (Lewin) Sutton Long.
Marguerite died July 27, 1977, and Jim married Clara (Garrow) Evans on October 9,
1980 in Elizabeth. James was an ammunition inspector at the Savanna Army Depot. He
lived in Hanover for many years and later moved to Elizabeth. Jim died September 6,
1982 and is buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque.
Lewis, James “Jim” Raymond was born March 12, 1923 and was the son of John B.
Hanley and Leah A. (Hanley) Lewis. Jim graduated from Minneapolis, Minnesota West
High School and attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. Jim was a U.S.
Army World War II and Korean War Veteran. After the war Jim received an MBA
from Harvard Business School and held distinguished sales and executive positions with
3M, Supervised Investors Services, Ameritech International, among others. Jim had
five children: Stephanie (Lewis) Brody, Sherry Lewis, Priscilla (Lewis) Garvin, Lark
Lewis, and Mark Hanley Lewis. Jim worked in many places and ended his career
working in Chicago, then retired to a farm in Hanover. Jim was a passionate
conservationist and donated much of his farmland to the Illinois Nature Conservancy.
His longtime companion Penelope “Penny” Merlo survived Jim when he died on
October 31, 2009. Jim was cremated, a memorial service and a Veteran’s plaque was
placed in Lost Mound Cemetery, and his ashes were buried in the Buford-Hanley legacy
plot at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois.
Liberg, Edith Erma Jean (Upchurch) was born September 17, 1929 in Wheaton,
Illinois and was the daughter of Brady and Dora (Gragg) Upchurch. She married John
Elmer Liberg and two sons were born to this union: John Daryl Liberg and Steven Scott
Liberg. They lived in Lombard and were part-time residents in Hanover for many years.
She was a co-owner of Apple River Well and Pump and also co-owner of Meadow
Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. in Wheaton. Jean died November 1, 1987 in
Lombard and is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn.
Liberg, Erinn Amundson was born July 18, 1977 in Winfield, Illinois and was the son
of John Daryl and Ellen Lois (Quesnell) Liberg. He was a member of the snow ski team
at Chestnut Mountain and the Warren-River Ridge football team during his freshman
year at River Ridge. Erinn died July 24, 1993 in rural Hanover as the result of an
automobile accident. Erinn is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Liberg, John Elmer was born August 19, 1924 in Gilbert, Minnesota and was the son
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of Christ Amundson and Olga Marie (Tallberg) Liberg. He was a prisoner of War
during World War II. He married Edith Erma Jean Upchurch and two sons were born to
this union: John Daryl Liberg and Steven Scott Liberg. They lived in Lombard and
were part-time Hanover residents for many years. He was a co-owner of Apple River
Well & Pump Co. Inc. of Hanover. John died February 13, 1985 and is buried in Forest
Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn.
Lien, Gregory A. was born July 7, 1956 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of Carrol
L. and Elaine (Dunn) Lien. He attended Hanover High School. He married Stacy L.
Workman on May 14, 1996 and they had one son: Justin Lien. Greg lived in Savanna
and later moved to Freeport where he worked as a machinist at Freeport Metal Works.
Greg died in Freeport on April 16, 2009.
Lien, Randy Carrol was born October 12, 1957 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Carrol L. and Elaine (Dunn) Lien. He attended Hanover High School. He was
employed in the wood industry and lived in Hanover for a time before moving to
Clinton, Iowa. Randy was living in Clinton when he died on May 18, 1985 and is
buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Limage, Agnes Betty Lou (Coyle) was born May 11, 1923 in Selfridge, North Dakota
and was the daughter of George Augustus and Mary Isabella “Belle” (Love) Coyle. She
graduated from East Dubuque High School in 1941. Betty married Donald Le Clair
Limage on February 14, 1944 and four children were born to this union: Madonna
“Donna” Louise (Limage) Brown, Gary LeClair Limage, Judy Ann Limage, and Mary
Kay (Limage) Hoffman. She lived in Hanover most of her life, and in later years moved
to Dubuque, Iowa. Betty died February 3, 1989 and is buried in Mount Calvary
Cemetery, Dubuque.
Limage, John “Jack” Lewis was born November 3, 1930 in Hanover and was the son
of Marion LeClair and Marie (McGivney) Limage. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1948 and from the University of Dubuque in 1952. He married Carol Lynn
Zuber on November 3, 1961 in Hanover and two sons were born to this union: Mark
Edward Limage and Bret Loren Limage. The couple divorced in January 1975. In
1960, Jack and his brother Donald purchased the Hanover Lumber Yard and sold the
business in 1968. Jack worked at the Savanna Army Depot from 1968 until he retired in
1988. Jack died January 16, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Limage, Judy Ann was born January 1, 1948 in Savanna, Illinois and was the daughter
of Donald LeClair and Agnes Betty Lou (Coyle) Limage. Judy graduated from Hanover
High School in 1966 and from Northern Illinois University, De Kalb. She lived in
Rockford for many years and was employed as a secretary by Ingersoll Milling Machine
Company for several years. Judy died January 18, 1994 in Rockford.
Lincicum, Harold Lowell was born October 13, 1928 in Green County, Wisconsin and
was the son of John Lowell and Esther Irene (Barker) Lincicum. He was a Korean War
U.S. Army Veteran. He married Ann Lisetta (Adams) Altfillisch on November 9, 1972
in Hanover and two sons were born to this union: Harold Lowell Lincicum Jr. and
Forrest Carl Lincicum. This union also gave him four-step children: Frieda Ann
(Altfillisch) Paul, Edward Lee Altfillisch, Susan Marie (Altfillisch) Nobis, and Diane
Kay (Altfillisch) Walker. Harold lived in Hanover and also farmed in the Elizabeth
area. He died April 28, 1993 and is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Freeport.
Lindberg, Hilda (Glover) was born December 4, 1903 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire,
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England and was the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Ledgard) Glover. The family
moved to the United States in October 1921 and settled in Hanover where Hilda became
a weaver in the Hanover Woolen Mill. Hilda married Axel “Lindy” Lindberg on
October 24, 1930 in Galena and two children were born to this union: Jane Andrea
(Lindberg) Schuetz and Thomas James Lindberg. The couple divorced and Axel moved
to the Bahamas and Hilda moved to Evansville, Wisconsin where she lived for many
years. Axel was born in 1894 and he died in the Bahamas in 1963. Hilda died
September 28, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Little, Thomas was born in about 1906 in Hawick, Scotland and was the son of James
B. and Cecilia (Forsythe) Little. The family moved to the United States in October 1914
and they lived in New York and Massachusetts before they moved to Hanover. Thomas
graduated from Hanover High School in 1924. In 1930 Thomas was living in Fishkill,
New York.
Loberg, George “Bud” L. was born September 13, 1920 in Princeton, Illinois and was
the son of Palmer Ruben and Jennie J. (Benson) Loberg. He married Valerie E. Panks
on November 15, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and four children were born to this
union: Richard Louis Loberg, Linda Louise (Loberg) Ehredt, Judith (Loberg) Wright,
and Barbara J. Loberg who died in infancy. George was a U.S. Army World War II
Veteran. The family lived in Hanover in the 1950s then moved to Lena in October
1958. George died July 18, 2009 in Freeport.
Loberg, Valerie E. (Panks) was born May 4, 1921 in Flint, Michigan and was the
daughter of Clarence W. and Elizabeth (Borck) Panks. She married George “Bud”
Loberg on November 15, 1941 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and four children were
born to this union: Richard Louis Loberg, Linda Louise (Loberg) Ehredt, Judith
(Loberg) Wright, and Barbara J. Loberg who died in infancy. The family lived in
Hanover in the 1950s then moved to Lena in October 1958. Valerie worked at Atwood
in Stockton for many years before retiring. Valerie was living in Lena when she died
September 16, 2007.
Lockhart, Leland L. was born October 15, 1908 in Rock Falls, Illinois and was the son
of Robert L. and Florence I. Lockhart. Leland graduated from high school and attended
college. He was a World War II Veteran. Leland worked at the Savanna Army Depot
and had lived in Hanover for many years. He retired he moved to Phoenix, Arizona and
died there on June 30, 1989.
Long, Dean A. was born August 25, 1942 in Aurora, Illinois and was the son of
Clarence “Dick” Kunstman. Genevieve Alta (Irwin) Long of Hanover adoped and
rasied Dean. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Dean had three children: Kimberly Long,
Cindy Long, and Ray Long. Dean was a tool and die maker for a number of years. He
lived in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dean died on November 2, 1987; he was cremated and
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Long, Sally Ann (Lewin) Sutton was born September 29, 1937 and was the daughter
of James W. and Marguerite (Lavterborn) Lewin. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1955. Sally was married to Charles Sutton and later to Roy Long. Sally had
three daughters: Jill Ann Lewin, Megan (Sutton) Wills and Paige Sutton. Sally lived in
Dubuque, Iowa for many years and died there on February 14, 2003.
Lord, Curtis “Curt” William was born October 8, 1948 in Savanna, Ilinois and was
the son of Curtis William and Marion Iliene (Lahre) Lord Sr. He graduated from
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Hanover High School in 1966. He was married to Linda Lou Beyer and three children
were born to this union: Christopher Curtis Lord, DeAnna Lynn (Lord) Petterra, and
Timothy Michael Lawrence Lord. Curtis farmed and worked for the city of Hanover for
many years. At the time of his death he was engaged to marry Darlene M. Timpe.
Curtis died April 17, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Lord, Curtis William was born July 17, 1923 in Thomson, Illinois and was the son of
Reverdy Reed and Stella Jane (Matthew) Lord. He married Marion Iliene Lahre on June
26, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri and four children were born to this union: Curtis William
Lord Jr., Robert Keith Lord, Paul Lord, and Cheryl Iliene (Lord) Reitz. He farmed in
the Hanover, Elizabeth, and Derinda area for many years. Curtis also worked on the
Lawrence Mitchell farm for many years. Curtis died March 5, 2005 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Lord, Eugene S. was born March 5, 1917 in Carroll County, Illinois and was the son of
Reverdy Reed and Stella Jane (Matthew) Lord. He was a World War II Veteran.
Eugene married Christine Wallace in Oktaha, Oklahoma and three children were born to
this union: Michael Allen Lord, Glenn Lord, and a daughter. He was raised in Carroll
County and farmed in rural Hanover until he moved to Oklahoma in 1958. Eugene died
September 25, 1992 in Oktaha.
Lord, Marion “Muzzy” Iliene (Lahre) was born October 3, 1926 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the daughter of Paul Earl and Hazel Helen (Ritchie) Lahre. She married Curtis
William Lord Sr. on June 26, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri and four children were born to
this union: Curtis William Lord Jr., Robert Keith Lord, Paul Lord, and Cheryl Iliene
(Lord) Reitz. She and her husband farmed in the Hanover, Elizabeth and Derinda area
for many years, and Marion also worked at the Hanover school for eight years. Marion
died August 17, 1998 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Lord, Robert “Bob” Keith was born September 24, 1954 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Curtis William and Marion Iliene (Lahre) Lord. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1972. Bob was employed by the Eaton Corporation for five years, John
Deere Dubuque Works, AY McDonald and Signcraft of Galena. Bob lived in Galena
for a number of years before he died on November 28, 2007.
Lord, Timothy Michael Lawrence was born December 6, 1980 in Galena, Illinois and
was the son of Curtis William and Linda Lou (Beyer) Lord. He was active in 4-H, Cub
Scouts, River Ridge Little League and was a member of the Chestnut Mountain Junior
Ski Team. Tim died August 14, 1990, following a tractor accident. He is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Luy, Donald J. was born July 14, 1913 in Gratiot, Wisconsin and was the son of James
and Catherine R. (Wand) Luy. He was a World War II Veteran and was active in the
Hanover VFW. He married Darlene Sigafus on August 27, 1952 and four children were
born to this union: Donald Luy Jr., David Luy, Ann (Luy) Jordan, and Diane Luy. He
retired from the Savanna Army Depot in 1970. Donald was living in Warren when he
died on October 16, 1982, and is buried in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Warren.
Lyons, Helena Elizabeth (Speer) was born May 27, 1915 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James Arthur and Florence Ann (Nesbitt) Speer. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1933. Helena married Kenneth Lyons on July 21, 1945.
Helena lived in Redwood City, California for many years and later moved to San Diego.
Helena died December 1, 2000 in LaQuinta, California.
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Lytle, Maude Rebecca (Edgerton) Baird was born March 22, 1888 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Frederick Hale and Matilda (Irwin) Edgerton. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1906. Maude was a schoolteacher in Hanover and later moved
to Monmouth, Illinois and worked as a librarian. She married the Reverend James
Wallace Baird in August 1912 and four children were born to this union: Jeanette
(Baird) DeVault, William Baird, Kenneth Baird, and Donald Baird, all born in Egypt.
The Reverend Baird drowned August 7, 1926 while serving as a missionary in Egypt.
Maudle married Dr. James P. Lytle in 1957, he was also a minister. She lived in
Washington, Iowa for many years and died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 21, 1984.
She is buried in Monmouth.
Mace, Franklin Roger was born April 7, 1926 in Hanover and was the son of Earl
Joseph and Florence Mildred (Smith) Mace. The family moved to Rockford in 1927.
Franklin was a World War II and Korean War U.S. Army Veteran. He married Rose E.
Darnell on March 1, 1946 in Rockford and three children were born to this union:
Franklin Mace, Jr., David C. Mace, Sr., and Sheila Mace. Rose died January 17, 2009
and Franklin died December 27, 2008; they are both buried in Sunset Memorial Park,
Rockford.
Mace, Ida May (Becker) Elliott was born April 4, 1890 in Freeport, Illinois and was
the daughter of George and Lucretia Derstyne (Gross) Becker. She married Albert
Elliott in 1928 and he died in 1953. She later married Orrin Mace on July 21, 1956.
She lived in Hanover for a number of years and worked as a munitions handler at the
Savanna Army Depot. Ida died November 18, 1980 and is buried in Savanna Township
Cemetery.
Mace, Raymond Orville was born April 17, 1924 in Hanover and was the son of Earl
Joseph and Florence Mildred (Smith) Mace. The family moved to Rockford in 1927
and he graduated from East High School in 1942. Raymond was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. Raymond married Janell L. Magin on October 31, 1953 in Dubuque
and one daughter was born to this union: Raenell Florence Mace. He was employed as
an engineer fireman for Rockford School District 205 from 1957 until retiring in 1986.
Raymond died January 9, 2009.
Mace, Robert George was born July 19, 1930 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
George J. and Lillian G. (Grimm) Mace. Robert was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran.
He married Priscilla “Boots” Smith on August 6, 1950 in Savanna. He was employed as
a rural mail carrier for the Savanna and Hanover areas for 33 years prior to retiring in
1966. Robert died August 17, 1989 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
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Mahan, Laverne Marcella (Strasser) was born July 8, 1904 in Bellevue, Iowa and was
the daughter of William “Will” and Madge Ellen (Harkness) Strasser. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1922. Laverne married Arthur T. Mahan in 1923 and four
children were born to this union: Arthur Mahan, Marilyn Mahan, Robert Mahan, and
Richard Mahan. The family moved to Los Angeles, California in the mid-1920s and
Laverne died there on January 27, 1988.
Mahr, Clara (Alovera) was born January 17, 1922 in Dunalag, Capiz, Philippines and
was the daughter of Felix and Salvacion (Frondoza) Alovera Sr.. She married George
R. Mahr on January 18, 1951 in Manila, Philippines and three children were born to this
union: Patricia Ann (Mahr) Baum, Leilani Susan (Mahr) Barna, and William Patton
Mahr. The family moved to Hanover in 1969 and Clara worked as a substitute teacher

in the Hanover School in the 1970s. In 2004 Clara moved to Swanton, Ohio, then in
2005 to Frederick, Maryland, and to Winchester, Virginia in 2008. Clara died
November 5, 2009 and is buried in a family graveyard in Maryland at the home of
William Mahr.
Mahr, George Randolf was born July 3, 1917 in Loganton, Pennsylvania and was the
son of Irving Oliver and Florence Margaret (Patton) Mahr. He married Clara Alovera
on January 18, 1951 in Manila, Philippines and three children were born to this union:
Patricia Ann (Mahr) Baum, Leilani Susan (Mahr) Barna, and William Patton Mahr.
George served one year in Vietnam with the Department of the Army. The family
moved to Hanover in 1969 when George was transferred to the Savanna Army Depot
where he worked as an ammunition inspector. George died October 19, 2004 in
Hanover and is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown, Pennsylvania.
Main, Earl Eugene was born February 9, 1939 in Waukegan, Illinois and was the son
of Earl Madison and Evangeline (Perkins) Main. He was an Air Force Veteran serving
from 1956 until 1960. Earl married Carolyn G. Stephenson on August 26, 1961 in Zion
and three children were born to this union: Camellia (Main) Holden, Kelly Main, and
Kurtis Main. He worked as a utility worker in the rental housekeeping department at
Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena and lived in rural Hanover. Earl died November 16, 1994
and is buried in Pineview Memorial Park, Beach Park, Illinois.
Marcroft, Edwin Richard was born May 11, 1894 in Hanover and was the son of John
T. and Clara V. (Virtue) Marcroft. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1912.
He and his wife Evelyn had two known daughters: Lois Marcroft and Lorraine
Marcroft. Edwin was an artist and the family lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan for
many years. Evelyn was born September 6, 1897 and died June 29, 1993. Edwin died
in May 1974 in Grand Rapids.
Marcure, James “Jim” David was born November 12, 1938 in Freeport, Illinois and
was the son of Edmund Joseph and Margaret Louise (Francke) Marcure. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1959. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in
France. He married Carolyn Joyce Wilcox and two children were born to this union:
Elaine Carolyn (Marcure) Fuchs and Bruce Marcure. He married Nelda (Berlage) Boyle
on November 6, 1998 in Stockton. Jim was in partnership with his son in B & J
Construction in Stockton, and he also farmed and sold insurance. Jim died April 10,
2007 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Marcure, Margaret Louise (Francke) was born April 23, 1914 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Albert Charles and Bessie Emeline (Bain) Francke. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1931. Margaret married Edmund Joseph Marcure on June 20,
1933 in Hanover and eleven children were born to this union: Bessie Marcure, Edmund
Joseph Marcure, Albert Marcure, James David Marcure, Robert William Marcure,
Corinne Anne (Marcure) Labrie, Charles “Buzz” Leigh Marcure, Sandra Jeanne
(Marcure) Griffiths, Thomas Allen Marcure, David Leland Marcure, Mary Jo (Marcure)
McGuire. In addition to farming, Margaret also taught at several country schools.
Margaret lived in rural Hanover for many years before moving to Stockton. Margaret
died November 10, 2007 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Marcure, Robert William was born February 5, 1940 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of Edmond Joseph and Margaret Louise (Francke) Marcure. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1961. Robert had five children: Diane (Marcure) McCombs,
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Jeff Marcure, George Marcure, Robert Marcure, and Marc Marcure. He farmed in the
Stockton area for many years. Robert died October 27, 2000 and is buried in Lost
Mound Cemetery.
Marcure, Thomas “Tom” Allen was born August 9, 1947 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin
and was the son of Edmond Joseph and Margaret Louise (Francke) Marcure. Tom
graduated from Hanover High School in 1966. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.
He married Betty Kristin Knauer on February 12, 1972 and four children were born to
this union: Kristine Maria Marcure, Kimberly Ann Marcure, Kevin Allen Marcure, and
Kraig Thomas Marcure. Tom farmed in the Woodbine area and a combine he was
working on fell and crushed him to death on November 7, 1982. He is buried in
Elizabeth Cemetery.
Markwell, Ada (Johnson) was born November 9, 1911 in Webster, South Dakota and
was the daughter of Thomas “Tom” and Marie (Nelson) Johnson. She married Lewis
Edward Markwell on January 1, 1934 in Webster, South Dakota and two children were
born to this union: Kay Lee (Markwell) Nesbitt Wilson and Earl “Butch” Lewis
Markwell. They lived in Hanover for many years before moving to Savanna. Ada died
July 20, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Markwell, Lewis Edward was born on April 6, 1908 in Sabula, Iowa and was the son
of George W. and Anna Fredericka “Reca” (Steinbeck) Markwell. He married Ada
Johnson on January 1, 1934 in Webster, South Dakota and two children were born to
this union: Kay Lee (Markwell) Nesbitt Wilson and Earl “Butch” Lewis Markwell.
Lewis taught school for ten years and was later employed at the Savanna Army Deport
for 28 years until he retired in 1968. He lived most of his adult life in Hanover and
served on the Hanover School Board for a number of years. Lewis died May 10, 1980
in Savanna and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery with a military service.
Marsden, Dorothy Helen (Cutler) was born April 10, 1929 in Edgemont, South
Dakota and was the daughter of William “Will” James and Theresa Helen (Hauf) Cutler.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1949. Dorothy lived in Richmond,
Virginia for many years. Dorothy died October 20, 2001 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Marsden, Merry Jacqueline “Jackie” Agnes (Fletcher) was born December 13, 1927
in Hanover and was the daughter of Louis “Tex” Homer and Agnes Geraldine “Gerry”
(Jeffers) Fletcher. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1946. Jackie married
Robert Norman Marsden August 19, 1950 in Chicago and three daughters were born to
this union: Terri Ann Marsden, Maureen Marie Marsden, and Catherine “Cathy”
Marsden. In 1959 they moved from Chicago to Great Falls, Montana and Jackie opened
up a Day Care Center, which she operated until 1970. In 1970 Jackie began working for
the St. Thomas Orphanage in Great Falls. Jackie died August 17, 1990.
Martin, Curtiss was born January 3, 1922 in Lafayette County, Wisconsin and was the
son of Joseph Edward and Maud Alberta (Ozburn) Martin. He attended school in the
Nora area. Curtiss was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was stationed in the
Philippine Islands and was awarded the Bronze Star. He married Ione Lois Miner on
June 10, 1942 and two children were born to this union: Bettie Ann (Martin) Lee and
James Allen Martin. Curtiss worked at the Savanna Army Depot, Atwood, the Buick
Garage in Stockton, and for 35 years at Jack Schwirtz Chevrolet dealership in Elizabeth.
He also lived and farmed in the Hanover and Elizabeth area. Curtiss died April 12, 1997
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

Martin, Earl Hugh was born November 8, 1900 in Rodden, Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of James and Jennie F. (Mills) Martin. He and his
sister Jessie farmed in the Rodden area until 1967 when they moved into Elizabeth. Earl
died December 10, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Martin, Ione Lois (Miner) was born March 14, 1921 in Redwood, Minnesota and was
the daughter of George Franklin and Clara Pearl (Miller) Miner. At the age of four her
parents moved to the Pearl City area and later to the Hanover area. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1939. Ione married Curtiss Martin on June 10, 1942 and two
children were born to this union: Bettie Ann (Martin) Lee and James Allen Martin. She
worked at the Savanna Army Depot during World War II as an inventory checker. After
the war she helped farm with her husband and later worked at Eaton Corporation and
Atwoods. She worked 31 years at the Elizabeth Nursing Home as a CNA on the third
shift, retiring when she was 79 years old. Ione died August 24, 2002 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Martin, Jessie Mae was born November 18, 1903 in Rodden, Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of James and Jennie F. (Mills) Martin. She and
her brother Earl farmed in the Rodden area until 1967 when they moved into Elizabeth.
Jessie died October 18, 1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Martin, Russell Wallace was born March 14, 1924 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the
son of James Wallace and Martha B. (Irwin) Martin. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1943. Russell served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Russell was
the Postmaster at the Hanover Post Office from 1962 until 1979. He had served on the
Hanover Township Library Board for many years. Russell died December 26, 2002; he
was cremated and his ashes were sprinkled over Lookout Point at the Mississippi
Palisades Park.
Marusek, Joseph William was born March 15, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois and was the
son of Michael and Rose Catherine (Namjestnik) Marusek. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran and a deliveryman for the Elizabeth Locker in Elizabeth. He lived in Chicago
before moving to Hanover, where he made his home with his companion Betty
Kiaurakis. Joseph died May 26, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mason, Edmund Eugene was born December 8, 1935 in Hanover and was the son of
Bertha Mason. He married Annie Lea McGee on October 31, 1956 in Chesterfield,
South Carolina. Edmund died December 27, 1993 in Clinton, Iowa and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mason, Hazel Loretta (Burke) was born September 16, 1906 in Elizabeth, Illinois and
was the daughter of Michael August and Harriett Ellen (Steele) Burke. Hazel was a
graduate of Blackburn College, Carlinville, Illinois. She married George Mason in June
1929 in Galena and one daughter was born to this union: Gloria (Mason) Olson. Hazel
taught school in rural Hanover and later worked as a clerk in the finance department at
the Savanna Army Depot for 20 years before her retirement in 1973. Hazel died
October 27, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mason, Irene Louise (Bonjour) was born December 21, 1917 in Elizabeth, Illinois and
was the daughter of Raymond and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzy” (Baumgartner) Bonjour. She
married Thomas Arthur Mason on August 12, 1935. She lived in Hanover most of her
adult life. Irene died October 5, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Mason, John Edward was born February 9, 1906 in Hanover and was the son of John
Lawrence and Rose M. (Schmidt) Mason. He married Leona “Bette”Agnes Phialmlee
on August 11, 1928 in Galena and they raised three children: Jo Anne Beverly (Mason)
Wand, John “Jack” Mason, and Victor Mason. John worked as a maintenance worker
with Prefab in Savanna and at the Hanover Woolen Mill. He was also a caretaker of the
Evergreen and Lost Mound Cemeteries. John died January 23, 1992 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mason, Lawrence “Larry” Coleman was born March 14, 1940 in Hanover and was
the son of Earl Vincent and Mildred Audrey (Harkness) Mason. He attended school in
Hanover. Larry was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Larry married Joyce Bonnell on July 9, 1980
in Mt. Carroll and they were the parents of six children: Joe Bonnell, Tom Bonnell,
Terry Bonnell, Rhonda (Mason) Lampe, Audrey Kerker, and Ann Richards. Larry lived
in Savanna and worked at Drives in Fulton for many years. Larry died September 7,
2008 and cremation rites were accorded.
Mason, Leona “Bette” Agnes (Phialmlee) was born March 14, 1913 in West Concord,
Minnesota and was the daughter of James Samuel and Mary Jane (Atkins) Phialmlee.
She married John Edward Mason on August 11, 1928 in Galena and they raised three
children: Jo Anne Beverly (Mason) Wand, John “Jack” Mason, and Victor Mason.
Leona worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill, the Savanna Army Depot and at Eaton
Corporation. Leona died July 4, 1996 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mason, Mabel Evelyn was born January 16, 1916 in Hanover and was the daughter of
John Lawrence and Rose M. (Schmitt) Mason. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1935. Mabel worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill until its closure in 1949 and
then began working for Safeway Safety Products in Rockton, Illinois. Mabel died
August 27, 1997 and cremation rites were accorded.
Mason, Thomas Arthur was born February 11, 1911 in Hanover and was the son of
John Lawrence and Rose M. (Schmidt) Mason. Thomas married Irene Louise Bonjour
on August 12, 1935. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and he was a maintenance man at the
Eaton Corporation in Hanover. Thomas died January 13, 1981 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mason, Virginia Lea was born May 11, 1931 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Bertha Mason. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1949. Virginia lived in
Freeport for many years where she worked as a nanny and a caregiver. Virginia died
January 4, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Massie, Darrell “Pete” Robert was born July 11, 1931 and was the son of George
Charles and Sadie Ione (Munson) Massie. The family moved from Desoto, Wisconsin
to Hanover in 1942 where Pete grew up and attended school. He was a U.S. Army
Korean War Veteran, where he was a Prisoner of War for 33 months. He married Mary
Gertrude Pitts on September 18, 1954 in Mineral Point, Wisconsin and three daughters
were born to this union: Laurie JoAnne (Massie) Foster Swinney, Lynette Irene
(Massie) Hartwig, and LaRene Kay (Massie) Migliore. In 1955 he moved from
Hanover to Rockford and worked as a machinist pressman for White Sundstrand in
Belvidere for 24 years. Pete died June 9, 1980 and is buried in Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Loves Park, Illinois.
Massie, Emma Frances (Bertsch) Anderson was born July 4, 1909 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Ellison Morton and Margaret Elizabeth (Campbell) Bertsch. She

married Mack Claron Anderson on December 3, 1927 in Dubuque, Iowa and one
daughter was born to this union: LaVonne “Bonnie” (Anderson) Gray. After Mack
died in 1973 she married George Charles Massie on September 18, 1977 in Elizabeth
and this union gave her three stepchildren: Darrell “Pete” Robert Massie, JoAnne
(Massie) Sweeney, and Patricia Jean (Massie) Sweeney. Emma died January 12, 1987
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Massie, George Charles was born January 18, 1906 in Genoa, Wisconsin and was the
son of Matthew and Ursula (Venner) Massie. He married Sadie Ione Munson on
September 17, 1929 in Winona, Minnesota and three children were born to this union:
Darrell “Pete” Robert Massie, JoAnne (Massie) Sweeney, and Patricia Jean (Massie)
Sweeney. The family moved from Desoto, Wisconsin to Hanover in 1942. Sadie died
December 31, 1976 and George married Emma Frances (Bertsch) Anderson on
September 18, 1977 in Elizabeth and this union gave him one stepdaughter: LaVonne
“Bonnie” (Anderson) Gray. George was a fireman at the Savanna Army Depot for 27
years and lived in Hanover for many years. George died October 7, 1986 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mattern, Caroline Eleanor (Miller) was born November 12, 1902 in Hanover and was
the daughter of J. George and Mary Emma (Dietrich) Miller. Caroline graduated from
Hanover High School in 1920. She married Harvey Edward Mattern on November 10,
1923 in Elizabeth and one son was born to this union: Keith Edward Mattern. Caroline
worked for many years at the Hanover Woolen Mill. She died December 8, 1986 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mautner, Milton was born February 28, 1898 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Ignatz and Henrietta (Lederer) Mautner. He and his wife Olive Marie Mautner had two
know children: Milton Mautner and Loraine Mautner. Olive was born June 24, 1904
and died October 29, 1977 in Sarasota, Florida. Milton died December 27, 1982 in
Sarasota and his ashes were taken to Hanover and buried May 17, 1983 in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Maxcy, Linda Marie (Goldhagen) was born June 14, 1947 in Pasco, Washington and
was the daughter of Andrew William and Geneva Audrey (Potter) Goldhagen. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1965. Linda lived in Rockford for many years,
working in various sales positions. Linda had one daughter: Amy Kathrine
(Goldhagen) Burfield Bausch Goeschel. She married Noel Mason Maxcy on June 19,
1987. Noel was born December 1, 1940 and died January 29, 2003. Linda died in
Rockford on August 12, 1997; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
May, Joseph “Joe” James was born January 16, 1893 in Hanover and was the son of
James M. and Carrie Alvina (Tuttle) May. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1912. He married Olive Marie Pishe and three known children were born to this union:
James Chester May, Marian May, and Clyde Russell May. The family lived in
Washington Heights, Michigan in the 1920s, later moving to Royal Oak, Michigan. In
1931 Joe may have been working on the railroad in Dubuque, Iowa.
Mazur, James “Jim” J. was born May 28, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Joseph P. and Ruth E. (Meyer) Mazur. He attended Sullivan High School in Chicago.
He owned and managed buildings in Chicago before moving to rural Hanover in 1992.
Jim had one son Michael E. Mazur. Jim died January 26, 2008 and his body was
cremated.
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McAdams, Eugene “Gene” was born May 30, 1920 in St. Paul, Minnesota and was the
son of Eugene and Ada Matilda (Murphy) McAdams Sr. He was raised in Omaha,
Nebraska and later lived and worked in Chicago. Gene married Allouise Inger Johanna
Mortensen on December 6, 1941 in Cook County, Illinois and one daughter was born to
this union: Karen Judith (McAdams) Parson. The family moved to rural Hanover in
1946 where they farmed until 1972. They moved to Savanna where Gene worked as a
USDA meat inspector. Allouise died in May 1975 and he married Marie (Hoertz)
Yachik on February 14, 1976 in Savanna and this union gave him one stepson: Val
Dean Yachik. Married died April 4, 2003 and Gene then moved to Minnesota in 2004
to be near his daughter Karen Parson. Gene died January 17, 2008 and is buried in
Savanna Township Cemetery.
McCann, Leonora was born in June 1882 and was the daughter of John J. and
Katharine “Katie” (Schlecht) McCann. She graduated from Hanover High School in
1899. In the 1930s she was living with her sister Adella in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
McCarty, James “Jim” Carroll was born November 27, 1927 in Sanborn, Indiana and
was the son of Lloyd Edwards and Hazel Irene (Winkleblack) McCarty. He was a
World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Jim married Mary Parr on June 30, 1948 in West
Terre Haute, Indiana and three children were born to this union: Donna Jean (McCarty)
Monroe, James Carroll McCarty Jr., and Anna Lynn (McCarty) Grimes. They moved to
Hanover in 1955. Jim worked for the Milwaukee Railroad as a Conductor and fireman
and he owned and operated the McCarty Shell Service Station in Hanover from 1965
until 1975. He later owned and operated Jim’s Saw Shop from his rural Hanover home.
Jim died August 16, 2004 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McCarty, Mary Louise (Parr) was born October 17, 1927 in Terre Haute, Indiana and
was the daughter of Clarence Alva and Margaret Loretta Margaret (Smith) Parr. She
married James Carroll McCarty on June 30, 1948 in West Terre Haute, Indiana and
three children were born to this union: Donna Jean (McCarty) Monroe, James Carroll
McCarty Jr., and Anna Lynn (McCarty) Grimes. They moved to Hanover in 1955.
Mary died November 15, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McClave, Charles “Chuck” David was born May 1, 1922 in rural Hanover and was
the son of Charles Alexander and Catherine Ann (Duval) McClave. Chuck graduated
from Hanover High School in 1941 and also attended Brown’s Business College in
Freeport. At the time of his retirement in April 1984 he had worked 36 years for Jo-
Carroll Electric Cooperative in Elizabeth as assistant manager. A life long Hanover
resident, he died May 13, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McColley, Bertha G. (Bailey) was born April 7, 1899. She lived in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma. Bertha died July 3, 1992 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
McColley, Daniel Alfred was born August 10, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of
Joseph James and Angeline Ellen (Smith) McColley. He was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. He married Myrtle Mabel(Weston) Hancock on June 23, 1943 and this
union gave him six step-children: Buena Marguerite (Hancock) Ryder Gugler, Freeman
“Happy” Hancock, Dorothy Mildred (Hancock) Bearsley, Virginia (Hancock) Graham,
Robert W. Hancock, and Bette Lorraine (Hancock) Straight Kallestad. He was an
engine mechanic at the Savanna Army Depot and also worked as an equipment operator
for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He later moved to Kiln, Mississippi. Daniel died July
18, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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McColley, James “Jim” Ronald was born June 17, 1932 in Hanover and was the son
of Ronald Raymond and Mona Melrose (Schumacher) McColley. Jim married Beverly
LaShelle on August 21, 1954 and seven children were born to this union: Joseph J.
McColley, James M. McColley, Ronald R. McColley, Michael A. McColley, Ronda K.
(McColley) Griffith, Dawn M. (McColley) Haas, and Gayle A. (McColley) Martin. He
later married JoAnne Direck and one son was born to this union: Robert L. McColley.
Jim married Judith Nielsen on January 31, 1976 in Savanna and one daughter was born
to this union: Jennifer S. McColley. He was in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War
and was a security guard and later inspector at the Savanna Army Depot. Jim died June
12, 1984 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
McColley, Lawrence Edward was born November 26, 1898 in Hanover and was the
son of Joseph James and Angeline Ellen (Smith) McColley. He was a laborer and
worked on area farms all his life. Lawrence died August 22, 1984 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
McColley, Nadine Marie (Miller) was born February 24, 1919 in Missouri. She
married Sepia Samuel “Sam” McColley on February 24, 1941 and no children were
born to this union. They lived in Hanover, Sterling, Rock Falls, Dixon before moving to
Janesville, Wisconsin where they lived most of their life. Nadine died June 5, 1988 in
Janesville and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McColley, Robert Lee was born February 10, 1939 in Hanover and was the son of
Ronald Raymond and Mona Melrose (Schumaker) McColley. Robert was first married
to Joyce McColley. He married Pamela L. Gilbert on June 29, 1963 in New Milford,
Illinois and no children were born to this union. Robert lived in northwest Illinois for
many years where he farmed and did railroad and factory work. Robert was living in
Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin when he died October 5, 1999; cremations rites were
accorded and his remains are buried in the cemetery in Davis Junction, Illinois.
McColley, Ronald Raymond was born December 28, 1907 in Rice Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Joseph James and Angeline Ellen (Smith) McColley.
He married Mona Melrose Schumaker on March 22, 1931 in Mount Carroll and eleven
children were born to this union: James Ronald McColley, Beverly Rose (McColley)
Tack, John Edward McColley, William Wesley McColley, Robert Lee McColley,
Richard Raymond McColley, Patricia “Patsy” Ann (McColley) Benell, Angeline Helen
(McColley) Primak, Jane Ellen (McColley) Rasmussen, Joan Marie (McColley)
Bielema, Peggy Sue (McColley) Chapman. They lived in Hanover for a number of
years before moving to Savanna. Ronald farmed all of his life and also held various
jobs including helping build the Savanna-Sabula bridge, working at the Savanna Army
Depot, the Hanover Woolen Mill, and Savanna Fabricators. His wife Mona died March
22, 1990 and Ronald died November 8, 1999. He is buried in Savanna Township
Cemetery.
McColley, Trevor Michael was born March 11, 2005 and was the son of Russell
McColley and Shannon Schuyler. He was living in Hanover when he died from a house
fire on May 30, 2009. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McCormick, Bernard Benedict was born July 25, 1923 in Hanover and was the son of
Edward Francis and Mary Bridget (Flynn) McCormick. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1941. Bernard lived in Plainfield, Illinois for many years. Bernard died
November 4, 2004 in Plainfield.
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McCormick, Dennis James was born June 17, 1939 in Hanover and was the son of
James Edward and Helen Louise (Sullivan) McCormick. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1957. He married Betty Jean Goldhagen on September 1, 1962 in
Hanover and they became the parents of two children: James Edward McCormick and
Elizabeth “Beth” Louise McCormick. Dennis was a broker with A.G. Edwards
Company in Chicago. Dennis died March 13, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
McCormick, Francis “Frank” Joseph was born August 30, 1920 in Dubuque, Iowa
and was the son of Edward Francis and Mary Bridget (Flynn) McCormick. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1939. Frank was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. He married Helen Hoertz on May 17, 1951 and three children were born to
this union: Gary Francis McCormick, David Edward McCormick, and Mary Jo
McCormick. Frank was a production planner at the Savanna Army Depot before his
retirement in 1980. Frank died December 21, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
McCormick, Helen Margaret (Nobis) was born February 1, 1909 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Charles Werner and Margaret Anna (Peschang) Nobis. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1927. Helen married Thomas Patrick McCormick on
April 14, 1947 and one son was born to this union: Patrick Thomas McCormick. Helen
died on February 12, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McCormick, Patrick “Pat” Thomas was born April 4, 1950 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Thomas Patrick and Helen Margaret (Nobis) McCormick. Pat graduated
from Hanover High School in 1968. Patrick died February 23, 1983 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
McCoy, Charles Clayton “Mike” was born May 21, 1901 in Hanover and was the son
of Charles Joseph and Ida Flora (Bell) McCoy. He married Mary Irene Potter on
January 18, 1923 in Hanover and no children were born to this union. He was a retired
Hanover farmer. Mike died October 4, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McCoy, Elizabeth A. (Stafford) was born September 3, 1892 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Richard and Mary (Cobine) Stafford. She married Thurman
Franklin McCoy on August 18, 1923 in Dubuque and no children were born to this
union. Elizabeth died May 5, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McCoy, Marie (Geiger) was born February 14, 1929 in Cascade, Iowa and was the
daughter of Emil Joseph John and Madeline (Schmitt) Geiger. She married Edward
McCoy on February 17, 1947 in Mount Carroll and two daughters were born to this
union: Kathy (McCoy) Mapes and Janet (McCoy) Wenzel. She had lived in Hanover
for a number of years and later moved to Warren. Her husband Edward died on August
5, 2003 and Marie died August 11, 2003. They are buried in Elmwood Cemetery,
Warren.
McCoy, Thurman Franklin was born April 15, 1894 in Hanover Township and was
the son of Charles Joseph and Ida Flora (Bell) McCoy. He married Elizabeth A.
Stafford on August 18, 1923 in Dubuque, Iowa and no children were born to this union.
They farmed for many years in the Elizabeth area. Thurman died August 16, 1989 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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McDonald, Isabel Catherine (Campbell) was born October 16, 1894 in Hanover and
was the daughter of David and Catherine E. (Burke) Campbell. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1911. She married Harlan Fredrick McDonald on February 2,
1920 in Champaign, Illinois and three children were born to this union: Lt. Robert
McDonald who was killed during World War II, Margaret (McDonald) Rabe, and Mary
Isabel (McDonald) Speaker. Isabel taught school for many years in Jo Daviess County
and lived in Galena for many years. Harlan died August 16, 1966 and Isabel died
December 28, 1988. They are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McDougall, Charles W. was born June 25, 1897 in Carroll County, Illinois and was the
son of Ralph and R. Eva McDougall. He married Laura P. Miller on April 6, 1923 in
Elizabeth and one son was born to this union: Charles Morand “Mick” McDougall. The
family lived in Hanover for a few years and later moved to Savanna. Charles died in
June 1966 and his body was cremated. On September 4, 1997 his ashes were buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
McDougall, Laura P. (Miller) was born February 7, 1900 in Hanover and was the
daughter of J. George and Mary Emma (Dietrich) Miller. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1918. Laura married Charles W. McDougall on April 6, 1923 in
Elizabeth and one son was born to this union: Charles Morand “Mick” McDougall. The
family lived in Hanover for a few years and later moved to Savanna. She died on May
10, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McGinnis, Richard Ivan was born June 9, 1935 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Ivan James and Grace Marie (Schroth) McGinnis. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1954. Richard married Ruth Margaret Leahy
on June 24, 1962 and two children were born to this union. The family lived in Savanna
for many years. Richard died March 22, 1992.
McGrew, Emily (Jameson) was born June 9, 1895 in Hanover and was the daughter of
William Alexander and Elizabeth Vera (Matchett) Jameson. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1912 and attended Monmouth College. She married Glen W.
McGrew on August 31, 1918. Emily died in February 1978 in New Castle, Indiana.
McGuire, Kevin Charles was born November 7, 1956 in Prince George County,
Maryland and was the son of James Paul and Helen LaVurne (Squires) McGuire. He
received his early education at Point Blanch High School, Maryland. He attended
Yavapai Community College in Prescott, Arizona for two years, one year at Colorado
State University, and two years at St. Cloud State College in Minnesota. He married
Mary Jo Marcure on October 2, 1977 in Stockton, Illinois and one son was born to this
union: Logan MacKenzie McQuire. Kevin was the owner of MacKenzie Research in
Missoula, Montana. He died July 10, 1991 in Stevensville, Montana and is buried in
Lost Mount Cemetery, Hanover.
McGuire, Logan MacKenzie was born October 17, 1985 in Missoula, Montana and
was the son of Kevin and Mary Jo (Marcure) McGuire. He attended Up Periscope Day
Care in Stevensville, Montana. Logan died July 10, 1991 and is buried in Lost Mound
Cemetery, Hanover.
McGuire, Mary Jo (Marcure) was born February 1, 1954 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the daughter of Edmond Joseph and Margaret Louise (Francke) Marcure. She received
her early education in Hanover and graduated from Stockton High School in 1972. She
was a student at the University of Missoula at the time of her death. Mary Jo married

Kevin C. McGuire on October 2, 1977 in Stockton and one son was born to this union:
Logan MacKenzie McGuire. Following their marriage they moved to St. Cloud,
Minnesota, later to Missoula, Montana in 1979, and to Stevensville, Montana in 1984.
Mary Jo died July 10, 1991 in Stevensville and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
McIntyre, Alvia M. was born March 29, 1916 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Aldan and Emma (McCoy) McIntyre. He married Arlene R. Ketelsen on August 25,
1954 in Clinton, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Darlene M. McIntyre
and Merlin Ray McIntyre. Alvia farmed in rural Hanover for many years. Alvia died
October 9, 1980 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
McIntyre, Arlene R. (Ketelsen) was born August 18, 1923 in Clinton County, Iowa
and was the daughter of Edward and Anna Ketelsen. She married Alvia M. McIntyre on
August 25, 1954 in Clinton, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Darlene M.
(McIntyre) Moritz and Merlin Ray McIntyre. They farmed in rural Hanover for many
years and later moved to Savanna. Arlene resided at Fejervary Health Care Center in
Davenport, Iowa for 22 years. Arlene died December 26, 2008 in Bettendorf, Iowa.
McIntyre, Berner “Mac” L. was born January 25, 1915 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Roy Hugh and Bava Mae (Beyers) McIntyre. He attended Savanna School
and lived in Hanover for a few years. Mac married Vera Wickler on September 21,
1940 in Dubuque, Iowa and one son was born to this union: Richard McIntyre. Mac
later married Martha Manson in 1950 in Wyoming and three sons were born to this
union: Steven Guy McIntyre, Robert Reed McIntyre, and Mark Scott McIntyre. Mac
worked for the Federal Government for many years. Mac died December 16, 1995 in
Tooele, Utah and is buried there.
McIntyre, Bernice Naomi (Wadleigh) was born November 22, 1915 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Orrin Spencer and Ora Hazel (Schaible) Wadleigh. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1933. Bernice married Edmund McIntyre in December
1939 in Clinton, Iowa and one son was born to this union: Ronald Roy McIntyre.
Edmund was killed in action in World War II in 1944. Bernice was a clerk-typist at the
Savanna Army Depot for 43 years before retiring on January 2, 1987. Bernice died
February 19, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McIntyre, Gertrude “Gertie” O. (Sykes) was born in about 1876 in Wisconsin and was
the daughter of James and Ada Gertrude Sykes. The family moved to Hanover when
Gertie was a small child so her father could work in the Hanover Woolen Mill. Gertie
graduated from Hanover High School in 1893. She married Robert L. McIntyre and
they later moved to Friend, Oregon.
McIntyre, John “Jack” George was born March 5, 1919 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Roy Hugh and Bava Mae (Beyers) McIntyre. He was educated in the
Savanna schools. Jack married Nadene Mae Graham on September 21, 1940 in
Dubuque and two daughters were born to this union: Yerda Jane (McIntyre) Potter and
Peggy Anne (McIntyre) Morse. Jack was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran, was a
Prisoner of War and received two Purple Hearts. He worked for 32 years at the
Savanna Army Depot as a civilian fire chief, retiring in 1970. Jack also farmed, was an
auctioneer and worked in real estate. He was a Jo Daviess County Board member for
eight years. Jack died August 28, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McIntyre, Merlin Ray was born March 26, 1956 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son
of Alvia M. and Arlene R. (Ketelsen) McIntyre. He attended the Hanover School.
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Merlin fell through the ice on Rush Creek and drowned on January 24, 1981 and is
buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
McIntyre, Nadene Mae (Graham) was born March 19, 1917 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles Francis “Frank” and Gertrude Eva (Kuhns) Graham. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1935 and from Bradley University in Peoria in 1940.
Nadene married John “Jack” George McIntyre on September 21, 1940 in Dubuque and
two daughters were born to this union: Yerda Jane (McIntyre) Potter and Peggy Anne
(McIntyre) Morse. Nadene worked as a State Investigator for the Department of
Professional Services until she retired in 1982. Nadene died May 18, 2010 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
McKinley, Floyd Lester was born June 7, 1903 in Hanover and was the son of George
Lester and Mary Ann (Parker) McKinley. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1922. Floyd lived in Cleveland, Tennessee for many years and later moved to
Lakefield, Minnesota. Floyd died April 11, 1981.
McKinley, Joseph “Joe” Clifford was born September 12, 1911 in Derinda Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the son of the Reverend John Marshall and Frances
Catherine (Parker) McKinley. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1932. Joe
married Margaret Alice Miller on September 8, 1934 in Savanna and three children were
born to this union: Carolyn Ann (McKinley) Paisley, John Leroy McKinley, and
Kathleen “Kathi” Louise (McKinley) Sommerville. He worked for Savanna
Construction as a cement mason for more than 30 years and also worked at the Hanover
Post office as a clerk. Joe died June 28, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McKinley, Margaret “Marg” Alice (Miller) was born September 4, 1916 in Hillsdale,
North Dakota and was the daughter of Parke McClellan and Loretta Ann (Ravenscraft)
Miller. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1934. Marg married Joseph
Clifford McKinley on September 8, 1934 in Savanna and three children were born to
this union: Carolyn Ann (McKinley) Paisley, John Leroy McKinley, and Kathleen
“Kathi” Louise (McKinley) Sommerville. In 1962 Marg began working for Dr. Miller
at the Dentist Office in Hanover and was later employed at the Savanna Army Depot for
20 years before she retired. Marg was the Methodist Church Organist for over 50 years.
Marg died November 21, 2006 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
McKinley, Nancy Joanne (Armstrong) was born December 11, 1943 in Savanna,
Illinois and was the daughter of Wilfred John and Margaret Isabelle (Virtue) Armstrong.
She attended Black School and graduated from Hanover High School in 1961. Nancy
married John Leroy McKinley on October 27, 1962 and one daughter was born to this
union: Tamara Jo (McKinley) Fuligni. Nancy worked as a secretary at the Savanna
Army Depot and later worked as the secretary to the Superintendent of Schools for the
Amboy, Illinois school district for ten years. In 2000 she became a secretary for the
Miner Insurance Agency in Hanover. Nancy died February 2, 2007 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
McKinley, Raymond “Ray” Marshall was born July 22, 1903 Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of the Reverend John Marshall and Frances Catherine
(Parker) McKinley. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1922. Raymond
attended Cornell College for one year and graduated from Iowa State University in 1927
with a forestry degree. He met, and later married Opal Madleyn Hewitt, while at Iowa
State, and one son was born to this union: Duane Hewitt McKinley. Ray was a Forest

Ranger in the Smokey Mountains for many years. The family had lived in Lakefield,
Minnesota for many years and later in Cleveland, Tennessee. Ray died on March 25,
1986 and is body was donated to the Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee for
medical research.
McLees, Annabelle “Ann” (Aitkins) Harms was born November 7, 1932 in Savanna,
Illinois and was the daughter of David Wilson and Isabelle Ella (Shelly) Aitkins. She
married Peter J. Harms in 1950 and one son was born to this union: Dale Harms. They
farmed in Iowa until 1954 when they moved to Hanover and farmed until 1964. She
later married Alan McLees from Genoa, Wisconsin. Ann moved to La Crosse,
Wisconsin where she managed a Mod-o-Day dress shop and later entered the health care
field of reflexology & body therapy. She later moved back to Savanna. Ann died
September 8, 2000 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
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Medernach, Bertha Lourine (Chapman) was born October 22, 1900 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Charles Wesley “Dodger” and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Sophia
(Muller) Chapman. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1918. She married
Mathias “Mat” Albert Medernach and three children were born to this union: Ramon
Wesley Medernach, Robert Charles Medernach, and John Richard Medernach. The
family lived in Rockford for many years. Bertha Lourine died in July 1993 in Rockford.
Medernach, Ramon “Doc” Wesley was born October 13. 1930 in rural Hanover and
was the son of Mathias “Mat” Albert and Bertha Lourine (Chapman) Medernach. He
graduated from Rockford West High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Air Force
from 1948 until 1952. Ramon married Sally Ann Coxhead on November 1, 1953 in
Beloit, Wisconsin and two sons were born to this union: James Medernach and
Matthew Medernach. Ramon graduated from the University of Illinois in 1965 with a
degree in veterinary medicine. The family returned to Rockford in 1967 when Ramon
established the Auburn Animal Clinic. Doc Medernach retired from the animal clinic in
2003. Doc Medernach died November 15, 2008 and cremation rites were accorded.
Melnick, Herbert G. was born October 26, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
William and Grace (Schiff) Melnick. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. Herbert
married Lisa Armstrong on December 30. 1982 in Evanston. He had six children:
Michael Melnick, Joseph Melnick, Elizabeth (Melnick) Avner, Marianne Melnick, Anne
(Melnick) Hebert, and Alicia (Melnick) Tyrrel. Herbert was a leader in the field of
labor and management relations and organizational development for more than 50 years.
He founded several companies including Modern Management, Inc. in 1971. He moved
from Chicago to rural Hanover in 1993. Herbert died January 19, 2004 in Hanover and
is buried in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa.
Mercer, Alberta Mae (Fastenau) was born May 2, 1929 in Gurley, Nebraska and was
the daughter of Albert Herman and Alice E. (Reinmuth) Fastenau. She married Everett
Lawrence Mercer on December 27, 1946 in Broadwater, Nebraska and four children
were born to this union: Patricia “Pat” (Mercer) Skillman, Katherine “Kathy” Ann
(Mercer) Smeloff, Walter “Wally” Herman Mercer, and Theodore “Theo” George
Mercer. They farmed in the Broadwater area until they began working for the
Government Depot of Defense in Nebraska. Through working for the government, they
worked and lived in many places including: California, Illinois, Texas, New York,
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Savanna Army Depot and also lived in Hanover before they retired to McAlester,
Oklahoma. Alberta was living in Elizabeth when she died June 15, 2009.
Mercer, Everett Lawrence was born August 23, 1921 in Broadwater, Nebraska and
was the son of Walter Lincoln and Golda Madge (Waggy) Mercer. He married Alberta
Mae Fastenau on December 27, 1946 in Broadwater and four children were born to this
union: Patricia “Pat” (Mercer) Skillman, Katherine “Kathy” Ann (Mercer) Smeloff,
Walter “Wally” Herman Mercer, and Theodore “Theo” George Mercer. They farmed in
the Broadwater area until they began working for the Government Depot of Defense in
Nebraska. They worked and lived in many places including: California, Illinois, Texas,
New York, Japan, and Oklahoma. They lived in Hanover from 1968 until 1971 while
working at the Savanna Army Depot. They also lived in Hanover before they retired to
McAlester, Oklahoma. Everett was living in McAlester when he died on August 10,
1988. He is buried in Bridgeport, Nebraska.
Mercer, Keith Newton was born June 30, 1932 in Warren County, Illinois and was the
son of Loa Edward and Nettie (Gorsage) Mercer. The family moved to Hanover
Township in 1951. Keith married Alberta Mae Potter on June 25, 1955 in Hanover and
three sons were born to this union: Keith Eric Mercer, Mark Emery Mercer, and Nathan
Ross Mercer. Keith was a U. S. Marine Korean War Veteran. He farmed all his life in
the rural Hanover & Elizabeth area. Keith died March 10, 2003 and is buried in Chapel
Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.
Mercer, Margaret “Peggy” Ann (Howard) was born May 7, 1937 in Erie, Illinois and
was the daughter of William and Hazel (Shepherd) Howard. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1955. Margaret married William “Bill” Henry Mercer on
November 23, 1956 in Hanover and three sons were born to this union: Brett William
Mercer who died in infancy, Reverend David Kyle Mercer, and Daniel Patrick Mercer.
They farmed in rural Hanover for many years. Margaret died September 3, 1972.
Mercer, William “Bill” Henry was born May 20, 1934 in Table Grove, Illinois and
was the son of Loa Edward and Nettie (Gorsage) Mercer. The family moved to Hanover
Township in 1951. Bill graduated from Hanover High School in 1952. Bill served in
the U.S. Army from 1954 until 1956. He married Margaret “Peggy” Ann Howard on
November 23, 1956 in Hanover and three sons were born to this union: Brett William
Mercer, who died in infancy, Reverend David Kyle Mercer, and Daniel Patrick Mercer.
Bill farmed in rural Hanover for a number of years, worked at M & W Feeds, Farmers
Exchange, was a field representative for Nutrena Feeds, John Knobel & Sons, park
ranger at Apple Canyon State Park, Glanville Hardware and owned and operated Bill’s
Shop in Stockton. Bill also served on the Jo Daviess County Board for several years.
After the death of his wife Margaret on September 3, 1972 he married Joyce
Krippendorf on June 14, 1974 in Massbach and this union gave him two stepsons:
Steve Marks and Nelson Marks. Bill lived in Stockton for many years when he died
September 17, 2005.
Meredith, Irene Alice (Rey) was born February 4, 1934 in Pitt, Minnesota and was the
daughter of Walter Albert and Alice Marie (Fox) Rey. She was married to James
Meredith and they had three daughters: Ram Meredith, Rose Meredith, and Kim
Meredith. Irene lived in Hanover before moving to Susanville, California. She died
November 18, 1982 in Susanville and is buried in Janesville Cemetery, Janesville,
California.

Merkel, Frank Peter “Pete” was born January 6, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois and was
the son of Tac T. and Edna Merkel. He grew up in Kenilworth and graduated from New
Trier High School in 1945 and from the University of Illinois. Pete served in the U.S.
Navy. He was first married to Joan (Pollen) Combs and four children were born to this
union: Linda (Merkel) McDonough, Catherine (Merkel) Nilmeyer, Becky (Merkel)
Cote, and Dr. William Merkel. He later married Betty Lou (Temperly) Greiner and this
union gave him two stepchildren: Lissa (Greiner) Van Vliet and Nathan Greiner. Pete
worked for Ford Motor Company and M.H. Detrick Company before he began Merkel
Engineers in Galena in 1971, where he served as chairman. He lived in rural Hanover
for many years. Pete died October 27, 1996 at his winter residence in Punta Gorda,
Florida.
Mickle, Jessie Pauline “Polly” (Likes) was born April 28, 1908 in Fenton, Illinois and
was the daughter of John Kirkwood and Nellie “Nel” R. (Kerr) Likes. She married
Kenneth Charles Mickle on March 19, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa and four children were
born to this union: Peggy Lee (Mickle) Horton, David Eugene Mickle, Joan Kay
(Mickle) Burk, and Sally Ann (Mickle) Wild. She had worked at the Savanna Army
Depot and later worked as a machine operator for 22 years at Atwood’s in Stockton
before her retirement in 1974. They lived in Hanover for many years before Pauline
died March 20, 1992. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mickle, Kenneth “Kenny” Charles was born December 22, 1907 in Fenton, Illinois
and was the son of Charles St. Ores and Ellen Elizabeth (Showalter) Mickle. He
married Jessie Pauline “Polly” Likes on March 19, 1927 in Davenport, Iowa and four
children were born to this union: Peggy Lee (Mickle) Horton, David Eugene Mickle,
Joan Kay (Mickle) Burke, and Sally Ann (Mickle) Wild. Prior to 1933 he operated his
own service garage in Fenton. From 1933 to 1940 he was county road commissioner in
Whiteside County. From 1940 until his retirement in 1957 he worked as a mechanic at
the Savanna Army Depot. Kenny lived in Hanover for many years before he died on
November 14, 1992. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Millen, Clara Elizabeth (Virtue) was born February 2, 1913 in Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Alfred Rowe and Bessie Jane (Nesbitt) Virtue.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1930. Clara taught school at Pleasant Hill
School from 1933 until 1935 and graduated from Monmouth College in 1936. She
married the Reverend Dr. William D. Millen on June 24, 1936 in Hanover and they
adopted two children: Mary (Millen) Cook and Dr. James W. Millen. The family had
lived in Waldwick, New Jersey and also Rio and Galesburg, Illinois. Pastor Millen died
May 14, 2005. Clara died February 6, 2008 in Galesburg; she was cremated and buried
in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Miller, Beverly “Bev” Jeanne (Sandlin) was born March 22, 1927 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Glenn and Genevieve Alta (Irwin) Sandlin. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1945. Bev married Richard Clement Miller on July 21, 1951 in
Princeton and three sons were born to this union: Richard Dean Miller, Kevin Miller
who died in infancy on December 23, 1956, and Michael John Miller. Bev worked as a
secretary at the Hanover School, at the telephone office in Hanover, at the Savanna
Army Depot, and at the Hanover Post Office. Bev died March 19, 2005 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Brian William was born June 5, 1982 in Galena, Illinois and was the son of
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William “Bill” Albert and Nancy Lea (Krohmer) Miller. He lived in Hanover and
graduated from River Ridge in 2000. Brian died September 5, 2004 after a long battle
with cancer. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Carl Leo was born October 7, 1913 in Rice Township, Jo Daviess County and
was the son of Richard E. and Agnes Frances (Lyden) Miller. He married Phyllis
Virginia Reifsteck on August 17, 1937 in Dubuque and two daughters were born to this
union: Kay Arleen (Miller) Bailey and Barbara “Barb” Elaine Miller. He lived in
Hanover and worked as a millwright at the Savanna Army Depot from 1940 until 1973.
Carl died June 4, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Delbert L. was born June 19, 1936 in Miles, Iowa and was the son of Dwain
and Beulah (Saunders) Miller. Delbert was a Korean War U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.
He married Dorothy Fischer on November 16, 1965 in Mt. Carroll and this union gave
him six stepchildren: Mary Irwin, Patricia Crimmins, Sharon Livermore, David
Livermore, Steven Livermore, and Richard Livermore, and one daughter was also born
to this union: Debbie Sue Spaulding. Delbert operated the D & D Auction in Hanover
for a few years before moving to Saint Petersburg, Florida where he owned and operated
the Miller Home. Delbert died April 12, 1988 in St. Petersburg and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula, Iowa.
Miller, Ernest “Ernie” August was born July 1, 1907 in Rice Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Richard E. and Agnes Francis (Lyden) Miller. He was
educated in Oak Ridge County School in rural Galena and the family later moved to
Hanover in 1924. Ernie was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Nellie
Gray (Calvert) Paul on March 26, 1946 in Galena and this union gave him one
stepdaughter: Jean Ardith Paul. Ernie worked as a machinist at the Savanna Army
Depot for 40 years. He was also employed part time for the City of Hanover as an
electrician. Following his retirement he worked at the Hanover Shell Station. Ernie
died April 13, 1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Helen Amelia was born April 14, 1909 in Galena, Illinois and was the daughter
of Richard E. and Agnes Francis (Lyden) Miller. Helen lived in Hanover most of her
life. She died February 8, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Irene Mary (Campbell) was born March 28, 1895 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James and Minnie E. (Wells) Campbell. She married Robert Leslie Miller
on March 28, 1921 and no children were born to this union. They opened up the
Hanover Bakery in 1923 and in 1935 added Jack Sprat Grocery to the business at 232
Jefferson Street. They sold the business in August 1946. Irene moved to Monroe,
Wisconsin in July 1980 to be near her sister Lois Holland. Irene died July 2, 1983 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Jack Campbell was born March 22, 1915 in Hanover and was the son of John
Jay and Sarah (White) Miller. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1933. Jack
was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Charlotte “Sis” Arminta Eadie on
November 30, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Joanne
(Miller) Brady and Robert “Pete” Gary Miller. Jack was the fire chief at the Savanna
Army Depot before his retirement in 1972. Jack died February 29, 1988 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Jerry Jay was born September 5, 1931 in Hanover and was the son of Parke
McClellan and Loretta Ann (Ravenscraft) Miller. He graduated from Hanover High

School in 1949 and from the University of Illinois in 1953. He was a U.S. Army
Veteran. Jerry married Elizabeth Eva Goodell and three children were born to this
union: David Charles Miller, Greg Parke Miller, and Nancy Beth (Miller) Rich. In
1955 they moved to Joliet and Jerry worked for Blockson Chemical Company and
attended the University of Chicago where he received his MBA. They later moved to
Toledo, Ohio, then to Morristown, New Jersey where he was a Vice President of Human
Resources for Mennen & Company, and then to St. Louis in 1991. In 1997 they retired
to Sanibel Island, Florida. Jerry died August 2, 2008; he was cremated and his ashes are
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, John Ulrick was born March 18, 1889 in Bronislawowka, Germany and was the
son of Carl and Elizabeth (Porcher) Miller. He and Elsie Draheim moved to the United
States in 1910, and after being processed through immigration at Ellis Island, they
married in March 1910 at a Lutheran Church in New York City. They took the train
west to Derinda to be near relatives of Elsie’s. They had four children: Alfrieda
(Miller) Smith, Louise (Miller) Groezinger, William “Bill” Miller, and Elsie (Miller)
Lamoreux. Elsie became ill during the flu epidemic of 1918 and died March 23, 1918,
a week after giving birth to their daughter Elsie. John later married Maria Regina Keller
on January 19, 1919 and five children were born to this union: Lawrence Miller, Dora
(Miller) Grundall, Floyd Charles Miller, Anna Mae (Miller) Neubert, and Frederick
“Fred” William Miller. John was a farmer for many years in the Derinda and Massbach
area and also in the Orangeville area. He worked at Camp Grant in Rockford and
owned a grocery store in Freeport for a time. He moved to Savanna for a time before
moving to Hanover, where he remained for a number of years. John worked as a
plumber at the Savanna Army Depot until he retired in 1955. John’s later years were
spent in Savanna. John died November 20, 1986 in Savanna and is buried in the
Massbach Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Miller, Lois Martha (Girot) This book is dedicated to my mother Lois Miller. The
nucleus of this book is from the scrapbooks that my Mother kept all of her life.
Lois was born June 30, 1928 in rural Hanover and was the daughter of Vincent Joseph
and Margaret Ann (Haas) Girot. She attended the Black School, Lost Mound School,
and Hanover School. In 1943 Lois lied about her age so she could help with the war
effort and began working at the Savanna Ordnance Depot at the age of 15. At home at
night, after work, Lois would write hundreds of short notes each week and take them to
work and place one of the “words of encouragement notes” into each box of ammo she
packed, to help brighten the day of the soldier that would open the box on the war front.
After the war ended Lois began working as a waitress at the Villa Café in Hanover
where she met her future husband, Floyd Charles Miller. They were married on May
25, 1946 in Hanover and two sons were born to this union: Jerald “Jerry” Lee Miller
and Terry James Miller. After her sons were both in school for a several years she
began working at Mitchell’s Ben Franklin store in 1959 and remained there until 1977.
Lois was a member of the Hanover VFW Ladies Auxiliary for over 60 years and for
many of those years she served as the secretary. In the mid-1960s, when the Vietnam
War began, Lois started sending birthday cards to every Hanover soldier in the military
on behalf of the ladies auxiliary and also one from her. This project escalated from just
birthday cards, and before long she was committed to writing four or five letters each
week and sending them to one of the soldiers stationed overseas. Lois remained doing
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her letter writing campaign until the Vietnam War was declared over in 1975. Lois was
a charter member of the Hanover Days committee when it was first organized in 1972,
and also an active member of the Hanover Women’s Club.
Lois died August 12, 2009 in her home and she is buried in Evergreen Cemetery. On
the day of her funeral, August 17, 2009, it was decided by her sons to establish a small
piece of triangular land, across the street from the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, to be
known as Mothers’ Park. This park is meant to honor “Our Mother, Your Mother, and
All the Mothers in the World.” To the best of our research, no other park in the world is
named to honor Mothers’.
Miller, Loretta Ann (Ravenscraft) was born October 23, 1897 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles Henry and Mary E. (Goble) Ravenscraft. She married Parke
McClellan Miller on July 12, 1916 in New Rockford, North Dakota and four children
were born to this union: Margaret Alice (Miller) McKinley, Elizabeth Ann (Miller)
Gillespie, Virginia McClellan (Miller) Stoner, and Jerry Jay Miller. The family lived in
Hanover until 1951 when they moved to Joliet. In 1961 they moved to Sun City,
Florida. Loretta died at the Savanna City Hospital on December 15, 1980 and is buried
at Skyway Memorial Gardens, Sun City.
Miller, Marion “Bing” Stephen was born November 22, 1916 in Hanover and was the
son of Edward Steven and Hazel Hannah (Harkness) Miller. He was a World War II
Veteran and the owner of the Standard Plumbing and Heating Company, Savanna. He
married Mary Jane Schoenig in Clinton, Iowa and this union gave him four stepchildren.
Bing also had three children: Kathy (Miller) Carroll, Carol (Miller) Karpowicz, and
Robert Miller. Bing died July 31, 1980 at his home in rural Thomson, Illinois and is
buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Miller, Marva Jean (Davis) was born August 1, 1945 and was the daughter of John
Dubois and Louise May (Moser) Davis. She was raised in Galena, Illinois and moved to
Tennessee with her parents as a teenager, she later returned to Illinois, first Elizabeth
and then Hanover. She married Austin Edward Miller on November 9, 1973 and she
had four children: David Wayne Miller, Bradley Carroll Miller, Jacquelyn Ann (Miller)
Veuleman, and Dana Lynn Miller. Marva worked at Eaton Corporation and as a
waitress for a number of years. She went back to school and received her associate’s
degree in nursing, and later her certification as a registered nurse in 1984. During her
18-year career in nursing she worked as a psychiatric nurse, home health care and longterm
nursing, and charge nurse. Marva lived all of her married life with Austin in
Hanover before she died on May 21, 2005.
Miller, Maxine Mae (Higley) was born June 29, 1920 in Dixon, Illinois and was the
daughter of Austin Paul and Kathryn (Wentling) Higley. She graduated from Savanna
High School. Maxine married Dwight Harkness Miller on June 6, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa
and seven children were born to this union: Austin Edward Miller, Lynn Dwight Miller,
Dennis Lee Miller, Judith “Judi” Ann (Miller) Guay, Cary Higley Miller, Marc Allan
Miller, and Sue Ann (Miller) Kolasinksi. In 1946 she and her husband opened up an
appliance store and they operated that until 1958. Maxine then operated the Bee-Lov-
Lee Beauty Shop in Hanover from 1958 until 1972, when she and her husband owned
and operated Dwight & Maxine’s Greenhouse in Hanover for a few years. Maxine was
a local artist who donated much of her time and talent to the Hanover community.
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Illinois. Maxine died January 25, 1999 in Fountain Valley, California and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Maxine Virginia (Gartman) Nesbitt was born June 29, 1928 in Hanover was
the daughter of Joseph “Joe” H. and Edna Elwood (Craig) Gartman. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1946. She married Wallace Renwick Nesbitt in Hanover
and one son was born to this union: William “Bill” Harold Nesbitt. Maxine and
Wallace divorced and she later moved from Hanover to Savanna. Maxine married Allen
Miller on May 10, 1969 in Savanna and she raised four other children. Maxine was a
salesperson with Exotic Animal Paradise. She was living in Springfield, Missouri when
she died August 7, 1993; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Nellie Gray (Calvert) Paul was born January 28, 1909 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles and Amy Rachael (Harris) Calvert. She married James Paul and
one daughter was born to this union: Jean Ardith Paul. She later divorced and married
Ernest “Ernie” August Miller on March 26, 1946 in Galena. Nellie worked at the
Hanover Woolen Mill and the Savanna Army Depot. Nellie died December 20, 1985
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Nona May (Nesbitt) was born December 30, 1885 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Renwick Joseph and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jane (McKeague) Nesbitt. Nona
graduated from Hanover High School in 1903 and attended Monmouth College for two
years studying music. Nona married Thurman Edgerton Miller on June 11, 1908 in
Hanover and two daughters were born to this union: Michal Elizabeth (Miller) Doss and
Mary Corinne (Miller) Archer. In 1919 Nona graduated from Northern Illinois College
of Optometry and both she and her husband Thurman were Optometrists in Elgin,
Illinois for many years. Nona died February 20, 1982 in Elgin and is buried in Bluff
City Cemetery, Elgin.
Miller, Pamela “Pam” Ruth (Byers) Zeal was born November 13, 1948 in Grinnell,
Iowa and was the daughter of Samuel Keith and Francine Ruth (Richards) Byers. The
Byers family moved to Galena in 1961 and Pam graduated from Galena High School in
1966. She married James Edward Zeal in October 1966 and two sons were born to this
union: Jeffery “Jeff” Bryan Zeal and Jacob “Jake” Christopher Zeal. They were
divorced on October 1, 1979. Pam worked at her family’s newspaper, the Galena
Gazette, more than 20 years. Pam was elected Jo Daviess County Clerk & Recorder in
1986 and re-elected in 1990 and 1994. She married Terry James Miller on December
26, 1986 in Hanover. Pam was very active in politics and had been a delegate at six
Republican State Conventions and had attended three Republican National Conventions.
Pam died on her birthday, November 13, 1995, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pam gave me a lifetime of happiness in the 13 years that we were together.
Miller, Patricia (Carney) was born September 17, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of John and Esther (Raber) Carney. She married Floyd Miller on March 1,
1964 in Hanover and she had one daughter: Donna Kopp. They were living in Savanna
when Patricia died in Denver, Colorado on May 26, 1980. She is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Miller, Phyllis Virginia (Reifsteck) was born February 25. 1916 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Otto Christian and Ora Hazel (Limage) Reifsteck. She attended the
Hanover Public School. Phyllis married Carl Leo Miller on August 17, 1937 in
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Barbara “Barb” Elaine (Miller) James. Phyllis died June 27, 2006 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Miller, Richard “Dick” Clement was born August 2, 1919 in Rice Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Richard E. and Agnes Frances (Lyden) Miller. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1937. Dick was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. He married Beverly Jeanne Sandlin on July 21, 1951 in Princeton and two
sons were born to this union: Richard Dean Miller Jr., Kevin Miller who died in infancy
on December 23, 1956, and Michael John Miller. He was employed as a program and
plans officer at the Savanna Army Depot for 32 years and served on the Hanover
Village Board for 12 years. Dick died April 8, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Miller, Richard “Dick” Dean was born October 4, 1951 in Freeport, Illinois and was
the son of Richard Clement and Beverly Jeanne (Sandlin) Miller. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1969 and attended Highland Community College. He married
Nancy Breed on January 1, 1972 in Elizabeth and two children were born to this union:
Derek Miller and Nicole (Miller) Swanson. They were later divorced. Dick worked at
Eaton Corporation for four years, Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Freeport for more
than ten years, and was a bartender at the Mill City Tap and the Viking Inn in Hanover
for a number of years. Dick died December 24, 2006 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Mills, Robert Isaac was born December 14, 1918 in Hanover and was the son of Hugh
Alexander and Lois Anna (Steele) Mills. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1936. Robert married Charlotte Mardelle McKinley on August 26, 1940 and ten
children were born to this union: Carlton Robert Mills, John Richard Mills, Peter
Eugene Mills, James Albert Mills, Douglas William Mills, Andrew “Andy” Raymond
Mills, Susan Elizabeth (Mills) Greathouse, Jane Anne (Mills) Rieman, Debra “Debbie”
Marie (Mills) Kennedy, and Phillip Edwin Mills. Robert farmed in rural Hanover from
1939 until retirement in 1973. He worked as a professional photographer from 1950
until 1956 and from 1973 until 1990 he worked as an independent trucker. Robert died
November 16, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Milner, Alberta “Bert” Marie (Flynn) was born November 15, 1927 in Rice
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of James John and Liane M.
(Petitgout) Flynn. She lived in rural Hanover Township until her marriage to Paul A.
Milner on June 25, 1966. They later moved to Scales Mound. Alberta was employed at
the Savanna Army Depot, Eaton Corporation, and Micro Switch in Galena prior to her
retirement. She also worked part-time at the restaurant in Scales Mound. Alberta died
August 11, 1994 and is buried in St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Benton, Wisconsin.
Milner, Paul A. was born June 30, 1924 in Benton, Wisconsin and was the son of John
Alton “Kelly” and Regina Pearl (McGuire) Milner. Paul married Alberta “Bert” Marie
Flynn on June 25, 1966 in Hanover. They later moved to Scales Mound. He was
employed as a mechanic by Eagle Pitcher Mining Company for several years and later
worked for Eaton Corporation in Hanover until he retired in 1983. Paul died September
26, 1987 in Scales Mound and is buried in St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Benton.
Milton, Marilyn Reola (Hunt) was born July 22, 1925 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Orrin Glen and Florence L. (Williams) Hunt. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1943. Marilyn lived in Joplin, Missouri for a number of years and died

in Grand Junction, Colorado in October 1996.
Miner, Gertrude Cecelia (Douglas) was born November 29, 1917 in Mound City,
Kansas and was the daughter of Royal and Ruby Mae (Buckles) Douglas. She married
Ivan Lavonne Miner on January 7, 1940 in Joplin, Missouri and two sons were born to
this union: Robert Dean Miner and Thomas Edward Miner. They moved to Hanover in
1946 and in the 1960s moved to Savanna. Gertrude was a secretary for the Miner
Insurance Agency for 15 years before retirement in 1980. Gertrude died January 2,
1990 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Miner, Vere William was born August 11, 1917 and was the son of George Franklin
and Clara Pearl (Miller) Miner. The family farmed in rural Hanover and also in Carroll
and Stephenson County. Vere was living in Carroll County when he died on July 6,
1990.
Miner, Vernon George was born April 20, 1923 in rural Hanover and was the son of
George Franklin and Clara Pearl (Miller) Miner. He attended school in Hanover.
Vernon married Juanita Kay Gorman. He had three children: Kathy Miner, Bobby
Miner, and Verna Kay Miner. He also had two stepsons: Ricky and David. He lived in
Cleveland, Texas for a time. Vernon died on January 30, 1981 in Cleveland; a funeral
service was held in Gary, Indiana and he is buried there.
Minton, Allen Birchett was born January 24, 1915 in Gibson County, Tennessee and
was the son of Bernie Talmadge and Celia C. (Birchett) Minton. He married Hazel
Doyle on March 7, 1943 and two daughters were born to this union: Ruby Katherine
“Kay” (Minton) Schaible and Anita Carolyn (Minton) Hyde. They lived in many
places: Hanover and Savanna, Illinois; Southport, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama;
Baytown, Texas; Yokohama, Japan; Caerwent, South Wales; and retiring to Jackson,
Tennessee. Allen was a retired special weapons instructor for the U.S. Government.
Allen died June 10, 1988 and is buried in North Union Cemetery, Yorkville, Tennessee.
Minton, Hazel (Doyle) was born February 21, 1921 in Bolivar, Tennessee and was the
daughter of Thomas Earl and Ruby Olga (Lightfoot) Doyle. She married Allen Birchett
Minton on March 7, 1943 and two daughters were born to this union: Ruby Katherine
“Kay” (Minton) Schaible and Anita Carolyn (Minton) Hyde. With her husband working
for the U.S. government they lived in many places: Hanover and Savanna, Illinois;
Southport, North Carolina; Mobile, Alabama; Baytown, Texas; Yokohama, Japan;
Caerwent, South Wales; retiring to Jackson, Tennessee. Hazel was living in
Adamsville, Tennessee when she died November 10, 2010. She is buried in North
Union Cemetery, Yorkville, Tennessee.
Misner, Chester Clarence was born May 5, 1935 in Bethany, Missouri and was the son
of Chester Clarence and Helen Marie (Cirillo) Misner Sr. He married Edeontraud
“Kitty” Glosemeier on May 18, 1962 in Germany. He grew up in Chicago and served in
the U.S. Army for 24 years. He later worked at the Savanna Army Depot and lived in
Hanover Township. Chester died July 20, 2003 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Mitchell, Blanche Elva (Straitt) was born September 11, 1908 in Bellevue, Iowa and
was the daughter of Charles Keeler and Anna Bell (Chase) Straitt. Her family moved to
Hanover when she was a small girl. Blanche married Clarence “Rudy” W. Mitchell on
June 23, 1925 in Dubuque, Iowa and three children were born to this union: Clarence
“Mitch” Junior Mitchell, Mildred Anna (Mitchell) Hubbard, and Rachel Jean (Mitchell)
Stees. Blanche played the piano in an orchestra and also played for many social events;
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she was 78 years old when she retired from playing. The family lived in Hanover for
many years before moving to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. After the death of
her husband in 1995 she moved to Freeport. Blanche died February 24, 1999 and is
buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.
Mitchell, Clarence “Mitch” Junior was born September 29, 1925 in Hanover and was
the son of Clarence “Rudy” W. and Blanche Elva (Straitt) Mitchell. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1943. Clarence was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran.
Clarence was first married to Annette Mitchell and later to Nancy Mitchell. He had
three children: Janet (Mitchell) Perkins, Sarah Jean Mitchell, and James Mitchell. He
was employed in the sales profession and was living in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the
time of his death. Clarence died March 26, 1991 and a memorial service was held in
Freeport, Illinois.
Mitchell, Clarence “Rudy” W. was born December 26, 1902 in Newman, Illinois and
was the son of George E. and Rachel K. (Clark) Mitchell. He married Blanche Elva
Straitt on June 23, 1925 in Dubuque, Iowa and three children were born to this union:
Clarence “Mitch” Junior Mitchell, Mildred Anna (Mitchell) Hubbard, and Rachel Jean
(Mitchell) Stees. While living in the Hanover area he was employed at the Hanover
Woolen Mill, the Savanna Army Depot and also did electrical work. Rudy was well
known for his musical talent. He moved to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico and
died there on February 13, 1995. A service was held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
in Freeport and cremation rites were accorded.
Mitchell, Maynard Eugene was born April 22, 1905 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin and was
the son of James and Maude Mary (Slater) Mitchell. He graduated from Dodgeville
High School. Maynard married Myrtle Charlene Robinson on March 12, 1936 in
Savanna and three children were born to this union: Charlene Mae (Mitchell) Kevern,
Phillip Maynard Mitchell, and Clifford Marion Mitchell. He and his wife operated
Mitchell’s Café from 1935 until 1968 and Mitchell’s Ben Franklin from 1947 until
1977. Maynard served on the Hanover School Board, Hanover Village Board, and the
Board of Directors of the Hanover State Bank. Maynard died December 31, 2000 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mitchell, Myrtle Charlene (Robinson) was born October 26, 1915 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Charles Edwin and Florence Dashiell (Graham) Robinson. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1933. Myrtle married Maynard Eugene
Mitchell on March 12, 1936 in Savanna and three children were born to this union:
Charlene Mae (Mitchell) Kevern, Phillip Maynard Mitchell, and Clifford Marion
Mitchell. In 1947 Myrtle and Maynard opened a variety store in Hanover, in 1957 it
became known as Mitchell’s Ben Franklin Store, they sold the business in 1977. They
also owned and operated a restaurant in Hanover for many years. Myrtle died July 6,
2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Moffett, Eugene Wilkins was born February 28, 1908 in Cherryvale, Kansas and was
the son of Dr. Adam and Laura May (Wilkin) Moffett. The family lived in Derinda
Township for a few years and later moved to Hanover. Eugene graduated from Hanover
High School in 1925. Eugene later received his PhD degree and worked as a chemist
for many years. He was employed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin for a time and later transferred to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He married
Helen Elizabeth Wilson and one daughter was born to this union. His wife Helen was
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orn in 1911 and died in 1971. Eugene died on January 21, 1984 in Pittsburgh.
Moffett, Hugh Oliver was born August 17, 1910 in Cherryvale, Kansas and was the
son of Dr. Adam and Laura May (Wilkin) Moffett. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1927. He began his journalism career as a newspaper reporter and later
became a writer, national affairs editor, and assistant manager editor for Life magazine.
His accomplishments included interviews with Dr. Albert Schweitzer in Africa and
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev. When he retired from journalism he was elected to
the Vermont state legislature in 1974 and served until 1981. He married Bette Little and
two children were born to this union: Thomas Moffett and Molly (Moffett) Frederick.
Hugh had a second marriage and had one son named Mark Moffett. Hugh gave the
commencement speech on May 31, 1967 at the Hanover High School graduation. Hugh
died April 7, 1985 in Brandon, Vermont.
Moldenhauer, Aaron “Moe” Bruce was born April 18, 1926 in Kulm, North Dakota
and was the son of Rudolph and Rose (Fischer) Moldenhauer. He married Alvina
“Blondie” Presler on February 13, 1948 in Aberdeen, South Dakota and three children
were born to this union: Wanda Lou (Moldenhauer) Reutter, Bruce Wayne
Moldenhauer, and Daniel David Moldenhauer. He was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. Moe was an ammunition destroyer at the Black Hills Army Depot from 1951
until 1966 when he transferred to the Savanna Army Depot and the family moved to
Hanover. He retired in 1980. Moe died July 27, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Moldenhauer, Daniel “Moe” David was born December 23, 1953 in Igloo, South
Dakota and was the son of Aaron “Moe” Bruce and Alvina “Blondie” (Presler)
Moldenhauer. He moved to Hanover in 1966 with his family. Moe graduated from
Hanover High School in 1972. He married Mary Jane Hingtgen on July 19, 1986 in
Rickardsville, Iowa and two children were born to this union: Jessy Rose Moldenhauer
and Jake Lee Moldenhauer. John Deere in Dubuque and Moline employed Moe for 27
years. He died November 12, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Moldenhauer, Richard Lee was born October 8, 1972 in Galena, Illinois and was the
son of Bruce Wayne and Peggy Louise (Speer) Moldenhauer. He was a senior at River
Ridge High School when he was killed on November 29, 1989 as a result of an
automobile – semi-truck accident at South Curtis Road and U.S. Route 20 near
Stockton. Richard is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Monroe, Robert “Bob” Leland was born February 27, 1923 in Patch Grove,
Wisconsin and was the son of Vernie George and Cecile Fern (Taylor) Monroe. He
graduated from Patch Grove High School in 1941. Bob was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. He married Joyce Beth Andrews on April 14, 1946 in Hanover and two
daughters were born to this union: Christine “Chris” Jill (Monroe) Dunham and Robin
Joy (Monroe) Whary. Bob worked for 36 years at the Savanna Army Depot and was a
supervisor of the Special Weapons Department when he retired in 1978. He was later
the custodian at the Hanover United Methodist Church for 20 years. Bob died January
31, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Moore, Louise Olive (Reinebach) was born January 1, 1919 in Payson, Illinois and
was the daughter of Paul Frederick and Ester Louise (Spencer) Reinebach. She taught
home economics and girls P.E. at Hanover High School from 1943-44 and she was also
the caretaker for the Log Church Cemetery for a few years. Louise married James
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Herbert Moore on August 21, 1946 in Payson and two daughters were born to this
union: Janet Ruth (Moore) Ward and Kristina (Moore) Anderson. The family moved
from Hanover in 1957 to Melbourne, Florida. Louise died August 28, 1993 in
Melbourne; her body was cremated and her ashes were strewn over the Log Church
Cemetery.
Moore, Mary Elizabeth (Kilpatrick) was born March 16, 1913 rural Hanover and was
the daughter of Howard Thomas and Fannie Estella “Stella” (Weede) Kilpatrick. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1931. She attended Monmouth College for two
years and graduated from Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas, in 1940. Mary Elizabeth
also attended the University of Colorado for three summers. Mary Elizabeth married the
Reverend Charles W. Moore and no children were born to this union. Mary Elizabeth
was an elementary school teacher for many years. Mary Elizabeth lived in Folking
Rock, East Point, and Atlanta, Georgia. Mary Elizabeth died November 4, 1999 and
Charles died July 24, 2003.
Moorehead, Donald Richard was born May 9, 1920 in Hanover Township and was the
son of Archibald “Archie” and Edna Eleanor (Smith) Moorehead. He was a World War
II U.S. Army Veteran. Donald married Beverly Kennedy in Moline, Illinois and four
children were born to this union: Michael Moorehead, Don Ray Moorehead, Kenneth
Moorehead, and Patrice Moorehead. Donald was a retired pipe fitter and lived in Desert
Hot Springs, California for many years. Donald died May 1, 1985 and is buried in
Desert Hot Springs.
Moorehead, Edna Eleanor (Smith) was born September 5, 1895 in Blanding, Rice
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of John Grant and Katherine “Kate”
Elizabeth (Schalk) Smith. She married Archibald “Archie” Moorehead on March 3,
1915 in Hanover and two children were born to this union: Pearl Elizabeth (Moorehead)
Fox and Donald Richard Moorehead. Edna died May 7, 1986 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mordan, Genevieve (Michaud) was born September 16, 1900 in Illinois and was the
daughter of Ephraim and Georgiana (Otto) Michaud. She was a cook at the Cook
County Hospital in Chicago for 20 years prior to retirement in 1972. She then moved to
Hanover. Two husbands preceded her in death. Genevieve died January 5, 1983; she
was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Morfey, Janice Adelle (Slack) was born February 24, 1925 in Ellenboro, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Raymond and Anita D. (Noble) Slack. She graduated from
Livingston, Wisconsin High School in 1942. Janice married Jimmie Morfey on August
15, 1942 in Madison, Wisconsin and four children were born to this union: Larry
Morfey, Mickey Morfey, Sheryl (Morfey) Pretcher, and Kathy Renee (Morfey) Drury.
They lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Savanna. They owned and operated
the Upper Deck Sportsbar in Savanna. Janice worked at the Brunswick Supper Club
and Eaton Corporation before she retired. Janice died April 21, 2010.
Morfey, Jimmie Franklin was born June 30, 1924 in Madison, Wisconsin and was the
son of Willard and Florence (Steak) Morfey. Jimmie was a World War II U.S. Army
and U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Janice Adelle Slack on August 15, 1942 in
Madison and four children were born to this union: Larry Morfey, Mickey Morfey,
Sheryl (Morfey) Pretcher, and Kathy Renee (Morfey) Drury. The family lived in
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Depot for 37 years before retiring on December 30, 1983. He and his wife owned and
operated the Upper Deck Sportsbar in Savanna. Jimmie died January 28, 1995 in Yuma,
Arizona, where he lived during the winters. Cremation rites were accorded.
Morgan, Clyde Theodore was born December 18, 1926 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Clyde and Myrtle (Pacer) Morgan Sr. He married Joyce Melondy on April
11, 1968 in Mount Carroll. Clyde had one daughter, Susan Morgan, and two stepsons:
Ronald Beaston and Donald Beaston. Clyde lived in Hanover before moving to Mount
Carroll. He died August 27, 1986 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Moring, Alma Rosalie (Sanderson) was born April 27, 1918 in rural Hanover and was
the daughter of Harry and Emma Lillian (Kirchner) Sanderson. She married Arthur L.
Moring in March 1947 in Galena and no children were born to this union. Alma worked
at the Hanover Woolen Mill for ten years. The couple later moved to Savanna and she
died there on September 18, 2000. Cremation rites were accorded and she is buried in
Savanna Township Cemetery.
Morisse, Eleanor (Miller) was born July 24, 1902 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Franklin “Frank” Fowler and Eleanor Ruth (Phillips) Miller. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1920. Eleanor married Levi W. Morisse and they lived in
Stockton for many years. Levi was born September 9, 1903 in Stockton and died in
September 1986. Eleanor died June 21, 1972 and they are both buried in Ladies Union
Cemetery, Stockton.
Morovits, Wanda (Picha) was born March 7, 1915 and was the daughter of Wencel
“Bill” James and Emma B. (Koepp) Picha. She graduated from Hanover High School
in 1933. Wanda married Charles J. Morovits on June 10, 1935 in Hanover and one son
was born to this union: Charles F. Morovits. The family lived in Eastman, Wisconsin
for many years. Charles was born August 23, 1904 in Eastman and died October 15,
1989. Wanda died December 21, 2009 and they are both buried in National Cemetery,
Eastman.
Morris, Hazel L. (Sanderson) was born May 21, 1915 in Bodeen, Illinois and was the
daughter of Elmer and Lillian Mae (Straitt) Sanderson. She married Wesley Duell
Morris on August 11, 1940 in Nashua, Iowa and this union gave her two stepchildren:
Neal Morris and Belle (Morris) Epperson. The family lived in Hanover for many years.
Hazel died December 11, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Morris, Neal Duell was born October 3, 1928 in New Windsor, Illinois and was the son
of Wesley Duell and Blanche (Dayball) Morris. He attended school in Hanover. He
married Velma Marie Suck on September 28, 1951 in Hanover and no children were
born to this union. Neal worked at Oscar Mayer in Davenport, Iowa, was a bus driver at
Jordan Catholic School, and owned the Village Market in Andalusia, Illinois for many
years. Neal and Velma lived in Milan for many years. Neal died November 7, 2005.
Morris, Ralph Marion was born August 21, 1904 in Hanover and was the son of Elmer
Cort and Mary Emily (Campbell) Morris. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1923. Ralph married Violet Marie Mather on August 9, 1936 in Galena and no children
were born to this union. In 1941 the couple constructed and operated a 14-unit motel,
restaurant and grocery store known as the Daniel Boone Camp, which they operated
until 1965. In October 1966 they sold the business to the Hanover School district and
retired to Harlingen, Texas where Ralph died on December 19, 1987. He is buried in
Mount Meta Memorial Park, San Benito, Texas.

Morris, Violet Marie (Mather) was born February 7, 1911 in Glenwood, Missouri and
was the daughter of Bryon Curtis and Mary Bell (Spurgen) Mather. She married Ralph
Marion Morris on August 9, 1936 in Galena and no children were born to this union: In
1941 the couple constructed and operated a 14-unit motel, restaurant and grocery store
in Hanover known as the Daniel Boone Camp, which they operated until 1965. In
October 1966 they sold the business to the Hanover School district and retired to
Harlingen, Texas. Violet remained in Harlingen until 1999 when she moved to
Janesville, Wisconsin where she died February 22, 2000. She is buried in Mount Meta
Memorial Park, San Benito, Texas.
Morrison, Dana E. was born June 5, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of Dana
Evans and Eleanor Marilyn (Cundiff) Morrison. He and his wife Peggy had four
children: Tamara Morrison, Dana Morrison III, Kyle Morrison, and Kimberly
Morrison. Dana was a manufacturing representative with a sporting goods store. He
was living in Hanover at the time of his death on March 30, 1994. A funeral service was
held in Chicago.
Morrison, Edith Roberts (Chapman) was born July 23, 1912 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Frank Henry and Grace Johanna (Moyle) Chapman. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1930. Edith taught in the rural country schools for ten years
and then taught in the Hanover School for the next 30 years, retiring in 1973. She
married John Robert Morrison on December 27, 1942 in Hanover and no children were
born to this union. Edith died September 17, 1982 and is buried in the Methodist
Cemetery, Derinda.
Morrison, Geneva Audrey (Potter) Goldhagen was born August 22, 1920 in Hanover
and was the daughter of John Carl and Blanche Manilla (Shaw) Potter. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1938. She married Andrew William Goldhagen on May
15, 1939 and three daughters were born to this union: Catherine Ann (Goldhagen)
Boyle, Betty Jean (Goldhagen) McCormick, and Linda Marie (Goldhagen) Maxey.
After World War II the family moved to Pasco, Washington for a time and they later
moved back to Hanover. Geneva worked at the Hanover Café, then for 14 years at the
Garment Factory in Savanna, and finally she worked at Eaton Corporation in Hanover
for 11 years. Geneva and Andrew divorced and she married Eugene Randolph Morrison
on June 12, 1965 in Rockford and they lived on a farm in Derinda Township. After they
retired from farming they moved to the village of Elizabeth. Eugene died November 20,
1987 and Geneva died December 1, 2001. They are both buried in Morrison Cemetery,
Durand, Illinois.
Morrison, John Robert was born May 6, 1911 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Thomas and Christianna (Randecker) Morrison. He married
Edith Roberts Chapman on December 27, 1942 in Hanover and no children were born to
this union. John farmed his entire life on the family farm in Derinda. John died March
21, 2007 and is buried in the Methodist Church Cemetery, Derinda.
Morrison, Marion L. was born March 1, 1895 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of George H. and Mary Wilhelmina (Randecker) Morrison. He
was a World War I Veteran. He farmed in the Elizabeth-Derinda area and was also a
guard at the Savanna Army Depot. Marion lived in Hanover for a number of years. He
died June 24, 1983 and is buried in Derinda Methodist Cemetery.
Morton, Florence (Newell) was born May 21, 1921 in Roanoke, Virginia and was the
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daughter of Clarence and Cassie (Cox) Newell. She had one son, Michael R. Morton.
They lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving to Clinton, Iowa. Florence
died January 27, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mougin, Gladys (Virtue) was born July 31, 1898 and was the daughter of William
Johnston and Margaret “Maggie” Ellen (Parker) Virtue. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1916. Gladys married John F. Mougin and two known children were
born to this union: John F. Mougin and Ina Rae Mougin. They lived in Freeport,
Illinois after they were married and later moved to Galena. Gladys worked doing
sewing alterations for many years. Gladys and John later moved to Bremen, Indiana.
Her husband John was born March 24, 1898 in Illinois. Gladys died in July 1968 and
John died in October 1968, both in Bremen.
Mulholland, Mildred “Millie” Bertha (Wolfe) was born in 1924 in Shippensburg,
Pennsylvania and was the daughter of William W. and Bertha M. Wolfe. She married
Robert John Mulholland and two sons were born to this union: Robert “Bob” John
Mulholland II and Michael “Mike” William Mulholland. The family lived in
Pennsylvania, Delaware, and California before they moved to Hanover in 1966. Millie
and Bob moved to Japan in 1971 and in 1974 to Georgia. Millie died April 27, 1978 in
Atlanta and is buried in Shippensburg.
Mulholland, Robert “Bob” John was born October 9, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland
and was the son of William John “Jack” and Ruth (Pines) Mulholland. He was a World
War II U.S. Army Veteran. Bob married Mildred “Millie” Bertha Wolfe and two sons
were born to this union: Robert “Bob” John Mulholland II and Michael “Mike” William
Mulholland. The family lived in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and California before they
moved to Hanover in 1966. In 1971 Bob and Millie moved to Japan where he worked
with the U.S. government. In 1974 they moved to Georgia and Bob worked at Fort
McPherson. Bob died May 1, 2000 in Griffin, Georgia.
Mulligan, John “Jack” C. was born May 15, 1932 in Kankakee, Illinois and was the
son of Henry and Vivian (Cartier) Mulligan. Jack graduated from the University of
Indiana. He was a Korean War Air Force Veteran. John and Patricia were married on
August 9, 1958 in Aurora, Illinois and two children were born to this union: Paul
Mulligan and Victoria (Mulligan) McConnell. Jack lived in Sugar Grove and Kankakee,
where he was owner/operator of Marble Art, Inc. prior to moving his business to
Hanover. Jack died July 3, 1993 while golfing at Storybrook Golf Course. Jack was
cremated and his funeral was held in Kankakee.
Murphy, Anna Marie (Baumchen) and was born May 31, 1916 in Sioux City, Iowa
and was the daughter of Henry G. and Dora Anna (Christenson) Baumchen. She
married Harold Shirley Murphy on April 12, 1944 in Flint, Michigan and eight children
were born to this union: Anna Marie (Murphy) Young, Raleigh David Murphy, Donna
Marie (Murphy) Howell, Roger Harold Murphy, Thomas “Tommy” Dean Murphy,
Lucille Deborah “Debbie” (Murphy) Baggett, Dennis Lee Murphy, and Cheryl Sue
(Murphy) Cheney. The family moved from Minnesota to Hanover in the 1940s and in
1961 they moved to Coachella, California. Marie died in Modesto, California on May
16, 1990 and is buried in Coachella Valley Cemetery.
Murphy, Bertram “Bert” Charles was born July 2, 1925 in Galena, Illinois and was
the son of Michael Joseph and Anne Loretta (Ortscheid) Murphy. He graduated from
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graduated from Loras College, Dubuque in 1950 and later attended the University of
Wisconsin, Madison and Bradley University, Peoria; receiving a master’s degree from
Loras College. Bert first taught school in Long Hollow country school from 1950 until
1952 and then began teaching in the Hanover School, where he became principal in
1967. He retired from his educational career in 1984. Bert married Nora Lou Ballein on
June 12, 1956 in Hanover and four children were born to this union: Erin Patricia
Murphy, Michael Joseph Murphy, Sean Timothy Murphy, and Kevin James Murphy.
Bert died September 11, 2009 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Murphy, Jean Louise (Reifsteck) was born December 24, 1935 and was the daughter
of Clyde Limage and Dorothy Mae (Williams) Reifsteck. She attended school in
Hanover. Jean was married a few times before she married Harry Haller and later
marrying Edward Murphy. Jean had five children: Michael Haller, Zachary Haller,
Brett Haller, Heidi Lyles, and Heather Charette. Jean was living in Bloomington,
Minnesota when she died on June 27, 2003.
Murphy, Mary Ellen “Peg” (Miller) was born July 22, 1922 in rural Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the daughter of Edward Steven and Hazel Hannah (Harkness) Miller. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1940. Peg married Robert “Bob” Gerald
Murphy on June 15, 1941 in Clinton, Iowa and four children were born to this union:
Gerald Robert Murphy, “Jack” Alva Marion Murphy, Sharon Kay (Murphy) Holmbo,
and Janet Mae (Murphy) Altensey. She worked at the Savanna Army Depot during
World War II, waitressed at Joe’s Café in Hanover, and later worked at Eaton
Corporation for 22 years before she retired. Peg died May 2, 2003 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Murphy, Robert “Bob” Gerald was born July 9, 1919 in Browerville, Minnesota and
was the son of Raleigh Albert and Luella Mae (Sanborn) Murphy. He was a World War
II U.S. Army Veteran. Bob married Mary Ellen “Peg” E. Miller on June 15, 1941 in
Clinton, Iowa and four children were born to this union: Gerald Robert Murphy, “Jack”
Alva Marion Murphy, Sharon Kay (Murphy) Holmbo, and Janet Mae (Murphy)
Altensey. He was a retired driver from the Savanna Army Depot. Bob died July 9,
1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Musselman, Mildred Audrey (Harkness) Mason Taylor was born June 25, 1908 in
Hanover and was the daughter of Mary Ada (Harkness) Potter. She married Earl V.
Mason in 1932 and one son was born to this union: Lawrence “Larry” Coleman Mason.
After Earl’s death she married George Taylor and one son was born to this union: Gayle
Ellis Taylor. Mildred and George divorced and she married Ralph Henry Musselman
on October 15, 1945 in Mount Carroll. Mildred worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill, the
Savanna Army Depot, and also as a waitress. She lived in Hanover for many years
before moving to Savanna in her later years. Mildred died June 9, 2005; she was
cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Musselman, Milton “Milt” Henry was born November 1, 1921 in Thompson
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the son of Henry H. and Esther M. (Grebner)
Musselman. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and was awarded the Bronze
Star. He was a farmer in the Woodbine area and also worked at Sullivan’s Hardware in
Hanover until his retirement in 1992. Milt died March 15, 1995 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.

Musselman, Ralph Henry was born October 8, 1911 in Guilford Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of David and Mary “Mame” Thomas (Hagius) Musselman. He
married Mildred Audrey (Harkness) Mason Taylor on October 15, 1945 in Mount
Carroll and this union gave him two stepsons: Lawrence “Larry” Coleman Mason and
Gayle Ellis Taylor. Ralph was employed as a heavy equipment operator until he retired
in 1971. They lived in Hanover for many years before moving to Savanna. Ralph died
December 18, 1990; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Musselman, Rosalia “Rose” Matilda (Kuhl) was born August 11, 1916 in Hazel
Green, Wisconsin and was the daughter of Joseph and Dorathea “Dorothy” Maria
(Kieler) Kuhl. She married Wilbur James Musselman on November 17, 1936 in
Sinsinawa, Wisconsin and two daughters were born to this union: Dorothy Jean
Mussleman and Patricia “Patsy” Kay (Musselman) Geiger. Rose died August 7, 1981
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Musselman, Wilbur James was born June 11, 1911 near Schapville, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Henry C. and Tillie O. (Temperly) Musselman. He married
Rosalia “Rose” Matilda Kuhl on November 17, 1936 in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin and two
daughters were born to this union: Dorothy Jean Musselman and Patricia “Patsy” Kay
(Musselman) Geiger. The family lived in Hanover for many years and Wilbur worked
for Savanna Construction. Wilbur died October 26, 1994 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Needham, Lorraine E. (Reifsteck) was born April 27, 1913 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Alvin Jacob and Lillian Augusta (Edgerton) Reifsteck. She had lived in
Crystal Lake, Illinois. Lorraine died February 6, 1995; she was cremated and buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Neidigh, Harold Bamberger was born March 23, 1907 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of Dr. Samuel Robert and Minnie Neidigh. Harold graduated from Freeport High
School in 1926 and he was the captain of the 1926 Illinois High School championship
basketball team. He married Lucille F. Fritz in 1937 in Chicago and two sons were born
to this union: Wayne Neidigh and Roger George Neidigh. Harold was an ammunition
technician and served with the Army in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the Savanna Army
Depot. The family lived in Hanover in the 1950s and 60s. Lucille died in 1962. Harold
was living in Fort Meyers, Florida when he died November 23, 1990; he was cremated
and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nelson, Ramona Marie (Torgerson) was born May 31, 1928 in Sterling, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Ralph Thomas and Sylvia Catherine (Moore) Torgerson. She
attended Rising Sun Country School in Rising Sun, Wisconsin. She married Vernon
LeRoy Nelson on October 19, 1946 and four children were born to this union: Vernon
Thomas “Tom” Nelson, John William Nelson, Jeanne Marie (Nelson) Ohms, and Jane
Ann (Nelson) Johnson. The family lived in Blackhawk Housing near the main entrance
of the Savanna Army Depot for a few years, moving to Hanover in 1956. Ramona died
November 2, 2009 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nelson, Vernon Leroy was born April 15, 1920 in Lansing, Iowa and was the son of
William Henry and Ella Inez (Boardman) Nelson. He was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran and he received the Purple Heart. Vernon married Ramona Marie Torgerson on
October 19, 1946 in Ferryville, Wisconsin and four children were born to this union:
Vernon Thomas “Tom” Nelson, John William Nelson, Jeanne Marie (Nelson) Ohms,
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and Jane Ann (Nelson) Johnson. The family lived in Blackhawk Housing near the main
entrance of the Savanna Army Depot for a few years, moving to Hanover in 1956. He
worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps, farmed for a short time, was a lineman for
the telegraph, and worked at the Savanna Army Depot from 1950 until his retirement in
1972. After his retirement he worked at Eaton Corporation and Chestnut Mountain
Resort. Vernon died June 5, 1998 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nesbitt, Hannah Belle (Speer) was born in about 1875 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James and Ann Jane (Dick) Speer. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1893 and also attended Monmouth College. She married Josiah M. Nesbitt on
August 18, 1904 in Hanover and four children were born to this union: Dorothy
Luverne Lawson, Merle Augusta Nesbitt, Helen Jane Barnes, and a daughter who did in
infancy. The family lived in Traer, Iowa for several years then in 1910 moved to
Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Nesbitt, Mary Jeanette (McCullough) was born November 28, 1887 in College
Springs, Iowa and was the daughter of John McKee and Annie Florella (White)
McCullough. She married Marshall John Nesbitt of Hanover on July 28, 1915 in
College Springs and three sons were born to this union: Marshall Ross Nesbitt,
Raymond Renwick Nesbitt, and Hugh Donald Nesbitt. Mary lived in Rapid City, South
Dakota for a number of years and she died there on May 19, 1982. She is buried in
Mountain View Cemetery, Rapid City.
Nesbitt, Neva Estelle (Boldt) was born September 25, 1934 in Guilford Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Myron Leslie and Eunice Lucille (Allen) Boldt.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1952. She married C. H. “Bud” Nesbitt on
May 3, 1952 in Savanna and two daughters were born to this union: Karlene Rae
(Nesbitt) White and Kathleen “Kathy” Kay (Nesbitt) Arnold. She and her husband
owned and operated a tavern in Scales Mound and later the lumber yard in Hanover.
Neva also worked for Micro Switch, the Elizabeth Nursing Home, and the Village of
Hanover. The couple later moved from Hanover to rural Apple River. Neva died July
21, 2009 and is buried in Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Cemetery, Schapville.
Nesbitt, Orville Ritchie was born September 26, 1892 and was the son of Renwick
Joseph and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jane (McKeague) Nesbitt. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1912. In 1930 Orville was working as a newspaper reporter in Jackson,
Michigan. Orville married Wanda Walker in 1931 and no children were born to this
union. He married Merle (Gustafson) Burke in 1946 and two children were born to this
union: Yvonne Nesbitt and Paul Ritchie Nesbitt. His wife Merle was born May 30, 1914
and died in August 15, 1980 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Orville died October 1, 1972 in
Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Nesbitt, Paul Raymond was born August 12, 1894 in rural Hanover and was the son of
Renwick Joseph and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jane (McKeague) Nesbitt. He attended
Hanover schools. Paul married Maye Geneva Jaynes and one daughter was born to
this union: Carmen Verdelle (Nesbitt) Burkhardt. The family lived in Oskaloosa, Iowa
for many years. Paul died in July 1969 in Oskaloosa.
Nesbitt, Wallace Renwick was born August 10, 1925 in Hanover and was the son of
Wallace and Anastasia “Ann” (Clough) Nesbitt. He attended school in Hanover.
Wallace married Maxine Gartman and one son was born to this union: William “Bill”
Harold Nesbitt. The family lived in Hanover before they divorced. Wallace lived in

Cedar Rapids, Iowa for many years. Wallace died November 4, 2006 in Cedar Rapids.
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Nesbitt, William “Bill” Harold was born July 25, 1947 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Wallace Renwick and Maxine Virginia (Gartman) Nesbitt. He attended
school in Hanover and graduated from Savanna High School in 1965. Bill was a U.S.
Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. He married Patricia A. Eissens on July 21, 1967 in
Thomson. Bill was a police officer in Clinton, Iowa for 17 years before he retired in
1991, and he later worked as an investigator for the State of Missouri Public Defenders
Office for seven years. Bill was living in Conway, Missouri when he died on January
16, 2010. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Neubert, Anna Mae (Miller) was born April 9, 1927 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of John Ulrick and Maria Regina (Keller) Miller. She lived on a number of
different farms in Jo Daviess and Stephenson Counties before her family moved to
Hanover in 1942. Anna was working at the Villa Café in Hanover when she met her
future husband. Anna married Wilber Daniel Neubert on January 14, 1946 in Mount
Carroll and three children were born to this union: Danny Ray Neubert, Penny Ellen
(Neubert) Ensley, and Greg William Neubert. The family lived in Kewanee all of their
married life. Wilbur was born November 22, 1922 in Kewanee and died June 26, 1993
in Kewanee. Anna died June 9, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen Memory Gardens,
Kewanee.
Neumann, Jeannette “Jan” Lorraine (Cook) Yenney was born June 15, 1930 in
Savanna, Illinois and was the daughter of Stinson Kenneth and Fern Lurene (Schaible)
Cook. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1950. Jan was married to a Mr.
Yenney and two daughters were born to this union: Debi Jean (Yenney) Beqiri and
Nancy Ann (Yenney) Tibbets. Jan married Marvin A. Neumann on February 2, 1961 in
Freeport. Jan worked at the Savanna Army Depot and was a waitress in various
restaurants in Freeport. Her husband Marvin died January 1, 2001. Jan died February
28, 2010 and is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.
Nicholson, Caroline D. (Thompson) DeWees was born August 16, 1926 in Lynxville,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Ivan B. and Alice M. (Caya) Thompson. She was
married to Charles DeWees and two children were born to this union: Rick DeWees
and Cathleen “Cathy” Alice (DeWees) Hungerford. She later married Orvle L.
Nicholson on April 24, 1949 in Clinton, Iowa and three children were born to this union:
Carole Lynn (Nicholson) Bourrette, Timothy Nicholson, and Melissa Ann Nicholson,
who died in infancy. Caroline lived in Hanover for many years and later lived in the
Savanna and Fulton area before moving to Ottumwa, Iowa. Caroline died January 19,
2005 in Ottumwa and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nickerson, Gwendolyn Graham (Robinson) was born January 20, 1918 in Hanover
and was the daughter of Charles Edwin and Florence Dashiell (Graham) Robinson.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1935. Gwendolyn married Phillip H.
Nickerson on April 19, 1941 and two children were born to this union. Phillip was born
January 11, 1904 and died November 30, 1987. Gwendolyn died November 15, 1961.
Niedo, Willis Glenn was born July 21, 1956 in Lawton, Oklahoma and was the son of
Ray and Jane (Tahdooahnippah) Niedo. He graduated from Cache High School, Cache,
Oklahoma. Willis was a U.S. Army Veteran. He married Linda L. Travis on January
16, 1981 in Lawton and five children were born to this union: Amanda Niedo,
Stephanie Niedo, Jennifer Niedo, William Niedo, and Dylon Niedo. He also had two

stepchildren: Sherry Royal and Michael Fagan. Willis lived in Hanover and was an auto
body technician and body shop manager at River City Motors in Clinton, Iowa. Willis
was found drowned in the Mississippi River about three miles south of Clinton, Iowa on
July 2, 1999. His funeral was held in Hanover.
Nobis, Alvin LeRoy was born October 27, 1922 in Hanover and was the son of Leo
Edward and Teresa E. (Doran) Nobis. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1941. Alvin was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Ila Mae Hazel on
January 29, 1949 in Elizabeth and one son was born to this union: Mark Edward Nobis.
He worked at the Savanna Army Depot as a purchasing agent for 26 years, retiring in
1966. Alvin died March 15, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nobis, Charles Elston was born June 27, 1904 in Hanover and was the son of Charles
Werner and Margaret Anna (Peschang) Nobis. He married Maude Elizabeth Campbell
on June 3, 1925 in Galena and one son was born to this union: Charles “Chuck”
Raymond Nobis. Elston worked as a plumber at the Savanna Army Depot. Elston died
June 17, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nobis, Claude Albert was born April 27, 1888 in Hanover and was the son of Henry
Anton and Lenora (Bowman) Nobis. He married Myrtle Rachel on March 20, 1914 and
they lived in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin for many years. Myrtle was born July 3, 1891 and
died June 17, 1988. Claude died February 12, 1983 in Fond du Lac.
Nobis, Edward “Ed” William was born November 14, 1920 in Jacksonville, Illinois
and was the son of Leo Edward and Teresa E. (Doran) Nobis. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1938. Ed was a World War II U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.
Edward moved to Chicago, Illinois and married Zelma Clara Hurtz on October 10, 1959
and one son was born to this union: Gary Nobis. They later moved to Rockford and Ed
worked in construction until he retired in 1982. He later worked as a security guard
until the age of 85. Ed and Zelma moved to Sioux City, Iowa in October 2007 to be
near their grandchildren. Ed died November 17, 2010 in Sioux City, Iowa.
Nobis, Florence Corinne was born June 7, 1899 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Henry Anton and Lenora (Bowman) Nobis. She graduated from Hanover High School
in 1916 and graduated from Illinois State University, Normal. She taught school in
Freeport for four years and was an elementary teacher in Rockford School District for
42 years. Florence died in Loves Park on January 4, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Nobis, Grace Corrine was born March 27, 1912 in rural Hanover and was the daughter
of Charles Werner and Margaret Anna (Peschang) Nobis. She attended the Nobis
Country School in rural Hanover. Grace farmed with her parents and brother on the
family farm. They sold the farm in 1977 and moved to the village of Hanover. She
moved to Elizabeth in 2003. Grace died May 29, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Nobis, MaryAlma “Mary” Irene (Atchison) was born October 4, 1935 in Hutchinson,
Minnesota and was the daughter of Ernest Romelia and Vera Alma (Albrecht) Atchison.
She attended school in Racine, Wisconsin. She married Charles Raymond Nobis on
July 9, 1955 in Hanover and three children were born to this union: Linda Marie Nobis,
Charles Randal “Randy” Nobis, and James “Jim” Frank Nobis. MaryAlma worked on
the family farm and also worked as a waitress and teacher’s aid. MaryAlma died July
12, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Nobis, Ralph Edward was born November 23, 1905 in rural Hanover and was the son
of Charles Werner and Margaret Anna (Peschang) Nobis. He farmed on the family farm
all his life in rural Hanover, retiring in 1977. Ralph died February 27, 1993 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nolan, Patrick “Pat” Warren was born September 12, 1943 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Warren O’Dell and Ruth Eleanor (Sandman) Nolan. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1962. Pat worked at Sandman’s Drug Store in Hanover for a
number of years. He was married to Marsha Jean Duffy and two children were born to
this union: Robert “Bob” Allen Nolan and Tricia Lynn Nolan. He later married Beth
Henrick on November 23, 1974 in Galena and one daughter was born to this union:
Terri Nolan. Pat died July 7, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nolan, Ruth Eleanore (Sandman) was born February 18, 1918 in Dubuque, Iowa and
was the daughter of Reynold Emil and Loretta Eleanore (Geisenhoner) Sandman. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1935 and from Clarke College in Dubuque in
1939. Ruth was married to Warren O’Dell Nolan and six children were born to union:
Loretta Ann (Nolan) Armstead, Patrick Warren Nolan, William O’Dell Nolan, Michael
Edward Nolan, Reynold Robert Nolan, and Daniel Joseph Nolan. She worked as a
budget analyst at the Savanna Army Depot for 29 years before she retired in 1989. Ruth
died November 9, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Nolan, William “Bill” O’Dell was born December 7, 1944 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Warren O’Dell and Ruth Eleanor (Sandman) Nolan. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1963 and attended Northern Illinois University and Southern
Illinois University. Bill was married to and divorced from JoAnn Richmond and three
children were born to this union: Laura Ann (Nolan) Marcure, William O’Dell Nolan
Jr., and Lydia Elizabeth (Nolan) Ziemann. Bill lived in Dubuque for many years and
worked as a sales manager for Sysco Foods, Alberto-Culver Foods, Allied Foods and
Allen Foods. Bill died in Dubuque on September 24, 2000 and his funeral was in
Hanover.
Nordgren, Jessie (Campbell) Kirkey was born October 20, 1892 in Hanover and was
the daughter of James and Minnie E. (Wells) Campbell. She married Alden Orrin
Kirkey on May 23, 1912 in Galena and three children were born to this union: James
Nelson Kirkey, Donald Kirkey, and Wilma (Kirkey) Kraft. In 1945 the family moved
from Hanover to Rockford, where her husband died in 1955. Jessie later married John
Nordgren and lived in Morris, Illinois. Jessie died December 14, 1980 in Morris and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Norton, Claude Allen was born March 16, 1931 in Mexia, Texas and was the son of
Claude Allen and Letha Mae (Basham) Norton Sr. He joined the U.S. Army when he
was 17 and served his country for 24 years, including a tour of Vietnam from 1967-68,
before he retired. He married Geraldine “Gerry” Elvira Ryan on February 28, 1952 in
Swindon, England and two children were born to this union: Karen Ruby (Norton)
Klepack and Claude Allen Norton Jr. After retiring from the military, he moved to
Hanover and worked at Bill’s Royal Blue and Eaton Corporation, retiring in 1994.
Claude died May 7, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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O’Connell, William Harold was born February 4, 1928 in Fall River, South Dakota
and was the son of Michael William and Anna Marie (Wasserburger) O’Connell. He
was married to Maxine and two boys were born to this union: Doug O’Connell and
Bruce O’Connell. They lived in Hanover in the 1960s and moved to Missouri in 1976.
William worked at the Savanna Army Depot. He retired after working for the
government for 39 years. They moved to Springfield, Missouri and William died there
in 1990.
O’Connor, Cleo Leo was born in August 17,1902 in Walker, Michigan and was the son
of William and Anna (Norton) O’Connor. He worked at the Savanna Army Depot and
lived in Hanover for many years. He and his wife Irene Mary O’Connor had two
children: Patricia “Patsy” Ann O’Connor and Charles Lee O’Connor. They moved to
Grand Rapids, Michigan after his retirement and he died there on October 16, 1986.
O’Connor, Irene Mary was born October 12, 1916. Irene married Cleo Leo O’Connor
and two children were born to this union: Patricia “Patsy” Ann O’Connor and Charles
Lee O’Connor. They lived in Hanover for many years before moving to Grand Rapids,
Michigan. Irene was living in Byron Center, Michigan when she died March 29, 2007.
O’Halloran, Louis M. was born in about 1899. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1915. Louis and his wife Myrtle G. O’Halloran had two known children:
twins, Mary A. O’Halloran and Patricia R. O’Halloran. In 1930 the family was living
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
O’Shaughnessy, Norma J. (Budde) was born August 5, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois and
was the daughter of David F. and Emma L. (Butler) Budde. She had four children:
Jennifer O’Shaughnessy, Jason O’Shaughnessy, Emily O’Shaughnessy, and Shawn
O’Shaughnessy. The family moved to Savanna in 2003 from Chicago and in January
2006 to Hanover. Norma died April 3, 2011 in Hanover.
Oates, Thomas “Tommy” Reuben was born October 3, 1928 in Fennimore, Wisconsin
and was the son of Cecil Eugene and Mona Bell (Crubaugh) Oates. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1946 and later graduated from University of Wisconsin in
Madison in mining engineering. He married Theresa Anne Potter on November 24,
1950 and two daughters were born to this union: Mary Jo (Oates) Hulvey and Nancy
Oates. Tommy was the plant manager for Greer Lime Company in Riverton, West
Virginia. He and his wife had lived in Petersburg, West Virginia for a number of years.
Tommy died October 30, 1995 and his body was cremated.
Olson, Douglas August was born August 26, 1917 in Northbrook, Illinois and was the
son of Gustave A. and Louise E. (Blank) Olson. He was a World War II Army Veteran.
He married Annette Yezek on December 4, 1943 in Downers Grove, Illinois and three
children were born to this union: Lois Ann Olson, Donald Arthur Olson, and David
Alan Olson. He worked as a lithographer until his retirement in 1987, and later moved
to Hanover. Douglas died July 3, 1990 and is buried in Clarendon Hills Cemetery,
Westmont, Illinois.
Olson, Melvin Lawrence was born October 25, 1919 in Bear Valley, Wisconsin and
was the son of Christopher and Anna Marie (Gholson) Olson. He was a World War II
U.S. Army Veteran. Melvin began working at the Savanna Army Depot after the war in
1945 and retired from there in 1975. He married Gloria Ann Mason on February 24,
1953 in Galena and this union gave him one stepdaughter: Yvonne Marie (Schreck)
Long, and two other children were born to this union: Melvin Lawrence Olson Jr. and
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Roxanne Elaine (Olson) Milder. Melvin and his family operated the Hanover Café from
1976 until 1980. Melvin died February 12, 2001; he was cremated and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Orehowksy, Hermine “Giesla” (Springer) was born November 11, 1925 in Karlsruhe,
West Germany. She was a World War II Holocaust survivor. She married Raymond
“Ray” Orehowsky on June 15, 1957 in South Dakota and they had two sons: John
Raymond Orehowsky and Billy George Orehowksy. They moved to Hanover in the
early 1970s and she moved to Saucier, Mississippi in 1994 to be near her son Bill.
Giesla died in Saucier on November 29, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Orehowsky, Raymond “Ray” was born November 17, 1917 in Smoke Run,
Pennsylvania and was the son of Harry and Anna (Sulym) Orehowsky. He married
Hermine “Giesla” Springer on June 15, 1957 in South Dakota and they had two sons:
John Raymond Orehowsky and Billy George Orehowsky. Ray was a World War II
Veteran and served 21 years in the U.S. Army. He later worked as a supervisor at the
Savanna Boys’ Camp until he retired in 1976. Ray died November 9, 1981 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ornatek, Mary A. (Joknis) was born August 23, 1923 in Cascade, Wisconsin and was
the daughter of Charles and Anna (Ignates) Joknis. She and her husband Anthony had
five children: Carol (Ornatek) Sasse, Anthony Ornatek, Bridget (Ornatek) Sturm, Mark
Ornatek, and Peter Ornatek. Mary lived in North Chicago for many years before moving
to Hanover in 1988. Her husband Anthony died in May 1985 and Mary died November
22, 2002. They are both buried in Ascension Catholic Cemetery, Libertyville, Illinois.
Orndorff, Lois Marguerite (Campbell) was born June 11, 1920 in Hanover and was
the daughter of James Wilson and Myrtle Ann (Bertsch) Campbell. She grew up and
attended school in Hanover. Lois lived in Yellow Springs, West Virginia for many
years. Lois died January 27, 2000 in Yellow Springs.
Orth, Gerald “Jerry” Lee was born June 20, 1942 and was the son of Robert and
Helen (Kramer) Orth. He grew up in Lanark and Savanna. Gerald married Sharon Kay
Hartman on April 10, 1960 in Savanna and four children were born to this union:
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Orth Jr., Kevin Michael Orth, Debra Lynn (Orth) Rayhorn and
Teresa J. (Orth) Roberts. The family lived in Hanover for many years. Gerald worked
for Eaton Corporation for 45 years before he retired in 2004. Gerald died April 28, 2005
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Orton, Thomas S. was born April 6, 1916 in Grand Forks, North Dakota and was the
son of Frank S. and Ann “Nettie” (Shumate) Orton. He graduated from Lancaster High
School in Lancaster, Wisconsin in 1933. Thomas was a World War II U.S. Air Force
Veteran. He was an auto body repairman for a number of years and also worked for
Scenic Stage Bus Company in Hanover. He lived in Hanover for a number of years
before moving to Savanna. Thomas died April 18, 2003 and cremation rites were
accorded.
Osinski, Mildred Agnes (Ehredt) was born April 29, 1918 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Joseph Henry and Agnes E. (Meyer) Ehredt. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1935. Mildred lived in Bethesda, Maryland for many years. Mildred
was living in Seminole County, Florida when she died June 4, 1992.
Osterholz, Verna Eileen (Webster) was born August 28, 1924 in Shullsburg,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of LaVerne Gill and Annie Katherine (Bright) Webster.

She attended school in Hanover. Verna married Robert Osterholz on March 26, 1943
and three children were born to this union: Connie Jo (Osterholz) Cullen, Ronald R.
Osterholz, and Thomas J. Osterholz. Verna worked at Southwest Health Center in
Platteville, Wisconsin for 27 years before she retired. Verna died December 5, 1994 and
is buried in Hillside Cemetery, Platteville.
Otis, James Thomson was born December 11, 1923 in Meriden, Connecticut and was
the son of Dr. Israel Sabine and Jeanette Curtis (Miller) Otis. He was an attorney and
lived in Evanston for many years before moving to rural Hanover. James married
Margaret “Peggy” Beach and four children were born to this union: Nathaniel Otis,
Molly (Otis) Mullen, Samuel Otis, and Benjamin Otis. James died December 19, 2008.
Paisley, Carl Everett was born November 14, 1934 in Hanover and was the son of
Winfield Alexander “Mike” and Alice Thelma (Millington) Paisley. Carl worked for
Farrell’s Waste Management in Hanover for many years, was the head dishwasher at
Eagle Ridge Resort, and was a volunteer fireman for 21 years in Hanover. Carl died
August 24, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery
Paisley, Duane “Mike” Winfield was born August 12, 1928 in Hanover and was the
son of Winfield Alexander “Mike” and Alice Thelma (Millington) Paisley. He married
Helen Mae Ostendorf on March 15, 1947 in Hanover and four children were born to this
union: Rita Mae (Paisley) Streight, Kay Ann (Paisley) Watson, Jerry Duane Paisley,
and Larry Winfield Paisley. The family lived in Hanover until 1967, when they moved
to Darlington, Wisconsin. Mike worked at the John Deere Dubuque Plant for 33 years
when he retired in the early 1970s. Mike died September 22, 2002 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Paisley, Floyd William was born March 21, 1905 in Hanover and was the son of
Alexander Pinkney and Cora Ella (Campbell) Paisley. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1923. Floyd was married to Francis Paisley and one known son was
born to this union: James Paisley. He lived in Cedar Falls, Iowa for many years. Floyd
died February 16, 1998.
Paisley, Helen Mae (Ostendorf) was born February 2, 1930 in Council Hill Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Adolph and Mae (Hasken) Ostendorf. She
married Duane “Mike” Winfield Paisley on March 15, 1947 in Hanover and four
children were born to this union: Rita Mae (Paisley) Streight, Kay Ann (Paisley)
Watson, Jerry Duane Paisley, and Larry Winfield Paisley. The family lived in Hanover
for many years before moving to Darlington, Wisconsin in 1967. Helen died May 17,
1997 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Paisley, Janie Marie (Foltz) was born November 22, 1903 in Hanover Township and
was the daughter of Matthew “Matt” E. and Annabelle (Fablinger) Foltz. She married
Ellsworth Campbell Paisley on December 10, 1929 in Freeport. Janie died in Freeport
on May 27, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Paisley, Norman Leroy was born March 16, 1917 in Hanover and was the son of
Howard Gilmore and Pearl Augusta (Keene) Paisley. In 1935 the family moved to
Mount Carroll. Norman married Dorothy Mae Reed of Elizabeth in 1937 and two
children were born to this union: Sharon (Paisley) Stine and Donald Paisley. Norman
served several years in the U.S. Army and then served in the US. Air Force from which
he retired. Norman made his home in North Highland, California for 28 years. Dorothy
was born April 30, 1916 in Elizabeth and died August 18, 1999 in Tobyhanna,
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Pennsylvania. Norman died February 22, 1988 and cremation rites were accorded.
Palfyn, Lillian (Glover) was born June 20, 1898 in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England and
was the daughter of Thomas and Jane (Ledgard) Glover. Lillian was a hairdresser and a
practical nurse. She also was employed at the Hanover Woolen Mill. She married Paul
C. Palfyn on December 1, 1960 in Chicago. Lillian lived in Hanover for many years.
Lillian died March 14, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Palmer, Clara Belle (LeHew) was born July 17, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois and was the
daughter of William Catlette and Clara Belle (Michood) LeHew. She graduated from
high school in Jefferson City, Missouri. Clara married Gilbert L. Palmer on June 4,
1950 in Waukegan, Illinois and two sons were born to this union: Darrel Eugene Palmer
and Terry LeRoy Palmer. The family moved to Hanover in the 1960s. Clara worked at
the Hanover Senior Center, Grant’s Home in Galena, as a Crossing Guard in Hanover,
the Scenic Tower near Elizabeth, and at the Apple River Fort in Elizabeth. Clara died
June 27, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Palmer, Corinne Elizabeth (Henderson) was born November 22, 1901 in Tracer, Iowa
and was the daughter of James Campbell and Mary Irvine (Speer) Henderson. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1920 and from Monmouth College in 1925.
Corinne also attended the University of Illinois and received a Library Science degree in
1937. Corinne married the Reverend Elmer Drew Palmer on June 14, 1938 in Geneseo,
Illinois and no children were born to this union. She taught school for many years in the
Geneseo area and they moved to Hanover shortly after they retired in the early 1970s.
Corinne died January 13, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Parisi, Anthony “Tony” Joel was born September 13, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois and
was the son of Jasper Ray Colmourn and Linda J. (Schaffer) Parisi. He married
Michelle Tillwach on January 12, 1998 and he had three sons: Christopher Ray Parisi,
Nicholas Martin Parisi, and Benjamin Joel Parisi. Tony was a self-employed drywall
specialist. He was living in Hanover when he died May 14, 2003. Cremation rites were
accorded.
Parker, Agnes Grace (White) was born in March 10, 1890 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Herbert and Rosa Anita (Winter) White. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1907. Agnes attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where she met her
future husband. They wrote the music and words fro the Coe College song. Agnes
married John Belle Parker on July 28, 1914 in Hanover and one son was born to this
union: John Herbert Parker. The lived in Corydon, Iowa for a few years and moved
back to Hanover where Agnes played the organ for the silent movies in the Hanover
Theater. John joined with her father to form the H. White-Parker business in Hanover
and in 1920 John also served as the Superintendent at the Hanover School for one year.
In 1930 they moved to California, living in various places, while John taught in different
schools. Agnes died April 25, 1935 during an operation. She is buried in Hillside
Cemetery, Bieber, California.
Parker, Charlotte Bell (McCoy) was born December 31, 1899 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles Joseph and Ida Flora (Bell) McCoy. She married Roscoe William
Parker on May 14, 1925 in Dubuque, Iowa and two daughters were born to this union:
Lillian Mae (Parker) Gragg and Norma Jean (Parker) Davis. Charlotte taught piano and
organ in Hanover for 60 years before she retired in 1982. Charlotte moved to Arlington
Heights, Illinois to be near her daughters. Charlotte died May 18, 1991 in Arlington

Heights and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Parker, Ruby Elizabeth (Ahlberg) was born January 26, 1897 in Chicago, Illinois and
was the daughter of Oscar & Anna (Johnson) Ahlberg. She married Merrill Raymond
Parker on March 10, 1920 in Joliet, Illinois and one daughter was born to this union:
Rachel Louise (Parker) Schuler Gerler. She lived in Hanover most of her life and
moved to Downers Grove, Illinois to be near her daughter. Ruby died January 19, 1990
in Downers Grove and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Parker, Stella H. (Przewrocki) was born December 11, 1915 in Detroit, Michiagan and
was the daughter of John and Mary (Wasucz) Prezewrocki. She married Carol Joseph
Parker and no children were born to this union. She lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for
many years. Stella died August 8, 1997; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Parkhurst, Kathleen “Kathy” Ann (Speer) was born May 16, 1947 in Savanna,
Illinois and was the daughter of Raymond Dick and Hazel Marie (Whittington) Speer.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1965. She married Ora M. Parkhurst and
this union gave her five stepchildren: Ronnie Parkhurst, Michael “Mike” Parkhurst,
Orie Parkhurst Jr., Tina Parkhurst and Mary Parkhurst. Two children were born to this
union: Mark Sandford Parkhurst and Michael Scott Parkhurst. Kathy lived in
Melbourne, Florida for many years. Kathy died there on April 15, 2003 and a memorial
service was held in Hanover.
Patterson, Edward Raymond “Ray” was born October 27, 1915 in Hanover and was
the son of Alexis and Bertha (Moorehead) Patterson. He married Luella Mae Sanderson
on November 29, 1934 in Galena and four children were born to this union: Robert
“Bob” Leland Patterson, Judith “Judy” Lynn (Patterson) Vesley, Shirley Luella
(Patterson) Ludtke, and Richard “Dick” Raymond Patterson. Ray farmed for many
years and was also employed at FS Service, Farmers Hatchery & Exchange, and as a
school bus driver for the Elizabeth School district. Ray died on March 3, 1980 in
Dubuque, Iowa and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Paynter, Beulah Esther (Curley) was born September 27, 1920 in Thomson, Illinois
and was the daughter of Clifford Guy and Mamie (Miller) Curley. She attended
Hanover School. She married Carl Eugene Paynter and two sons were born to this
union: Donald C. Paynter and Gary Paynter. Beulah was well known for playing fast
pitch girls softball in the 1940s and 50s in the Hanover area and in mid 1950s she
moved to Freeport and continued her softball career. In 1959 the family moved to
Janesville, Wisconsin where she built a very successful fast pitch team known at the
Janesville Jems. Beulah and Carl were the managers of the Janesville Jems in the 1960s
and the team won the Wisconsin State Championship in 1963. After Carl’s death she
moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to be near her son Gary. She later married Julius
Bajkowsky in the 1990s, he was born February 13, 1921 and died December 29, 2009.
Beulah died October 28, 2010 in Ft. Lauderdale and her funeral services were held at the
United Methodist Church in Hanover.
Paynter, Carl Eugene was born April 19, 1913 and was the son of Harvey Edward and
Margaret Pearl (Jones) Paynter. His family moved to Hanover in 1918. He married
Beulah Esther Curley and two sons were born to this union: Donald C. Paynter and
Gary Paynter. Carl managed several different fast pitch softball teams. In the 1959 the
family moved to Janesville, Wisconsin when he and his wife became the managers for

the Janesville Jems. The Jems won the Wisconsin State Championship in 1963. Carl
died March 7, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Paynter, Velda Marie (Winter) was born May 30, 1912 in Hanover and was the
daughter of George William and Emily Lou (Weingartner) Winter. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1930. She was married to Dan Paynter and they lived in
Bainbridge Island, Washington for many years. Dan died in March 1979 and Velda died
in October 1980 in Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Pearce, Ida Mae (Knapp) was born October 10, 1888 in rural Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles G. and Mary Jane (Kearney) Knapp. She married John Benjamin
Pearce and seven known children were born to this union: LeRoy Pearce, Clifford C.
Pearce, Beauford E. Pearce, Beulah I. Pearce, Loyal A. Pearce, Alva Pearce, and Walter
Pearce. The family lived in Hanover for a number of years before moving to Richland,
Iowa and later to Mason City, Iowa. Ida died in May 1984 in Plymouth, Iowa.
Pearce, James “Jim” Francis was born October 29, 1908 in Hanover Township and
was the son of James Albert “Bert” and Virginia Genevieve (Raymond) Pearce. He
attended Burton School. Jim married Mildred Adelle Allen on May 6, 1930 in Galena
and two children were born to this union: Kyle Robert Pearce and Virginia Belle
(Pearce) Bruner. They first farmed in rural Elizabeth and later moved to Hanover to
work at the Hanover Woolen Mill. In 1943 they moved to a farm east of Galena and
remained there until 1973 when they moved back to Elizabeth. Jim died April 15, 2006
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pearce, Mildred Adelle (Allen) was born April 16, 1912 in Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Samuel Devilo and Elizabeth Belle (Thomas)
Allen. She married James Francis Pearce on May 6,1930 in Galena and two children
were born to this union: Kyle Robert Pearce and Virginia Belle (Pearce) Bruner. They
farmed in rural Elizabeth, then moved to Hanover and they both worked at the Hanover
Woolen Mill. In 1943 they moved to a farm east of Galena and remained there until
1973 when they moved back to Elizabeth. Mildred was a maintenance worker for the
Elizabeth Post Office. Mildred died August 20, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Penry, Vincent L. was born December 2, 1928 in Bellingham, Washington and was the
son of Walter and Veronica (McQuilken) Penry. Vince graduated from Bellingham
High School in 1947. He was a U.S. Coast Guard Korean War Veteran. He married
Lucille I. Johnson on June 27, 1986 in Bellingham and he had four children: Jon Coe,
Ted Coe, Kathy Coe-Vetter, and Kim Coe. Vince worked as a meat cutter in the
Bellingham area for many years and later was employed by the City of Bellingham as a
park technician for 20 years before he retired in 1990. In 1999 the couple moved to
Hanover and Vince worked at Chestnut Mountain Resort for ten years. He was the
sexton of Evergreen Cemetery for three years. Vince died January 7, 2009; he was
cremated and buried in Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham.
Peschang, Henry Harvey was born January 11, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of
Henry Adam and Ida Clara (Young) Peschang. He married Genevra Atkins on
December 27, 1934 and three children were born to this union: Cecil Clair Peschang,
Alyce Ann (Peschang) Haring, and Deborah (Peschang) Connery. The marriage ended
in divorce and he married Ethel Class in 1964 in Bellevue, Iowa. Henry had farmed in

the Blanding area for many years. He died August 1, 1989 and is buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Galena.
Peschang, Loretta Margaret was born August 11, 1905 in Blanding, Rice Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Peter and Lillian Bell (Fablinger) Peschang.
She operated a bait shop and general store in Blanding for more than 40 years before her
retirement. Loretta died December 31, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Peters, Wayne O. was born in December 26, 1914 in Hays Springs, Nebraska and was
the son of John Henry and Katherine “Kate” M. (Liembaugh) Peters. He married Dottie
Estes on September 9, 1944 in Alexandria, Louisiana and three children were born to
this union: Diane Peters, Catherine (Peters) Deaderick, and Gary Peters. Wayne was a
World War II U.S. Army Veteran and was a munitions foreman at the Savanna Army
Depot for a number of years. They lived in Hanover for a few years before later moving
to Savanna. Wayne died September 15, 1991 and cremation rites were accorded.
Peterson, Edwin “Ed” Eugene was born January 28, 1938 in De Kalb, Illinois and was
the son of Paul and Margaret (Gates) Peterson. He married Betty Bjelland and four
children were born to this union: Jeffrey Glenn Peterson, Jennifer Lynne Peterson,
Shelley (Peterson) Stankiewitz, and Cassie Peterson. They later divorced and he
married Margaret J. “Peggy” Wendling; they also divorced. Ed had worked at Eaton
Corporation in Hanover and was also a bartender. He lived in Hanover for a number of
years before he died on January 14, 1992. He was cremated and buried in DeKalb.
Peterson, Nancy Jo (Yardley) was born November 8, 1938 in Gordon, Nebraska and
was the daughter of David Henry and Alice Mae (Burress) Yardley. She married
Gordon Peterson Jr. on July 24, 1982 in Savanna. She had four sons: James Lee
Morris, Ronald Morris, William Morris, and Michael Morris and four stepchildren,
Thomas Peterson, John Peterson, Carl Peterson and Nancy (Peterson) Angel. Nancy
died at her home in Savanna on May 25, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Petitgout, Anna M. (Dankbar) was born April 13, 1895 in rural Jo Daviess County and
was the daughter of Henry H. and Lena Eva (Reitz) Dankbar. She married Edmund
Petitgout and one daughter was born to this union: Gladys (Petitgout) Poole. The
family lived in rural Hanover for many years. Anna died May 3, 1981 and is buried in
St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena.
Petitgout, Catherine Irene was born January 30, 1899 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Hippolyte Auguste and Mary (McCormick) Petitgout. She was a supervisor
with the Northwestern Telephone Company of East Dubuque before her retirement.
Irene died February 13, 1982 and is buried in East Dubuque Cemetery.
Petitgout, Marguerite Octavie (Girot) was born February 14, 1908 in Rodden,
Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Paul Joseph Vital and
Martha Juliette (Quill) Girot. She married Sherman Frances Petitgout on November 9,
1925 in Elizabeth and four children were born to this union: Shirley Ann (Petitgout)
Fassiotto, Phyllis Jeanne (Petitgout) Kampmeir Althafer, James Edward Petitgout, and
Paul Joseph Petitgout. Marguerite worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill, the Hanover
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her body was donated to Northern Illinois University for medical research. A memorial
service was held on January 27, 1996 in Hanover.
Petitgout, Mary Lou (Baker) was born October 2, 1930 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the
daughter of Archie and Ada (Slattery) Baker. She married Robert Petitgout on October
23, 1954 in Galena and one son was born to this union: Dale Petitgout. They lived in
Hanover for a number of years, later moved to Clinton, Iowa, and Mary Lou later moved
to DeWitt, Iowa. Mary Lou was self-employed as a home health aide in the Clinton,
Iowa area and was also employed with Skyline Industry Centers in both Clinton and
DeWitt. Mary Lou died October 27, 1998 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Petitgout, Paul Joseph was born April 30, 1926 in rural Hanover and was the son of
Sherman Frances and Marguerite Octavie (Girot) Petitgout. Paul lived in Hanover his
entire life and worked for Eaton Corporation until he retired in 1995. Paul died
February 1, 1997 and his body was donated to science. A memorial service was held
February 12, 1997 in Hanover.
Petitgout, Robert John was born January 12, 1922 in Hanover and was son of Robert
and Martha (Davidson) Petitgout. He married Mary Lou Baker on October 23, 1954 in
Galena and they had one son: Dale Petitgout. The family lived in Hanover for a number
of years and later moved to Clinton, Iowa where he worked at Climax Engines. Robert
died October 12, 1980 in Clinton and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Petitgout, Sherman Frances was born April 20, 1897 in Rodden, Elizabeth Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the son of Adolf Jule and Emma M. (Fontaine) Petitgout.
He married Marguerite Octavie Girot on November 9, 1925 in Elizabeth and four
children were born to this union: Shirley Ann (Petitgout) Fassiotto, Phyllis Jeanne
(Petitgout) Kampmeier, James Edward Petitgout, and Paul Joseph Petitgout. Sherman
was a retired carpenter and lived in Hanover most of his life. He died December 17,
1984 and his body was donated to medical science research.
Pettengill, Richard Lorenzo was born on February 9, 1933 in Hanover and was the son
of Robert Dwight and Frances Harriet (Cliff) Pettengill. He moved from Hanover in
1947. Richard was employed as a truck driver for the Chicago, Omaha & Denver
Express Company. Richard was living in Dyersville, Iowa when he died June 11, 1982
and is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Dyersville.
Pettera, Barbara “Barb” Ann (Blake) was born January 17, 1932 in Boscobel,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Charles William and Amy Irene (Miller) Blake. She
married Ralph Raymond Pettera on April 20, 1949 in Wauzeka, Wisconsin and 13
children were born to this union: Judith Ann (Pettera) Moldenhauer, Theresa Jean
(Pettera) Jackson, Deborah “Debbie” Lynn (Pettera) Schreiner, Katherine Louise
(Pettera) Roberts, Raymond Louis Pettera who died in infancy, Marie Ellen (Pettera)
Holland, Patricia Kay Pettera, John Raymond Pettera, George Wayne Pettera, Thomas
James Pettera, Stephen Duane Pettera, Dennis Stephen Pettera, and James William
Pettera. The couple lived in Hanover most of their married life. Barb worked at Eaton
Corporation for many years. Barb died August 27, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Pettera, Florence Darlene (Wilkenson) was born July 12, 1930 in Homer, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Milton Ellis and Genevieve Ella (Tyler) Wilkenson. She
married Lawrence Anthony Pettera on April 18, 1950 in Boscobel, Wisconsin and seven
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Jeffrey “Jeff” Rae Pettera, Brian Rex Pettera, Jerry Joe Pettera, Gina Kay (Pettera)
Kennedy, and Susan Ann (Pettera) Groharing. Darlene worked at Eaton Corporation for
10 years and was also a cook and bartender at Storybrook Country Club, and the
Distillery Tavern in Hanover. Darlene died April 9, 2006 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Pettera, Lawrence Anthony was born December 14, 1922 in Neillsville, Wisconsin
and was the son of George Frank and Katherine Elizabeth (Mueller) Pettera. He was a
World War II U.S. Air Force Veteran. Lawrence married Florence Darlene Wilkenson
on April 18, 1950 in Boscobel, Wisconsin and seven children were born to this union:
Roger Lawrence Pettera, Bernard George Pettera, Jeffrey “Jeff” Rae Pettera, Brian Rex
Pettera, Jerry Joe Pettera, Gina Kay (Pettera) Kennedy, and Susan Ann (Pettera)
Groharing. Lawrence lived in rural Hanover and worked at the Savanna Army Depot
from 1952 until he retired in 1984. Lawrence died October 2, 2001 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Pettera, Nicholas James was born July 23, 1984 was the son of Jeffrey “Jeff” Rae and
Janet Marie (Clarke) Pettera. Nicholas died July 26, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Pettera, Ralph Raymond “Ray” was born December 27, 1926 in Neillsville,
Wisconsin and was the son of George Frank and Katherine Elizabeth (Mueller) Pettera.
Ray was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Barbara Ann Blake on April
20, 1949 in Wauzeka, Wisconsin and 13 children were born to this union: Judith Ann
(Pettera) Moldenhauer, Theresa Jean (Pettera) Stitch, Deborah “Debbie” Lynn (Pettera)
Schreiner, Katherine Louise (Pettera) Roberts, Raymond Louis Pettera who died in
infancy, Marie Ellen Pettera, Patricia Kay Pettera, John Raymond Pettera, George
Wayne Pettera, Thomas James Pettera, Stephen Duane Pettera, Dennis Stephen Pettera,
and James William Pettera. Ray was a carpenter in Hanover for many years. Ray died
February 26, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pettera, Rose Mary (Holland) was born March 29, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa and was
the daughter of Lawrence Calvin and Francis (Henkil) Holland. She graduated from
Galena High School in 1973 and in 1985 graduated from Clarke College in Dubuque
with a degree in Nursing. Rose married Roger Lawrence Pettera on October 16, 1976
and this union gave them one daughter, Amy Frances Pettera, and one son, Raymond
Albert Pettera, who died in infancy. Rose worked at Eaton Corporation in Hanover until
1982 and then began working at the Galena Hospital until her death. Rose died
November 1, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pettera, Thomas James was born February 25, 1973 in Galena, Illinois and was the son
of Ralph Raymond “Ray” and Barbara Ann (Blake) Pettera and lived in Hanover.
Thomas died June 20, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Phialmlee, Charles LaMoyne was born May 9, 1909 in Hanover and was the son of
William Sherman and Mary Anna (Dankbar) Phialmlee. He married Berneice Cronk on
July 5, 1954 in Savanna and three sons were born to this union: William Phialmlee,
David Phialmlee, and Donald Phialmlee. Charles owned and operated LaMoyne
Jewelry Store in Savanna until his retirement. Charles died January 17, 1988 and is
buried in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Savanna.
Phialmlee, Esther Leona (Aitken) was born July 21, 1929 in Hanover Township and
was the daughter of David Wilson and Isabelle Ella (Shelly) Aitken. She married

Robert “Barney” Dale Phialmlee Sr. on March 3, 1948 in Savanna and five children
were born to this union: Janet Phialmlee, Sandy (Phialmlee) Themas, Robert D.
Phialmlee, Vicky (Phialmlee) Rettenberger, and Jody (Phialmlee) Prowant. The family
lived in Savanna and Esther worked for many years in the restaurant business, and later
as the weight master for the Wendling Quarry near Mt. Carroll. Esther died July 29,
2007; she was cremated and buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Phialmlee, Robert “Barney” Dale was born September 2, 1921 in Hanover and was
the son of James Samuel and Mary Jane (Atkins) Phialmlee. Barney was a World War
II U.S. Army Veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart. He married Esther Leona
Aitken on March 3, 1948 in Savanna and five children were born to this union: Janet
Phialmlee, Sandy (Phialmlee) Themas, Robert D. Phialmlee, Vicky (Phialmlee)
Rettenberger, and Jody (Phialmlee) Prowant. The family lived in Savanna for many
years and Barney worked at Nichol Sand Company in Savanna and later as a guard at
the Savanna Army Depot for 20 years, retiring in 1986. Barney died February 24, 2002;
he was cremated and buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Phillips, Anna Marie (Schoenfeld) was born March 21, 1915 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Albert Francis and Mae Julia (Petitgout) Schoenfeld. She married Franklin
Ellsworth Phillips on December 2, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa and five sons were born to
this union: Ellsworth “Bud” Francis Phillips, Blaine Richard Phillips, Blaire Franklin
Phillips, Claire Albert Phillips, and Dennis James Phillips. Anna spent most of her life
in Galena. Her husband Franklin died on August 1, 1975 and she later moved to
Hanover. Anna died February 16, 2005 in Hanover and is buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Galena.
Phillips, Earl Dewey was born September 16, 1897 in Fremont, Iowa and was the son
of James Franklin and Susan Elizabeth (Reed) Phillips. Earl received his bachelor and
master degree from the University of Iowa. He married Vesta Beatrice Anderman on
December 22, 1922 and one daughter was born to this union: Lura Lee (Phillips)
Hacker. He later married Harriet Lucille Gray on August 14, 1946 in Springdale, Iowa
and they moved to Hanover a few years later. Earl served as school superintendent at
Olin, Iowa for 14 years, training officer at the Savanna Army Depot for 12 years, and
later taught at Hanover High School. Earl died June 19, 1983 and is buried at Tioga
Cemetery, Rose Hill, Iowa.
Phillips, Ellsworth “Bud” Francis was born January 5, 1939 in Galena, Illinois and
was the son of Franklin Ellsworth and Anna Marie (Schoenfeld) Phillips. He attended
Galena High School for two years and graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1957.
Bud enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps for a short period and then enlisted in the U.S.
Army for four years and was discharged in 1968. Bud worked at the Savanna Army
Depot until he retired in 1982. He lived in Hanover for a number of years. Bud died
September 30, 1998 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Phillips, Harriet Lucille (Gray) was born May 25, 1905 in Decatur, Illinois and was
the daughter of Justin Morrell and Harriet Louise (Conklin) Gray. The family moved to
Lincoln, Iowa when Lucille was a small child and later moved to Springdale, Iowa. She
married Earl Dewey Phillips on August 14, 1946 in Springdale and this union gave her
one stepdaughter: Lura Lee (Phillips) Hacker. Lucille taught in many country schools
in Iowa. A few years after she was married they moved to Hanover where Lucille
taught in the Hanover School from 1955 until 1967. Her later years were spent in
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Wheatland, Iowa and she died there on October 5, 1989. She is buried in West Liberty,
Iowa.
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Philpot, Hazel LaVonne (Read) was born May 22, 1925 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was
the daughter of Wesley Garfield and Mabel Estella (Bowden) Read. She married James
“Jim” Truman Philpot on October 6, 1951 in Rockton, Illinois and one daughter was
born to this union: Nancy (Philpot) Noel. The family lived in Hanover for a time and
later moved back to Elizabeth. Hazel was a registered nurse and worked at the Savanna
Army Depot until her retirement. Hazel died August 1, 1991 and is buried in the
Elizabeth Cemetery.
Philpot, James “Jim” Truman was born September 3, 1925 in rural Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the son of Orville and Genevieve (Cahill) Philpot. He graduated from
Elizabeth High School in 1943. Jim was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran. He
married Hazel LaVonne Read on October 6, 1951 in Rockton, Illinois and one daughter
was born to this union: Nancy (Philpot) Noel. They lived in Hanover for a few years
before they moved to Elizabeth. Jim worked at the Savanna Army Depot as an
electrician until he retired in 1980. Jim died February 20, 2010 and is buried in
Elizabeth Cemetery.
Pierce, Mason H. was born January 20, 1904 in Stockton, Illinois and was the son of
Harvey Wesley and Lottie Marian (Weir) Pierce. He moved to Hanover in 1928 and
purchased a furniture and undertaking business. Mason married Helen Barnes in August
1929 in Hanover and one son was born to this union: Robert Pierce. He sold his funeral
business in 1939 and the family moved to Wheaton, Illinois. Mason died August 14,
1989 in Clearwater, Florida; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Pilcher, Duane was born June 23, 1924 in Hanover Township and was the son of
Zebulon “Zeb” and Lola (Dean) Pilcher. He was married to the former Betty Wand.
Duane lived in Red Bluff, California. He died in Red Bluff on October 17, 1980.
Pittman, Mary Alice (Finley) was born February 1, 1935 and was the daughter of
Andrew “Andy” Walker and Anna Marie (Hunt) Finley. The family moved to Hanover
in 1949 and Mary Alice graduated from Hanover High School in 1952. Mary Alice
married Stanley G. Pittman Sr. in the late 1950s and they adopted three children:
Stanley G. Pittman, Keith Pittman, and Leslie Pittman. The family lived in New
Martinsville, West Virginia for many years. Mary Alice died February 8, 1996.
Plews, Barbara W. (Willson) was born September 17, 1903 in Illinois and was the
daughter of Andrew Elliott and Mabel W. (Winter) Willson. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1920. Barbara married Lester William Plews and one known
daughter was born to this union: Barbara V. Plews. In 1930 the family was living in
Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her husband Lester was born in 1900 and died in 1952.
Barbara died on December 30, 1955 in Los Angeles, California.
Plosch, George Albert was born November 3, 1912 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of John and Annie M. (Wuster) Plosch. He farmed in rural
Hanover all of his life. George died May 13, 2006 and is buried in Trinity Lutheran
Church Cemetery, Derinda.
Poffenberger, Elizabeth A. (Dunn) was born September 12, 1923 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the daughter of Joseph F. and Alice V. (Clay) Dunn. She was a payroll
supervisor at the Savanna Army Depot for 33 years when she retired in 1982. Elizabeth
later moved to Hanover and worked part-time in her brother’s café in Hanover.

Elizabeth died October 27, 1999 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Porras, Johanna Marie (Meeck) was born September 12, 1929 in Meseritz, Germany
and was the daughter of Wilhelm and Helena (Paetzolt) Meeck. She married Joseph
“Joe” Jesse Porras on June 2, 1955 in Munich, Germany and one daughter was born to
this union: Barbara Jean (Porras) Magalli. They moved to Hanover and Johanna
worked at the Savanna Army Depot, Sullivan’s Grocery and Bill’s Supermarket in
Hanover. She also worked at Eaton Corporation until she retired in 1991. Johanna died
August 7, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Porras, Joseph “Joe” Jesse was born June 30, 1930 in East Chicago, Indiana and was
the son of Ezequiel and Apolinar (Valdivia) Porras. He attended school in East Chicago
and later joined the U.S. Army. While stationed in Germany he married Johanna Marie
Meeck on June 2, 1955 in Munich, Germany and one daughter was born to this union:
Barbara Jean (Porras) Magalli. Joe retired from the U.S. Army in 1975 and later worked
at the Savanna Army Depot until he retired in 1993. Joe died July 13, 2007 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Potter, Blanche Manilla (Shaw) was born November 10, 1898 in Elizabeth, Illinois
and was the daughter of Charles Newton and Nona Elizabeth (Ashmore) Shaw. She
married John Carl Potter on May 15, 1919 in Galena and six children were born to this
union: Geneva Audrey (Potter) Morrison, Elizabeth “Betty” May (Potter) Shepherd,
Maxine Carol (Potter) Vanderheyden, Irma Jean (Potter) Geiger, Blanche Marcella
“Tot” (Potter) Kammer, and Carl Edward Potter. Blanche was employed at the Hanover
Woolen Mill, was a cook at the Hanover School and worked at the Savanna Army
Depot. Blanche died January 1, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Potter, Charles “Chuck” Elmer was born May 17, 1931 in Hanover and was the son
of Robert Harold “Chris” and Geraldine Helen (McDowell) Potter. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1948. Chuck was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Chuck
married Joyce Arlene Kevern on December 21, 1950 in Hanover and two daughters
were born to this union: Candis “Candy” Elaine (Potter) Albrecht and Cheryl Joyce
(Potter) Rife. He lived in Elizabeth most of his adult life where he worked for the
Elizabeth Garage for 15 years; owned Chuck’s Service Station for 26 years and worked
at Dura Automotive for ten years. Chuck died April 22, 2010.
Potter, Ida Marie (Carlson) Bainbridge was born May 3, 1922 in Glen Haven,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Gustaf and Beulah (Suck) Carlson. She married
Melvin Bainbridge on February 10, 1942 and one son was born to this union: Nickolas
“Nick” Adair Bainbridge. Melvin was killed in action in World War II in 1943. Ida
later married John Potter in January 1952 in Tipton, Iowa and two children were born to
this union: Mary Jo (Potter) Slocum and John “Tim” Carl Potter. Ida lived in Hanover
most of her life and was a tool keeper at the Savanna Army Depot before she retired.
Ida died April 21, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Potter, Iona Mae (Ehredt) was born May 3, 1905 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of William and Emily Mable (Balbach) Ehredt. She
married Ross “Twister” Edward Potter on January 3, 1924 in Galena and three children
were born to this union: Robert Ross Potter, Arletta Eleanor (Potter) Maeder, and
Alberta Mae (Potter) Mercer. They farmed in Hanover Township for many years. Iona
died May 8, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Potter, John James was born February 21, 1917 in Hanover Township and was the son
of William Raymond and Mary Ada (Harkness) Potter. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1934. John was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran. John
married Ida Carlson Bainbridge in January 1952 in Tipton, Iowa and one stepson,
Nickolas “Nick” Adair Bainbridge and two children were born to this union: Mary Jo
(Potter) Slocum and John “Tim” Carl Potter. He was a Warehouseman at the Savanna
Army Depot before his retirement in 1970 and he later worked at Chestnut Mountain
Resort. John died September 15, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Potter, Mary Ada (Harkness) was born March 2, 1889 in Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of James and Ellen (Bawden) Harkness. She
married William Raymond Potter on November 19, 1914 in Dubuque, Iowa and four
children were in this family: Mildred Audrey (Harkness) Musselman, John James
Potter, Wilma Jean (Potter) Enz, and William “Bill” Potter. After marriage the family
farmed until 1918, when they moved to the village of Hanover. Ada was a telephone
operator in Hanover from 1924 until 1927. Ada and William returned to farming in the
late 1920s and Ada remained on the farm until William’s death in 1959, after which she
moved to the village of Hanover. Ada died April 2, 1979 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Potter, Robert “Bob” Ross was born January 20, 1924 in Hanover Township and was
the son of Ross “Twister” Edward and Ione Mae (Ehredt) Potter. He attended Black
Country School and graduated from Hanover High School in 1941. Bob served in the
United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Shirley Ann Vandervate on
June 26, 1950 in Hanover and two sons were born to this union: Dennis Robert Potter
and Duane Scott Potter. He farmed in Rodden for many years. Bob died February 13,
2006 and is buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Potter, William “Bill” Irwin was born May 17, 1929 in Hanover and was the son of
William Raymond and Mary Ada (Harkness) Potter. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1947. Bill served in the U.S. Navy. He married Shirley Jean Clifton on
August 31, 1957 in Freeport and three children were born to this union: Merikay
(Potter) Pitzer, Karen Potter, and James “Jim” Potter. Bill lived in Savanna for many
years and worked for the Milwaukee and Soo Line railroads for 30 years. Shirley died
December 3, 1992 and Bill died February 10, 1994. They are both buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Powell, Patricia A. (Kump) was born October 21, 1959 and was the daughter of
Donald and Lera (Hammer) Kump. She had three children: Brian Powell, Andy
Powell, and Renee (Powell) Grenoble. She lived in Kent, Illinois and worked as a cook
at Morgan Memorial Nursing Home for eight years and also at the LA Drive Inn, both in
Stockton, before moving to Hanover. Patricia died May 6, 2010 and is buried in
Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Illinois.
Pratt, Dora Irene (Francke) was born March 3, 1906 in Hanover and was the daughter
of William Henry and Bertha Lillian (Towle) Francke. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1924 and from Blackburn University in 1926. Irene married Richard
Bonapart Pratt on March 14, 1941 in Palmyra, Missouri and two sons were born to this
union: Richard William Pratt Jr. and Ronald Francke Pratt. Irene was a homemaker and
lived most of her life in Hanover. Irene died September 25, 1989 and is buried in
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Pratt, Frederick “Fred” Hayes was born April 18, 1921 in Eugene, Oregon and was
the son of Frederick William and Mary Elizabeth (Hayes) Pratt. He graduated from
Beloit, Wisconsin High School in 1939 and later graduated from the University of
Illinois, received his Masters Degree from the University of Wisconsin, and his PhD
from Arizona State University. He coached basketball and track, and taught history and
drivers education in Elizabeth and Freeport, Illinois. He later moved to Scottsdale,
Arizona where he was a school administrator. Frederick was a park ranger for ten years
at the Grand Teton National Park. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Frederick married Edith Elizabeth Moore who was a 1938 graduate from Hanover High
School. Frederick died April 23, 2004 in Scottsdale; he was cremated and his ashes are
buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Pratt, Richard Bonapart was born March 11, 1913 in Monticello, Kentucky and was
the son of John Henry and Sally F. (Spradlin) Pratt. He married Dora Irene Francke on
March 14, 1941 in Palmyra, Missouri and two sons were born to this union: Richard
William Pratt Jr. and Ronald Francke Pratt. Richard was a World War II U.S. Army
veteran and farmed in the Hanover area for many years. Richard died June 24, 1991 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Prenot, Myrna E. was born February 26, 1923. He was married to Jane M. Prenot and
they lived in Rockford, Illinois. Myrna was buried in Log Church Cemetery on October
14, 2003.
Prohovnik, Anthony “Tony” J. was born April 6, 1913 and was the son of Joseph and
Rose Prohovnik. He grew up in Streator, Illinois. Tony was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. He married Cleopatra “Cleo” Z. Magenheimer on June 29, 1946 in Galena.
They lived in Hanover after their marriage and they both worked at the Savanna Army
Depot. In the early 1960s they moved to Hemet, California. Tony died December 1,
2005 and is buried in Hemet.
Prohovnik, Cleopatra “Cleo” Z. (Magenheimer) was born June 3, 1918 in Galena,
Illinois and was the daughter of Albert V. and Elizabeth M. (Lauritzen) Magenheimer.
Cleo graduated from Galena High School. She married Anthony “Tony” J. Prohovnik
on June 29, 1946 in Galena. They lived in Hanover after their marriage and they both
worked at the Savanna Army Depot. In the early 1960s they moved to Hemet,
California. Cleo died July 20, 2001 and is buried in Hemet.
Pulfrey, Nina Coral (Winter) was born June 14, 1889 in Hanover and was the daughter
of George William and Emily Lou (Weingartner) Winter. Nina married Robert Earl
Pulfrey in South Dakota and six known children were born to this union: Nina L.
Pulfrey, Robert E. Pulfrey, Mildred G. Pulfrey, John W. Pulfrey, Genevieve P. Pulfrey,
and one other daughter. The family lived in Amherst, South Dakota for a number of
years. Earl died August 10, 1942 in Brown County, South Dakota and Nina died
October 3, 1981.
Pulley, Robert B. was born September 1, 1943. He and his wife Carol had one
daughter, Rhoda Wallace. Robert lived in Hanover for a few years before moving to
Smyrna, Georgia. He was a regional personnel manager for Panasonic Corporation.
Robert died December 27, 1991 in Smyrna and is buried in Arlington Memorial Park
Cemetery, Atlanta.
Quade, Nona Maxine (Phialmlee) was born November 3, 1923 in rural Hanover and
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Savanna for a number of years. She married Frank J. Quade in April 1953 and he died
September 5, 1980 in Savanna. She had one son, James Keller. Frank died September
5, 1980 and Maxine died August 6, 1997. They are both buried in Lower York
Cemetery, Thomson.
Quesnell, Kenneth “Ken” Scott was born July 4, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois and was the
son of Kenneth “Kent” Anthony and Lorraine (Levinson) Quesnell. He graduated from
York Community High School, Elmhurst. He moved to Galena and the Dubuque area in
1983 and became the owner of the Derby Deli in Dubuque. Ken died October 3, 1994
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Quesnell, Kenneth “Kent” Anthony was born on July 26, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois
and was the son of Anthony and Mabel (Brown) Quesnell. He graduated from Crane
Technical School in 1941 and the Chicago Institute of Technology in 1951. Kent was a
U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He married Lorraine Levinson on June 12, 1943 and
four children were born to this union: Ellen Lois (Quesnell) Liberg, Bruce Allan
Quesnell, Kenneth “Ken” Scott Quesnell, and Jeffery “Jeff” Howard Quesnell. The
family lived in Chicago and Elmhurst most of their lives before moving to Hanover and
later to Galena. Kent worked for the U.S. Treasury Department, U.S. Customs Division,
Illinois Bureau of Investigation, and was the chief of police in Mazomanie, Wisconsin
and in Hanover in the 1980s. Kent died April 4, 2007 and a memorial service was held
in Hanover.
Quesnell, Lorraine (Levinson) was born January 10, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of Joseph and Kate (Goldman) Levinson. She married Kent Quesnell on
June 12, 1943 and four children were born to this union: Ellen Lois (Quesnell) Liberg,
Bruce Allan Quesnell, Kenneth “Ken” Scott Quesnell, and Jeffery “Jeff” Howard
Quesnell. The family lived in Chicago and Elmhurst for many years before moving to
Hanover, then to Galena. Lorraine owned the Bakers Oven and Tea Room in Galena for
14 years in the 1980s and 90s. Lorraine died July 20, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Quintiliani, Harold C. was born July 27, 1916 in Massachusetts. His parents died
when he was three years during the flu epidemic and his Aunt and Uncle in Chicago
raised him. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Isabel Elizabeth
“Izzy” Gray on March 20, 1954 in Chicago and this union gave him one stepdaughter:
Sandra “Sam” K. Licher. They lived Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas for many years.
Harold died April 22, 2000 in Arkansas and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Quintiliani, Isabel Elizabeth “Izzy” (Gray) was born December 28, 1915 in rural
Hanover and was the daughter of Charles Edwin and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ann (Virtue)
Gray. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1933. Izzy graduated from nursing
school in East Moline and was a nurse for many years. Izzy had one daughter: Sandra
“Sam” K. Licher. She married Harold C. Quintiliani on March 20, 1954 in Chicago.
Izzy lived in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas for a number of years. Izzy died June 22, 1999
in Arkansas and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Radavich, Sam was born December 15, 1904 in Mystic, Iowa and was the son of Sam
and Rosa (Zatezaio) Radavich. Sam lived in Walnut, Iowa for a few years and later
moved to Rockford, Illinois. Sam married Margarite Berryman on June 30, 1937 in
Rockford and no children were born to this union. Sam was a mechanic for the Peoria-
Rockford Bus Company for 40 years. Margarite died in May 1970 and Sam died

November 6, 1981 and they are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Raffone, Iva Carol (Guensler) Jobe was born September 19, 1901 and was the
daughter of Samuel S. and Frances M. (Simons) Guensler. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1919. Iva married Clay C. Jobe and one known daughter was born to
this union: Delia L. Jobe. They lived in Chicago for a number of years. Iva married
James Anthony Raffone on August 23, 1944 in Chicago. Iva retired to Daytona Beach,
Florida. Iva’s first husband Clay C. Jobe was born November 15, 1894 in California,
Missouri and died in February 1965. Iva’s second husband James Anthony Raffone was
born January 26, 1915 and died in May 1979. Iva died September 18, 1989 in Daytona
Beach.
Raines, John Elliott was born October 2, 1924 in Columbia, South Carolina and was
the son of William Preston and Judith B. (Elliott) Raines. John married Miss White on
July 5, 1951 in Edenton, North Carolina and three children were born to this union:
Carolyn (Raines) Adams, John Raines Jr., and Kathryn R. (Raines) Dunn. The couple
divorced on November 19, 1973 in Chowan County, North Carolina. John was living in
Hanover when he died November 23, 1992.
Rall, Iva Belle (Shaw) was born November 13, 1896 in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Charles Newton and Nona Elizabeth (Ashmore) Shaw.
She married Charles Henry Rall on April 25, 1913 in Dubuque, Iowa and four children
were born to this union: William Charles Rall, Raymond Wallace Rall, Marshall Leroy
Rall, and Doris Belle (Rall) Schaible Goff. Iva died July 7, 1989 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Rall, Raymond “Ray” Wallace was born March 23, 1926 in Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Charles Henry and Iva Belle (Shaw) Rall. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1944 and graduated from the University of
Illinois in 1951. Ray was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He married Elizabeth
“Betty” Pretzer on June 11, 1949 and four children were born to this union: Mary
Elizabeth (Rall) Shaw, Robert David Rall, Lucille Ann (Rall) Uhlig, and Virginia Ellen
(Rall) Chomitz. Ray worked in the oil business many years before they retired to
Littleton, Colorado. Ray died July 20, 2005; he was cremated, a memorial service was
held in Hanover and his ashes were buried in “Rall Woods” in Derinda Township.
Ramey, Sarah M. (Jameson) was born in October 1881 and was the daughter of
Samuel Craig and Fannie Mariah (Felsby) Jameson. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1899. Sarah was married and living in Newberg, Oregon in 1930.
Ravenscraft, Emma May was born May 14, 1904 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Charles Henry and Mary E. (Goble) Ravenscraft. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1922. Emma lived most of her life in Hanover, later moved to Galena and
then to Savanna. Emma died December 13, 1990; she was cremated and buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Ravenscraft, Leslie Cutler was born July 18, 1893 in Hanover and was the son of
Albert Joseph and Edith Lucretia (Cutler) Ravenscraft. He grew up and attended school
in Hanover. Leslie married Norma Smith on March 26, 1921 in LaPorte, Indiana.
Leslie died in April 1987 in New Port Richey, Florida.
Rayhorn, Elizabeth J. (Goldhagen) Wand was born August 23, 1912 in rural Hanover
and was the daughter of William “Will” and Catherine Bernzdine (Ambre) Goldhagen.
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She was educated in the Pleasant Hill Country School. Elizabeth married William
Wand on December 27, 1932 in Elizabeth and seven children were born to this union:
Judy (Wand) McGivney, Mary Lou (Wand) Schaible, Alvin Wand, Wayne Wand, Dale
Wand, Bob Wand, and William Wand. Her husband William died August 7, 1957 and
she married Harold Rayhorn on November 11, 1960 in Elizabeth. Elizabeth died March
29, 2002 and is buried in St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Rayhorn, Lorraine Elizabeth (Ganshirt) was born February 24, 1924 and was the
daughter of Aloysius Oscar “Allie” and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Glick) Ganshirt. She
was married to Kenneth Albert Rayhorn and 11 children were born to this union:
Wilhelmena “Billie” Ethel (Rayhorn) Nolan, Judith “Judy” Ann (Rayhorn) Wand,
Kenneth John Rayhorn, Kathleen “Kathy” Susan (Rayhorn) Stoval, Victoria “Vickie”
Lynn (Rayhorn) Yoeckel, Karen Ellen (Rayhorn) Switzer, twins Dennis Lee Rayhorn
and Debra “Debbie Rae (Rayhorn) Cocagne, Gregg Rayhorn, and twins Robert Walter
Rayhorn and Roberta Irene (Rayhorn) Ware. They lived in Hanover for a few years in
the 1970s before moving to Galena. Her husband Kenneth died May 31, 1975. Lorraine
died March 6, 1982 and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena.
Read, Charlene Mercedes (Eadie) was born October 23, 1917 in Hanover and was the
daughter of John Joseph and Caroline Josephine (Rall) Eadie. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1935. Charlene married Maurice Rosswell Read on February
17, 1938 in Dubuque and two children were born to this union: Maureen Kay (Read)
Kolocek and David Maurice Read. Charlene was employed in the insurance department
of the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau in Elizabeth until she retired in 1977. Charlene
died September 22, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Read, Maurice Rosswell was born July 28, 1914 in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Lawrence LeeRoy and Dorothea “Dora” (Myers) Read. He
graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1933. Maurice married Charlene Mercedes
Eadie on February 17, 1938 in Dubuque and two children were born to this union:
Maureen Kay (Read) Kolocek and David Maurice Read. He was employed at the
Savanna Army Depot until his retirement in 1957, and then worked for the Elizabeth
Garage for 20 years. Maurice died December 16, 1991 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Ready, Dorothy Jeanette was born October 25, 1937 in Hanover and was the daughter
of Clarence A. and Bernice Lucille (Garrow) Ready. Dorothy lived in Savanna for
many years and had one son, Johnny Ray Ready. She worked as a cook at Gourley’s
Restaurant in Savanna. Dorothy died January 12, 2001 and is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Reasor, Phillip was born October 2, 1947 in Paris, Illinois and was the son of Arthur
Eugene and Geraldine (Clark) Reasor. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Phillip
married Sandra S. Brown on December 17, 1967 and two children were born to this
union: Matthew Reasor and Holly Reasor. He received his Masters Degree from
Eastern Illinois University and his Ph.D from Southern Illinois University. He was
Superintendent of River Ridge School. Phillip died June 21, 1996; he was cremated and
his ashes were spread over the Atlantic Ocean.
Redington, Carl Andrew was born August 26, 1914 in Apple River, Illinois and was
the son of Michael Francis and Mary Mayme (Gable) Redington. He married Gladys
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union: Ruth Delores (Redington) Brinninger, James “Jim” Redington, Jerald “Jerry”
Redington, Mary Kay (Redington) Weimerskirk, and Ronald Lee Redington. Carl was
retired from the Savanna Army Depot and they lived in Hanover for many years before
moving to Galena. Carl died August 4, 1986 and is buried in Grant Hill Cemetery, rural
Galena.
Redington, Gladys Charlene (Skaggs) was born September 11, 1918 in Council Hill
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Henry Reuben and Hazel Alice
(Zeal) Skaggs. She married Carl Andrew Redington in February 1937 in Dubuque,
Iowa and five children were born to this union: Ruth Delores (Redington) Brinninger,
James “Jim” Redington, Jerald “Jerry” Redington, Mary Kay (Redington) Weimerskirk,
and Ronald Lee Redington. They lived in Hanover for many years. Gladys died
February 21, 1986 and is buried in Grant Hill Cemetery, Galena
Redington, Mary Mayme (Gable) was born November 8, 1892 in rural Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of Henry and Rose Gable. She married Michael Francis
Redington and seven children were born to this union: Carl Andrew Redington, John
Joseph Redington, Elmer W. Redington, Berniece Helene (Redington) Krippendorf,
Marie Violet (Redington) Welchert, Clyde Michael Redington, and Rosemary
Redington. Mayme lived in Hanover for a number of years. Michael died July 20, 1945
and Mayme died September 7, 1985. They are both buried in St. Ann Catholic
Cemetery, Warren.
Reed, Delmar James was born September 23, 1917 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the
son of Delmer James and Florence L. (Williams) Reed. He attended Lost Mound School
and graduated from Hanover High School in 1934. Delmar was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. Delmar died February 1976 in Tucson, Arizona.
Reed, Marion Oliver was born December 14, 1902 in Low-Moor, Iowa and was the
son of Curtiss Alexander and Ida Mae (Kelly) Reed. He married Pauline “Polly” Stoner
on June 22, 1927 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and two daughters were born to this union:
Patricia “Pat” Elaine (Reed) Benjamin and Judith “Judy” Almeda (Reed) Kness. He
and his wife owned Scenic Stage Bus Lines in Hanover for 37 years before they retired
in 1969. Marion died September 9, 1982 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Reed, Pauline “Polly” (Stoner) was born October 3, 1901 in Kinross, Iowa and was the
daughter of George Franklin and Almeda Wine (Furman) Stoner. She married Marion
Oliver Reed on June 22, 1927 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and two daughters were born to
this union: Patricia “Pat” Elaine (Reed) Benjamin and Judith “Judy” Almeda (Reed)
Kness. She and her husband owned Scenic Stage Bus Lines in Hanover for 37 years
before they retired in 1969. Pauline died January 16, 1986 and is buried in Log Church
Cemetery.
Reichwein, Clarence A. was born December 12, 1906 in Bellevue, Iowa and was the
son of Ernest Christopher and Christina (Yeager) Reichwein. He lived in in Bellevue
for a number of years and later moved to Savanna. Clarence died May 4, 1985; he was
cremated and buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Reifsteck, Andrew Roy was born January 23, 1897 in Hanover and was the son of
Andrew W. and Anna C. (Millhouse) Reifsteck. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1917. Andrew was married to Lourene L. Reifsteck and in 1920 they were
living in Duluth, Minnesota. Andrew was a traveling salesman and after his divorce
from Lourene he lived with his Mother in Galena for a few years. Andrew married

Jessie M. LaFlesh on November 19, 1943 in Chicago and they divorced in 1947. On
January 15, 1961 Andrew married Hester Mary Leebens in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Hester was born in 1916 and died in 2006. Andrew died in August 1970 in
Minneapolis.
Reifsteck, Clyde Limage was born November 22, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of
Otto Christian and Ora Hazel (Limage) Reifsteck. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1932. Clyde married Dorothy Williams June 10, 1939 in Dubuque and five
children were born to this union: Jean Louise (Reifsteck) Murphy, Joseph Edward
Reifsteck, Jerry Clyde Reifsteck, John Wayne Reifsteck, and Joel Alan Reifsteck.
Clyde died July 20, 1983; he was cremated and his ashes where dropped by airplane
over Jo Daviess County.
Reifsteck, David Richard was born January 18, 1918 in Hanover and was the son of
Otto Christian and Ora Hazel (Limage) Reifsteck. He was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. David married Evon Liddeard in 1946 in London, England and seven children
were born to this union: David Reifsteck, Roger Reifsteck, Mark Reifsteck, Janet
Reifsteck, Marsha Lynn (Reifsteck) Purlach, LeAnne Reifsteck , Lee Allen Reifsteck
who died in childhood. He retired from the Savanna Army Depot. They lived in
Elizabeth for a number of years before moving to Muskogee, Oklahoma. David died in
Muskogee on August 16, 1993 and is buried in Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery,
Schapville, Illinois.
Reifsteck, Donald “Don” Arthur was born January 18, 1918 in Hanover and was the
son of Otto Christian and Ora Hazel (Limage) Reifsteck. He was a World War II U.S.
Navy Veteran. Don married Marjorie Ellen Schuller on July 13, 1940 in Galena and
two sons were born to this union: Richard Lee Reifsteck and Donald Edward Reifsteck.
He worked at the Savanna Army Depot until he retired. Don died January 13, 2004 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Reifsteck, Dorothy Mae (Williams) was born September 16, 1918 in California,
Missouri and was the daughter of Hobart McKinley and Anna Julia (Hatfield) Williams.
She moved to Hanover with her family in 1937. She married Clyde Limage Reifsteck
on June 10, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa and five children were born to this union: Jean
Louise (Reifsteck) Murphy, Joseph Edward Reifsteck, Jerry Clyde Reifsteck, John
Wayne Reifsteck, and Joel Alan Reifsteck. Dorothy worked for the Eaton Corporation
in Hanover as an inspector for 20 years before retiring in 1984. Dorothy died March 11,
1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Reifsteck, Edward “Ed” Otto was born March 9, 1919 in Hanover and was the son of
Otto Christian and Ora Hazel (Limage) Reifsteck. Ed was a World War II Army
Veteran and he received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He married Delores
Schmitt on June 1, 1946 in Dubuque, Iowa and two children were born to this union:
Edward Arthur Reifsteck and Judy Ann Reifsteck. Ed was a truck driver at the Savanna
Army Depot for a number of years. He died May 5, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Reifsteck, Marjorie Ellen (Schuller) was born February 5, 1924 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Fred Peter and Rose Emma (Hudson) Schuller. She attended
Galena schools. Marjorie married Donald Arthur Reifsteck on July 13, 1940 in Galena
and two sons were born to this union: Richard Lee Reifsteck and Donald Edward
Reifsteck. Marjorie worked at the Savanna Garment Factory for several years and she
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was a programmer at the Savanna Army Depot for a number of years before she retired.
Marjorie died July 17, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Reifsteck, Ora Hazel (Limage) was born May 7, 1892 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Edward and Jennie (Strong) Limage. She married Otto Christian Reifsteck
on March 19, 1913 in Dubuque, Iowa and seven children were born to this union: Clyde
Limage Reifsteck, Phyllis Virginia (Reifsteck) Miller, David Richard Reifsteck, Donald
Arthur Reifsteck, Edward Otto Reifsteck, Betty Louisa (Reifsteck) Young Hazer, and
Carl Alden Reifsteck. Ora died September 21, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Reifsteck, Otto Christian was born December 17, 1893 in Hanover and was the son of
Christian and Anna Louise (Hildebrand) Reifsteck. He married Ora Hazel Limage on
March 19, 1913 in Dubuque, Iowa and seven children were born to this union: Clyde
Limage Reifsteck, Phyllis Virginia (Reifsteck) Miller, David Richard Reifsteck, Donald
Arthur Reifsteck, Edward Otto Reifsteck, Betty Louisa (Reifsteck) Young Hazer, and
Carl Alden Reifsteck. Otto was employed as a clerk in the license department for the
state of Illinois before his retirement. Otto died August 27, 1985 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Reifsteck, Rosemary (Benzel) Line was born December 24, 1903 in Chicago, Illinois
and was the daughter of August John and Rose Benzel. Rosemary had three children:
Ione Hawks (Line) Mangan, Rial Line, and Phyllis (Line) Norman. She worked at the
Hanover Eaton Corporation before her retirement. Rosemary died November 28, 1988
in Frederick, Maryland and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Reitz, Donald Stephen was born February 8, 1921 in Rodden, Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Stephen and Suzanne (Chapier) Reitz. He lived in
Hanover for many years. Donald died May 11, 1983 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Reitz, Earl Louis was born April 20, 1907 in rural Hanover and was the son of George
and Abbie Ellen (Lisk) Reitz. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1925. He
married Lucille F. Dehner on December 31, 1931 in Jackson, Missouri. Earl lived in
Shawnee Mission, Kansas for a number of years. Earl died February 1, 1993.
Reitz, Edmund Peter was born July 15, 1913 in Hanover and was the son of Peter and
Della E. (Gilbert) Reitz. He went to school in rural Hanover. Edmund was a World
War II veteran. He married Dorothy E. Hartwig on October 20, 1936 in Rock Island
and one son was born to this union: Daryl Reitz. The family lived in Hanover until
1959 when they moved to Fulton, staying there until 1992 when they moved to Moline.
Edmund worked for the Savanna Army Depot for 20 years, retiring in 1959. He then
worked for Phillips 66 Company and Art’s Sinclair Service Station, both in Fulton.
Edmund died April 22, 1993 in Moline and is buried in Fulton Cemetery.
Reitz, Ellen Ann (Nielsen) was born May 16, 1949 in Norfolk, Nebraska and was the
daughter of Jens Leo and Betty Katherine (Petersen) Nielsen. The family moved to
Hanover in the spring of 1960. Ellen graduated from Hanover High School in 1967.
She married Denny Reitz and two children were born to this union: Darbie Denise
(Reitz) Petsche and Daren John Reitz. They later divorced. Ellen had lived in Galena
for a number of years where she was the owner of the Galena Title Company. Ellen
died in Galena, on her 61 st birthday, May 16, 2010.
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Reitz, Oscar John was born February 17, 1905 in Hanover and was the son of John W.
and Margaret “Maggie” M. (Biren) Reitz. He and his wife Alta H. had one daughter:
Karen Reitz. Oscar had been employed at the Savanna Army Depot, Sierra Army
Depot, Herlong, California and retired from the Pueblo, Colorado Army Depot in 1952.
He later was employed at Tote Gote Sales and Service, retiring in 1972. Alta was born
November 8, 1917 and died January 12, 2006. Oscar died August 25, 1988 and is
entombed in Imperial Gardens, Pueblo.
Resh, Willard Lee was born July 28, 1940 in Boswell, Pennsylvania and was the son of
Asa Martin and Minnie (Ulrey) Resh. He attended East Rockford High School. Willard
married Rita Jean Harkness in Rockford and three sons were born to this union: Brett
Lee Resh, Brian Williard Resh, and Blaine Michael Resh. Willard lived in Rockford
and was a truck driver, owner operator for many years when he retired in 1997 and
moved to Hanover. Willard died March 18, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Reusch, Gertrude Lucille Ann (Geiger) was born October 19, 1930 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Joseph John and Madeline (Schmidt) Geiger. She married Johnie
A. Reusch on April 19, 1951 in Derinda and one son was born to this union: Bill
Reusch. They farmed in rural Elizabeth for a number of years and Lucille also worked
at the Elizabeth Nursing Home and later at Eagle Ridge Resort in the Galena Territory.
Lucille died July 24, 1998 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Reusch, Johnie A. was born June 29, 1924 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the son of
Joseph and Claire (Haring) Reusch. He married Gertrude Lucille Ann Geiger on April
19, 1951 in Derinda and one son was born to this union: Bill Reusch. Johnie farmed in
Derinda until 1975 and then did custom farming and he also worked at the Eagle Ridge
Resort in the Galena Territory. Johnie died December 21, 2008 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Reynolds, Marie L. (Goldhorn) was born March 16, 1901 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of Henry and Anna (Schatz) Goldhorn. She married Ronald Reynolds.
They lived in Hanover before moving to Elizabeth. Ronald died in 1951 and Marie died
August 17, 1985, they are both buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Reynolds, Richard W. was born July 31, 1950 and was the son of William and Beverly
(Holman) Reynolds. He moved to Hanover in the early 1970s to work for the Eaton
Corporation. Richard died May 28, 2006 in Hanover and is buried in the cemetery in
Cordova, Illinois.
Rice, Lawrence “Larry” Earl was born February 9, 1951 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Elwin L. and Charlotte A. (Lahre) Rice. His family lived in Hanover during
his early years and they later moved to Savanna. Larry was a Vietnam War U.S. Army
Veteran. He married Sally Castro and five children were part of this union: Rona Scott,
Charlotte Rice, stepdaughter Melissa Castro, Lawrence Rice, and Rick Rice. Larry was
a system welder for the Canadian Pacific Rail System for 21 years. Larry died on
October 16, 1994 as the result of an automobile accident. He is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Rice, Mary T. (Rubio) was born September 26, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona and was the
daughter of Agapito and Irene (Gonzalez) Rubio. She married Harold “Penny” Rice on
July 28, 1954 in Thomson and four children were born to this union: Pam (Rice) Kok,
Denise (Rice) Dyson, Lydia (Rice) Opsahl, and Sargeant Rice. The family lived in
Hanover in the 1950s and later moved to Savanna. Mary worked at Eaton Corporation
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in Savanna and Hanover for 33 years when she retired in 1996. Her husband Harold
died September 1, 1993. Mary died February 27, 2001 and is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Rice, Vearl Elmer was born June 21, 1949 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Elwin L. and Charlotte A. (Lahre) Rice. His family lived in Hanover during his early
years and they later moved to Savanna. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and was a
forklift operator at the Savanna Army Depot. He married Peggy Hartson on October 11,
1969 in Thomson. Vearl died March 11, 1985 and is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Richards, Evelyn J. (Hulscher) was born March 8, 1910 in rural Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Joseph Henry and Grace M. (Zeal) Hulscher. She graduated from
Galena High School and the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. She married Willard
Richards on January 17, 1942 in Dubuque and two children were born to this union:
Eileen (Richards) Arand and James Richards. Willard died on January 20, 1991. She
and her husband farmed most of their lives in the Galena area and she taught school in
the Galena and Hanover school districts for 20 years. Evelyn died April 22, 1992 and is
buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Richardson, Duane was born March 14, 1952 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin and was the
son of John and Anna Marie (Smith) Richardson. He had two daughters: Melissa
(Richardson) Kieffer and Valentria (Richardson) Flakes. He lived in Galena for a
number of years and later moved to Hanover where he died on April 3, 1998. Duane is
buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Richmond, Eileen Gertrude (Henschel) was born January 2, 1925 in Dubuque, Iowa
and was the daughter of Emil George and Elizabeth Armenia (Russ) Henschel. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1943 and graduated from St. Joseph Mercy
Hospital School of Nursing in 1946. Eileen married Robert Eugene Richmond on
January 2, 1947 in Hanover and six children were born to this union: JoAnn
(Richmond) Nolan, David Robert Richmond, Thomas “Tom” Robert Richmond, Todd
James Richmond, Richard “Dick” Michael Richmond, and Cynthia “Cindy” Ann
(Richmond) Bellmann. Eileen was a nurse with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Savanna
City Hospital and for Dr. Ralph Speer in Hanover. Eileen died November 19, 2009 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Richmond, Frank Roy was born June 29, 1893 in Lanark, Illinois and was the son of
Fred and Louisa (Forrey) Richmond. He married Lydia V. Hammen on May 15, 1917
in Mt. Carroll and three sons were born to this union: Franklin L. Richmond, Leroy Ray
Richmond, and Robert Eugene Richmond. Frank farmed for many years in rural
Hanover. Frank died November 6, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Richmond, Franklin L. was born January 1, 1915 in Hanover and was the son of Frank
Roy and Lydia V. (Hammen) Richmond. He married Mildred Zerbee on November 19,
1945 and they lived in Sabula, Iowa where Franklin was an engineer for the Chicago
and Northwestern Railroad. Mildred died August 8, 1985 and Franklin died September
6, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula.
Richmond, LeRoy Ray was born December 7, 1918 in Hanover and was the son of
Frank Roy and Lydia V. (Hammen) Richmond. He was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. LeRoy farmed in Hanover for many years and later moved to Knoxville, Iowa.
LeRoy died June 2, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Richmond, Lydia V. (Hammen) was born March 7, 1896 in rural Jo Daviess County
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and was the daughter of Bennett and Lola Montez (Green) Hammen. She married Frank
Roy Richmond on May 15, 1917 in Mt. Carroll and three sons were born to this union:
Franklin L. Richmond, Leroy Ray Richmond and Robert Eugene Richmond. Lydia died
July 21, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Richmond, Robert “Bob” Eugene was born April 10, 1924 in rural Hanover and was
the son of Frank Roy and Lydia V. (Hammen) Richmond. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1942. Bob was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Eileen
Gertrude Henschel on January 2, 1947 in Hanover and six children were born to this
union: JoAnn (Richmond) Nolan, David Robert Richmond, Thomas “Tom” Robert
Richmond, Todd James Richmond, Richard “Dick” Michael Richmond, and Cynthia
“Cindy” Ann (Richmond) Bellmann. He was a farmer his entire life. Bob served on the
Hanover School Board for 24 years. Bob died February 9, 2001 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Ries, Kenneth John was born January 21, 1951 in Monticello, Iowa and was the son of
Wilfred J. and Elsie (Wilgenbusch) Ries. He graduated from Western Dubuque Schools
in 1969. Ken served in the United States Army Reserves from 1971 until 1977. Ken
was married to Maureen Ries and three children were born to this union: Josh Ries,
Heidi Ries, and Nic Ries. The family lived in rural Hanover for a few years before
moving to Cascade, Iowa. Ken was a car salesman at Dan Kruse Pontiac in Dubuque,
Iowa for a number of years. Ken died September 25, 2005 and is buried in Calvary
Cemetery, Cascade.
Ritchie, Lyda Ann (Cliff) was born October 21, 1898 in Hanover and was the daughter
of Richard Henry and Hattie “Dot” (Cole) Cliff. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1917. She lived in rural Hanover. Lyda married Clifford Albert Ritchie on
June 1, 1921 in Galena and they raised one son: William Cliff. The family lived in
Savanna for many years. Clifford was born June 1, 1895. He was a World War I U.S.
Army Veteran and he worked as an electrician at the Savanna Ordnance Depot. Clifford
died February 20, 1975 and Lyda died March 3, 1991 and they are both buried in
Savanna Township Cemetery.
Robertson, Judith Ellen (Fisher) was born September 16, 1947 in Cairo, Illinois and
was the daughter of Robert Marvin and Mary Madeline (Holmes) Fisher. She married
Marlin Robert Lee Robertson Sr. on October 23, 1980. She had six children: James
Fisher Henkins, Robert Edward Henkins, Jack Charles “Charlie” Henkins, Rebecca
Lynn Henkins, Leanna Fern (Henkins) Miller, and Gary Dewane Henkins. She also had
three stepsons: Robert Robertson, Marlin Robertson Jr., and Donald Robertson. Judith
was employed for 14 years with Eaton Corporation in Hanover. She died January 17,
2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Robertson, Ruth Kay (Cavanna) was born August 9, 1947 in Rochelle, Illinois and
was the daughter of Joseph J. and Ella L. (Van Hise) Cavanna. She was married to
Marlin Robert Lee Robertson Sr., in Oregon, Illinois and three sons were born to this
union: Robert Robertson, Marlin Robertson Jr., and Donald Robertson. She also had
six stepchildren: James Henkins, Robert Edward Henkins, Jack Charles “Charlie”
Henkins, Rebecca Lynn Henkins, Leanna Fern (Henkins) Miller, and Gary Dewane
Henkins. Ruth lived in Hanover for a number of years and worked for Eaton
Corporation for 15 years. Ruth died June 17, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Robinson, Florence Dashiell (Graham) was born March 16, 1893 in Des Moines,

Iowa and was the daughter of William Phillip and Mary Jane (Atchison) Graham. She
married Charles Edwin Robinson on December 21, 1911 in Dubuque, Iowa and eight
children were born to this union: Myrtle Charlene (Robinson) Mitchell, Gwendolyn
Graham (Robinson) Nickerson, Kenneth Aylesworth Robinson, Charlotte Joyce
(Robinson) Tracy, Ruth Virginia (Robinson) Landis, George Richard Robinson, Kendall
Jack Robinson, and Kathleen Jill (Robinson) Smith. She was the organist at the
Hanover United Methodist Church for 50 years. Florence died April 23, 1982 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Robinson, Gail Marie (Irwin) was born October 28, 1935 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Donald “Roy” and Beulah Gertrude (Grady) Irwin. She married Ronald
Robinson on May 21, 1960 in Freeport and they later lived in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Gail
died January 1, 1982 in Ft. Collins and her funeral service was held at the Hanover
United Methodist Church.
Robinson, George LeRoy was born April 23, 1912 in Hanover and was the son of
George Lincoln and Nellie Mariah (Graham) Robinson. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1930. He married Mildred “Mim” J. Smith. Mildred was born June 26,
1914 and died in September 1991. They lived in Jacksonville, Florida for many years.
LeRoy died November 18, 1994 in Jacksonville.
Robinson, George Richard “Dick” was born April 12, 1930 in Hanover and was the
son of Charles Edwin and Florence Dashiell (Graham) Robinson. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1948 and attended the University of Illinois for two years.
Dick was a Korean War U.S. Air Corps Veteran. Dick moved to Mount Morris, Illinois
and married Ethel Kathleen Myers on June 16, 1951. One son was born to this union:
Richard Allen “Rick” Robinson. Dick worked as a small engine repairman at Hough
Hardware Company in Mount Morris, and upon his retirement he operated his own shop
called Grandpa’s Workshop in Mount Morris. Dick died November 20, 2004 and is
buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris.
Robinson, Nellie Mariah (Graham) was born November 16, 1888 in Des Moines,
Iowa and was the daughter of William Phillip and Mary Jane (Atchison) Graham. She
married George Lincoln Robinson on January 13, 1912 and two sons were born to this
union: Gerald G. Robinson and George LeRoy Robinson. She lived in Hanover for a
number of years and later lived in Hawthorne, California. Nellie died in Hawthorne on
March 25, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Rodden, LeVerne George was born October 19, 1923 in Hanover and was the son of
George Alfred and Violet Leona (Schaible) Rodden. He was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. LeVerne married to Rosemary Steele and one daughter was born to this union:
Patricia “Patty” (Rodden) James. The family lived in Fresno, California for many years.
LeVerne died April 3, 1987 and is buried in Oakhill Cemetery, Oakhurst, California.
Rodden, Loren G. was born April 21, 1925 in Hanover and was the son of George
Alfred and Violet Leona (Schaible) Rodden. He graduated from Elizabeth High School
in 1943. Loren was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Ruby Jacobs on
May 17, 1957 in Las Vegas, Nevada and one son was born to this union: Jon Rodden.
Loren lived in California for his last 40 years. He died December 14, 1988 in Fresno,
California and is buried in Clovis, California.
Rodden, Violet Leona (Schaible) was born October 16, 1902 in Hanover and was the
daughter of William Henry and Ruth Isabella (Kearney) Schaible. She attended the
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Derinda and Pleasant Hill country schools. Violet married George Alfred Rodden on
September 8, 1921 and three sons were born to this union: LeVerne George Rodden,
Loren G. Rodden, and Jimmy Ray Rodden. The family lived in Hanover for a number
of years before moving to Elizabeth. Violet worked at the Savanna Army Depot during
World War II, as a waitress in Elizabeth for many years and at Eaton Corporation for 15
years before she retired in 1980. Violet died January 8, 2008 and is buried in Elizabeth
Cemetery.
Roderick, Irma Josephine (Potter) was born November 10, 1903 in Hanover and was
the daughter of John James and Hannah Josephine (Kranbuhl) Potter. She married
William Clyde Roderick on April 19, 1923 and they raised Sue Helen (Potter) Cooper
from the age of two. Irma died April 25, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Roderick, William Clyde was born March 12, 1899 in Bloomington, Illinois and was
the son of William Clyde and Emma (Winger) Roderick. He married Irma Josephine
Potter on April 19, 1923 in Hanover and they raised Sue Helen (Potter) Cooper from the
age of two. Clyde was a crane operator for 35 years before his retirement. Clyde died
July 28, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Roe, Ronald “Ron” Siemen was born April 5, 1947 in Clinton, Iowa and was the son
of Siemen and Vera Mae (Peters) Roe. The family moved to Hanover in the early 1960s
and Ron graduated from Hanover High School in 1966. He was married to Marilyn
Jean Weible for a number of years and two children were born to this union: Melissa
Ann Roe and Jon Michael Roe. Ron worked as an inspector for Kelly-Springfield Tire
Company in Freeport for 30 years before he retired in 1997. Ron died February 3, 2003
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Roe, Vera Mae (Peters) was born October 22, 1921 in Jackson City, Iowa and was the
daughter of Vance Leslie and Clara Dorothy (Schroeder) Peters. Vera was a registered
nurse and served as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army overseas during World War II.
She married Siemen Roe on May 8, 1946 in Readlyn, Iowa and five children were born
to this union: Ronald “Ron” Siemen Roe, Jane Vera (Roe) Mitchell, Dorothy Rose
(Roe) Cook, Leslie William Roe, and Larry John Roe. The family moved to Hanover in
the early 1960s. Vera died July 9, 1983 and is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery,
Bellevue, Iowa.
Rogers, Alice A. (Gray) was born July 6, 1914 in rural Hanover and was the daughter
of Charles Edwin and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ann (Virtue) Gray. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1933. Alice married Bennett “Ben” Campbell Rogers on
September 28, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa and no children were born to this union. Alice and
Ben owned and operated the Coffee Cup Café in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Alice
later worked as a clerk at the Savanna Army Depot and owned and operated Alice’s
Ceramics. She also helped Ben at Ben’s Tap and later they managed the bar at the
Hanover VFW. Alice died August 18, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Rogers, Bennett “Ben” Campbell was born September 13, 1916 in Hanover and was
the son of John James and Mabel Ibel (Donnelly) Rogers. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1934. Ben married Alice A. Gray on September 28, 1938 in Clinton,
Iowa and no children were born to this union. He was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. He was the former owner of Ben’s Tavern and the Coffee Cup Restaurant,
both in Hanover, and he managed the Hanover VFW for more than 20 years. Ben died
January 2, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Rogers, Julia “Judy” Marie (Tamagnine) was born December 19, 1921 in North
Andover, Massachusetts and was the daughter of Romeo and Gemma Jennifer (Bianchi)
Tamagnine. She married Maurice “Buck” Edwin Rogers on April 26, 1944 and four
children were born to this union: Richard Allen Rogers, James “Jim” Edwin Rogers,
Barry Gene Rogers, and Lisa Ann (Rogers) Ballard. The family moved to Hanover
from South Dakota in 1966. Judy died February 15, 1991 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Rogers, Mary Amelia (Hotchkiss) was born February 22, 1902 in rural Jo Daviess
County and was the daughter of William Johnson and Ruth (King) Hotchkiss. She
married Benjamin Rogers on September 27, 1922 in Mount Carroll and one known son
was born to this union: William L. Rogers. They lived in Savanna for a number of
years. Benjamin died March 10, 1973. Mary died March 17, 1988 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Rogers, Maurice “Buck” Edwin was born September 21, 1916 in Morton, Minnesota
and was the son of Harry Beckwith and Myrtle May (Abel) Rogers. He was a World
War II Veteran. He married Julia “Judy” Marie Tamagnine on April 26, 1944 and four
children were born to this union: Richard Allen Rogers, James “Jim” Edwin Rogers,
Barry Gene Rogers, and Lisa Ann (Rogers) Ballard. The family moved to Hanover
from South Dakota in 1966. Buck was a millwright at the Savanna Army Depot. Buck
died February 28, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Rogers, William Lyle was born September 9, 1928 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son
of Benjamin and Mary (Hotchkiss) Rogers. He married Clara Rose Kallenberger on
December 19, 1947 and two children were born to this union: Benjamin “Ben” Rogers
and Ann (Rogers) Steiber. William retired from Alliant Energy in 1990 and moved to
El Mirage, Arizona. He died December 19, 2003 in El Mirage; he was cremated and
buried in Evergreen Cemetery on June 5, 2004.
Root, L Dee was born July 13, 1919 in Wyalusing, Wisconsin and was the son of
Carson and Esther Leona (Baumer) Root. He grew up in Wyalusing and was a World
War II U.S. Army Air force Veteran. He married Florence Myrtle Peterson on
September 3, 1946 in Marinette, Wisconsin and one daughter was born to this union:
Linda Charlotte Root. The family moved to Hanover in the 1950s. Ldee worked at the
Savanna Army Depot for 30 years and also the Hanover Village Street Department for a
few years. Ldee died March 12, 2011 and is buried in the Marinette Cemetery.
Rummel, Benjamin “Ben” Helmer was born August 5, 1918 in Scales Mound,
Illinois and was the son of William and Catherine (Hammer) Rummel. He graduated
from Scales Mound High School in 1936 and from Bayless Business College in
Dubuque in 1940. Ben was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Mildred
Ila Pressly on June 3, 1948 in Ainsworth, Iowa and four daughters were born to this
union: Paula Kathleen (Rummel) Howlett, Cheryl Anne (Rummel) Ross, Carolyn Ruth
(Rummel) Gephart, and Stacy Ellen Rummel. Ben was a retired Chief Secretariat of the
Ammunition School at the Savanna Army Depot. Ben died June 7. 1985 and is buried
in Log Church Cemetery.
Rummel, Mildred Ila (Pressly) was born October 4, 1923 in Washington County, Iowa
and was the daughter of Joseph Blaine and Jessie Lola (Walker) Pressly. She graduated
from Ainsworth, Iowa High School in 1940 and later attended Monmouth College.
Mildred married Benjamin “Ben” Helmer Rummel on June 3, 1948 in Ainsworth and
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four daughters were born to this union: Paula Kathleen (Rummel) Howlett, Cheryl
Anne (Rummel) Ross, Carolyn Ruth (Rummel) Gephart, and Stacy Ellen Rummel.
They moved to Hanover shortly after they were married and Mildred later worked a
teacher’s aid at the Hanover Elementary School for 26 years. After retiring, she
continued to volunteer at the school for an additional 11 years. In 2003 Mildred moved
to Scales Mound to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and James “Jim”
Gephart. Mildred died December 7, 2010 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Rummer, Maxine Geneva (Flack) was born August 23, 1924 and was the daughter of
Frank Lester and Florence Geneva (Irwin) Flack. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1942. She was married to a Mr. Wolcott and lived in Spokane, Washington in
the 1970s. Maxine married Leslie William Rummer on November 28, 1983 and they
lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. Maxine died December 3, 2007 in Las Vegas.
Ryder, Almeda (Meffley) was born January 7, 1916 in Hanover and was the daughter
of Raymond and Bernice (Kuhns) Meffley. The family moved to Elizabeth where
Almeda graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1933. She married Carson “Casey”
V. Ryder on September 14, 1935 in Albany, Illinois and one daughter was born to this
union: Janice (Ryder) Rittweger. Carson died on February 17, 1993 and Almeda died
December 17, 2006. They are both buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Ryder, Kenneth “Kenny” LaVerne was born May 20, 1947 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Melvin LaVerne and Leona Marie (Houy) Ryder. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1965 and from Iowa Wesleyan College, in Mt. Pleasant, in
1969. Kenny married Nancy Ann Calvert on June 15, 1968 in Hanover and three
children were born to this union: Anya Lucille (Ryder) Murray, Noelle Marie Ryder,
and Kenneth Calvert Ryder. Kenny was a financial planner for IDS American Express
Financial Services. He was a former teacher and football coach in Forreston, Plano and
Mattoon. He was living in Mattoon when he died on September 4, 1994 and is buried in
Calvary Cemetery, Mattoon.
Ryniewicz, Daniel Leo was born June 18, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Leo and Veronica “Vera” (Krota) Ryniewicz. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1947. Daniel was a Korean War Veteran. He married Zonia “Cookie” M. Wilkenson
on June 19, 1973 in Mount Carroll and this union gave him two stepdaughters: Marilyn
Rein and Marlene Hall. Daniel was employed at the Savanna Army Depot with boiler
maintenance before his retirement. He died May 17, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Ryniewicz, Leo was born October 24, 1893 in Poland and he married Veronica “Vera”
Krota in 1928 in Chicago. Four children were born to this union: Daniel Leo
Ryniewicz, Robert Ryniewicz, Ruth Emily (Ryniewicz) Markle, and Peter Ryniewicz,
who died in infancy. Leo was a World War II Veteran and worked at the Hanover
Woolen Mill before his retirement. Vera died in June 1972 and Leo died January 13,
1982. They are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sack, Coleta Mae (Pearce) was born February 20, 1937 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Harry Raymond and Mary Ann (Yenney) Pearce. She attended school in
Hanover. Coleta married Zernie Sack on August 7, 1954 in Savanna and five children
were born to this union: Lonnie Sack, TyAnn Sack, Reagan Sack, Stacy Sack, and
Douglas Sack. Coleta moved to Reme, Minnesota in about 1970. Coleta died December
3, 1984 and was cremated.
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Salvatore, Dorothy H. (Beckett) was born February 6, 1917 in Platteville, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of Clyde and Margaret “Maggie” J. (Kehoe) Beckett. She married
Ernest Salvatore on July 4, 1935 in Lancaster, Wisconsin and two daughters were born
to this union: Carole Claudette (Salvatore) Eldenkamp and Gloria Sandra (Salvatore)
Belk Higging. They lived in Hanover for a number of years, and Dorothy was
employed as a supply clerk at the Savanna Army Depot for 30 years before she retired in
1977. Dorothy died October 10, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sanderson, Alice Leona (Reitz) was born December 22, 1911 in rural Hanover and
was the daughter of Nicholas and Martha L. (Girot) Reitz. She was married to Oral
George Kaufman and three children were born to this union: Carol (Kaufman)
Borgstedt, Norma Jean (Kaufman) Ferguson, and William Joseph Kaufman, who died
in 1941. She married Joseph Sanderson on September 6, 1949 in Mount Carroll. Alice
was living in Pueblo, Colorado at the time of her death of May 31, 1993 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Sanderson, Alvin LaVern was born August 8, 1933 in Hanover and was the son of
Harry and Lillian (Kirchner) Sanderson. After attending Hanover High School he
served in the U.S. Army. He married Joyce Muehleip on May 4, 1957 in Galena and
two daughters were born to this union: Terri (Sanderson) Whoolery and Dana
Sanderson. He worked at John Deere Tractor Works in Dubuque from 1959 until he
retired on February 28, 1992. Alvin died May 4, 1995 and is buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Galena.
Sanderson, Emma M. (Gingles) was born June 1, 1907 in Rock Island, Illinois and
was the daughter of Fallis Jay and Estella “Stella” Mae (Geegge) Gingles. She married
Warren LaVerne Sanderson on July 4, 1931 in Galena and one daughter was born to this
union: Kathleen “Kit” (Sanderson) Breckenridge. Emma worked at the Stockton
Library and served as treasurer of the Stockton School District. The family lived in the
Stockton area for a number of years and retired to Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. After
Warren’s death, she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Emma died June 15, 1989
and is buried in the Log Church Cemetery.
Sanderson, Harold David was born January 14, 1909 in rural Hanover and was the son
of Warren and Luella (Cook) Sanderson. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1925. He married Esther Glenn Lawrence and one son was born to this union:
Lawrence H. Sanderson. The family lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Harold was a
pilot for transport planes during World War II and was also a flight instructor. Harold
died December 7, 1944 in an airplane crash in Omaha, Nebraska. He is buried in
Oklahoma City.
Sanderson, Harry was born July 11, 1893 in Hanover and was the son of Joseph and
Sarah A. (Young) Sanderson. He married Lillian Kirchner on May 24, 1917 in Galena
and six children were born to this union: Arthur Sanderson, Alma (Sanderson) Moring,
Irene (Sanderson) Schave, Dorothy Vernon (Sanderson) Cochran, Alberta Mae
Sanderson, and Alvin LaVerne Sanderson. Harry was a custodian at the Savanna High
School for 15 years. Harry died March 25, 1981 and is buried in Savanna Township
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Sanderson, Jessie Mae (Callahan) was born April 24, 1916 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Earl Francis and Addie Mae (Eustice) Callahan. She married Stanley “Stan”
LeRoy Sanderson on September 11, 1933 in Galena and five children were born to this
union: Dale Stanley Sanderson, Gary Keith Sanderson, Carol Ann (Sanderson) Cole,
Maureen Mae (Sanderson) Shepherd, and James Earl Sanderson. Jessie enjoyed writing,
especially poetry and published a book of her poems called Fireflies in 2003. Jessie
lived in Galena most of her adult life. Jessie died October 1, 2010 and is buried in Log
Church Cemetery.
Sanderson, Leland Lynn was born May 25, 1920 in Rodden, Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Warren and Luella (Cook) Sanderson. He attended
Black School in rural Hanover and graduated from Galena High School in 1937. Leland
married Carol Elizabeth Asmus on October 3, 1942 in Lincoln, Nebraska and one
daughter was born to this union: Candace “Candy” Lynn (Sanderson) Saam. Leland
was a World War II U.S. Army-Air Force Veteran. He worked for Northern States, later
Interstate Power Company for many years before he retired in 1982. Leland died
February 11, 2007 in Galena and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Sanderson, Stanley “Stan” LeRoy was born October 8, 1911 in Rodden, Elizabeth
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the son of Warren and Luella (Cook) Sanderson.
He graduated from Hanover High School in 1929. Stan married Jessie Mae Callahan on
September 11, 1933 in Galena and five children were born to this union: Dale Stanley
Sanderson, Gary Keith Sanderson, Carol Ann (Sanderson) Radabaugh, Maureen Mae
(Sanderson) Shepherd, and James Earl Sanderson. He farmed and later was a salesman
for Jo Daviess Service Company and then was proprietor of Sanderson’s Service Station
in Galena for 22 years before retirement. He also drove school bus for Hillard
Transportation. Stan died April 22, 1993 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Sands, Cheryl Rae (Bailey) was born December 2, 1962 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the daughter of Carl and Kay Arleen (Miller) Bailey. She lived in Galena for a number
of years before moving to Windsor, Colorado. Cheryl was married and had three
children: Lauren Runde, Evan Runde, and Jacob Runde. She later married Stephen
Sands and this union gave her two stepchildren: Kira Sands and Josh Sands. At the
time of her death she was attending Regis College in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Cheryl died
March 13, 2007 in Windsor and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover.
Sauer, Mary Ella “Sis” (Diehl) was born February 8, 1924 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Jack and Alice Louisa (Paisley) Diehl. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1942. Sis married Ralph F. Sauer on September 3, 1955 and no children were
born to this union. Sis worked as a supply specialist at the Savanna Army Depot for a
time. Sis later lived in Wilmington, Illinois for a number of years before moving to
Madison, Indiana. Sis died February 24, 2002 in Madison.
Saxon, Odis McLeal was born April 28, 1931 in Anderson, South Carolina and was the
son of John Hinson and Dora Bell (Smith) Saxon. He had three children: Robin
(Saxon) Hammond, Debbie (Saxon) Vigil, and Ronald Saxon. Odis was a retired
Technical Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after serving 22 years and was later
employed as an explosives operator at the Savanna Army Depot. Odis died September
28, 1990 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Scanlan, Mary Virginia was born in about 1914 and was the daughter of Peter F. and
Mary M. Scanlan. The family moved from Sterling, Illinois to Hanover in the late 1920s

when her father operated a general store until about 1933. Virginia graduated from
Hanover High School in 1932.
Schaible, Beulah Marie (Bennett) was born October 31, 1916 in Rice Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Thomas “Tom” J. and Harriett Matilda (Straitt)
Bennett. Beulah married Vernon “Piggy” Martin Schaible on April 22, 1933 in Galena
and two sons were born to this union: Neil Gerard Schaible and Dale Schaible who died
when he was five months old in 1940. Beulah worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill,
Atwoods in Stockton, Savanna Army Depot, Sandman’s Drug Store, Henschel’s
Grocery Store, and Eaton Corporation. Beulah died March 1, 2008 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Schaible, Charles Alvin was born February 10, 1897 in Hanover Township and was the
son of John J. and Anna H. (Krippendorf) Schaible. He married Mary Thain on April
30, 1931 in Massbach and three children were born to this union: Margaret Ann
(Schaible) Wurster, Janice (Schaible) Tippett, and Richard Schaible. Charles was a
retired farmer. Charles died November 16, 1985 and is buried in the Methodist
Cemetery, Derinda.
Schaible, Edith Teresa (Mazzucco) Lilies was born June 22, 1921 in Boston,
Massachusetts and was the daughter of Palmerino and Teresa (Dismond) Mazzucco.
Edith married Rupert Lilies on August 27, 1939 in Boston and three children were born
to this union: Ronald Lilies, Richard Lilies, and Karen (Lilies) Boone. Her husband
Rupert died December 25, 1965. She later married Leland C. Schaible on June 10, 1967
in Galena and this union gave her four stepchildren: Leland C. Schaible, Dr. Keith L.
Schaible, Dr. Rose (Schaible) Stocker, and Theresa M. (Schaible) Schadewalt. They
lived in Hanover for a number of years and later moved to Freeport. Edith died January
28, 2004 and is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport.
Schaible, Elizabeth “Bidge” Emeline (Shea) was born May 16, 1921 in Galena,
Illinois and was the daughter of Joseph and Phillippa (Childs) Shea. She married
Harland “Skeeter” Franklin Schaible on March 28, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa and two
sons were born to this union: Dennis David Schaible, who died in infancy, and Gary
LaVerne Schaible. Except for traveling by her husband’s side while stateside during
World War II, she resided in Hanover all her married life. Bidge died February 6, 2005
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Schaible, Etta Katherine (Chapman) was born May 25, 1908 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Frank Henry and Grace Johanna (Moyle) Chapman. Etta graduated from
Hanover High School in 1926 and later the Dubuque Business College. She married
Melvin LeRoySchaible on June 26, 1927 in Galena and four children were born to this
union: Leland Charles Schaible, Philip Keith Schaible, Grace Joanne (Schaible) Cliff
Bell, and Priscilla Ann (Schaible) Francke Lundy. The couple divorced and Etta lived
in Hanover and worked at the Savanna Army Depot until her retirement. Etta died July
9, 1993 and is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Freeport, Illinois.
Schaible, Harland “Skeeter” Franklin was born September 20, 1918 in Hanover and
was the son of Leroy “Roy” Jacob and Pearl Helen (Woods) Schaible. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1937. Harland married Elizabeth “Bidge” Emeline Shea
on March 28, 1939 in Dubuque and two sons were born to this union: Dennis David
Schaible, who died in infancy, and Gary LaVerne Schaible. Skeeter was a World War II
U.S. Navy Veteran. He worked at the Savanna Army Depot for more than 40 years and
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was the supervisor of the motor pool when he retired in 1980. Skeeter died April 7,
1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Schaible, Leland Charles was born July 15, 1928 in Hanover and was the son of
Melvin LeRoy and Etta Katherine (Chapman) Schaible. Leland graduated from
Hanover High School in 1947. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran and retired
from the Navy in 1967. Leland married Deanna DeCursio on March 29, 1957 and four
children were born to this union: Leland C. Schaible, Dr. Keith L. Schaible, Dr. Rose
(Schaible) Stocker, and Theresa (Schaible) Schadewalt. After Deanna died Leland
married Edith Lilies on June 10, 1967 in Galena and this union gave him three
stepchildren: Ronald Lilies, Richard M. Lilies and Karen Thesesa (Lilies) Boone.
Leland worked as a Marketing Communication Specialist at Micro Switch in Freeport
until he retired in 1986. They lived in Hanover for a time before moving back to
Freeport. Leland died May 13, 2009 and is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens,
Freeport.
Schaible, Marion Roscoe was born April 7, 1907 in rural Hanover and was the son of
John J. and Anna H. (Krippendorf) Schaible. He attended the Pleasant Hill Country
School and graduated from Hanover High School in 1926. Marion married Ruby
Anchutz and three children were born to this union: Helen Ruby (Schaible) Kilgore,
Harvey Wayne Schaible, and Ruth Marian (Schaible) Fosler. The couple divorced and
Marion married Phyllis Eileen (Turner) Schap on October 27, 1966 and this union gave
him one stepson: Gary Schap. Marion worked for Socony Vacuum Oil for many years,
drove school bus for the Elizabeth School District, and worked at Atwoods in Stockton
for a few years. Marion died March 16, 2007; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Schaible, Melvin LeRoy was born April 1, 1908 in Hanover and was the son of LeRoy
“Roy” Jacob and Pearl Helen (Woods) Schaible. He attended school in Hanover.
Melvin married Etta Katherine Chapman on June 26, 1927 in Galena and four children
were born to this union: Leland Charles Schaible, Philip Keith Schaible, Grace Joanne
(Schaible) Cliff Bell, and Pricilla Ann (Schaible) Francke Lundy. The couple divorced
and Melvin lived in Wisconsin for a number of years. Melvin died in November 1979 in
Reedsburg, Wisconsin.
Schaible, Ralph Ellsworth was born August 8, 1915 in rural Hanover and was the son
of John J. and Anna H. (Krippendorf) Schaible. He was educated in the Pleasant Hill
Country School. Ralph married Viola Gladys Krug on May 4, 1940 in Schapville and
four children were born to this union: Robert John Schaible, Donald Elmer Schaible,
Doris Mae Schaible, and Carole Jean (Schaible) Murphy. Ralph farmed in rural
Hanover until 1965 when he moved to Hanover and began working for Hanover Lumber
Company until his retirement in 1980. After the death of his wife Viola on July 10,
1990 he married Evelyn Studier on November 14, 1992 in Hanover. Ralph died
September 2, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Schaible, Vernon “Piggy” Martin was born February 10, 1913 in Hanover and was the
son of Leroy “Roy” Jacob and Pearl Helen (Woods) Schaible. He married Beulah Marie
Bennett on April 22, 1933 in Galena and two sons was born to this union: Neil Gerard
Schaible and Dale Schaible who died when he was five months old in 1940. Piggy was
employed for a number of years in maintenance at the Savanna Army Depot before his
retirement. Piggy died November 28, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Schaible, Viola Gladys (Krug) was born November 13, 1918 in Guilford Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of John Adam and Christina “Tina” Henrietta
Josephine (Reusch) Krug. She married Ralph Ellsworth Schaible on May 4, 1940 in
Shapville and four children were born to this union: Robert John Schaible, Donald
Elmer Schaible, Doris Mae Schaible, and Carole Jean (Schaible) Murphy. They farmed
in rural Hanover until 1965 when they moved to Hanover where Viola was an employee
of Eaton Corporation before her retirement in 1984. Viola died July 10, 1990 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Scharf, Wayne Joseph was born July 22, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Harry Frederick and Cordelia N. (Schlickman) Scharf. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1951. Wayne married Miss Oberfoell on October 18, 1959 in Dubuque,
Iowa and one known child was born to this union. The family lived in Dubuque, Iowa
for many years. Wayne died December 16, 2001 in Dubuque.
Scharpf, Robert Frank Williams was born March 16, 1928 in Dubuque, Iowa and was
the son of Harry Frederick and Cordelia N. (Schlickman) Scharpf. He was a World War
II U.S. Navy Veteran. He was married and had one son, Robert Scharpf Jr. and also
two stepsons, Gene and David. The family lived in Hanover while he worked at the
Savanna Army Depot and later moved to East Dubuque. Robert died November 12,
1987 and is buried in East Dubuque Cemetery.
Schatzer, Alice Irene (Heather) was born January 18, 1915 in Moniteau County,
Missouri. She was married to Glenn Louis Schatzer and two sons were born to this
union: Donald Lee Schatzer and Max Dean Schatzer. The family moved to Hanover in
the mid-1940s to work in the woolen mill. In the mid-1950s they moved to Rockford,
Illinois. Glen died November 26, 1965 in El Paso, Texas. Alice died in North
Hollywood, California on June 2, 1991; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Schatzer, Donald “Don” Lee was born August 10, 1933 in Moniteau County, Missouri
and was the son of Glenn Louis and Alice Irene (Heather) Schatzer. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1951 and attended the University of Wisconsin, Platteville for
one year. He later attended Syracuse University in New York. Don married Mary
Joanne Brandt and four children were born to this union: David L. Schatzer, Scott
Schatzer, Randy Schatzer, and Dawna Schatzer. Don was an administrative service
manager for South Central Bell Telephone Company in Birmingham, Alabama for many
years. Don was living in Gardendale, Alabama when he died August 3, 2007.
Schatzer, Mary Joanne (Brandt) was born June 29, 1933 and was the daughter of
Arthur J. and Eileen Brandt. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1952. Joanne
married Donald “Don” Lee Schatzer and four children were born to this union: David
L. Schatzer, Scott Schatzer, Randy Schatzer, and Dawna Schatzer. The family lived in
Gardendale, Alabama for many years. Joanne died June 23, 2002 and is buried in
Crestview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Schatzer, Max Dean was born March 30, 1935 in Moniteau County, Missouri. The
family moved to Hanover in the mid-1940s. Max attended school in Hanover. He
married Janet Law from Savanna. Max died June 14, 2008 in Rosamond, California.
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Schiffer, Henry William was born August 26, 1902 in Hanover and was the son of
Christian and Louise (Nelson) Schiffer. Henry married Marie Louise Goldhagen on
February 14, 1928 in Hanover and three children were born to this union: Jean
(Schiffer) Renner, William Schiffer, and Irene Schiffer. The family moved to Galena
from Hanover in 1933 and he was employed with the Chicago Burlington & Quincy
Railroad until he retired. Henry died March 8, 1987 and is buried in St. Michael’s
Catholic Cemetery, Galena.
Schildwachter, Kathryn Louise (Uphoff) was born May 20, 1926 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the daughter of William and Elsie (Gump) Uphoff. She attended Savanna
Schools. Kathryn married Lloyd J. Schildwachter on June 15, 1946 in Mt. Carroll and
two children were born to this union: Jack LaVerne Schildwachter and Sandra Kay
(Schildwachter) Green. The family moved to Hanover in the 1960s and later back to
Savanna. Kathryn worked at Elkay as an inspector for several years. Kathryn died
January 27, 2008 and is buried in the Lanark Cemetery.
Schildwachter, Lloyd J. was born November 3, 1920 in Lanark, Illinois and was the
son of Harry W. and Viola Blanche (Gearhart) Schildwachter. He was a World War II
U.S. Army Veteran. Lloyd married Kathryn Louise Uphoff on June 15, 1946 in Mount
Carroll and two children were born to this union: Jack LaVerne Schildwachter and
Sandra Kay (Schildwachter) Green. He was a truck driver and equipment operator at
the Savanna Army Depot for 34 years when he retired in 1981. The family lived in
Hanover for a number of years before moving to Savanna. Lloyd died August 19, 1996
and is buried in the Lanark Cemetery.
Schleicher, Helen G. (Floyd) was born July 17, 1924 in Presho, South Dakota and was
the daughter of James Glen and Mathilda (VanDeDrink) Floyd. She graduated from
Galena High School. Helen married Roland “Rolly” James Schleicher on February 18,
1947 in Galena and three sons were born to this union: James Schleicher, Lawrence
Schleicher, and David Schleicher. The family lived in Hanover for a time before
moving to Galena. Her husband Rolly died May 12, 1975. Helen worked for the Galena
State Bank for 30 years, retiring in 1992. Helen died April 27, 1997 and is buried in St.
Michael Catholic Church Cemetery, Galena.
Schleuning, Mary Jeanette (Harris) was born June 21, 1919 in Hazel Green,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Harry Allen and Jeannette Ann (Kopp) Harris. She
married Harold Raymond Schleuning on July 30, 1937 in Stockton and eight children
were born to this union: Florence Violet (Schleuning) Russell, Kenneth Raymond
Schleuning, Ronald Dewayne Schleuning, Robert “Red” Arthur Schleuning, Dorothy
Ann Schleuning, Roger Dale Schleuning, Stanley Lee Schleuning, and William James
Schleuning. They farmed in the Hanover area for many years and later moved to the
village of Hanover. Mary died May 5, 1990 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery,
Stockton.
Schleuning, Robert Arthur “Red” was born June 13, 1946 in Rodden, Elizabeth
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the son of Harold Allen and Mary Jeanette
(Harris) Schleuning. He attended school in Hanover. Red married Jeanne Ann Sutter
on August 20, 1967 in Hanover and two daughters were born to this union: Cathleen
Jean Schleuning and Diane Marie Schleuning. He was a truck driver, worked at the
Hanover Lumber Yard, and Eaton Corporation. Red was a volunteer fireman with the
Hanover Fire Department for 33 years. Red died June 17, 2004 and is buried in
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Evergreen Cemetery.
Schlicting, Fern was born March 23, 1916 in Thompson Township, Jo Daviess County
and was the daughter of Ernest and Louisa “Lizzie” (Schultz) Schlicting. She lived in
Hanover for a number of years. Fern died March 8, 1986 and is buried in the Schapville
Lutheran Cemetery.
Schmid, Carolyn “Chip” Ann (Hazel) was born May 19, 1938 in Freeport, Illinois and
was the daughter of John Herbert and Arlie Mae (Thomas) Hazel. Chip graduated from
Hanover High School in 1956. She married Frank L. Schmid on September 14, 1957 in
Galena and four children were born to this union: Victoria Schmid, Blaine Schmid, Joel
Schmid, and Derek Schmid. Chip lived in Rockford for more than 30 years and was
employed for 17 years as a GI lab technician for Rockford Health Systems, retiring in
1996. She was also the owner of Castlewood Kennels. Chip died February 9, 1998 in
Rockford.
Schmidt, Alta Mae (France) was born May 25, 1925 in Abilene, Kansas and was the
daughter of Allen and Alta Mae (Morris) France. She married Anton “Tony” Schmidt
on January 10, 1948 in Abilene and two children were born to this union: Henry
“Hank” Allen Schmidt and Margaret “Maggie” Marie (Schmidt) Richmond. The family
lived in South Dakota for a number of years before they moved to Hanover in 1966.
Alta was a housewife and a babysitter for many children in Hanover. Alta died June 4,
2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Schmidt, Anton “Tony” was born August 7, 1924 in Trail City, South Dakota and was
the son of Ludwig L. and Clara M. (Lacher) Schmidt. Tony was a World War II
Veteran. He married Alta Mae France on January 10, 1948 in Abilene, Kansas and two
children were born to this union: Henry “Hank” Allen Schmidt and Margaret “Maggie”
Marie (Schmidt) Richmond. He worked as a warehouseman and ammunition inspector
at the Black Hills Army Depot in Igloo, South Dakota until he transferred to the
Savanna Army Depot in 1966 and the family lived in Hanover. Tony retired in 1980
after working for the government for 35 years. Tony died February 7, 1992 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Schmidt, Donald Eugene was born January 20, 1959 in Tilden, Nebraska and was the
son of Elmer and Carol (Bellar) Schmidt. He served in the U.S. Navy for seven years.
He worked five years for the North Chicago Water Treatment Plant and was also a
motorcycle mechanic. Donald married Mary Rose Holland on July 21, 1995 in Galena
and this union gave him two stepdaughters: Samantha Bauer and Diane Deras. He was
living in Hanover at the time of his death on September 9, 2001. Cremation rites were
accorded.
Schneider, Eleanor Virginia (Hopkins) was born August 26, 1910 in Sterling, Illinois
and was the daughter of James Polk and Bertha (Ingram) Hopkins. She graduated from
Sterling High School in 1928. Eleanor married Leo Leroy Schneider on October 4,
1936 in Galena and two children were born to this union: Susan Lee (Schneider)
Eversoll and Stephen James Schneider. Leo’s job with the U.S. government took the
family to many places in the United States and Europe and they lived in Hanover for a
number of years before moving to Mt. Carroll. Eleanor died September 2, 2005 and is
buried in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling.
Schneider, Leo Leroy was born December 31, 1911 in Rock Falls, Illinois and was the
son of Elmer and Louise (VanVeVenter) Schneider. He married Eleanor Virginia
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Hopkins on October 4, 1936 in Galena and two children were born to this union: Susan
Lee (Schneider) Eversoll and Stephen James Schneider. Leo’s job with the U.S.
government took them to may places in the United States and Europe and the family
lived in Hanover for a number of years, later in Mount Carroll. Leo was employed at the
Savanna Army Depot in ammunition procurement for 25 years as an ammunition quality
assurance specialist, retiring in 1970. Leo died April 16, 1994 and is buried in Riverside
Cemetery, Sterling.
Schock, Allen Ervin was born May 16, 1933 in Eureka, South Dakota and was the son
of Jacob and Rose Beata (Kurle) Schock. He married Bernice Mae Kurle on April 5,
1953 in Eureka and four children were born to this union: Wayne Allen Schock, Curtis
Lee Schock, Danny Jo Schock, and Becky Jean (Schock) Holz. He farmed in South
Dakota before moving to Hanover in the mid-1960s. The family later moved to
Savanna and Allen worked for the Carroll County Housing at Mest Manor as a
maintenance supervisor for 15 years, retiring in 1995. Allen died September 14, 2000
and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Schoemperlen, Edwin G. was born January 14, 1913 in Clearview, Saskatchewan,
Canada and was the son of Theodor and Jeanette (Ponath) Schoemperlen. He graduated
from high school in Berlin, Wisconsin in 1934. Edwin moved to DeKalb in 1943 and
worked for Interstate Aircraft Company. In 1946 he became a partner in the
Kishwaukee Airport and taught people how to fly. He later operated the DeKalb
Municipal Airport and later moved to Decatur where he managed the flying service at
the Decatur Airport and later owned a restaurant named The Figure 8. Edwin had two
children, Diane (Schoemperlen) Pevonka and Robert Schoemperlen, from a previous
marriage when he married Elsie (Vomhoff) Harstick Campbell in the early 1950s. They
lived in Hanover for a time where Elsie had been operating a beauty shop since 1930.
They later moved back to DeKalb where Elsie died in 1957. In 1968 Edwin moved to
Kailua, Hawaii where he was a general contractor, building and remodeling homes. In
1985 he moved back to DeKalb and in about 1994 he moved to Lake Carroll. Edwin
died October 9, 2004 in DeKalb and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Schoenhaar, Donalynn Faye (Anderson) was born January 2, 1958 in Hazel Crest,
Illinois and was the daughter of Donal Dean and Faye Katherine (Hein) Anderson. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1976 and attended Highland Community
College, Freeport. Donalynn had four children: Emily Schoenhaar, Samantha
Schoenhaar, Jeremy Schoenhaar, and Jacob Schoenhaar. She lived in Savanna for many
years and was a home health care nurse for Burton Placement and previously worked for
APAC Telemarketing in Freeport, Big Meadows Nursing Home, Sullivan’s Foods, and
Savanna Cleaners. Donalynn died March 5, 2000.
Schramm, Lorraine Elizabeth (Ehredt) was born September 28, 1919 in Elizabeth
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Joseph Henry and Agnes E.
(Meyer) Ehredt. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1937. Lorraine married
Edmund Carl Schramm on October 15, 1945 in Freeport, Illinois. She had one
daughter: Kathleen Krucoff. Lorraine was a registered nurse at Saint Francis Hospital
and Freeport Memorial Hospital for more than 20 years. Edmund died October 6, 2005
and Lorraine died June 1, 2006. They are both buried in Calvary Cemetery, Freeport.
Schreck, Marvin DeVaun was born September 24, 1923 in Woodbine Township, Jo
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Marvin married Gloria Mason on May 20, 1950 in Canton, Missouri and one daughter
was born to this union: Yvonne Marie (Schreck) Hill. They later divorced and Marvin
married Louise Fielding on May 29, 1966 in Aledo, Illinois and six children were born
to this union: Tim Schreck, Jon Schreck, Devon Schreck, Kelly Schreck, Angela
Schreck, and Dawn Schreck. He was a World War II Veteran and lived in Hanover for
a time. He retired from the Savanna Army Depot. Marvin died August 21, 1981 in
Wisconsin and is buried in Woodbine Cemetery.
Schreck, Raymond J. was born October 13, 1917 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the son
of Louis and Anna E. (Goldhagen) Schreck. He lived in Hanover in the 1950s and later
moved to Elizabeth, then Reedsburg, Wisconsin and then in 1969 to Lake Delton,
Wisconsin. He had three children: Richard Schreck, Nila (Schreck) Randles, and Lilah
(Schreck) Hardin. Raymond was a mechanic for many years, retiring in 1986.
Raymond died November 28, 2003; he was cremated and buried in St. Mary’s Catholic
Church Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Schreiner, Virginia Elizabeth (Foster) was born January 28, 1916 and was the
daughter of Alfred D. and Leone E. Foster. She graduated from Hanover High School
in 1933 and from the University of Illinois in 1937. Virginia did graduate work at
Garrett Biblical Institute, Northern Illinois University, Concordia, and the National
College of Education. Virginia married the Reverend George William Schreiner and
four children were born to this union: Sarah (Schreiner) Benson, Deborah (Schreiner)
Nesbitt, Susan Elizabeth Schreiner, and Rebecca Leone Schreiner. Virginia taught
school at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois for many years. The family lived in
Oak Park, Evanston, and Evergreen Park, Illinois. George died in March 1996 and
Virginia died June 2, 2010.
Schuller, Francis “Red” Eugene was born October 1, 1921 in Edgemont, South
Dakota and was the son of Fred Peter and Rose Emma (Hudson) Schuller. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1939. Red married Elizabeth Caroline Kilian on June 7,
1941 in Galena and two children were born to this union: Gary Schuller and Martha
“Marty” (Schuller) Cuplin-Rios. Red and his wife farmed for 20 years in the Scales
Mound, Apple River, Schapville, and Nora area. He owned and operated the Farmers
Inn in Warren from 1971 until 1991. Elizabeth was born July 8, 1923 and died July 6,
2004. Red died June 28, 2001 and they are both buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery,
Galena.
Schuster, Otto Emil was born December 7, 1912 in Deer Creek, Wisconsin and was the
son of Otto and Anna Schuster. He married Mary Ellen Pannell and one daughter was
born to this union: Jeane Carol (Schuster) Smith. Otto worked at the Savanna Army
Depot from 1941 until 1972. Shortly after retiring they moved to Wisconsin for a few
years then moved to Osprey, Florida. Otto died August 24, 2002; he was cremated and
his ashes were buried in the Lutheran Church Memorial Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
Schwirtz, Erma LeClaire (Beeler) was born December 31, 1913 in Bellevue, Iowa and
was the daughter of Henry Albert and Anna Amanda (Kuhlman) Beeler. She married
John “Jack” Nicholas Schwirtz on December 26, 1936 in Maquoketa, Iowa and three
children were born to this union: Henry John Schwirtz, Anne Helen (Schwirtz)
Sullivan, and Frank Nicholas Schwirtz. They lived in Hanover for a time before moving
to Elizabeth. Erma died May 25, 1986 and is buried in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery,
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Schwirtz, John “Jack”Nicholas was born October 16, 1914 in Bellevue, Iowa and was
the son of Frank Herman and Helen (Janssen) Schwirtz. He married Erma LeClaire
Beeler on December 26, 1936 in Maquoketa, Iowa and three children were born to this
union: Henry John Schwirtz, Anne Helen (Schwirtz) Sullivan, and Frank Nicholas
Schwirtz. They lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Elizabeth. Jack was
owner and car dealer for Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in the area for 35 years. Jack died
January 8, 1990 and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Scotchbrook, Vera Verona (White) Gouse was born January 13, 1895. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1912. Vera began teaching school in Stockton, Illinois in
1921 and remained on the faculty for 20 years. She was married to Dr. Melvin H.
Gouse, who was a 1914 Hanover High School graduate and was a dentist in Stockton
for many years. The couple divorced and Vera married Ray M. Scotchbrook, who was
the publisher of the Stockton News. Ray was born February 10, 1887 in Morrison,
Illinois and died December 12, 1965 in Warren, Illinois. Vera died in November 1978
in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin.
See, Evan R. was born February 28, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois and was the son of
Charles and Martha See. His first years of school were at the Hanover School and he
later graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1965. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam
Veteran. Evan married Patricia Hopewell on December 18, 1970 and they had one
daughter: Paula See. Miller Transportation Company employed him as a driver. Evan
died February 18, 1982 and is buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park,
Illinois.
Self, Marjorie Eileen (Eadie) was born August 25, 1927 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Raymond “Bay” Robert and Margaret “Nell” (Muchow) Eadie. She grew
up and attended school in Hanover. Marjorie lived in Littleton, Colorado for a time.
She married John A. Self on March 22, 1974 in Los Angeles, California. Marjorie died
July 15, 1998 in Reno, Nevada.
Semrow, Nina Iona (Cook) was born April 6, 1900 in Rodden, Elizabeth Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Amaziah K. and Ellen (Merrifield) Cook. She
married Robert August Semrow on January 24, 1920 in Galena and two children were
born to this union: Clyde “Sam” Robert Semrow and Winifred “Winnie” Ellen
(Semrow) Kilpatrick. She operated the General Store in Rodden for 40 years and later
worked for the Eaton Corporation for 15 years before retiring in 1980. Robert died in
July 1936 and Nina died December 3, 1986. They are both buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Service, Dale William was born April 30, 1930 in Spaulding, Illinois and was the son
of James and Nancy America (Haile) Service. Dale worked as a manufacturing engineer
for Eaton Corporation in Carol Stream, Illinois and in Hanover. Dale had seven
children: Dale Glen Service, Dallas Ray Service, Douglas Lavern Service, Donald Lee
Service, Christine Ruth (Service) Skiwrka, Carla Deanne (Service) Birtles, and Cheryl
Kay Service. He married Margaret Wild on April 29, 1973 in Galena and one daughter
was born to this union: Kathleen Margaret (Service) Benavides. Dale died November
9, 2006 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Service-Shaw, Julia was stillborn on August 4, 1996 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the
daughter of Kathleen Margaret Service of Hanover and Scott Ryan Shaw of Clinton,
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Sevey, Aaron Dean was born July 1, 1962 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of Dean
“Woody” Douglas and Nancy Eugenia (Bourrette) Sevey. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1980 and from Wyoming Technical Institute in Laramie, Wyoming
becoming a Certified Diesel Mechanic. He married Jane Lawson on September 1, 1984
in Derinda, Illinois and two children were born to this union: Mallory Ann (Sevey)
Buck and James Dean Sevey. Aaron enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 27 and
served for almost 20 years. Aaron was a Sergeant First Class serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Aaron was living in
Colorado Springs, Colorado when he died on January 8, 2011; he was cremated and
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sevey, Dean “Woody” Douglas was born January 28, 1935 in Elkader, Iowa and was
the son of Clyde John and Frana Ann (Meier) Sevey. He was raised in the Black Hawk
Village just outside of the Savanna Army Depot and graduated from Savanna High
School in 1953. Woody was a Korean War U.S. Navy Veteran. He graduated from Tri-
State College in Angola, Indiana in 1959. He was married to Nancy Eugenia Bourrette
and five children were born to that union: Aaron Dean Sevey, Kevin Clyde Sevey, Kent
Brian Sevey who died in infancy, Trevor Lee Sevey, and Renee (Sevey) Wand. He
worked at the Savanna Army Depot and transferred to the Rock Island Arsenal in 1977,
retiring April 3, 1993 after working 37 years for the government. Woody died August 3,
2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sevey, Jean Ellen was born June 14, 1943 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the daughter of
Clyde John and Frana Ann (Meier) Sevey. She graduated from Hanover High School in
1961. Jean lived in Dubuque, Iowa for many years and worked at the Kennedy Mall and
at Stonehill Care Center as a licensed practical nurse for many years. At the time of her
death she was attending Northwest Iowa Community College in Peosta to become a
medical transcriptionist. She had two sons: Richard “Rich” Kent Myers and Clyde
Thomas Kay. Jean died April 16, 2002; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Shafer, Dorothy Lucinda (Hatfield) was born February 16, 1908 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the daughter of Charles H. and Martha Sarah (Sigafus) Hatfield. She married
William Seith Shafer on April 7, 1926 in Chadwick, Illinois and six children were born
to this union: James Harvey Shafer, who died in infacy, Lillian Louise (Shafer) Tonne,
Mary Elizabeth (Shafer) Fulrath, Gordon William Shafer, David Eugene Shafer, and
Margaret Ann Shafer. The family moved to rural Hanover in 1936. Dorothy worked at
the Savanna Army Depot and later was employed as a janitor for Eaton Corporation in
Hanover. Dorothy died February 6, 1998 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Shafer, Gordon “Gordy” William was born November 23, 1937 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the son of William Seith and Dorothy Lucinda (Hatfield) Shafer. He attended
Hanover Public Schools and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Gordy worked on many ranches
in the Southwest United States and also on farms in the Hanover area. Gordy died
March 2011 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Shamp, Lawrence “Larry” Joseph was born January 8, 1961 and was the son of
Robert Parrie and Geraldine (Marsh) Shamp. Lawrence spent his early years in Hanover
and later moved to Savanna with his family. He died as the result of a one-car accident
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Shamp, Robert “Bob” Parrie was born December 5, 1927 in Rushville, Missouri and
was the son of Joseph and Della Blanche (Phillips) Shamp. He married Geraldine
Marsh on March 30, 1947 in Superior, Wyoming and six children were born to this
union: David Perry Shamp, Michael Robert Shamp, Lawrence Joseph Shamp, Della
Francine (Shamp) Molitor, Barbara Carol (Shamp) Patterson, and Robin Lynn (Shamp)
Green. They lived in Hanover for a few years in the 1960s and later moved to Savanna.
Bob was an operating engineer for Rein, Schultz & Dahl. Bob died November 2, 1998
and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Shaw, Harry Ashmore was born July 21, 1907 in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Charles Newton and Nona Elizabeth (Ashmore) Shaw. He
was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Harry married Elsie (Vonhoff) Harstick on
November 28, 1946 in Hanover and divorced several years later. He built a house at
106 Evergreen Street in Hanover using old ammo boxes from the Savanna Army Depot.
Harry moved to Sterling, Illinois in the later 40s where he owned and operated a jewelry
store for many years. Harry married Elizabeth “Betty” Gertrude Nelson on November
6, 1950 in Sterling. Betty was born June 25, 1905 and died May 10, 1998 in Sterling.
Harry died July 7, 1985 and is buried in Sterling.
Shaw, Truman Blair was born August 13, 1916 in Onslow, Iowa and was the son of
Bertram “Bert” Truman and Agnes Matilda (Wilson) Shaw. He married Verda L.
Bailey on October 1, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa and two sons were born to this union:
Donald Shaw and Bert Shaw. They lived in Hanover for a time before moving to
Savanna. Truman was employed with Burlington Northern Railroad for 38 years before
retiring in 1978. Truman died September 28, 1987 and is buried in Savanna Township
Cemetery.
Shaw, Verda L. (Bailey) was born November 19, 1921 in Watertown, South Dakota
and was the daughter of Marcus Abraham and Mae Frances (White) Bailey. She
married Truman Blair Shaw on October 1, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa and two sons were
born to this union: Donald Shaw and Bert Shaw. They lived in Hanover for a time
before moving to Savanna. Verda worked at the Savanna Army Depot and was a
nurse’s aide for many years at the Savanna City Hospital. National Lock Corporation in
Savanna also employed her for two years. Verda died December 15, 1994 and is buried
in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Sheehan, Helen Mary was born December 25, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois and was the
daughter of William James and Mary Gertrude (Meade) Sheehan. She was a World War
II U.S. Navy WAVE Veteran. She lived in Hanover for a number of years to be near
her sister and family, Mary Donahue. Helen died August 15, 1991 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Sheetz, Anna Jeanne (Griffith) Miller Tramblay was born January 10, 1947 in
Ottumwa, Iowa and was the daughter of Charles “Chick” Eugene and Edna Bell (Strout)
Griffiths. The family moved to Hanover in January 1951. Jeanne attended school in
Hanover until the family moved to Carpentersville, Illinois in 1961. Jeanne married
Daryl Miller and two sons were born to this union: Robert Dean Miller and Scott Alan
Miller. Jeanne married Tom Tramblay and later Roger Sheetz. Jeanne was living in
Lake in the Hills, Illinois when she died July 11, 2010.
Shelly, Herbert “Herb” William was born October 26, 1914 in Carroll County, Illinois
and was the son of Fred Malachi and Anna Victoria (Tigh) Shelly. He married Wilma

Hartman and one daughter was born to this union: Betty Kehl. He married Mae Gladys
(Bittner) Mumford on August 31, 1940 and no children were born to this marriage.
Herb farmed for 55 years in rural Hanover and also owned a construction company with
which he built many roads in northwestern Illinois, and two golf courses. Herb died
April 29, 2001 and cremation rites were accorded.
Shelly, Mae Gladys (Bittner) Mumford was born April 15, 1910 in rural Mount
Carroll, Illinois and was the daughter of Henry W. and Cora May (Cummings) Bittner.
She married John Wesley Mumford in 1929. She divorced John and married Herbert
“Herb” William Shelly on August 31, 1940; no children were born to either marriage.
They lived in rural Hanover. Mae died September 3, 1982 and is buried in Lower York
Cemetery, Thomson, Illinois.
Shemitis, Alice Jean (Nesbitt) was born March 8, 1927 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Wallace and Anastasia “Ann” (Clough) Nesbitt. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1945 and from Gregg Secretary School in 1947. Jean married
Frank I. Shemitis on November 25, 1949 in Cook County, Illinois and three children
were born to this union: Richard Paul Shemitis, Timothy Jay Shemitis, and Carole Ann
Shemitis. Jean worked as a secretary and the family lived in Evergreen Park, Illinois for
many years. Jean died November 16, 1985 in Evergreen Park.
Shepherd, Bill Ernest was born June 10, 1924 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
Ernest William and Amey (Redmond) Shepherd. He graduated from Platteville High
School in 1942. Bill was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran and he received a Bronze
Star. He married Elizabeth “Betty” May Potter on March 8, 1947 in Galena and two
children were born to this union: Jamie Carol (Shepherd) Seitz and Bill Austin
Shepherd. Bill worked for many years at the Savanna Army Depot as Chief of
Equipment. Bill died January 14, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Shepherd, Robert “Bob” William was born April 1, 1921 in rural Jo Daviess County
and was the son of Ernest William and Amey (Redmond) Shepherd. He married
Thelma Isabel Antone on June 8, 1944 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia and
three children were born to this union: Lynette Rae (Shepherd) Duffy, Wayne Robert
Shepherd, and Marlene Joy (Shepherd) Dawe. Bob was a World War II Veteran. The
family lived in Hanover for a number of years, moving to Woodbine in 1962, and a few
years later to Stockton. He worked as a truck driver at the Savanna Army Depot. Bob
died June 27, 1984 and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Shepherd, Thelma Isabel (Antone) was born April 9, 1918 in Tumut, New South
Wales, Australia and was the daughter of Lloyd E. and Isabel M. (Piper) Antone. She
married Robert William Shepherd on June 8, 1944 in Chatswood, New South Wales and
three children were born to this union: Lynette Raw (Shepherd) Duffy, Wayne Robert
Shepherd, and Marlene Joy (Shepherd) Dawe. They lived in Hanover for a number of
years before moving to Woodbine in 1962, and a few years later to Stockton. Thelma
retired from Atwood Manufacturing Company, Stockton. Thelma died June 11, 1990
and is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Sherich, Burton “Burt” Kyle was born January 23, 1930 in Lodgepole, Nebraska and
was the son of Harley and Maude (Schinn) Sherich. He served in the U.S. Navy from
1950-1954. Burt married Florence Louise Kintz on March 28, 1956 in Sidney,
Nebraska and four children were born to this union: Timothy “Tim” Burton Sherich,
Lynnette “Lynn” Louise (Sherich) Bourrette, Susan Dawn (Sherich) Roberts, and
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Sandra Kay (Sherich) Wild. The family moved to Hanover when Burt was transferred
to the Savanna Army Depot. He retired from the Army Depot in 1985. Burt died
October 23, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sheridan, Ann was born January 17, 1942 in Freeport, Illinois and was the daughter of
Ralph Phillip and Emma Albentina (Sullivan) Sheridan. She graduated from Aquin
High School in Freeport and attended Marycrest College in Davenport, Iowa. She
worked at the Edward D. Jones office in Freeport for a number of years. Ann died
January 6, 2002 and she is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sheridan, Emma Albentina (Sullivan) was born March 10, 1903 in Hanover and was
the daughter of William John and Eda Caroline (Seeger) Sullivan. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1920. She married Ralph Phillip Sheridan on February 14,
1926 in Chicago and five children were born to this union: Mary Jane (Sheridan)
Bradley, Thomas Ralph Sheridan, Phillip William Sheridan, Ann Sheridan, and another
son who died in infancy. Emma lived most of her adult life in Freeport, Illinois. She
died in Freeport on March 3, 1980 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sherrard, Mary Marcella (Peschang) was born September 2, 1906 in Rice Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Edward Harry and Rosalie Mary (Melchoir)
Peschang. She married Arthur Sherrard on October 14, 1925 in Galena and two children
were born to this union: Thomas Bernard Sherrard and Rose Mary (Sherrard) Ertmer.
They farmed in rural Hanover for many years and later moved to the village of Hanover.
Marcella died May 19, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Shipton, Washburne Denning was born January 19, 1893 in Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Thomas Denning and Harriett “Hattie” Ann
(Campbell) Shipton. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1910, from Coe
College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Washburne was a World War I Veteran. Washburne taught at Washington University in
St. Louis, Missouri for many years. He and his wife Lorraine had two children: Carol
(Shipton) Tocher and Thomas Shipton. Washburne died in November 1981 and is
buried in Montgomery City, Missouri.
Shrake, Berniece Charlotte (Bailey) Bousman was born January 9, 1914 in Hanover
and was the daughter of Marcus David and Frances Mae (White) Bailey. She married
William “Bill” Henery Bousman on January 14, 1932 Hanover and three children were
born to this union: William Wayne Bousman, Charlene (Bousman) O’Neill, and
Elizabeth (Bousman) Brinkmeier. Her husband William died in October 1968 and she
married Ned Shrake in March 1969. He died in October 1978. She was an ammunition
technician at the Savanna Army Depot before retiring in 1972. Berniece lived in
Savanna for a number of years. Berniece died on February 4, 1992 and is buried in the
Savanna Township Cemetery.
Shrake, Howard G. was born May 24, 1909 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Walter Q. and Caroline (Hart) Shrake. He farmed in Washington Township, Carroll
County for many years. Howard died July 19, 1994 and is buried in Lost Mound
Cemetery.
Shumaker, Jerome Lee was born December 31, 1943 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of Richard and Caroline (Trutt) Shumaker. He attended Pearl City High School and
graduated from the Police Academy in Champaign-Urbana. He married Darlene “Dolly”
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Hartog and Valerie (Shumaker) Binns. He had been a law enforcement officer in Apple
River, Stockton, and Lena before moving to Hanover and becoming the Chief of Police.
He was the Chief of Police for about one year before he died on December 18, 1995. He
is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Sielaff, Ione Marjorie “Margie” (Burke) was born January 16, 1927 in Elizabeth,
Illinois and was the daughter of Michael August and Harriet Ellen (Steele) Burke. She
attended Elizabeth schools. Margie married LeRoy Sielaff in October 1947 in Chicago
and three children were born to this union: Richard Sielaff, Nancy (Sielaff) Boehm, and
Louis Sielaff. She lived in Freeport for a number of years and worked as a cook in area
restaurants, and also worked at Micro Switch. Margie later moved to Hanover and lived
with her sister Lorraine “Rene” Eastman. Margie died January 30, 2002, her funeral
was held in Hanover, and she is buried in St. Mary’s Cemtery in Elizabeth.
Siemen, Berniece Frances (Bonjour) was born October 14, 1899 in Apple River,
Illinois and was the daughter of William F. and Laura (Hoch) Bonjour. She married
August William Siemen on October 16, 1917 and two children were born to this union:
Roland William Siemen and Lorraine B. (Siemen) Beetz. The Siemens moved to
Hanover Township from Woodbine in 1944. Bernice died on February 6, 1981 in
Mendota, Illinois and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Siemen, Lois Alberta (Miller) was born July 20, 1923 in Peru, Iowa and was the
daughter of Alfred and Mildred E. (Ball) Miller. She graduated from Stockton High
School in 1940. Lois married Roland William Siemen on February 14, 1944 in Hanover
and one son was born to this union: William “Bill” Allen Siemen. Lois and Roland
operated the Hanover Saw Mill for more than 15 years. Lois died May 18, 2010 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Siemen, Roland William was born December 20, 1922 in Woodbine Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of August William and Berniece Frances (Bonjour)
Siemen. He married Lois Alberta Miller on February 14, 1944 in Hanover and one son
was born to this union: William “Bill” Allen Sieman. In his early years he farmed and
later owned and operated the Hanover Saw Mill for 15 years. Roland was an insurance
salesman with Country Companies until his retirement in 1985. After his retirement he
and his wife Lois wintered in Padre Island, Texas for many years. Roland died February
1, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Silcox, Helen Marie (Hommelsheim) was born June 21, 1921 and was the daughter of
Frank and Elsie M. (Cheek) Hommelsheim. The family moved to Hanover from Long
Beach, California in 1937 when her father became the assistant supervisor at the
Hanover Woolen Mill. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1939 and attended
Rockford Business College for one year. Helen married James Vernon Silcox and four
children were born to this union: Gail (Silcox) Pacopac, Terry Silcox, Marilyn (Silcox)
Pacopac, and Lee Silcox. The family lived in Lewiston, Idaho for many years and
Helen worked as a water master clerk. James was born March 17, 1917 and died July
11, 2002. Helen died July 26, 2007 and they are both buried in Forks, Washington.
Simon, Albert Marcus was born September 2, 1924 in Hanover and was the son of
Adam Oddie and Elizabeth A. (Green) Simon. Albert was a World War II U.S. Army
Veteran. He worked in the construction trade and lived in Hanover for a few years.
Albert died September 19, 2005 in Dublin, Georgia and is buried in Greenwood
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Simpson, Cathy A. (Clark) was born August 24, 1957 in Cuba City, Wisconsin and
was the daughter of Donald and Bonnie (Calvert) Clark. She was married to James
Simpson and she had three children: James Austin, Shawn Patrick Austin, and Jody
Lynn Austin. Cathy lived in Galena and in Hanover for a short time and later moved to
Stockton. Cathy worked at various jobs and was working at the Jo Daviess County
Workshop when she was struck by a car and killed on May 19, 2007. She is buried in
Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Sincox, Amy E. was born November 4, 1882 and was the daughter of William and Mary
E. Sincox. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1901.
Sisler, Arthur “Art” Ralph was born November 1, 1911 in Mount Carroll, Illinois and
was the son of Earl Arthur and Mable E. (Meyers) Sisler. He was a World War II U.S.
Army Veteran. Art married Edna Margaret Murphy on October 24, 1953 and they
raised three daughters: Mary Ellen (Flies) Wild, Shirley Jean (Flies) Biederman, and
Gloria Ann (Flies) Miner. He was employed as a guard and tool keeper at the Savanna
Army Depot for 31 years, retiring in 1973. They lived in Hanover for many years and
later moved to Savanna. Art died May 27, 1989 as the result of injuries suffered in an
auto accident near the entrance to Old Mill Park in Savanna and he is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Sisler, Edna Margaret (Murphy) was born May 12, 1917 in Browerville, Minnesota
and was the daughter of Raleigh Albert and Luella May (Sanborn) Murphy. She moved
to Hanover in the 1940s and later moved to Savanna. Edna married Arthur Ralph Sisler
on October 24, 1953 in Hanover and she had three daughters: Mary Ellen (Flies) Wild,
Shirley Jean (Flies) Biederman, and Gloria Ann (Flies) Miner. She worked at Eaton
Manufacturing in Savanna, Big Meadows Nursing Home, Elizabeth Nursing Home, the
Savanna Army Depot and cooked for Golden Meals in Savanna. The couple lived in
Hanover for many years before moving to Savanna. Edna died June 30, 1991 and is
buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Sites, Erma Elizabeth (Grimm) was born November 28, 1911 in Chadwick, Illinois
and was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Doden) Grimm. She attended Fairhaven
Center School and Chadwick High School. Erma married Henry J. Sites on October 31,
1931 in Greencastle, Pennsylvania and three sons were born to this union: James Sites,
Kenneth Sites, and John Sites. Erma and Henry later divorced. She lived in Hanover
for a number of years and later moved to Savanna. Erma worked as an inspector for
Eaton Corporation in Savanna for 13 years. Erma died January 13, 1999; she was
cremated and buried in Chadwick Cemetery.
Slade, Raymond was born October 10, 1937 in Londonderry, Vermont and was the son
of Roy Franklin and Louise Frances (Beaulier) Slade. He attended Vermont schools.
Raymond served with the United States Army Special Forces for 20 years. He married
Gisela VonKomorowski on June 24, 1958 in Berlin, Germany and three children were
born to this union: Roy Slade, James Slade, and Sandra Slade. The family lived in
Hanover for a few years before he died. Raymond died April 23, 2007 in Hanover.
Smith, Donald Frederick was born November 27, 1908 in Van Orin, Illinois and was
the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. He married Jeanne C. Klingberg on February
14, 1938 in Spring Valley and two children were born to this union: Geoffrey Smith
and Janine (Smith) Leonard. They lived in the Harmon area until 1965, then moved to
Elizabeth and farmed and later lived in Hanover for a time. Donald died in Dixon on
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Smith, Doris Marguritte was born June 20, 1920 in Galena, Illinois and was the
daughter of George J. and Carrie E. (Bauer) Smith. She spent her early life in Galena
and for many years was a nurse in Elgin, Illinois. After retiring she spent several years
with her sister, Janaan Douvikas in Hanover. Doris died September 28, 2005.
Smith, Ella Mary (Paisley) was born April 30, 1890 in rural Hanover and was the
daughter of Alexander Pinkney and Cora Ella (Campbell) Paisley. She married John
Lewis Smith and three sons were born to this union: John Leland Smith and two other
sons who died in infancy. Ella died October 31, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Smith, Frederick “Fred” Carl was born October 21, 1915 in Washington Township,
Carroll County, Illinois and was the son of Frederick Christian and Sophia Marie
(Saltow) Smith. Fred enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps at the Mississippi
Palisades State Park in 1934 and later worked on the CB& Q Railroad. He was a World
War II U.S. Army Veteran. Fred married Ursula Mary Ann Fishler on April 27, 1954 in
Savanna and three children were born to this union: Robert Carl Smith, Mary Ann
Smith, and Alice Marie Smith. The family moved from Savanna to Hanover in 1955
and Fred worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 37 years before he retired. Fred died
February 11, 2001 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Smith, Jeanne (Klingberg) was born October 16, 1918 in Spring Valley, Illinois and
was the daughter of Arthur and Amelila Alice (Moeller) Klingberg. She married Donald
Frederick Smith on February 14, 1938 in Spring Valley and two children were born to
this union: Geoffrey Smith and Janine (Smith) Leonard. She was a beautician for 20
years. She lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Elizabeth. Jeanne died July 30,
1988 and is buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Dixon.
Smith, John Leland was born November 17, 1927 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son
of John Lewis and Ella Mary (Paisley) Smith. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-
47. John married Norma Lucille Beyer on December 28, 1946 in Hanover and no
children were born to this union. He was the chief of the Programs and Control Office
at the Defense Ammunition Center & School at the Savanna Army Depot when he
retired in 1989 after working there for 40 years. He lived in Hanover for a number of
years before moving to Savanna. John died August 19, 1991 and is buried in St. John’s
Lutheran Cemetery, Massbach.
Smith, Lucille Jenny (Harter) was born October 12, 1918 in Galena, Illinois and was
the daughter of Winfred Francis and Angeline P. (Strong) Harter. She married
Raymond Smith on April 13, 1936 in Hanover. She had worked at Chestnut Mountain
Lodge for many years. Her husband Raymond died on June 3, 1981. She later moved
to Freeport and died there on June 20, 2002 and is buried in Lena Burial Park.
Smith, Myrtle Ann (McKinley) was born February 14, 1907 in Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of the Reverend John Marshall and Frances
Catherine (Parker) McKinley. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1925.
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children were born to this union: Pastor Jackson McKinley Smith and Norma Jean
(Smith) Payne. The family lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Myrtle donated much
of her time to the Frazer School for disabled children for many years. Jackson was born
November 5, 1900 and he died June 22, 1995. Myrtle died April 3, 1994 in
Minneapolis; she was cremated and her ashes were buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Smith, Shirley Ann (Gamble) Plattenberger was born August 2, 1932 in Hanover and
was the daughter of Genoa Glenn and Lida M. (Wadleigh) Gamble. She attended
Knapp Country School and graduated from Hanover High School in 1950. She married
Philip Plattenberger on December 25, 1951 and one son was born to this union: Dennis
Plattenberger. Her husband Philip died in November 1953 and she later married
Wilburn Smith, Jr. on June 13, 1969 and this union gave her two step-sons: Mike Smith
and Willie Smith. Her second husband Wilburn died May 18, 1996. Shirley worked for
Plattenberger Plumbing and Heating in Mt. Carroll for several years, at the Savanna
Army Depot during the Korean War, tended bar at the Savanna VFW, worked at Eaton
Corporation in Savanna, and ran a taxi service in Savanna with her husband Wilburn.
Shirley died February 12, 2007 and is buried in Springlake Cemetery, Savanna.
Smith, Ursula Mary Ann (Fishler) was born April 22, 1930 in Prairie du Chien,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Frank Joseph and Anna Louise (Lucas) Fishler. She
married Frederick “Fred” Carl Smith on April 27, 1954 in Savanna and three children
were born to this union: Robert Carl Smith, Mary Ann Smith, and Alice Marie Smith.
The family moved from Savanna to Hanover in 1955. Ursula worked for nine years as
the first cook at the Hanover Nutrition Center, which was started in 1975, and she was
the manager at the VFW Club in Hanover for ten years. Ursula died August 14, 1994
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Smith, Wilburn was born April 27, 1931 in Mayfield, Kentucky and was the son of
Wilburn and Irene (Pittman) Smith. Wilburn was a U.S. Air Force Veteran serving
during the Korean War. He lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Savanna and
became a conductor for the Milwaukee Railroad, retiring in 1974. Wilburn had four
children: Michael Smith, Wilburn Smith, Dennis Smith, and a daughter. He died May
18, 1996 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Somerville, Vera May (Graves) was born June 9, 1903 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of William D. and Emma (Metz) Graves. She graduated from Savanna High
School in 1922 and De Kalb State Teacher’s College in 1925. Vera was a schoolteacher
for 47 years when she retired in 1970, teaching in Mount Carroll, Savanna, Lanark, and
Hanover Schools. She taught in the Hanover School from 1943 until 1966. She married
William Somerville on August 23, 1958 in Nashua, Iowa at the Little Brown Church in
the Vale. He died September 3, 1985. Vera was living in Mount Carroll when she died
September 13, 1996 and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Sorensen, Dorothy Marie (Bertsch) was born June 15, 1914 in Hanover and was the
daughter of William Hamilton and Edna Margaret (Campbell) Bertsch. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1932. Dorothy married R. Henry Sorensen on June 15,
1937 in Hanover. Dorothy lived in Lanark where she worked for Shearer’s Jewelry for
many years. She also owned Dorothy’s Flower Shed and worked at Special Touch prior
to her retirement. Dorothy died March 3, 2003 and is buried in Lanark Cemetery.
Spahn, Joseph Fredrick was born April 1, 1931 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
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Hines on July 11, 1953 in Dubuque and six children were born to this union: Suzanne
Margaret (Spahn) Burke, Sharon Ellizabeth (Spahn) Stratton, Michael “Mike” Joseph
Spahn, Sheila Marie (Spahn) Morales, Jolene Marie (Spahn) Bastian, and Warren Mark
Spahn. Joe was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. He lived
in East Dubuque and Dubuque and worked at H & W Trucking Company before moving
to Hanover in 1999. Joe died January 20, 2006 and is buried in Dubuque Memorial
Gardens.
Spaide, Sophia Primrose (Crawford) was born April 19, 1907 in Carn, County
Monaghan, Ireland and was the daughter of John and Sophia (Mills) Crawford. The
family came to America in 1908 and farmed in Rice Township. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1924, attended Brown’s Business College in Freeport, and was
a graduate of Finley Hospital School of Nursing in 1929. She married Russell Spaide in
1931 and one daughter was born to this union: Jeanette L. (Spaide) Gettemy. Sophia
worked at Freeport Memorial Hospital for 19 years when she retired in 1969. The
family lived in Freeport, Illinois for many years. Russell died July 23, 1981 and Sophia
died November 19, 2004. They are both buried in Oakland Cemetery, Freeport.
Speaker, Joseph “Joe” Ralph was born February 3, 1957 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of Ralph Arthur and Mary Isabel (McDonald) Speaker. Joe graduated from
Hanover High School in 1975. He married Beth Ellen Nadig on June 11, 1983 in
Hanover. Joe was a maintenance man at Chestnut Mountain Resort for 10 years and he
also farmed. Joe died on July 28, 1986 as the result of an accident when a ladder he was
standing on fell at Chestnut Mountain Resort. Joe is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Speaker, Mary Isabel (McDonald) was born August 9, 1924 in Kankakee, Illinois and
was the daughter of Harlan Fredrick and Isabelle Catherine (Campbell) McDonald. She
graduated from Galena High School in 1942. She married Ralph Arthur Speaker on
August 24, 1943 in Galena and seven children were born to this union: Kathryn Mary
(Speaker) O’Haver, Robert David Speaker, Jane Ann (Speaker) Aschenbrenner, Susan
Margaret Speaker, Joseph “Joe” Ralph Speaker, Michael Thomas Speaker, and Mary
Speaker an infant daughter who died November 28, 1961. They farmed in Hanover for
many years. Mary died July 16, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Speaker, Ralph Arthur was born February 19, 1922 in Vinegar Hill Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Joseph Bernard and Laura K. (Wiederhold) Speaker.
He married Mary Isabel McDonald on August 24, 1943 in Galena and seven children
were born to this union: Kathryn Mary (Speaker) O’Haver, Robert David Speaker, Jane
Ann (Speaker) Aschenbrenner, Susan Margaret Speaker, Joseph “Joe” Ralph Speaker,
Michael Thomas Speaker, and Mary Speaker an infant daughter who died November 28,
1961. Ralph farmed in Hanover for many years. Ralph died January 22, 1987 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Spears, Roy was born March 2, 1942 in Davenport, Iowa and was the son of Roy and
Leah (Hewitt) Spears. He lived in Hanover for a number of years. Roy died January 25,
1985 and is buried in Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany, Illinois.
Speer, Charles Kenneth was born March 23, 1908 rural Hanover and was the son of
Charles William and Fanny Flint (Edgerton) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1926 and attended Monmouth College for two years. He married Violet
Shelly on June 12, 1935 and three children were born to this union: Marilyn
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They farmed in Hanover for many years before moving to North Port, Florida in 1975.
Kenneth died December 24, 1991 in Florida.
Speer, Clarence Andrew was born February 10, 1894 in Nebraska and was the son of
Josiah and Martha (McKeague) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1911. He only lived in Hanover for a short time. He married Myrtle Saylor who was
born in 1891 and died in 1981. In 1925 the family was living in Lawrence, Kansas,
later Kansas City, Missouri, and in 1930 he was farming hear Burlington Junction,
Missouri. Clarence died December 30, 1969 in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Speer, Edna Mae (Virtue) was born April 10, 1904 in Galena, Illinois and was the
daughter of Wilbur Johnston and Agnes Irene (Sherrard) Virtue. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1924. Edna married Renwick William Speer on June 19, 1928
in Rodden and three children were born to this union: Joanne Elizabeth (Speer)
Sanderson, Mary Lou (Speer) Paske, and William Renwick Speer. Edna was a teacher
for a number of years and was responsible for opening the first library in Horseshoe
Bend, Arkansas. She was the head of the Izard County Cancer Society and in 1991 was
named “Citizen of the Year” in Horseshoe Bend. They previously lived in Hanover and
De Kalb, Illinois before moving to Horseshoe Bend. Edna died November 29, 1991 in
Arkansas and was returned to Hanover with burial in Log Church Cemetery.
Speer, Ellen Augusta (Moore) was born July 11, 1877 in Hanover and was the
daughter of James and Agnes (Nesbitt) Moore. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1895 and attended Tarkio College in Missouri. Augusta married the
Reverend Hugh Brownlow Speer on June 19, 1902 and three sons were born to this
union: James R. Speer, Hugh Brownlow Speer, and Wallace Hamilton Speer. Beings
her husband was a Presbyterian minister the family lived in many different communities,
such as: Dovina Center, New York; Omaha, Nebraska; and Pittsburgh and Erie,
Pennsylvania. The last church the Reverend Speer served was in Sugar Tree Grove,
Illinois. They retired to Hanover in 1950. Augusta died in May 1970 in Pittsburgh and
is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Speer, Eunice Elizabeth (Edgerton) was born August 14, 1910 in rural Hanover and
was the daughter of Frank Emmet and Elizabeth Jane (Steele) Edgerton. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1928 and from Browns Business College in Freeport in
1929. Eunice married Albert Henry Noton on May 25, 1930 in Hanover and three
children were born to this union: Dr. Betty Jean (Noton) Dodohara, Albert Henry Noton
Jr., and Ronald Edwin Noton. Her husband Albert died in 1941 and she married John
Leslie Speer on November 25, 1945 in Hanover. Eunice was secretary to the president
at Swiss Colony in Monroe, Wisconsin from 1930 until 1934 and was a bookkeeper at
the Hanover Woolen Mill from 1941 until 1946. Eunice died February 8, 1999 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Speer, Flora Helen (Adams) was born March 17, 1880 in Scales Mound, Illinois and
was the daughter of James A. and Julia (Vaughn) Adams. She married John Moore
Speer in 1900 and one son was born to this union: John Addison Speer. They lived in
Apple River until 1932 when they moved to West Frankfort, Illinois. In 1942 they
moved to Hanover and in later years Flora moved to Wapello, Iowa. Flora died
September 27, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Speer, Harland Russell was born November 4, 1903 in Hanover and was the son of
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1921. He graduated from Monmouth College in 1926 and received his master’s degree
from Washington University, St. Louis in 1948. He married Frances French on August
3, 1927 and two children were born to this union: Gordon Speer and Roberta (Speer)
Parkinson. Harland began teaching mathematics in Marissa High School in 1926 and
later was a teacher and assistant principal at Hanley Junior High School in University
City, Missouri until his retirement in 1969. Harland’s wife Frances died October 22,
1986. Harland was living in Chesterfield, Missouri when he died July 23, 1997. He is
buried in Goldfield, Iowa.
Speer, Harold “Hal” Joseph was born December 17, 1907 in Hanover and was the son
of James Arthur and Florence Ann (Nesbitt) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1926, attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Boulder College in
Colorado. He married Velma Elaine Groth on June 7, 1931 in Rocky Ford, Colorado
and two known children were born to this union: Barbara Velaine Speer and James
Joseph Speer. Hal was a CPA for many years. Hal died February 1, 1975 in Bishop,
California.
Speer, Henry Elmer was born in about 1886 rural Hanover and was the son of Charles
and Nancy A. (Campbell) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1904. In
1930 he was a lawyer in Chicago, Illinois.
Speer, James Nelson was born September 21, 1911 in Hanover and was the son of
Charles William and Fannie Flint (Edgerton) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1929 and later from the University of Illinois. He married Margaret Buford
on May 30, 1936 in Elizabeth and three children were born to this union: James Richard
Speer, Barbara Jean (Speer) Orolin, and Susan (Speer) Hunt. Following college he
worked for GMAS and then owned and operated Speer Hardware Store in Princeton,
Illinois for many years. He was employed as a bank examiner for the State of Illinois
until he retired. James retired to Eustis, Florida and later to Brevard, North Carolina.
James died August 8, 2003 in Brevard and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Speer, Lawrence M. was born December 29, 1902 in Hanover and was the son of
James Arthur and Florence (Nesbitt) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1920. Lawrence married Emily Smith in 1924, later marrying Georgia Hunter, then
on November 5, 1938 he married Elberta Yeakle. Lawrence had three known children:
Rosamond (Speer) McCulloh, Harold “Hal” Arthur Speer, and Carol Yeakle (Speer)
Lubin. Lawrence died November 28, 1956.
Speer, Leland “Ike” Barr was born February 24, 1926 in Hanover and was the son of
James Arthur and Florence Ann (Nesbitt) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1945. Ike married Eva Clodfelter on December 23, 1951 and three children
were born to this union: Donald Speer, Cheryl Lynn (Speer) Allman, and Michael
Speer. Ike later married Lori B. Speer. The family lived in California for many years
where Ike was a land developer. He was project manager at Desert Horizons and also
worked at Ironwood Country Club and Desert Falls Country Club. Ike was living in
Rancho Mirage, California when he died on March 28, 1993. He is buried in Log
Church Cemetery.
Speer, Marshall “Tom” Nesbitt was born May 16, 1917 in Hanover and was the son of
James Arthur and Florence Ann (Nesbitt) Speer. Marshall graduated from Hanover
High School in 1935. He married Pauline Louise Stromert on December 11, 1943 and
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Dairy, St. Charles, Illinois and Modern Dairy in Elgin had employed him for a few
years. Marshall died March 5, 1986 in St. Charles and is buried in Log Church
Cemetery.
Speer, Mary Emma was born September 27, 1886 in Hanover Township and was the
daughter of William and Helena “Lena” E. (Barr) Speer. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1904. Emma was the librarian at the Hanover Township Library from
1942 until 1962. She retired to Newport Beach, California and died there on April 18,
1981. Emma is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Speer, Ralph Edgerton was born January 8, 1905 in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of Charles William and Fanny Flint (Edgerton) Speer. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1923 and attended Monmouth College and
graduated from Illinois Medical School in 1934. He married Olive Eloise Griebenow on
September 10, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and two children were born to this
union: Richard Edgerton Speer and Carol Jean (Speer) Ralston. He was a World War II
Veteran, having served with the Army Medical Corps as a captain and he received a
Silver and Bronze Star. Dr. Speer practiced medicine at Cloquet, Minnesota, Chicago,
Silvis, Mount Carroll, and in 1948 he began his medical practice in Hanover, retiring in
1977. Dr. Speer died July 1, 1991 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Speer, Raymond “Ray” Dick was born September 20, 1913 in Hanover and was the
son of Robert James and May (Speer) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1932. Ray married Hazel Marie Whittington on May 1, 1943 in Galesburg, Illinois
and seven children were born to this union: James Russell Speer, Dr. Laurel May
(Speer) Brooks Motl, Kathleen “Kathy” Ann (Speer) Parkhurst, Dan LeRoy Speer,
Dwight Robert Speer, Peggy Louise Speer, and Mary Alice (Speer) Bailey. Ray farmed
all his life in rural Hanover and also worked several years for R.E.A., the Savanna Army
Depot, and owned and operated Speer’s Sinclair Station in Hanover from 1968 until
1974. Ray died February 17, 2004 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Speer, Renwick William was born August 2, 1905 in Hanover and was the son of
James Arthur and Florence Ann (Nesbitt) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1923 and from Monmouth College in 1927. He married Edna Mae Virtue on
June 19, 1928 in Rodden and three children were born to this union: Joanne Elizabeth
(Speer) Sanderson, Mary Lou (Speer) Paske, and William Renwick Speer. Renwick
retired from Standard Oil Company and the family lived in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas
for a number of years. Renwick died June 27, 1985 in Horseshoe Bend and is buried in
the Log Church Cemetery.
Speer, Violet Eleanor (Shelly) was born July 25, 1915 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Vernon Walter and Emma Whilema (Chase) Shelly. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1931. Violet married Charles Kenneth Speer on June 12, 1935
and three children were born to this union: Marilyn LaVonne (Speer) McDonald,
Marvin William Speer, and Donna Jean (Speer) Watson. They farmed in Hanover for
many years before moving to Florida in 1975. Violet died in Lakeland, Florida on April
30, 1999 and she is buried in Charlotte Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Punta Gorda,
Florida.
Speer. James Nathaniel “Nate” was born June 6, 1881 in Hanover and was the son of
James Glass and Letitia (Ritchie) Speer. He graduated from Hanover High School in
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born to this union: Martha L. Speer, Elizabeth J. Speer, Margaret L. Speer, and Robert
L. Speer. He lived in Hanover for a number of years and later moved to Freeport,
Illinois.
Sprecher, Margaret Fern (Phillips) was born December 13, 1931 in Spring Green,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Harvey Bernard and Cecelia Ann (Duren) Phillips.
She graduated from Lone Rock High School in 1949. Fern married Marvin “Brownie”
Edward Sprecher on October 21, 1950 in San Diego, California and five children were
born to this union: Linda Jane (Sprecher) Schoenmann, Brenda Susan Sprecher, Diana
Marie (Sprecher) Taylor, Pamela “Pam” Kay (Sprecher) Wheelwright and Perry Alan
Sprecher. The family moved to Hanover in the 1960s where Fern worked as a waitress,
an Avon lady, a floral representative, a bus driver for River Ridge and Hanover School
district for 32 years until she retired in 2006, and as a bartender at the Hanover VFW
until 2008. Fern died at the home of her daughter Pam in Elizabeth on December 7,
2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sprecher, Marvin “Brownie” Edward was born May 20, 1924 in Spring Green,
Wisconsin and was the son of Arthur “Art” Roy and Ethel Belinda (Strait) Sprecher. He
graduated from Lone Rock High School in 1943. Brownie served in the U.S. Navy
during World War II and the Korean War. He married Margaret Fern Phillips on
October 21, 1950 in San Diego, California and five children were born to this union:
Linda Jane (Sprecher) Schoenmann, Brenda Susan Sprecher, Diana Marie (Sprecher)
Taylor, Pamela “Pam” Kay (Sprecher) Wheelwright, and Perry Alan Sprecher. The
family moved to Hanover in the 1960s where Brownie worked as a security guard at the
Savanna Army Depot until he retired in 1987. Brownie was sexton of the Hanover
cemeteries for many years. Brownie died October 29, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Sproule, Earl “Rusty” Henry was born January 28, 1920 in Galena, Illinois and was
the son of Cyrus Raymond and Della Clara (Byme) Sproule Sr. He married Helen Jean
Myhre on March 25, 1945 in Chicago and fourteen children were born to this union:
Susan Jean (Sproule) Hillbery, Timothy “Tim” Earl Sproule, Sandra Marie (Sproule)
Koolstra, James “Jim” Wesley Sproule, Earl Henry Sproule, Lorna Ann (Sproule)
Mongan, Mary Jane (Sproule) Berning, Margo Therese Sproule, Robert John Sproule,
Elizabeth “Beth” Alice (Sproule) Thorngren, Thomas Richard Sproule, Roger Alan
Sproule, and twin sons that died in infancy, Dean and Gene Sproule. He had worked at
an antique store in Galena for several years and had been a car salesman before that.
The family lived in Galena for a number of years and later moved to Hanover and then
to Freeport. Helen died on March 7, 2004 and Rusty died July 17, 2007. They are both
buried in St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery, Galena.
Sproule, Mildred Martha (Eade) was born June 30, 1916 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Archabald “Archie” Joseph and Ethel Dell (Limage) Eade. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1936. Mildred married Clayton Robert Sproule and three
know children were born to this union. They lived in Texas for a time and later moved
to Jackson, Tennessee. Clayton died November 18, 1988 and Mildred died July 2, 1988.
They died in Jackson and their bodies were donated to the University of Tennessee for
research purposes.
St. John, Charles Clive was born November 26, 1905 in Hanover and was the son of
William Louis and Mary Ann (Chapman) St. John. He graduated from Hanover High

School in 1923. Charles married Evelyn A. Peters on November 28, 1931 in Mt. Carroll
and no children were born to this union. He was a World War II veteran and retired in
1971 from the Savanna Army Depot, where he worked as a painter. Charles died
February 8, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
St. John, Evelyn A. (Peters) was born September 2, 1909 in Dubuque, Iowa and was
the daughter of John and Freda (Thiemig) Peters. She graduated from Dubuque Senior
High School in 1927 and attended Bayless Business College, Dubuque. Evelyn married
Charles Clive St. John on November 28, 1931 in Mt. Carroll and no children were born
to this union. Evelyn was the secretary at the Hanover Woolen Mill until they closed
and then worked as a cashier at the Hanover State Bank. Evelyn died October 11, 2007
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
St. John, Floris “Barney” LeVere was born January 23, 1913 in Hanover and was the
son of William Louis and Mary Ann “Mame” (Chapman) St. John. He married Sue
Margaret McMillian on October 18, 1935. She died February 11, 1941. Barney married
Mary Ellen (Williams) Vaccaro on January 7, 1951 in Galena and they raised two sons:
Jack Trent and Leo Michael Vaccaro. Floris was a maintenance repairman for Eaton
Corporation before his retirement. He owned the Mill City Tap in Hanover from 1939
until 1951. Barney died February 10, 1991 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
St. John, Mary Ellen (Williams) Vaccaro was born January 12, 1911 in Clinton, Iowa
and was the daughter of Charles H. and Della Mae (Ekelberry) Williams. Mary had two
sons: Jack Trent and Leo Michael Vaccaro. She married Floris “Barney” LeVere St.
John on January 7, 1951 in Galena. The family lived in Hanover and Mary worked at
the Eaton Corporation. Mary retired to Freeport, Illinois and died there on June 4, 2004.
Stadel, Eleanor “Peg” Margaret (Speer) was born May 19, 1920 in Hanover and was
the daughter of James Arthur and Florence Ann (Nesbitt) Speer. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1938. She married Elmer John Stadel on May 29, 1946 in
Hanover and three children were born to this union: Susan Elizabeth (Stadel) Bronn,
John David Stadel, and Lisa Marie Stadel who died in infancy in 1963. Peg was a
secretary for more than ten years at the Hanover School and retired in 1978. Peg moved
to Freeport. Peg died December 11, 1996 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Stadel, Elmer John was born June 29, 1921 in Scales Mound, Illinois and was the son
of Paul Robert and Mollie (Winter) Stadel. He attended the University of Dubuque for
two years then joined the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He completed his
education after the war and graduated from Northwestern University. Elmer married
Eleanor “Peg” Margaret Speer on May 29, 1946 and three children were born to this
union: Susan Elizabeth (Stadel) Bronn, John David Stadel, and Lisa Marie Stadel who
died in infancy in 1963. The family lived in Hanover and Elmer was an accountant at
the Savanna Army Depot for 32 years. Elmer moved to Freeport. He died November
19, 2008 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Stanger, Harry J. was born June 27, 1901 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
William L. and Mary Elizabeth (Storey) Stanger. He grew up in Hanover and later
attended Bradley Technical School in Peoria. Harry married LaVerne B. Morrison on
September 30, 1923 in Peoria. They lived in Hanover for a time and later in Savanna
for a number of years. Harry died January 14, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen
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Stanger, LaVerne B. (Morrison) was born March 7, 1897 in Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Stephen “Steve” and Jemina (Dean) Morrison.
She married Harry J. Stanger on September 30, 1923 in Peoria. They lived in Hanover
for a number of years before moving to Savanna. LaVerne died December 2, 1990 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Stanton, Eugene Albert was born March 21, 1925 in Hanover and was the son of Bert
“Bertie” Martin and Mildred (Sawyer) Stanton. He was a World War II U.S. Navy
Veteran serving from 1943 until 1946. He married Mary Agnes Fleege on June 26,
1954 and three daughters were born to this union: Michelle (Stanton) Pike, Kathleen
Stanton, and Lisa (Stanton) Forsyth. He lived in Galena before moving to Rockford in
1955. He was shop foreman at Robert Triggs & Sons Monument Company until 1980.
Eugene died September 7, 1996 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Statham, Charlotte Lorraine (Ryder) Callahan was born March 20, 1919 in rural
Elizabeth, Illinois and was the daughter of George Leroy and Buena Marguerite
(Hancock) Ryder. She attended Pleasant Hill Country School and graduated from
Hanover High School in 1937. Lorraine married Melvin Charles Callahan on March 19,
1938 in Dubuque and two children were born to this union: Jerry Melvin Callahan and
Connie Lorraine (Callahan) Garman. Melvin died in 1967 and Lorraine later married
Floyd Raymond Statham on April 7, 1973 in Dixon, Illinois. Lorraine owned and
operated Calico Cellars, the Coffee Cup, and the Kubby Hole in Hanover. She also
worked for Eaton Corporation, Savanna Army Depot, and 28 years for Law-Jones
Funeral Homes. Lorraine died October 26, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Statham, Floyd Raymond was born February 8, 1915 in rural Hanover and was the son
of Matthew Raymond and Nona Irene (Harkness) Statham. He was a World War II U.S.
Navy Veteran. He married Kathryn Phyllis Gilman and one son was born to this union:
Donald Richard Statham. Floyd and Kathryn operated the Villa Café located in a
portion of Adams Garage in Hanover during the 1940s and Floyd also worked for
Adams Garage. He later worked at the Savanna Army Depot for a short time and
transferred to White Sands Missile Range in Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1958. Floyd
retired in the early 1970s and they moved back to Hanover. They divorced a few years
later and Floyd married Lorraine (Ryder) Callahan on April 7, 1973 in Dixon. This
union gave him two stepchildren: Jerry Melvin Callahan and Connie Lorraine
(Callahan) Garman. Floyd died February 15, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Statham, Kathryn Phyllis (Gilman) was born September 3, 1914 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the daughter of Robert H. and Leona Ruth (Helbling) Gilman. She graduated
from Savanna High School in 1932. Kathryn married Floyd Raymond Statham and one
son was born to this union: Donald Richard Statham. Kathryn and Floyd operated the
Villa Café in the 1940s located in a portion of Adam’s Garage in Hanover. Kathryn
worked at the Savanna Army Depot for a few years and in 1958 transferred to White
Sands Missle Range in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She retired in the early 1970s and
they moved back to Hanover. They divorced a few years later and Kathryn moved to
Phoenix, Arizona to be near her son. Kathryn died September 4, 2005 in Phoenix.
Staudt, Irene Margaret (Segerson) was born September 6, 1896 in Chicago, Illinois
and was the daughter of Christopher “Chris” and Johanna Mary “Mary Ann”
(Londergan) Segerson. She married Jacob Staudt in Chicago in 1917 and two daughters
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She lived in Hanover for a few years. Her husband Jacob died February 18, 1958 and
was buried in Chicago; on December 5, 1984 he was exhumed and reburied in
Evergreen Cemetery. Irene died November 22, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Stauss, John August was born August 28, 1895 in Thompson Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of August and Helena “Lena” (Boettner) Stauss. He lived in
rural Hanover for many years. John died September 5, 1980.
Steele, Alta Irene (Miller) was born August 6, 1900 in Woodbine Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of George Jason and Evalena (Bainbridge) Miller.
She married George Albert Steele on March 23, 1921 in Dubuque and one son was born
to this union: Eugene Clement Steele. They farmed in Hanover Township for many
years. Alta died September 9, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Steele, Clement Raymond was born in 1896 in rural Hanover and was the son of
George Edwin and Sarah Catherine (Watson) Steele. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1914. Clement was killed October 15, 1918 while serving with the U.S. Army
in World War I.
Steele, Eugene Clement was born April 1, 1937 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the son of
George Albert and Alta Irene (Miller) Steele. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1955. Eugene married Janice RosaLee Clarkson on February 11, 1956 in Hanover
and seven children were born to this union: Judy Yvonne (Steele) Beckett, John David
Steele, Jerry Eugene Steele, James Allen Steele, and two infant daughters, and one son,
who died in infancy. Eugene farmed his entire life in Hanover on the farm that his great
grandfather homesteaded in 1856. Eugene died October 23, 2009 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Steele, James Sterling Morton was born June 7, 1922 in Hanover and was the son of
Arthur Edwin and Minnie Elvira (Thomas) Steele. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1939. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. James married April
(Bowemen) Hess on October 5, 1950 in Louisville, Kentucky and six children were born
to this union: Brian Sterling Steele, Kandee (Steele) Bartlett, Corinne (Steele) Guinn,
Lynne (Steele) Tucker, Melody Aleise (Steele) Laharne, and Thomas Steele. April died
January 10, 1977 in Madison, Wisconsin. James was a stationary engineer maintaining
boilers for National Lock in Rockford for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He lived in Davis,
Illinois for many years before moving to Indianapolis, Indiana where he died on March
29, 1994. He is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Steele, Miriam Ruth (Jewett) was born August 4, 1913 in Clarksburg, West Virginia
and was the daughter of Elmer Buel and Annette “Netta” Perlie (Watts) Jewett. She
graduated from Proviso High School, Cicero, Illinois. Miriam married Howard William
Bracken in March 1938 in Crown Point, Indiana and one son was born to this union:
William Bracken. She married William Hugh Steele on October 10, 1942 in St. Louis,
Missouri and one daughter was born to this union: Jean (Steele) Stenhouse. Miriam
served in the Women’s Army Corps in 1943. The family lived in Hanover for a number
of years. Miriam died November 15, 1994 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Steele, Richard was born July 28, 1911 in Hanover and was the son of Arthur Edwin
and Minnie Elvira (Thomas) Steele. He was married to Amie Shultis and they had four
daughters. They lived in Janesville, Wisconsin. Richard died July 23, 1981 and is
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Steele, William Hugh was born July 22, 1917 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and was the
son of Hugh Charles and Tessa Blanche (Taylor) Steele. He graduated from Northern
State College, Aberdeen, South Dakota. William married Miriam Ruth (Jewett)
Bracken on October 10, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri and this union gave him one
stepson, William Bracken, and one daughter was born to this union: Jean (Steele)
Stenhouse. They lived in rural Hanover for a number of years. William died September
11, 1996 in San Marco, California. Cremation rites were accorded and his ashes were
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Steffes, LeVere L. was born July 3, 1924 in Massbach, Jo Daviess County and was the
son of Fredrick “Fred” Raymond and Clara Rosella (Mattke) Steffes. He graduated
from Stockton High School in 1942. LeVere married Lois Martha Gamble on July 15,
1949 and three children were born to this union: Steven LeVere Steffes, Sherry Lorene
Steffes, and Sheila Louise Steffes. LeVere farmed all his life in rural Hanover in
Derinda township and Massbach. LeVere died February 16, 2008 and is buried in St.
John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Massbach, Illinois.
Steffes, Lois Martha (Gamble) was born June 30, 1928 in Derinda Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the daughter of Floyd Melvin and Myrtle L. (Schaible)
Gamble. Lois graduated from Hanover High School in 1945. She married LeVere L.
Steffes on July 15, 1949 in Massbach and three children were born to this union: Steven
LeVere Steffes, Sherry Lorene Steffes, and Sheila Louise Steffes. Lois died April 3,
1986 and is buried in Massbach Lutheran Cemetery.
Stevenson, Terry Mason was born November 1, 1943 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Jack Edgar and Margaret “Peggy” Jane (Foster) Stevenson. He married Vinetta
Lea Jeffers on June 25, 1966 in Dubuque and they had three children: Toni Renee
(Jeffers) Wakeford, Shelley Jo Stevenson, and Erik John Stevenson. Terry was in
construction for many years and worked for Yardley, Inc., building homes in the
Hanover area. He died November 22, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Stewart, Lenora Verlin (Bills) was born May 27, 1910 in Chicago, Illinois and was the
daughter of Everett Henry and Pearl Grace (Mauck) Bills. She married John Stewart on
December 24, 1931 in LeClaire, Iowa and eight children were born to this union:
Catherine (Stewart) Richards, Louise (Stewart) Weaks, William Stewart, Robert
Stewart, Everett Stewart, Betty Stewart, Frederick Stewart, and Glenn Stewart. Also
eight stepchildren from John’s first marriage: Margaret (Stewart) Anderson, John
Stewart, Raymond Stewart, Norman Kirk Stewart, Amy (Stewart) Fahlen, Albert
Stewart, Chester Stewart, and Violet Stewart. They farmed in the Hanover area for a
number of years. Lenora was living in Savanna when she died on October 20, 1984.
She is buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Stewart, Neil Craig was born June 15, 1951 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Norman Kirk and Nona Louise (Campbell) Stewart. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1969 and served as President of his class. He served in the National Guard
from 1970 until 1976. Neil married Carolyn Lea (Haas) Wotipka on November 26,
1976 in Rockton, Illinois and this union gave him two stepdaughters: Michelle
(Wotipka) Anderson and Kimberly (Wotipka) Sparks, and two children were born to
this union: Craig Stewart and Shannon Stewart. Neil was a warehouse worker and a
truck driver for Werhane Enterprises, John Knobel, and Moring Disposal. Neil had been
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were buried on the Stewart Family Farm in Hanover.
Stewart, Raymond “Ray” Ernest was born January 19, 1948 in Hanover and was the
son of Norman Kirk and Nona Louise (Campbell) Stewart. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1966 and served as President of his class. Ray lived in Chicago for
many years where he was President of Stewart and Associates Financial Healthcare
Consulting, and he was a partner in McCarthy and Associates Collection and Billing
Agency. Ray died April 29, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Stewart, William Henry was born November 25, 1934 in Hanover and was the son of
John and Lenora Verlin (Bills) Stewart. He was married, and divorced, to Rita K.
Greene and five sons were born to this union: William Stewart Jr., James Stewart,
Darrel Stewart, Russell Stewart, and James Stewart. William was a truck driver in
Wyoming and Montana for many years. His later years were spent in Fulton, Illinois.
William died March 31, 2000 and is buried in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Stines, Ronald “Ron” Eugene was born March 20, 1932 in Kimball, Nebraska and was
the son of Evan and Ethel Gertrude (Davis) Stines. He gradated from Potter High
School in Potter, Nebraska in 1951. Ronald was a U.S. Marine Corps Korean War
Veteran. He married Naomi Elizabeth Shabram on July 29, 1955 in Sidney, Nebraska
and five children were born to this union: Elizabeth Ann (Stines) Schaible, Teresa Kay
(Stines) Schaible, Wendolyn “Wendy” Sue (Stines) Gillies, Ronald “Ron” Eugene
Stines II, and Sean Allen Stines. Ron began working as a civil servant for the U.S.
Department of Army in Sidney and transferred to the Savanna Army Depot in the 1970s.
Ron worked at numerous military installations around the world before he retired as
Chief of the Ammunition School at the Savanna Army Depot in 1989. Ron died June
16, 2007 and a funeral service was held in Hanover.
Stoneking, LaVere P. was born November 26, 1919 in Martelle, Iowa. She graduated
from Mount Vernon High School in 1938. LaVere married Glenn Stoneking in 1939 in
Lisbon, Iowa and three daughters were born to this union: Ruth (Stoneking) Gaul, Carol
(Stoneking) Messer, and Susan (Stoneking) Kodama. She lived most of her married life
in Forreston moving to Hanover after the death of her husband in 1986. LaVere died
April 1, 2003 and cremation rites were accorded.
Stoner, Virginia McClellan (Miller) was born December 31, 1917 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Parke McClellan and Loretta Ann (Ravenscraft) Miller. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1936 and later graduated from Northern Illinois
University. Virginia married Stanley Stewart Stoner after World War II and two
children were born to this union: Michael “Mike” James Stoner and Susan McClellan
Stoner. They moved to the San Francisco, California Bay Area and owned and operated
an ice cream shop for many years. The family lived in San Lorenzo, California for
many years. Stanley was born October 22, 1919 in Keokuk County, Iowa and died
December 29, 1987 in San Lorenzo. Virginia died May 10, 2007 in Walnut Creek,
California. Virginia and Stan were both cremated and their ashes were thrown into the
San Francisco Bay.
Storey, Jessie (Dick) was born March 19, 1879 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Robert Campbell and Rachel (Calvert) Dick. She graduated from Hanover High School
in 1897. Jessie married Charles Storey and eight children were born to this union:
James R. Storey who died in infancy, Joseph H. Storey, James K. Storey, Rachel L.
Storey, Florence Storey, Raymond C. Storey, Clara Mae Storey, and Robert W. Storey.

By 1910 the family had moved from Hanover to La Crosse, Wisconsin. Jessie died
March 17, 1972 in La Crosse.
Stotler, Alvina Cecelia (Bolz) was born April 15, 1929 in Gurley, Nebraska and was
the daughter of Henry Adolph and Johanna (Dykman) Bolz. She graduated from Gurley
High School in 1947. Alvina married William R. Stotler on March 9, 1954 in Nebraska
and they had four children: Raymond Stotler, Rodney D. Stotler, David Lee Stotler, and
Wanda Faye (Stotler) Anderson. The family lived in Nebraska for a number of years
before moving to Hanover in 1965. Alvina worked at Eaton Corporation and Elkay
Manufacturing. The couple moved to Savanna. Alvina died January 29, 2010 and is
buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Stotler, William Roy was born April 8, 1924 in Jerome, Missouri and was the son of
Raymond Louis and Oma Mable (Campbell) Stotler. He served in the United States
Army from 1943 until 1946. He married Alvina Cecelia Bolz on March 9, 1954 in
Sidney, Nebraska and they became the parents of four children: Raymond Stotler,
Rodney D. Stotler, David Lee Stotler, and Wanda Faye (Stotler) Anderson. William
worked for the Department of the Army as a civilian for 33 years and moved to Hanover
in 1965 to work at the Savanna Army Depot. The couple later moved to Savanna.
William died October 30, 2005 and is buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Straight, Charles Keeler was born March 24, 1940 in Hanover and was the son of
Charles Edward and Bette Lorraine (Hancock) Straight. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1958. He served for four years with the U.S. Army. Charles married
Anne Shirley McCormick on April 8, 1961 in Huntington, West Virginia and three
children were born to this union: Christopher Charles Straight, Sherrie Anne Straight,
and Carrie Alison Straight. For 23 years he was an area manager at Kelly-Springfield
Tire Company, Freeport. They lived in Forreston, Illinois for a number of years before
he died on April 9, 1991. Charles is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Strasser, John William “Bill” was born April 11, 1916 in La Motte, Iowa and was the
son of William “Will” and Louise (Pitts) Strasser. He graduated from the Catholic
school in La Motte and later attended Pomona College in California. Bill married
Regina “Jean” Anglin on August 19, 1940 and two daughters were born to this union:
Linda Louise (Strasser) Frederickson and Kay Ellen Strasser. Bill was a lieutenant
colonel in the U.S. Army and served in the South Pacific during World War II. They
lived in Hanover for a few years. Bill worked as an ammunition superintendent for the
Concord Naval Weapons Station before he retired. His wife Jean was born July 1, 1918
and died November 15, 2003. Bill died April 25, 1989 in David Grant Medical Center
on Travis Air Force Base after a long illness and is buried in Elmira Cemetery,
Vacaville, California.
Stratton, Velma (Kelley) Elsenrath was born February 1, 1907 in Smithton, Missouri
and was the daughter of John William and Mary Lavinia (Starke) Kelley. Velma was
married to Ralph Harold Elsenrath and two daughters were born to this union: Mary
Carolyn (Elsenrath) Bradt and Kay (Elsenrath) Simon. She later married David C.
Stratton in 1957 and this union gave her one step-son: David Y. Stratton. Velma lived
in Hanover for a time and was a former government employee at the Savanna Army
Depot until 1956. She later moved to Sedalia, Missouri. David died February 2, 1977.
Velma died on April 18, 1983 in Sedalia and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Streicher, Virginia May (Zacharek) was born January 5, 1928 in Milwaukee,
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Wisconsin and was the daughter of Joseph John and Pauline Laona (Melton) Zacharek.
She graduated from Pembine High School in Pembine, Wisconsin and Madison General
Hospital School of Nursing in Madison, Wisconsin. Virginia married William LaVerle
Streicher on February 27, 1954 in Elizabeth and five children were born to this union:
William LaVerle Streicher, Eric Thomas Streicher, Ernest “Ernie” Allen Streicher,
Diane Marie (Streicher) Peterson, and John Earl Streicher. She was a registered nurse at
Savanna City Hospital and then at the Elizabeth Nursing Home for 25 years, retiring in
1994. She also helped on the farm with her husband in rural Hanover for many years.
Virginia died September 12, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Streicher, William LaVerle was born July 29, 1924 in Freeport, Illinois and was the
son of Jesse Earl and Clara Anna (Reusch) Streicher. He graduated from Elizabeth High
School in 1942. LaVerle was a Korean War U.S. Army Veteran. He married Virginia
May Zacharek on February 27, 1954 in Elizabeth and five children were born to this
union: William LeVerle Streicher, Eric Thomas Streicher, Ernest “Ernie” Allen
Streicher, Diane Marie (Streicher) Peterson, and John Earl Streicher. LaVerle farmed in
the rural Elizabeth area for many years and was also employed at the Hanover State
Bank. LaVerle died December 4, 2006 in Cedar Falls, Iowa and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Streight, Ola Cora (Rogers) was born September 11, 1912 in Maroa, Illinois and was
the daughter of Cyrus William and Hattie Hariett (Cundiff) Rogers. She married Lloyd
Leroy Streight and three sons were born to this union: Luther Lemen Streight, David
Lloyd Streight, and Roger Lee Streight. Ola lived in Hanover for most of her life and
worked at Eaton Corporation for nine years. Ola died August 23, 2004 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Strout, Flaudia Pearl (Bell) was born January 10, 1899 in Butte, Montana and was the
daughter of William Arthur and Bertha Alice (Kline) Bell. Flaudia graduated
valedictorian from Milton, Iowa High School and attended Business College of Iowa,
Bloomfield. She married Harold Irving Strout on February 14, 1920 in Englewood,
Colorado and five children were born to this union: Leonard Clayton Strout, who died
in infancy, Warren Eugene Strout, Edna Bell (Strout) Griffiths, William “Bill” Allen
Strout, and George Irving Strout. Her husband, Harold, died July 10, 1969 in Marion,
Iowa and Flaudia moved to Hanover in 1971. Flaudia died December 24, 1995 in
Hanover and she and her husband are buried in Sunnyside Cemetery, Milton, Iowa.
Stuart, Georgiana Jean (Lang) was born August 26, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Hudoba) Lang. Jean married Jack H. Stuart on
October 31, 1951 in Hanover and no children were born to this union. She worked on
the rural Hanover farm with her husband from 1951 until 2002. Jean died September
18, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Stuart, Gladys Alma (Straitt) Tyler was born October 8, 1907 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles Keeler and Anna Bell (Chase) Straitt. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1925 and later attended New Mexico State University and the University
of Arizona. Gladys married Virgil T. Tyler on April 21, 1928 and four children were
born to this union: Alverda M. (Tyler) Boos, Virgil A. “Red” Tyler, Charles G. Tyler,
and Stanley T. Tyler. Her husband Virgil died in 1952. She married Richard B. Stuart,
of Bellevue, Iowa, and he died May 29, 1961. Gladys lived in Savanna for many years
and left there in 1955. She was employed at the Joliet Arsenal, Joliet Illinois; Picatinny

Arsenal, New Jersey; Fort Eustis, Virginia; White Sands, New Mexico, and Fort
Huachuca, Arizona as a technical writer. She retired in 1973 and resided in Truth or
Consequences, New Mexico until she moved to Morrison, Illinois in 1993. Gladys died
October 9, 2002 in Morrison and is buried in St. John Cemetery, Savanna.
Stuart, Jack H. was born July 20, 1914 in Bellevue, Iowa and was the son of Joseph
and Barbara Stuart. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and was a Prisoner of
War for two years. Jack married Georgiana Jean Lang on October 31, 1951 in Hanover
and no children were born to this union. He farmed for many years in rural Hanover.
Jack died October 13, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Stuckwisch, Arnold H. was born October 3, 1916 in Pierce, Nebraska and was the son
of Henry and Bertha (Setzkorn) Stuckwisch. He married Hazel Ann Meyer on October
11, 1941 in Norfolk, Nebraska and eight children were born to his union: Barbara
(Stuckwisch) Garton, Sandra (Stuckwisch) Werth, Roger Stuckwisch, Richard
Stuckwisch, Randall Stuckwisch, Roland Stuckwisch, Rory Stuckwisch, and Ronald
Stuckwisch. Arnold was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran who received the Purple
Heart. They lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Woodbine. After the death of
his wife he moved to McHenry, Illinois. Arnold died March 3, 2000 and is buried in
Woodbine Cemetery.
Stuckwisch, Hazel Ann (Meyer) was born May 7, 1921 in Battle Creek, Nebraska and
was the daughter of Frank and Anna (Neuwerk) Meyer. She graduated from Battle
Creek High School in 1939. She married Arnold H. Stuckwisch on October 11, 1941 in
Norfolk, Nebraska and eight children were born to this union: Barbara (Stuckwisch)
Garton, Sandra (Stuckwisch) Werth, Roger Stuckwisch, Richard Stuckwisch, Randall
Stuckwisch, Roland Stuckwisch, Rory Stuckwisch, and Ronald Stuckwisch. They lived
in Hanover for a time and later moved to Woodbine. Hazel worked at the Elizabeth
Nursing Home for several years. Hazel died as a result of an automobile accident in
Henry County, Illinois on February 12, 1994 and is buried in Woodbine Cemetery.
Stuhldryer, Sterling M. “Butch” was born September 29, 1942 in Webster City, Iowa
and was the son of Harvey and Lila (Asklain) Stuhldryer. He married Janet Whetstine
on February 9, 1964 in Maquoketa, Iowa and three children were born to this union:
Teresa Stuhldryer, Lisa (Stuhldryer) Smith, and Sterling Mark Stuhldryer. Butch was a
plumber, electrician and heating and air-conditioning specialist, operating Butch’s
Home Service in Savanna since 1971. Butch died October 23, 1993 and is buried in
Lost Mound Cemetery, Hanover.
Stump, Margaret Anna (Kaufman) was born October 4, 1917 in Hanover Township
and was the daughter of Charles Alvin and Sadie Ellen (Wells) Kaufman. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1936. Margaret married Austin Stump on
October 2, 1942 in Galena and eight children were born to this union: Kay (Stump)
Brown, Kathy (Stump) Redington, Marie (Stump) McDonnell, Patricia (Stump)
Lehman, Delores (Stump) Ward, Connie (Stump) Mottley, Mike Stump, and Richard
Stump. The family lived in Warren for many years. Margaret died September 9, 2002
and is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery, Apple River.
Sturtevant, Helen Leone (Beck) was born April 8, 1910 in Hanover Township and was
the daughter of Charles and Mary (Fehler) Beck. She graduated from Savanna High
School in 1928. She was a sales clerk at Martha’s Variety Store from 1929 until 1939.
Helen married Clayton L. Sturtevant on May 19, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa and three
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children were born to this union: Karen (Sturtevant) Holmes, Linda (Sturtevant)
Charneski, and Jason Sturtevant. Her husband Clayton died December 21, 1979 in
Clinton. She lived in Savanna for many years and died there on October 23, 1996.
Stutzman, Gertrude (Crispin) was born May 21, 1901 in Sac City, Iowa and was the
daughter of Miller Carleton and Irene Alla (Snyder) Crispin. She married Guy Clarence
Stutzman on March 18, 1922 in Anamosa, Iowa and four children were born to this
union: Dora Jane (Stutzman) Grebner, John “Jack” Crispin Stutzman, James “Jim”
Stuart Stutzman, and an infant son who died in 1930 who was to be named Peter
Stutzman. Gertrude was a schoolteacher for a time. They moved to Hanover in 1923
and stayed there for many years. They later moved to Bellevue, Washington and her
husband Guy died there in 1984. Gertrude later moved to Kankakee, Illinois and she
died there on December 29, 1997. Cremation rites were accorded.
Stutzman, Guy Clarence was born November 12, 1894 in Buda, Illinois and was the
son of Adam Luther and Mary Jane (Schur) Stutzman. After graduating from Knox
College, Galesburg he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in France during World
War I. He earned his masters degree from the University of Iowa. He married Gertrude
Crispin on March 18, 1922 in Anamosa, Iowa and four children were born to this union:
Dora Jane (Stutzman) Grebner, John “Jack” Crispin Stutzman, James “Jim” Stuart
Stutzman, and an infant son who died in 1930 who was to be named Peter Stuzman. He
served as the superintendent of the Hanover School from 1923 until 1948 and was later
appointed as the Jo Daviess County assistant superintendent of schools, in 1957 and
remained until 1960. Guy lived most of his adult live in Hanover, but later moved to
Bellevue, Washington. He died in Bellevue on January 18, 1984 and a memorial service
was held in Hanover.
Stutzman, John “Jack” Crispin was born July 13, 1933 in Iowa City, Iowa and was
the son of Guy Clarence and Gertrude (Crispin) Stutzman. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1951. He married Jeanette Eleanor Jess and two daughters were born to
this union: Sara Jane (Stutzman) Clendenen and Laura Elizabeth Stutzman. Jack and
Jeanette were divorced in May 1980. Jack died April 25, 1981; he was cremated and
buried in the Stutzman Family Cemetery and on March 28, 2010 his ashes were moved
to Evergreen Cemetery.
Sullivan, Bertrand “Bert” Francis was born November 1, 1915 in Hanover and was
the son of William John and Eda Caroline (Seeger) Sullivan. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1934 and attended Columbia College, now known as Loras
College, in Dubuque. He was a World War II Veteran. Bert married Audrey Albina
Crane on November 6, 1948 in Hanover and four children were born to this union:
Jeremiah Joseph “Jerry Joe” Sullivan, Luanne Carolyn Sullivan, Thomas “Tommy”
William Sullivan, and Jacqueline “Jackie” Mary (Sullivan) Crawford. He owned
Sullivan’s Food Store from 1946 until 1975. Bert and his wife Audrey were the
founders and owners of Storybrook Country Club from 1966 until 1978. Bert died April
16, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sullivan, Charles Jeremiah “Jerry” was born June 11, 1913 in Hanover and was the
son of William John and Eda Caroline (Seeger) Sullivan. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1931. Jerry was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He worked in
Sullivan’s Food Store in Hanover for many years. Jerry died May 11, 1984 and is
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Sullivan, Elva Irene (Sanderson) was born December 3, 1917 in Rodden, Elizabeth
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Warren and Luella (Cook)
Sanderson. She attended Black School and Hanover High School and graduated from
Galena High School in 1935. Elva married Paul W. Sullivan on September 2, 1939 and
three children were born to this union: Philip Sullivan, Linda (Sullivan) Gress, and
Marsha (Sullivan) Corby. She worked as a secretary to the superintendent at Galena
High School until her marriage and then worked for Bassett & Vollum Wallpaper
Company, the Office of Price Administration, War Price and Rationing Board during
World War II, and for the Jo Daviess County Health Department for 15 years until
retiring in May 1981. Elva died July 3, 2004 in Surprise, Arizona and is buried in Log
Church Cemetery, Hanover.
Sullivan, Flossie Alice (Kaufman) was born July 6, 1920 and was the daughter of
Charles Alvin and Sadie Ellen (Wells) Kaufman. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1938. Flossie lived in Dubuque for many years. Flossie died July19, 2006.
Sullivan, Jeremiah Joseph “Jerry Joe” was born March 28, 1950 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the son of Bertrand “Bert” Francis and Audrey Albina (Crane) Sullivan. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1968 and attended Notre Dame University.
Jerry Joe married Virginia Rose Saam on September 23, 1978 and three children were
born to this union: Colleen Audrey Sullivan, Maureen Ann Sullivan, and Jeremiah Paul
Sullivan. Jerry Joe was employed at Dubuque Bank & Trust for many years, and later
worked at Tri-State Bank and Today’s Bank. The family lived in rural East Dubuque.
Jerry Joe died November 16, 1998. Virginia was born August 13, 1952 and died October
14, 2003. They are both buried in Nativity B.V.M. Church Cemetery, Menominee.
Sullivan, Joan Knapp (Kerr) was born September 13, 1919 in Galena, Illinois and was
the daughter of William Richard and Martha “Mattie” Maria (Wenzel) Kerr. She
graduated from Galena High School in 1937. Joan married Roger Collins Sullivan on
June 30, 1942 in Hanover and eight children were born to this union: Susan O
(Sullivan) Gable, Nancy Lee (Sullivan) Miller, Deborah Ann Sullivan, who died in
infancy in 1951, Mark William Sullivan, Kelly Jean (Sullivan) Soley, Scott Collins
Sullivan, Jeffery Thomas Sullivan, and Casey Patrick Sullivan. In addition, she raised
her niece, Nora (Ballein) Murphy, from the age of 12. During the early years of World
War II she and her husband worked for the government, first in Milan Tennessee and
later in Tooele, Utah. They returned to Hanover in 1944 where they owned and
operated Sullivan’s Hardware, Appliance & Furniture store until Roger’s death in 1966.
Thereafter she was a director of the Hanover State Bank. Joan died October 11, 1999
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sullivan, John “Jack” William was born June 7, 1906 in Hanover and was the son of
William John and Eda Caroline (Seeger) Sullivan. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1925. Jack married Gertrude Mary Pollard on November 11, 1933 in Hanover
and three children were born to this union: Kathleen Mary (Sullivan) Gross, Susan
“Sue” Ann (Sullivan) Wilbricht, and William Sullivan. Jack owned a bar in Hanover for
many years and was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Hanover State
Bank. Jack died April 11, 1982 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sullivan, Mary Gertrude Mary (Pollard) was born November 11, 1910 in West
Statem, Oregon and was the daughter of Jay M. and Theodosia (Andrews) Pollard.
After graduating from College in Cedar Falls, Iowa, she taught primary school in

Hanover from 1931 until 1933. She married John “Jack” William Sullivan on
November 11, 1933 in Hanover and three children were born to this union: Kathleen
Mary (Sullivan) Gross, Susan “Sue” Ann (Sullivan) Wilbricht, and William “Bill” Jay
Sullivan. Mary lived in Hanover all her married life. She died January 28, 2004 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sullivan, Paul William was born August 17, 1916 in Benton, Wisconsin and was the
son of William Lindsay and Grace Vera (White) Sullivan. Paul graduated from Benton
High School in 1935. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran and received the
Bronze Star. Paul married Elva Sanderson on September 2, 1939 and three children
were born to this union: Philip Sullivan, Linda (Sullivan) Gress, and Marsha (Sullivan)
Corby. Paul worked at the Savanna Army Depot before he entered the military service
and for many years at Galena Manufacturing Company, Millhouse Brothers in Galena,
and Sisler Construction before he retired in February 1981. Paul died December 9, 2001
and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Sullivan, William “Bill” Jay was born July 19, 1941 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of John “Jack” William and Gertrude Mary (Pollard) Sullivan. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1959. Bill married Anne Helen Schwirtz on September 12,
1964 in Elizabeth and two children were born to this union: John Shannon Sullivan and
Jennifer Courtney Sullivan. Bill owned and operated Sullivan Insurance Company in
Elizabeth for 32 years. Bill died November 16, 2008.
Sutter, Blanche Eileen (Hilsenbeck) was born May 22, 1920 in Chippewa Falls,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Charles and Cordilla (Jipson) Hilsenbeck. She
graduated from Aurora High School. Blanche married Keith Royce Sutter on December
1, 1941 in Bethany, Missouri and three children were born to this union: Janet Marie
(Sutter) Franklin, Jeanne Ann (Sutter) Schleuning, and Gary Lee Sutter. She worked at
Eaton Corporation until she retired in 1987. Blanche died January 14, 1997 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Sutter, Gary Lee was born February 26, 1954 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Keith Royce and Blanche Eileen (Hilsenbeck) Sutter. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1972. Gary moved to Florida in the mid-1970s where he worked as a
repairman in the plumbing and air conditioning business. Gary died February 13, 2006
in Orange Park, Florida.
Sutton, Lou (Dittmar) graduated from Hanover High School in 1893.
Sweeney, Patricia “Pat” Jean (Massie) was born August 9, 1934 in Desoto, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of George Charles and Sadie Ione (Munson) Massie. Pat
graduated from Hanover High School in 1952. She married Robert “Bob” James
Sweeney on November 17, 1952 in Hanover and three children were born to this union:
Linda Ann Sweeney, and Vicky Jo Sweeney, and Robert “Bob” James Sweeney Jr. The
family lived in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for many years and Pat worked as a secretary. Her
husband Bob died in July 2003 and Pat died June 17, 2009 and they are both buried in
St. John Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Swinford, Catherine Rose (Ferguson) was born November 28, 1932 in Grant City,
Missouri and was the daughter of John Allyn and Mable Esther (Lisle) Ferguson. She
graduated from Hanover High School in 1951. Catherine married William C. Swinford
on February 9, 1952 in Hanover and three children were born to this union. Catherine
died May 28, 1994 in Franklin Park, Illinois and is buried in Mount Emblem Cemetery
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Thill, Donald “Don” Edward was born February 20, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
and was the son of Hilbert “Hib” Eugene and Dorothea “Dorothy” Ruth (Lombard)
Thill. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1947 and served with the U.S. Navy
during the Korean Conflict. He married Anna Elizabeth (Drivick) Weldon in 1957 in
Philadelphia and this union gave him two stepchildren: Michael Weldon and Linda
Mary Weldon, and two children were born to this union: Donald Edward Thill and
Diane Elizabeth Thill. Don was employed by Greenlee Tool Company, Rexham
Corporation and other tool and die companies in the Rockford area before he retired in
1995. His wife Anna died March 9, 1992. Don died on October 14, 2005 in Rockford
and he was cremated.
Thill, Dorothea “Dorothy” Ruth (Lombard) was born July 12, 1909 in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Edward August and Bertha Augusta (Boettcher)
Lombard. She married Hilbert “Hib” Eugene Thill on March 9, 1928 and five children
were born to this union: Donald Edward Thill, Robert Peter Thill, Kay Marleen (Thill)
Pink, Hilbert Eugene Thill Jr., and Thomas Dale Thill. Dorothy worked at the Galena
Glove Factory, Hanover Woolen Mill, and Mitchell’s Ben Franklin Store in Hanover.
Dorothy moved to Baraboo, Wisconsin in 1979 to be near her children. Dorothy died in
Baraboo on May 28, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Thill, Mae Bell (Harding) Kelley was born July 4, 1905. Mae married Andrew
Thomas Kelley on December 18, 1920 and two children were born to this union, both of
whom died in infancy. Andrew died March 28, 1938 and she married Alphonse Peter
Thill on May 24, 1941 in Hanover. Mae died in Savanna on January 31, 1988 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Thomas, Delores “Lolly” June (Westcott) was born June 11, 1939 and was the
daughter of Floyd and Saima Wilhelmina (Saari) Westcott. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1957 and attended a Bible College. Lolly married Perry
Thomas and three children were born to this union: Donna Thomas, Perry Thomas, and
another son. The family lived in Loves Park, Illinois for many years. Lolly died
November 22, 1989 in Loves Park.
Thomas, Edward was born in about 1915. He was a student at Lindblom High School
in Chicago, Illinois before he moved to Hanover. Elmer N. and Elva Millburn (Craig)
Kuhns were his guardians when he lived in Hanover. Edward graduated from Hanover
High School in 1933.
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Thomas, Helen Elisabeth (Moore) was born May 21, 1926 in rural Hanover and was
the daughter of James Wallace and Berniece (White) Moore. Helen attended the Black
Country School, graduated from Hanover High School in 1944 where she served as the
Senior Class President, and majored in music at Monmouth College. She married Ervin
Robert Thomas on June 4, 1949 in Hanover and three children were born to this union:
Nancy Jo Thomas, Carol Ann (Thomas) Teschner, and Verne Jay Thomas. The couple
resided in Media, Illinois where Helen taught music at Media High School. They
moved to the south side of Chicago and Helen worked at Fernwood Methodist Church
and Calumet Park School District 132. The family moved to Country Club Hills,
Illinois and Helen worked for United Christian Church. The family lived in Country
Club Hills for many years. Helen died April 7, 1988; she was cremated and her ashes
were spread over the Moore family farm in rural Hanover.
Thompson, Blanche Mildred (Miller) was born July 24, 1898 in Woodbine Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of George Jason and Evalena (Bainbridge)
Miller. She married Joseph “Joe” Henry Thompson on September 20, 1922 in Dubuque,
Iowa and two daughters were born to this union: Joyce Elaine (Thompson) Apsely and
Norma Dell (Thompson) Egbert. They farmed in Hanover Township for many years.
Blanche died January 13, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Thompson, Joseph “Joe” Henry was born June 18, 1899 in Hanover Township and
was the son of Joseph and Fannie (Topping) Thompson. Joseph married Blanche
Mildred Miller on September 20, 1922 in Dubuque, Iowa and two daughters were born
to this union: Joyce Elaine (Thompson) Apsley and Norma Dell (Thompson) Egbert.
Joseph farmed in Hanover Township all his life. Joseph died April 3, 1989 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Thulen, Josephine “Joanna” Anne (Duffy) was born May 13, 1941 in Cascade, Iowa
and was the daughter of Bernard “Barney” H. and Bernadine Marie (Honerbaum) Duffy.
The family moved to Hanover in the mid-1940s and Joanna attended school in Hanover.
She married William “Bill” W. Thulen Sr. on July 12, 1958 in Savanna and three
children were born to this union: Bernadine Renee (Thulen) Goodman, William Thulen
Jr., and Rodney Thulen. The family lived in Savanna and Joanna worked at Products
Unlimited in Sabula, Iowa for a number of years. Joanna died December 17, 1999 in
Savanna and is buried in St. John’s Cemetery in Savanna.
Thulen, LaVerne E. was born August 4, 1911 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
John H. and Betsy (Schuller) Thulen. He was married to Mary Green, and later married
Martha Hunt in East Dubuque; Martha died December 2, 1964. He had four children:
Judy (Thulen) Hackett, Barbara (Thulen) Skimhorn, Joseph Thulen, and Gene Thulen.
He lived in rural Hanover for a time. He worked in construction before owning and
operating a salvage yard in Savanna for many years, retiring in 1985. LaVerne died
September 7, 1995 and is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Thurman, Edwin Benton was born August 6, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the son
of Edwin Benton and Mary Quayle (Terrill) Thurman Sr. He was married to Georgia
Thurman and they had six children: Bruce Thurman, Edwin Thurman, Charles
Thurman, Delight (Thurman) Hockman, Heidi (Thurman) Campbell, and Jennifer
(Thurman) Alexander. Edwin was an attorney and general counsel for Pacific
Companies in Chicago for a number of years. The family lived in Evanston before
moving to rural Hanover. Edwin died September 22, 1990.

Tice, Marvel Maxine (Krugler) was born March 23, 1919 and was the daughter of
Calvin Amos and Gladys D. (Nicholson) Krugler. She grew up in Anderson, Indiana.
She married Otto Tice on October 15, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana. They lived in
Hanover in the 1960s and later moved to Louisiana, then to Texas. Marvel died October
9, 1996 in Buna, Texas.
Tice, Otto Raymond was born January 24, 1917 in Flint, Michigan and was the son of
Glen W. and Gertrude Mable (Shetron) Tice. He grew up in Anderson, Indiana. Otto
married Marvel Maxine Krugler on October 15, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He and
his wife Marvel lived in Hanover in the 1960s and later moved to Louisiana, then to
Texas. Otto died December 2, 1985.
Tippet, Elsie G. (McCall) was born in December 1876 and was the daughter of Thomas
and Marie (Cobine) McCall. She graduated from Hanover High School in 1893. Elsie
married Benjamin “Ben” John Tippet in 1899 and four children were born to this
union: Eugene E. Tippet, Ralph M. Tippet, Thomas H. Tippet, and Jessie M. Tippet.
The lived in East Galena after they were married, later moved to Big Stone City, South
Dakota, for a few years before they moved to Minnesota. Her husband Ben died
February 19, 1944.
Tonne, Marvin George was born June 12, 1923 in Springville, Iowa and was the son of
Sigfried George and Sarah Jane (Steffey) Tonne. He married Lillian Louise Shafer on
March 13, 1950 in Hanover and three children were born to this union: Lucinda Louise
(Tonne) Beglin, Penny Lee (Tonne) McDonald, and Gary Lyn Tonne. Marvin was a
Korean War Veteran. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years. Marvin
moved to Apple River. He died January 28, 1981 and a funeral services were held at St.
Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover and cremation rites were accorded.
Townsend, Christopher Eugene was born March 1, 1958 in Waynesville, Missouri
and was the son Truman Keith and Judith Ann (Johnson) Townsend. He was a U.S.
Navy veteran. He had operated a CT Ceramic Shop in Miles, Iowa. Christopher died
November 15, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Townsend, Irene M. (Hawk) was born July 17, 1908 in Galena, Illinois and was the
daughter of Isaac and Etta (Pearce) Hawk. She married Leeman D. Townsend on
December 17, 1927 in Buffalo, Wyoming. They had lived in Hanover for a number of
years before moving to Freeport, Illinois. Irene worked for S.S. Kresge Company in
Freeport for many years, retiring as assistant manager. Leeman died May 9, 1994 and
Irene died October 1, 1994 in Freeport and they are both buried in Chapel Hill Memorial
Gardens, Freeport.
Townsend, James “Jim” Edward was born August 22, 1962 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Truman Keith and Judith Ann (Johnson) Townsend. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1980. He attended Morrison Institute of Technology in
Morrison, Illinois and was a construction worker. He married Cheryl Lynn Boyer on
December 3, 1983 and three children were born to this union: Jennifer Townsend,
James Townsend, and Jonathan Townsend. They lived in Savanna. Jim died on August
25, 1993 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was cremated and
his ashes were buried June 9, 2001 in Evergreen Cemetery.
Townsend, Philip “Phil” Newell was born January 27, 1916 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin
and was the son of Frank Francis and Anna Evelyn (McCarty) Townsend. He graduated
from Shullsburg High School in 1933 and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Phil was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He married Ruth Ambert Blyth of Aurora,
Illinois on December 11, 1944 in Elkton, Maryland and seven children were born to this
union: Vance Philip Townsend, Ward Blyth Townsend, Frank Anthony Townsend,
Andrew Alexander Townsend, Russell Charles Townsend, Ernest Robert Townsend,
and Amber Constance (Townsend) Palm. The family moved to Hanover in 1946 and
Phil worked at the Savanna Army Depot as a Production Controller Specialist for 30
years until retiring in 1976. Ruth died February 17, 1971 and Phil died September 13,
2007 and they are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Tracy, Charlotte Joyce (Robinson) was born July 15, 1923 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles Edwin and Florence Dashiell (Graham) Robinson. Charlotte
graduated from Hanover High School in 1941. She married Clarence Dennis Tracy on
January 28, 1945 in Hanover and one daughter was born to this union: Lois (Tracy)
Sanford. She lived in Mount Morris, Illinois for many years. Charlotte died January 18,
1988 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris.
Tracy, Clarence Dennis was born October 29, 1919 in Mount Morris, Illinois and was
the son of Dennis Calvin and Mae Mary (Baker) Tracy. Clarence was a World War II
U.S. Army Veteran. He married Charlotte Joyce Robinson on January 28, 1945 in
Hanover and one daughter was born to this union: Lois (Tracy) Sanford. Clarence was
self-employed as a contractor/carpenter and later as a contractor for Buser Lumber
Company in Mount Morris. They lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Mount
Morris. Clarence died March 15, 1990 in Winter Haven, Florida as the result of injuries
sustained in an automobile accident there. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mount
Morris.
Trader, Minard Ira was born January 30, 1904 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Elmer Ellsworth and Lillian “Lilly” (Harding) Trader. He graduated from Savanna
High School and was a 1926 graduate of the Loyola Dental School. Dr. Trader was a
dentist for 60 years and spent most of his life in Elizabeth; he practiced in Hanover for a
short time in 1926 to help Dr. Adam R. Speer. Dr. Trader married Virginia Beverly
Trader and three daughters were born to this union: Sally (Trader) DeKam, Gloria
(Trader) Ryan, and Mary Jo (Trader) Kalebic. He later married Doris Marguerite
Deneen on September 11, 1948 in Rockford and three children were born to this union:
Marlene Ann (Trader) Jones, Minard “Bud” Hadley Trader, and Wendy Jaye Trader.
Dr. Trader retired in 1986. Dr. Trader died January 19, 1988 and is buried in Savanna
Township Cemetery.
Trautwein, Alice (Klepack) was born June 27, 1922 in South Dakota and was the
daughter of Stephen Harold and Hazel M. (Keenan) Klepack. Alice had six children:
Deborah J. (Trautwein) Wilcox, Hazel M. (Trautwein) Shipp, and Helen M. (Trautwein)
Beisner, Robert T. Trautwein, and Harry J. Trautwein, who died in infancy. She lived in
Dubuque, Iowa for many years. Alice died August 23, 1996 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Tressa, Mary Magdalene (March) was born February 22, 1918 in Thompson,
Pennsylvania and was the daughter of John and Eva (Ravi) March. She married Steven
“Priest” N. Tressa on June 18, 1934 in Cardale, Pennsylvania and five children were
born to this union: Stephen Nicholas Tressa, Robert Joseph Tressa, Marie Margaret
(Tressa) Hopkins, Carolyn Ann (Tressa) Irwin, and Linda Ann (Tressa) Barker. Her
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Hanover to be near her daughters. Mary died December 6, 2005. Funeral services were
held in Hanover and she is buried in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Republic.
Trousdale, Mildred (Paynter) was born April 18, 1915 in Dresden, Ohio and was the
daughter of Harvey Edward and Margaret Pearl (Jones) Paynter. She married J. Stanley
Trousdale on May 14, 1934 in Galena and three children were born to this union:
Stanley A. Trousdale, Harvey Trousdale, and Doris (Trousdale) Skeen. They lived in
Hanover for a time and later moved to Savanna. Mildred died August 7, 1985 in
Savanna and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
True, Bonnie Marie (Anger) was born April 10, 1952 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin and
was the daughter of Raymond “Barney” and Elizabeth “Betty” Jane (Ihde) Anger.
Bonnie graduated from Galena High School in 1970. She married Michael “Mike” Lee
True in Galena and one son was born to this union: Casey True. They lived in Hanover
until 1982 when they moved to Plano, Texas. Bonnie worked at Eaton Corporation in
Hanover and later for Owen Sausage Manufactures in Dallas, Texas. Bonnie died July
5, 2006; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
True, Kathleen “Kate” Ann (Bailey) was born August 31, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa and
was the daughter of Ambrose and Virginia (Beitzel) Bailey. She married Norman Lee
True on February 18, 1950 in Galena and four sons were born to this union: Michael
Lee True, Patrick Arthur True, Jeffrey Allen True, and Gary Norman True. They lived
in rural Hanover for many years before moving to the village of Hanover. Kate died
September 27, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
True, Norman “Norm” Lee was born June 27, 1929 in Gratiot, Wisconsin and was the
son of Theodore Hamilton and Mable Carline (Doering) True. Norm married Kathleen
“Kate” Ann Bailey on February 18, 1950 in Galena and four sons were born to this
union: Michael Lee True, Patrick Arthur True, Jeffery Allen True, and Gary Norman
True. Norm was employed as a machinist at the Savanna Army Depot for more than 30
years when he retired in 1976. The family lived in rural Hanover for many years before
they moved to the village of Hanover. Norm died November 23, 2007 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Tucker, Cecile Gladys (Eade) was born November 20, 1913 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Archabald “Archie” Joseph and Ethel Dell (Limage) Eade. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1932. She married Harry Andrew Tucker on May 5, 1936
in Galena and three children were born to this union: twin sons Floyd and Lloyd Tucker
who died in infancy on February 24, 1938 and Toni Kristine (Tucker) Philbrick.
Cecile lived in Elizabeth for many years and in later years she moved to Irwin, Idaho to
be near her daughter. Harry died May 10, 1984 and Cecile died June 14, 2000. They
are both buried in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
Tupper, Agnes M. (Roth) was born December 30, 1897 and was the daughter of
Valentine and Louise (Welter) Roth. She married Walter Oscar Tupper October 31,
1924 in East Dubuque and two daughters were born to this union: Jane Louise (Tupper)
Linstrom and Betty Irene (Tupper) Kahl. They lived in Hanover for a time, moved to
Elizabeth, and then to East Dubuque. Walter died October 19, 1968 and Agnes died
November 13, 1984. They are buried in East Dubuque Cemetery.
Tyson, Effie Elvira (Wright) was born June 19, 1902 in Scales Mound, Illinois and
was the daughter of Mark James and Hannah (Barningham) Wright. She married
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Hysen. William died October 8, 1965. The family lived in Hanover for a number of
years and Effie was an Avon saleswoman. She later owned Tyson’s Fashionette in
Elizabeth. She moved to Darlington, Wisconsin. Effie died December 1, 1980 and is
buried in the Elizabeth cemetery.
Uecker, Frederick “Fred” Benjamin was born June 27, 1950 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Warren Erastus and Mary Elilzabeth (Hawkins) Uecker. He lived his
early years in Hanover and graduated from Moline Senior High School in 1968. Fred
moved to Sacramento, California in the 1970s; to Pocatello, Idaho in 1992; and to
Fairbanks, Alaska in 2002. He was married, and divorced, to Brenda Hisey and two
children were born to this union: Jeanette (Uecker) McCrum and Michelle (Uecker)
Kennewick. Fred worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and welder most of his life.
Fred died in Fairbanks July 6, 2004; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Uecker, Warren Augusta was born April 25, 1940 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son
of Warren Erastus and Mary Elizabeth (Hawkins) Uecker. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1958 and graduated from Strayer University, Fredericksburg, Virginia.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He married Betty Spain on August 12, 1967 and two
children were born to this union: Warren C. Uecker and Susan (Uecker) Kessel. Prior
to his retirement he was employed in the computer industry for 47 years, culminating as
QA systems analyst for New York Life Insurance Company in Reno, Nevada. He was
living in Stuarts Draft, Virginia when he died on September 1, 2007; he was cremated
and a funeral service was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover.
Uecker, Warren Erastus was born June 2, 1913 in rural Stockton, Illinois and was the
son of Frederick August and Dolly Mae (Kepner) Uecker. He graduated from Stockton
High School in 1931. He married Mary Elizabeth Hawkins on October 2, 1938 and ten
children were born to this union: Warren Augusta Uecker, James Clyde Uecker, Marsha
Sue (Uecker) Becker, Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” (Uecker) Dole, Frederick Benjamin
Uecker, Holly Mae Uecker (died at birth on November 1, 1954), Robert Earl Uecker,
Ann Marie (Uecker) Greenberg, Martha Lynn (Uecker) Nelson, and Nona May (Uecker)
Green. Warren was a World War II veteran and a past commander of the Hanover
VFW. The Uecker family lived in Hanover for a number of years when he was the Fire
Chief at the Savanna Army Depot. They moved to Moline, Illinois when Warren was
transferred to the Rock Island Arsenal. After retirement they moved to Albuquerque,
New Mexico. He later worked in Alaska and North Dakota in the private fire
department industry. He became involved in the Pine Cienga Ranch in Mule Creek,
New Mexico. Warren was shot to death on July 19, 1980 on the ranch. His ashes were
scattered on Emery Pass in New Mexico and a memorial marker placed in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Unangst, Betty “TeeDo” Mildred (Zane) was born May 21, 1921 in Protection,
Kansas and was the daughter of Squire Boone and Mildred Olive (Minor) Zane. She
moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa when she was three years old and grew up on the family farm
until she graduated from Oskaloosa High School. She moved to Hanover in 1940 to
work in the Hanover Woolen Mill as a weaver. Betty married Roland Claude Unangst
on January 23, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri and three children were born to this union:
Roland “Ron” Zane Unangst, Vickie Lee (Unangst) Gratton, and Linda Rae (Unangst)
Campbell. Betty worked at the Savanna Army Depot and Eaton Corporation. Betty died

August 30, 2003 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Unangst, Clifford George was born January 15, 1934 in Hanover and was the son of
George Clifford and Hazel Mary (Colebaugh) Unangst. He was a Korean War U.S.
Navy Veteran. Clifford married Mary Ann Jagielski on April 28, 1956 in Hanover and
two children were born to this union: Cindy (Unangst) Townsend and Mark Clifford
Unangst. Clifford was a printer at the Savanna Army Depot for 32 years. Clifford died
October 7, 1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Unangst, George Clifford was born April 10, 1910 in Freeport, Illinois and was the son
of George Franklin and Laura Ellen (Beckett) Unangst. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1929 and from Brown’s Business College in Rockford in 1931. George
married Hazel Mary Colebaugh on June 15, 1931 in Rockford and two sons were born
to this union: Clifford George Unangst and Keith Roland Unangst. He worked at the
Savanna Army Depot for 34 years as chief of the Space Control Office of the
Ammunition Storage Division. He and his wife also published the Hanover Reminder
newspaper for 45 years. George died December 30, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Unangst, Hazel Mary (Colebaugh) was born March 2, 1913 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the daughter of Earl Herbert and Mary Lucinda (Cheek) Colebaugh. She graduated
from Savanna High School in 1931. She married George Clifford Unangst on June 15,
1931 in Rockford and two sons were born to this union: Clifford George Unangst and
Keith Roland Unangst. She and her husband were the publishers of The Hanover
Reminder for 45 years. Hazel died March 28, 1996 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Unangst, Mary Ann (Jagielski) was born October 3, 1935 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the daughter of Frank S. and Evelyn Cecilia (Walsh) Jagielski. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1953. Mary Ann married Clifford George Unangst on April
28, 1956 and two children were born to this union: Cindy (Unangst) Townsend and
Mark Clifford Unangst. Mary Ann was the library director at the Hanover Township
Library from 1981 until 1989. She moved to Freeport in 1989 and began working for
the Freeport School District. Mary Ann died September 11, 2006 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Unangst, Roland “Ron” Claude was born July 10, 1922 in Whitton, Hanover
Township and was the son of George Franklin and Laura Ellen (Beckett) Unangst. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1940. Ron was a U.S. Army World War II
Veteran and wrote his memoirs titled From Hanover to Berlin and Back. He married
Betty Mildred Zane on January 23, 1942 in Kahoka, Missouri and three children were
born to this union: Roland “Ron” Zane Unangst, Vickie Lee (Unangst) Gratton, and
Linda Rae (Unangst) Campbell. Ron worked at the Savanna Army and retired as Safety
Director in 1971. He served on the Hanover Village Board for eight years. Ron died
November 9, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Unz, Charlotte Lourene (Speer) Boyer was born May 8, 1901 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Charles William and Fanny Flint (Edgerton) Speer. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1919. Charlotte married Victor Boyer on May 27, 1933 and
two sons were born to this union: Keith Erwin Boyer and Roger Charles Boyer. Her
husband Victor died July 14, 1939. Charlotte married William Jacob Unz on August 6,
1943 in Reddick, Illinois. Charlotte lived in Reddick for many years. William died
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February 6, 1996 in Reddick and Charlotte died October 21, 1996 in Reddick.
Vaccaro, Evalyn E. (Lauterback) was born February 26, 1907 in Astoria, Illinois and
was the daughter of William E. and Della Marie (Clemens) Lauterback. She married
Carlo Vaccaro on September 10, 1941 in Rock Island, Illinois. She was a postal clerk in
the Hanover Post Office until her retirement in 1966. Evalyn later moved to East
Dubuque. She died December 18, 1996 and is buried in St. John the Baptist Catholic
Cemetery, Savanna.
Van Dyke, Thelma Mildred (Gibson) was born August 31, 1915 in Keosauqua, Iowa
and was the daughter of Roy Nolan and Mildred Ethel (White) Gibson. She married
Tice John “T.J.” Van Dyke on June 25, 1936 and two daughters were born to this union:
Dr. Patricia Ann Van Dyke and Norma Jeanne (Van Dyke) Blair. They lived in
Hanover for a number of years. Thelma died May 27, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Van Dyke, Tice John “T.J.” was born December 6, 1902 in Sully, Iowa and was the
son of John and Henrietta (Beintema) Van Dyke. He attended Pella Academy in Pella,
Iowa and Central College, Pella. He attended Drake University, Des Moines and
majored in journalism. He was a reporter in Keosauqua, Iowa and editor of the
Wyoming Gazette in Wyoming, Iowa. He married Thelma Mildred Gibson on June 25,
1936 and two daughters were born to this union: Dr. Patricia Ann Van Dyke and Norma
Jeanne (Van Dyke) Blair. They moved to Hanover where TJ was a carpenter and
cabinetmaker for years. TJ was the mayor of Hanover from 1965 until 1973. He died
April 25, 1989 in Kokomo, Indiana and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
VandeDrink, Harold John was born October 23, 1910 in Guilford Township, Jo
Daviess County and was the son of Harry John and Christina Helen (Ganshirt)
VanDeDrink. He married Inez E. Bonjour on January 21, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois and
two sons were born to this union: Kenneth VandeDrink and James VandeDrink. They
farmed in rural Hanover for many years and in 1975 retired to the village of Elizabeth.
Harold died October 4, 1995 and is buried in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
VandeDrink, Inez E. (Bonjour) was born February 9, 1914 in Illinois and was the
daughter of Raymond and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Baumgartner) Bonjour. She
married Harold John VanDedrink on January 21, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois and two
sons were born to this union: Kenneth VandeDrink and James VandeDrink. They
farmed in rural Hanover for many years and in 1975 retired to the village of Elizabeth.
Inez died April 1, 2001 and is buried in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Vandervate, Clifford “Pete” Benjamin was born March 12, 1933 in Hanover and was
the son of Homer Charles and Mina Louise (Haas) Vandervate. He attened Hanover
High School. Pete married Susan Anna Holland on June 12, 1954 in Hanover and four
daughters were born to this union: Debra Kay (Vandervate) Schock, Carla May
(Vandervate) Flynn, Diane Fay (Vandervate) Miller, and Tammy Tay (Vandervate)
Stines. He worked at the Westwick Foundry in Galena, owned and operated the
Vandervate Greenhouse in Hanover for ten years and for six years he worked at the Jo
Daviess County Workshop in Galena. Pete died November 25, 1998 and is buried in
Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Vandervate, Homer Charles was born November 21, 1900 in Galena, Illinois and was
the son of Benjamin Franklin and Annie Elizabeth (Sheller) Vandervate. He married
Mina Louise Haas on July 22, 1920 in Savanna and seven children were born to this
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union: Theodore Vandervate, Junior Vandervate, Henrietta Ida (Vandervate) Haggerty
Anderson, Shirley Ann (Vandervate) Potter, Gordon Bruce Vandervate, Clifford
Benjamin Vandervate, and Carol Joyce (Vandervate) Rayhorn. The couple operated the
Vandervate Greenhouse in Hanover for 30 years. Homer died November 29, 1985 and
is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Vandervate, Mina Louise (Haas) was born June 18, 1900 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the daughter of Carl and Henrietta (Cook) Haas. She married Homer Charles
Vandervate on July 22, 1920 in Savanna and seven children were born to this union:
Theodore Vandervate, Junior Vandervate, Henrietta Ida (Vandervate) Haggerty
Anderson, Shirley Ann (Vandervate) Potter, Gordon Bruce Vandervate, Clifford
Benjamin Vandervate, and Carol Joyce (Vandervate) Rayhorn. The couple owned and
operated Vandervate’s Greenhouse in Hanover for 30 years before their retirement.
Mina died March 14, 1987 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
VanVleck, Alice Mae (Burress) Yardley was born June 18, 1909 in Carroll, Nebraska
and was the daughter of Philip George and Nellie Adelle (Billeter) Burress. She married
David Henry Yardley on June 21, 1927 in Rushville, Nebraska and three children were
born to this union: Roger David Yardley, Lois Joann (Yardley) Benas, and Nancy Jo
(Yardley) Morris. The family lived on a ranch in Nebraska until the 1940’s when they
moved to Igloo, South Dakota. In 1974 they moved to Hanover to be near their son.
Her husband David died in 1975 and she later married Wayne Lawrence VanVleck on
October 3, 1985 in Clinton, Iowa. The couple lived in Savanna until 2005 then moving
to Springfield, Missouri. Alice died October 7, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Vaughn, Hazel Margaret (Green) was born September 1, 1916 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Oscar and Anna Marie (Thornton) Green. She married Kenneth Francis
“Pat” Vaughn on January 19, 1935 in Galena and four children were born to this union:
Joyce Ann (Vaughn) Wilson, Patricia Kay (Vaughn) Everett, John Kenneth Vaughn, and
Constance “Connie” Rae (Vaughn) Miller. Hazel lived in Galena most of her life. Her
husband Kenneth died February 20, 1982 and Hazel died June 15, 2006. They are both
buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Virtue, Abbygail “Abby” Lynn was born August 26, 1997 in Dixon, Illinois and was
the daughter of Richard Rowe and Amy Lynn (Gugerty) Virtue. She lived in rural
Hanover with her parents. Abby died at Children’s Hospital in Chicago on April 21,
1999 after surgery. Abby is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Virtue, Elmer Parker was born April 20, 1903 and was the son of William Johnston
and Margaret “Maggie” Ellen (Parker) Virtue. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1922. Elmer married Gertrude Sarah Willson and three children were born to this
union: Carolyn Margaret (Virtue) Henze-Schoonhoven, Frederick “Fritz” Virtue, and
Robert Willson Virtue who died when he was seven months old. The family lived in
Dakota, Illinois for many years. Gertrude died in 1980 and Elmer died November 18,
1984.
Virtue, Elsie Emma (Bingham) DeBord was born December 31, 1910 in Hanover
Township and was the daughter of Frank and Elsie May (Sanders) Bingham. When her
mother died two months after her birth, she was adopted by her great-uncle and greataunt,
John Henry and Mary Jane (Hornby) Wilkinson. On October 6, 1933 she married
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Ellsworth died August 7, 1966, and Elsie married Ralph C. Virtue on September 20,
1975. Ralph died December 1, 1997. Elsie worked at Metzgers Grocery and East Side
Grocery in Galena prior to her retirement. Elsie died May 27, 1998 and is buried in
Greenwood Cemetery.
Virtue, Genevieve Mildred (Virtue) was born April 28, 1916 in Elizabeth Township,
Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Wilbur Johnston and Agnes Irene (Sherrard)
Virtue. She attended Rock College School, Black School, and graduated from Hanover
High School in 1933. She attended Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois and Northern
Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois. Genevieve married Orville Rowe Virtue on August
31, 1940 in Hanover and three children were born to this union: Jerry Rowe Virtue,
Barbara Agnes Virtue, and Carole Jean Virtue. Genevieve taught at Eureka School in
rural Stockton for three years and Lost Mound School in rural Hanover for two years.
In addition to farming with her husband she was a substitute teacher for ten years in the
Hanover Public Schools, taught remedial reading full time from 1966 until 1980 and
later was a private tutor. She and her husband moved to the village of Hanover in 1978.
Genevieve died January 2, 2004 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Virtue, Harvey Thomas was born November 27, 1918 in rural Hanover and was the
son of James Arthur and Florence Edith (Steele) Virtue. He was a lifelong farmer in
Hanover. Harvey died December 30, 1992 and is buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Virtue, LeRoy Steele was born February 20, 1916 in rural Hanover and was the son of
James Arthur and Florence Edith (Steele) Virtue. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1932. Roy served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force from 1942 until 1962.
He farmed in the Hanover area for many years. Roy died December 11, 1998 and is
buried in Log Church Cemetery.
Virtue, Lucile Agnes (Edgerton) was born February 5, 1909 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Frank Emmett and Elizabeth Jane (Steele) Edgerton. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1926, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois in 1932 and received
her master’s degree from Cortland State University in New York. Lucile married the
Reverend Willis Wilbur Virtue on August 25, 1937. They adopted two sons: Leon
“Lee” Willis Virtue and Larry Wilbur Virtue, and one daughter was born to this union:
Jeanne (Virtue) Papesh. Lucile was a fifth grade teacher in Johnson City School District
in New York for many years. Lucile died on March 14, 2008 in Owego, New York; she
was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover.
Virtue, Orville Rowe was born January 26, 1912 in Elizabeth, Illinois and was the son
of Alfred Rowe and Bessie Jane (Nesbitt) Virtue. He attended Black School, graduated
from Hanover High School in 1929, and attended Monmouth College, Monmouth,
Illinois. He married Genevieve Mildred Virtue on August 31, 1940 and three children
were born to this union: Jerry Rowe Virtue, Barbara Agnes Virtue, and Carole Jean
Virtue. Orville farmed all his life until he retired in 1978 and moved to the village of
Hanover. He died January 28, 1985 and is buried in the Log Church Cemetery.
Virtue, Ross Maynard was born December 7, 1899 in rural Hanover and was the son
of Jared William and Mary Ellen (Speer) Virtue. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1918 and from Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio in 1924. Ross later
received his School Administrative degree from Ohio State University in 1935. Ross
married Ella Augusta Carson and one son was born to this union: James Jared Virtue.
The family lived in Gnadenhutten, Ohio for many years where Ross was the

superintendent of the local school. Ross died October 15, 1990.
Virtue, Sarah Katherine (White) was born April 9, 1900 in Monmouth, Illinois and
was the daughter of Lucian and Mina L. (McCrery) White. She married Walter Irwin
Virtue on August 21, 1928 in Monmouth and one daughter was born to this union:
Helenmae (Virtue) Jones. Katherine taught school in Hanover and Savanna for many
years. Katherine died March 19, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Virtue, Walter Irwin was born April 24, 1903 in Hanover and was the son of Jared
William and Mary Ellen (Speer) Virtue. He graduated from Hanover High School in
1921. He married Sarah Katherine White on August 21, 1928 in Monmouth, Illinois
and one daughter was born to this union: Helenmae (Virtue) Jones. Walter farmed all
his life until he retired and moved to the village of Hanover. He died October 3, 1987
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Virtue, Willis Wilbur was born January 18, 1907 in rural Hanover and was the son of
Wilbur Johnston and Agnes Irene (Sherrard) Virtue. He graduated from Hanover High
School in 1925 and attended Monmouth College. Willis married Lucile Agnes Edgerton
on August 25, 1937. They adopted two sons: Leon “Lee” Willis Virtue and Larry
Wilbur Virtue, and one daughter was born to this union: Jeanne (Virtue) Papesh.
Willis was a minister in Endwell, New York for many years. The Reverend Virtue died
in September 1976 in Endicott, New York.
Volquardts, Earl John was born August 8, 1923 in Guttenberg, Iowa and was the son
of Theodore Otto and Jennie (Moser) Volquardts. Earl grew up in rural Hanover. He
was a World War II Veteran and was a prisoner of war in Germany for 18 months. He
was married to Laura Brown and five children were born to that union: Susan Earline
Volquardts, Earl John Volquardts Jr., Eric Volquardts, Evan Volquardts, and Barbara
(Volquardts) Engel. Earl was a supervisor of security at the Savanna Army Depot. The
family lived in Hanover for many years. Earl and Laura were visting family members
inThibodaux, Louisiana when he was shot and killed by his wife on July 15, 1987. A
funeral service was held in Hanover and Earl is buried in Bethel Cemetery, Osterdock,
Iowa.
Volquardts, Jennie (Moser) was born May 11, 1896 in Osterdock, Iowa and was the
daughter of Frederick “Fred” J. and Sarah Ann (Dinges) Moser. She married Theo
Volquardts on April 29, 1920 in Elkader, Iowa and three children were born to this
union: Earl J. Volquardts, Carol Volquardts, and Dorothy (Volquardts) Petitgout. They
farmed in rural Hanover for many years. Jennie died August 29, 1983 and is buried in
Bethel Cemetery, Osterdock, Iowa.
Volquardts, Laura (Brown) was born October 30, 1932 and was the daughter of Ralph
and Velma (Sinky) Brown. She married Earl John Volquardts and five children were
born to this union: Susan Earline Volquardts, Earl John Volquardts Jr., Eric Volquardts,
Evan Volquardts, and Barbara (Volquardts) Engel. The family lived in Hanover for
many years. Laura and Earl were visiting family members in Thibodaux, Louisiana
when she shot and killed her husband on July 15, 1987. Laura was sentence to prison
and died September 7, 1993 while she was still incarcerated.
Wachlin, Lois Verla (Grice) was born December 10, 1930 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Harold and Marcia Marie (Rice) Grice. She graduated from Polo High
School in 1948 and in 1954 graduated from the School of Nursing in Freeport. She
married Robert M. Wachlin on September 11, 1954 in Polo and one daughter was born
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to this union: Martha Wachlin. Lois was a career nurse until her retirement in 1992.
She lived in Freeport for many years and died there on March 12, 2003. She is buried in
Silent Hill Cemetery, McConnell.
Wacker, Bernice Lucille (Garrow) Ready was born September 30, 1913 in Savanna,
Illinois and was the daughter of Alvin Austin “Crappie” and Mettie Ione (Lego) Garrow.
She married Clarence A. Ready on August 18, 1932 in Galena and three children were
born to this union: Bill Ready, Ray Ready, and Gladys (Ready) Funk. They farmed in
rural Hanover for many years, and Bernice worked at the Savanna Garment Factory and
the Savanna Army Depot. Her husband Clarence died September 4, 1975, and she
married Donald Wacker in August 1978 in Savanna. Bernice lived in Savanna for many
years where she died June 29, 2004. She is buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Wadleigh, Erma (Sawyer) was born December 13, 1906 in Bettendorf, Iowa and was
the daughter of Ira F. and Margaret (Hafel) Sawyer. She married Elmer “Scoot” W.
Wadleigh on April 20, 1929 in Galena and no children were born to this union. They
lived in Hanover for many years. Erma died January 31, 1985 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Wadleigh, Ora Hazel (Schaible) was born October 1, 1898 in Hanover and was the
daughter of William Henry and Ruth Isabella (Kearney) Schaible. She married Orrin
Spencer Wadleigh on April 28, 1915 in Galena and one daughter was born to this union:
Bernice Naomi (Wadleigh) McIntyre. Ora worked at the Hanover Woolen Mill for a
number of years. Ora died April 5, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wain, Elva Ruth (Beckett) was born November 27, 1903 in Glen Haven, Wisconsin
and was the daughter of William H. and Amanda (Anderson) Beckett. Elva worked at
the Hanover Woolen Mill for a number of years before moving to Evanston, Illinois.
She married Albert F. Wain on August 8, 1953 in Evanston and no children were born to
this union. Albert died February 24, 1973 and Elva died March 30, 1991. They are both
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Walder, Oscar A. was born January 14, 1908 in Hanover and was the son of Daniel and
Christena M. (Tack) Walder. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1927. Oscar
was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was an electrician for Southern Pacific
Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1973. He lived in Savanna for many years. Oscar died
October 9, 1988 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wallat, Ruth A. (Garrow) was born April 11, 1918 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Alvin “Crappie” Austin and Mettie Ione (Lego) Garrow. The family moved
to rural Hanover in 1924 and to the village of Hanover in 1933. Ruth moved to Racine,
Wisconsin during World War II to work on the line at J. I. Case Company. She married
Otto August Wallat on December 1, 1947 in Racine and this union gave her one stepson,
Roy E. Wallat and one son was born to this union: Alan Wallat. Ruth was employed by
Hamilton Beach Company for a number of years and retired from Mamco Inc. Otto was
born May 9, 1902 in Germany and died December 6, 1997 in Racine. Ruth died May 1,
2010. Both Ruth and Otto are buried in Graceland Cemetery, Racine.
Walls, Elma Armastein (Gather) was born June 6, 1929 in Hancock, Arkansas and
was the daughter of James “Jim” Eugene and Della “Dell” Nancy (Gregg) Gather. She
married Lloyd Conley Walls on July 9, 1948 in Lake City, Arkansas and six children
were born to this union: Brenda Joyce (Walls) Metcalf, Peggy Ann (Walls) Knoepfle,
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Walls. They lived in Hanover for many years. Elma died October 31, 1996 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Walls, Lloyd Conley was born April 1, 1928 in Step Rock, Arkansas and was the son of
Knute “Newt” Elikiah and Iva Nancy Francis (Pennington) Walls. He attended school
in Arkansas. Lloyd was a U.S. Army World War II Veteran. He married Elma
Armastein Gather on July 9, 1948 and six children were born to this union: Brenda
Joyce (Walls) Metcalf, Peggy Ann (Walls) Knoepfle, Lloyd Dean Walls, Steven Ray
Walls, James “Jim” Wayne Walls, and Larry Conley Walls. Lloyd worked as a
carpenter and at a foundry in Dundee, Illinois, and later moved to Hanover and farmed
for a few years before he retired. Lloyd died August 8, 2007 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Waltz, Frederick “Fred” was born October 2, 1907 in Rochester, New York and was
the son of Henry and Appolonia “Abbie” Teresa (Frank) Waltz. Fred worked in the
research department for Eastman Kodak in Rochester for a few years in the 1930s. Fred
was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Virginia Baker in 1938 in Clinton,
Iowa and two sons was born to this union: Lewis “Butch” Henry Waltz and Thomas
Henry Waltz who died March 7, 1944 as an infant. They made their home on a farm
east of Savanna until 1943 when they moved to Hanover. Fred was a forklift operator at
the Savanna Army Depot for a number of years. Fred died July 16, 1985 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wand, Dorthea Frost (McBride) was born April 6, 1899 in Scales Mound, Illinois and
was the daughter of John M. and Alice (Davidson) McBride. She married Raphael
“Ralph” Wand on October 31, 1942 in Galena and no children were born to this union.
Frost was a schoolteacher in the Hanover, Elizabeth and Galena area for 42 years.
Ralph died in 1948 and Frost died January 25, 1995. They are both buried in St. Mary’s
Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Wand, Jo Anne Beverly (Mason) was born April 27, 1937 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the daughter of John Edward and Leona Agnes (Phialmlee) Mason. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1955. Jo Anne married Wayne Joseph Wand on July 25, 1959
in Elizabeth and seven children were born this union: Brenda Jo (Wand) Ertmer, Sheila
Marie (Wand) Ertmer, Dena Kay (Wand) Boehm, Lisa Lyn Wand, Bret Joseph Wand,
Tonya Beth (Wand) Ertmer, and Trisha Lu (Wand) Manns. Jo Anne and Wayne
farmed in Derinda Township for many years. Jo Anne died March 5, 2007 and
cremation rites were accorded.
Ware, Dorothy Lucille (Armstrong) was born July 9, 1908 in rural Hanover and was
the daughter of William R. and Emily (Mills) Armstrong. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1926. She lived in Kent, Ohio for many years. Dorothy died March 29,
1996 in Kent.
Watson, Bessie Leone (Perry) was born June 23, 1898 in Stockton, Illinois and was the
daughter of Charles Fremont and Minerva Margaret (Momenteller) Perry. She married
Darius “Cricket” Henry Watson on August 11, 1916 in Dubuque, Iowa and nine
children were born to this union: Armond Glee Watson, Darius Watson Jr., Donna
Lavonne (Watson) Watson, Joyce Colleen Watson, Melba (Watson) Parker, Melvin
Floyd Watson, Wilma (Watson) Buening, Boyd Lee Watson, and Cloyd L. Watson.
There daughter Joyce was killed in a car accident on August 24, 1942 and they raised
her daughter Sandra Lee (Watson) Sharp. The family lived in Hanover from the late

1930s until the late 1950s and later moved to Stockton, Illinois. Bessie was living in
Camanche, Iowa when she died January 7, 1979. She is buried in Morseville Cemetery,
Stockton.
Watson, Boyd Lee was born July 16, 1934 in Stockton, Illinois and was the son of
Darius “Cricket” Henry and Bessie Leona (Perry) Watson. He was a United States
Army Veteran. He married Marjorie F. Cartmell on May 21, 1960 in Clinton, Iowa and
four children were born to this union: Tammy (Watson) Dixon, Tina (Watson) Lemke,
Boyd L. “Pete” Watson, and Cloyd Watson. He lived in Hanover for a time before
moving to Camanche, Iowa. Boyd worked at the Savanna Army Depot, Climax
Engineering in Clinton and later for Ralston-Purina, where he was employed for 21
years before retiring in 1996. Boyd died June 1, 1997 and is buried in Cedar Memorial
Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Watson, Cloyd L. was born July 16, 1934 in Stockton, Illinois and was the son of
Darius “Cricket” Henry and Bessie Leone (Perry) Watson. He lived in Hanover for a
few years. Cloyd died June 13, 2003 in Camanche, Iowa.
Watson, Darius “Cricket” Henry was born January 17, 1895 in Kansas City, Kansas
and was the son of James and Harriet (Crance) Watson. He married Bessie Leone
Perry on August 11, 1916 in Dubuque, Iowa and nine children were born to this union:
Armond Glee Watson, Darius Watson Jr., Donna Lavonne (Watson) Watson, Joyce
Colleen Watson, Melba (Watson) Parker, Melvin Floyd Watson, Wilma (Watson)
Buening, Boyd Lee Watson, and Cloyd L. Watson. There daughter Joyce was killed in a
car accident on August 24, 1942 and they raised her daughter Sandra Lee Watson. The
family lived in Hanover from the late 1930s until the late 1950s and later moved to
Stockton, Illinois. Cricket died August 23, 1967 and is buried in Morseville Cemetery,
Stockton.
Watson, Donna Lavonne (Watson) was born May 5, 1921 in Stockton, Illinois and
was the daughter of Darius “Cricket” Henry and Bessie Leona (Perry) Watson. She
married Edward “Mick” Russell Watson on September 13. 1940 in Dubuque and four
children were born to this union: Penny Sharon (Watson) Curley Valladares, Kay Susan
Watson who died April 23, 1943 as an infant, Edward Larry Watson, and Robert Russell
Watson. She lived in Hanover most of her adult life. Donna died July 29, 1982 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Watson, Dorothy Mildred (Clark) was born December 18, 1915 in Berreman
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of David William and Mary
(Kiefer) Clark. She married Warren Woodow Watson on June 4, 1939 in Stockton and
three children were born to this union: Laureen Kay (Watson) Eadie, Larry John
Watson, and Rodney Warren Watson who died October 31, 1942 at 13 months old.
Dorothy taught in the rural Stockton schools for eight years and later taught in the
Hanover School for 23 years. Dorothy died August 14, 1989 and is buried in Ladies
Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Watson, Edward “Mick” Russell was born June 22, 1921 in Hanover and was the son
of William Alexander and Eva Francis (Knight) Watson. He married Donna Lavonne
Watson on September 13, 1940 in Dubuque and four children were born to this union:
Penny Sharon (Watson) Curley Valladares, Kay Susan Watson who died April 23, 1943
as an infant, Edward Larry Watson, and Robert Russell Watson. Donna died July 29,
1982 and Mick married Jeanette Eleanor (Jess) Stutzman on November 18, 1982 in
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Elizabeth. This union gave him two stepdaughters: Sara Jane (Stutzman) Clendenen and
Laura Elizabeth Stutzman. Mick was a World War II U.S. Marine Veteran and he was
employed at the Savanna Army Depot for a number of years. Mick died December 15,
1986 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Watson, Marion Gesford was born November 2, 1911 in Plankinton, South Dakota
and was the son of Ervin Harold and Marguerite (Roache) Watson. He married Lucille
Marie Hagen in 1942 and they had two children: Patrick Stephen Watson and Linda
Jean (Watson) Garnhart. He was a driller and carver at the Mt. Rushmore Memorial in
South Dakota and later worked at the Black Hills Army Depot. The family moved to
Hanover in 1965 and Marion worked at the Savanna Army Depot before he retired in
1970. He later moved to Clinton, Iowa and died there on April 25, 1982. He is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Watson, Warren Woodow was born December 5, 1912 in Rush Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of George Upton and Annie (Berryman) Watson. He was a
World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He married Dorothy Mildred Clark on June 4, 1939
in Stockton and three children were born to this union: Laureen Kay (Watson) Eadie,
Larry John Watson, and Rodney Warren Watson who died October 31, 1942 at 13
months old. Warren was a mechanic who owned and operated Hanover Motors Garage
for 40 years before his retirement. Warren died November 15, 1988 and is buried in
Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Watson, William Selmer was born July 22, 1919 in Hanover and was the son of William
Alexander and Eva Francis (Knight) Watson. He graduated from Hanover High School
in 1936 and went to college for two years. William enlisted into the U.S. Army Air
Corps on January 7, 1938 and remained in that branch until 1947 when he joined the
U.S. Air Force. He earned the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, was a Flight Line Chief
for the B-52, and graduated from the Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy,
before he retired in 1966 after serving 26 years. William married Gladys Virginia
Woehst in 1945 in Galveston, Texas and six daughters were born to this union: Kathryn
Lea Watson, Virginia “Ginny” Lynn (Watson) Starzy, Karen Sue Watson, Billie Jo
Watson, Kori Ann Watson, and Charlotte Michelle Watson. The four youngest girls
(Karen, Billie, Kori, and Charlotte) were killed in a car accident in 1967, just a few
miles from Hanover, while they were on a family vacation. William died January 31,
1974 and his wife Gladys died February 10, 2007.
Watts, Phoebe Erma (Shaw) Campbell was born April 23, 1903 in Elizabeth
Township, Jo Daviess County and was the daughter of Charles Newton and Nona
Elizabeth (Ashmore) Shaw. She married Ernest “Ernie” George Campbell on April 27,
1921 and three children were born to this union: Nona Louise (Campbell) Stewart,
Marion Joseph Campbell, and Donald Wayne Campbell. They began farming east of
Hanover in 1922. Ernest died in 1945 and Phoebe married Orville Leo Watts on
October 6, 1970. Phoebe died August 26, 1985 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Waugh, LeRoy “Roy” O. was born December 11, 1906 in Chamberlain, South Dakota
and was the son of Charles LeRoy and Mary Georgia (Geppert) Waugh. He married
Florence C. Feltsetter on November 28, 1927 in Brule, South Dakota. Roy later married
Grace M. Briggs on September 22, 1948 in Pennington County, South Dakota. Roy had
eight children: Margie (Waugh) Larson, Bonnie (Waugh) Jensen, Ruth (Waugh)
Turner, Rita (Waugh) Lizer, Valita (Waugh) Larson, Robert Waugh, Roy Brian Waugh,

and another son. He lived in Hanover for a time and was the caretaker for cemeteries in
the Hanover and Elizabeth area. Roy died October 31, 1991 and Grace died January 3,
1993.
Weaks, William Frank was born February 20, 1934 in Thomson, Illinois and was the
son of William Leroy and Louise (North) Frank. He married Louise Pearl Stewart on
December 24, 1956 on the family farm in Hanover and four children were born to this
union: Cynthia (Weaks) Houzenga, Robin Weaks, Ronald Weaks, and Penny Lynn
Weaks. Frank worked as a diesel mechanic for 25 years at Farm Service in Albany,
Illinois and for Herman-Nelson in Morrison. They lived in Hanover and Mt. Carroll.
Frank died July 26, 2009 and is buried in Leon Cemetery, rural Prophetstown, Illinois.
Webster, Annie Katherine (Bright) was born April 26, 1900 and was the daughter of
William Henry and Mary Emilia (Burgess) Bright. Annie clerked in a fair store and
worked the switchboard for the telephone company in Shullsburg, Wisconsin before she
was married. She was married to LaVerne “Tiny” Gill Webster on May 18, 1922 and
nine children were born to this union: Ila Mae (Webster) Schuster, Verna Eileen
(Webster) Osterholz, Mary Josephine (Webster) Hartwig, Lyle LaVerne Webster,
Merlin Thomas “Tom” Webster, Burdette “Babe” Bright Webster, Lillian Anita
(Webster) Morgan, June Anne (Webster) Sullivan, and Rodney William Webster. The
family lived in Hanover for about 20 years before they moved to Cuba City, Wisconsin.
LaVerne died April 15, 1970 and Annie died September 11, 1980 and they are both
buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City.
Webster, Burdette “Babe” Bright was born August 8, 1932 in Cuba City, Wisconsin
and was the son of LaVerne Gill and Annie Katherine (Bright) Webster. He attended
school in Hanover. Babe was a Korean War U.S. Army Veteran. Babe married Orva
(Meyer) Brown on July 14, 1960 and three children were born to this union: Roy
Webster, Rhonda Webster, and Angela Webster. This union also gave him four
stepchildren: Rodney Brown, Roxanne (Brown) Banowetz, and two other stepsons.
Babe worked at John Deere in Moline. In 1977 he and his wife became the
owner/operators of Babe’s and Orva’s Hideaway Bar in Preston, Iowa. Babe died June
18, 1980 and is buried in Preston Cemetery.
Webster, Lyle LaVerne was born September 6, 1928 in Seymour Township,
Wisconsin and was the son of LaVerne “Tiny” Gill and Annie Katherine (Bright)
Webster. He attended Cuba City Public Elementary School and graduated from
Hanover High School in 1947. Lyle enlisted in the United States Navy in 1948 and
served on many Diesel and Nuclear Ships before he retired as a Master Chief after 20
years of service. Lyle later worked as a real estate broker in Savanna, Illinois for 25
years. He married Jean Brigham on March 31, 1951 in Key West, Florida and one son
was born to this union: Charles William Webster. Lyle received his Associates degree
from Idaho Junior College and his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of
Wisconsin, Platteville. Lyle died March 14, 2011; cremation rites were accorded and
his remains were buried in Lost Mound Cemetery.
Webster, Merlin Thomas “Tom” was born August 11, 1930 in Lafayette County,
Wisconsin and was the son of Laverne “Tiny” Gill and Annie Katherine (Bright)
Webster. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1948 and from the School of
Mining in Platteville, Wisconsin with a degree in Mining Engineering. Tom was a
Korean War U.S. Army Veteran. Tom married Viola Ann Weittenhiller on April 26,
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1956 and five children were born to this union: Kelvin Webster, Paula (Webster)
Flageolle, Ann (Webster) Kurt, Tim Webster, and Gregg Webster. Tom was a
petroleum engineer, starting his career with Shell Oil in 1952 and ending with his
retirement from Arco in 1986. The family lived in Lakewood, Colorado for many years
before they retired to Zephyrhills, Florida. Tom died May 2, 2001 and is buried in
Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Wisconsin.
Weede, Angela Sue (Boop) was born November 29, 1966 in Galena, Illinois and was
the daughter of Clifford Ellsworth and Jeanette Elaine (Wald) Boop. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1984 and later attended Northeast Iowa Community
College. Angela married Robert Carl Weede on September 21, 1985 in Hanover and
three children were born to this union: Amanda Kaye Weede, William Robert, and
Kelly Lynn Weede. The family lived in Hanover and Angela worked as a Corrections
Officer at the Dixon Correctional Facility in Dixon, Illinois since 2001. Angela died as
a result of a car accident on January 27, 2011 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Weede, Hazel Marie (Andresen) was born April 24, 1912 in Iowa and was the
daughter of Mark and Dora (Fonsin) Andresen. She married Lawrence Andrew Weede
on October 20, 1932 in Lost Nation, Iowa and two children were born to this union:
Robert Carl Weede Sr. and Barbara Ann (Weede) Grabbe. The family lived in Hanover
for a number of years before moving to Elizabeth. Hazel was a hairdresser in Elizabeth
from 1961 until 1977. Hazel died November 9, 1981 and is buried in the Elizabeth
Cemetery.
Weede, Robert “Bob” Carl was born March 29, 1933 in Toronto, Iowa and was the
son of Lawrence Andrew and Hazel Marie (Andresen) Weede. He attended Hanover
area schools. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran. Bob married, and later divorced, Mary
Elizabeth Schafer and three children were born to this union: Robert Carl Weede Jr.,
Karen Sue (Weede) Turbiner, and Michael Andrew Weede. Bob farmed in the Hanover
and Savanna area and also worked at the Savanna Army Depot, Albrecht Welding, at the
railroad yard in Clinton, Iowa, and he owned and operated Weede’s Welding on Wheels
in Elizabeth. He lived in Elizabeth for many years. Bob died March 1, 2008 and is
buried in Elizabeth Cemetery.
Weible, Clifford John was born December 21, 1917 in Derinda Township, Jo Daviess
County and was the son of John Jacob and Carlena E. (Bauer) Weible. He was a World
War II Veteran. Clifford married Jean Ann Boop on September 22, 1951 in Hanover
and three daughters were born to this union: Marilyn Jean (Weible) Roe Pierce, Patti
Lynn (Weible) Woods, and Cindy Ann Weible who died in 1964 at the age of five.
Clifford worked as a mechanic at the Savanna Army Depot for 25 years before he
retired. The couple later moved from rural Hanover to Stockton. Clifford died July 6,
1997; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Weible, Jean Ann (Boop) was born December 25, 1933 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Clifford and Alice Louisa (Paisley) Boop. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1951. She married Clifford John Weible on September 22, 1951 in
Hanover and three daughters were born to this union: Marilyn Jean (Weible) Roe
Pierce, Patti Lynn (Weible) Woods and Cindy Ann Weible who died in 1964 at the age
of five. They lived in Hanover for many years and later moved to Stockton where Jean
worked at Atwood Automotive. Jean died August 12, 1997; she was cremated and
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Wells, Martha Eunice was born June 11, 1906 in Hanover and was the daughter of
Edward Gamble and Amy Rachael (Calvert) Wells. She worked at Structo in Freeport,
the Hanover Woolen Mill, Eaton Corporation in Hanover, and at the Savanna Army
Depot. Martha died December 21, 2000 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wells, Ruth Yavonne (Corbett) was born May 31, 1911 in Washington Township,
Carroll County and was the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Mae (Johns) Corbett. She
married Elmer Wells on May 17, 1932 in Savanna and two children were born to this
union: Ruth Josephine (Wells) Kueter and Tommy Joe “T.J.” Wells. Yavonne worked
at the Hanover Woolen Mill, Savanna Army Depot, Eaton Corporation, and Atwoods in
Stockton. Yavonne died July 22, 2008 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Welsh, Genevieve (McIntyre) was born November 27, 1887 in Illinois and was the
daughter of John and Magdalena (Handel) McIntyre. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1906 and attended the Teacher’s College in DeKalb, Illinois. She taught
school in Hanover from 1930 until 1942. Genevieve had one known son: William
“Bill” McIntyre Welsh. After she retired from teaching she moved to Wilmette, Illinois
to be near her son Bill. Genevieve died in October 1976 in Wilmette.
Welsh, William “Bill” McIntyre was born January 25, 1921 in Hanover and was the
son of Genevieve (McIntyre) Welsh. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1939.
Bill lived in Wilmette, Illinois for many years. Bill died March 28, 1990 in Wilmette.
Wendling, Margaret J. “Peggy” (Heckler) was born July 31, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois
and was the daughter of Thaddeus and Pauline (Meleshkow) Heckler. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1957. She married Robert “Bob” J. Wendling on
December 6, 1958 in Janesville, Wisconsin and seven children were born to this union:
James Wendling, Deniece (Wendling) Boden, William Wendling, Michael Wendling,
Brenda (Wendling) Farnum, Brian Wendling, and Debra Jean Wendling. Peg was
married and divorced to Edwin “Ed” Eugene Peterson. Peg lived in Galena for a
number of years where she owned the Galena Dry Cleaners for several years and
worked at various restaurants in the area. Peg died April 12, 2008 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Wendling, Paul M. was born January 19, 1924 in Farmington, Minnesota and was the
son of William M. and Ethel V. (Galbraith) Wendling. He was a World War II U.S.
Navy Veteran serving from 1942 until 1944 and later he re-enlisted into the U.S. Army
from 1948 until 1949. Paul lived in rural Hanover and worked at the Savanna Army
Depot in the warehouse department for 20 years, retiring in 1980. Paul died October 26,
2002; he was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wenger, Thelma Ruth (Higley) was born February 16, 1923 in Ashton, Illinois and
was the daughter of Eber H. and Luella M. (Leas) Higley and lived in Hanover for a
number of years. Thelma married Harlan F. Wenger on March 4, 1943 in Cook County,
Illinois and two children were born to this union: Bruce Wenger and Yvonne (Wenger)
Spencer. The couple later divorced and Thelma later lived in Belvidere, Illinois for a
number of years. Thelma died October 1, 1982 in Belvidere and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
West, Florence Edith (Ravenscraft) was born March 21,1898 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Albert Joseph and Edith Lucretia (Cutler) Ravenscraft. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1917. Florence was a retired schoolteacher and lived in Yorba
Linda, California for a number of years before moving to Port Richey, Florida. Florence

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Whalen, Dorothy Marie (Girot) White was born June 29, 1901 in Galena, Illinois and
was the daughter of Paul Joseph Vital and Martha Juliette (Quille) Girot. She married
Alva Scott White on December 8, 1920 in Dubuque and one son was born to this union:
John “Jack” Whitney White. Alva died in 1947, and Dorothy married James Leo
Whalen on June 1, 1952 in Hanover. Dorothy was a weaver at the Hanover Woolen
Mill and a guard at the Savanna Army Depot prior to retirement. Dorothy died March
17, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Whalen, Esther Mary (Yackley) was born February 19, 1914 in Madelia, Minnesota
and was the daughter of Eugene Martin and Catherine (Kolhaas) Yackley. The family
moved to Downers Grove, Illinois when Ester was a child. Esther married Leo Ralph
Whalen on January 7, 1939 in Dubuque and five children were born to this union:
Wayne Walter Whalen, Marianne (Whalen) Murphy, William “Bill” Eugene Whalen,
Barbara “Barb” Lee (Whalen) Houseman, and Catherine “Cathy” (Whalen) Eisenhofer.
Esther and her husband were co-founders of Whistling Wings in Hanover. Esther died
September 3, 1991 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Whalen, Leo Ralph was born September 10, 1916 in Hanover and was the son of Mary
Magdalyn (Whalen) Hunt. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1934. He was a
World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Leo married Esther Mary Yackley on January 7,
1939 and five children were born to this union: Wayne Walter Whalen, Marianne
(Whalen) Murphy, William “Bill” Eugene Whalen, Barbara “Barb” Lee (Whalen)
Houseman, and Catherine “Cathy” (Whalen) Eisenhofer. He was a businessman in
Hanover for many years and was the owner and co-founder of Whistling Wings. Leo
died July 13, 1989 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wheeler, Robert Emory was born September 7, 1931 in Platteville, Wisconsin and was
the son of Emory Peter and Harriet Elizabeth (Brownell) Wheeler. He was a U.S. Air
Force Korean War Veteran. Robert had eight children from his first marriage: Michael
Wheeler, Dan Wheeler, Joel Wheeler, John Wheeler, Eric Wheeler, Lisa (Wheeler)
Otto, Renee Wheeler, and Amy (Wheeler) Apfel. He married Judith Ann (Johnson)
Townsend on July 23, 1971 in Rockford, Illinois and this union gave him four stepsons:
David Leslie Townsend, Christopher Eugene Townsend, Paul Tracy Townsend, and
James Edward Townsend. Robert was a self-employed carpenter for many years and
the family lived in Maquoketa, Iowa. Robert died November 6, 1994; he was cremated
and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wheeler, Sarah “Ida” Matilda (Denny) Bousman Stenback was born April 15, 1896
in Savanna, Illinois and was the daughter of George J. and Alice Mae (Leonard) Denny.
She married Edward Lester Bousman on June 1, 1915 and three sons were born to this
union: John Edward Bousman, William Cecil Bousman, and Harry Bousman. Her
husband Edward died October 26, 1918. She married Fred Stenback on August 21,
1921 and one son was born to this union: Robert Stenback. Ida married Lee Wheeler
on September 1, 1943. Ida worked as an ammunition handler at the Savanna Army
Depot and also worked in the kitchen at the Savanna City Hospital. Ida lived in
Savanna most of her life. Lee died December 5, 1970 and Ida died April 28, 1992. She
is buried in Lost Mound Cemetery, Hanover.
White, Harry Phillip was born November 18, 1881 in Hanover and was the son of

Charles Goss and Rachel Adelaide (Montgomery) White. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1899. Harry moved to South Fork, Minnesota after graduating from
high school. He and his wife Eleanor R. White had one known son: Jonathan J. White.
In 1910 Harry was living in Sherman, Idaho and in 1920 he was living in Spokane,
Washington.
White, Mary Jo (Donnan) was born December 8, 1936 and was the daughter of Earl
John “Bill” and Josephine Agness (Ryan) Donnan. She graduated from Hanover High
School in 1954. Mary Jo later graduated from a business college in St. Paul, Minnesota
and began working for Merrill Lynch. Mary Jo married Leo J. White on September 6,
1958 and this union gave her four stepchildren: John White, Nancy (White) Sherrod,
Mary Beth (White) Green, and William “Bill” White. Three children were also born to
this union: Suzy (White) Foster, Jeffery “Jeff” White, and Katy (White) Amberg. In
November 1959 the family moved to LaJolla, California where Mary Jo was active in
many community organizations. Mary Jo died October 29, 2004 in LaJolla.
White, Orrin Augustine was born December 5, 1883 in Hanover and was the son of
Albert Brown “A.B.” and Martha S. (Reynolds) White. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1897, graduated from Notre Dame University in 1902, and studied
textile design at the Philadelphia School of Applied Art until 1906. A few years were
spent as an assistant professor of chemistry at Portland University in Oregon and as a
textile designer in his parents’ factory, the Hanover Woolen Mill. Tiring of this line of
work, he moved to Los Angeles in 1912 and worked for an interior decorating company
while painting landscapes in his leisure. When his work was accepted for exhibition at
the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915, he decided to devote full-time to
painting. His art career was briefly interrupted during World War I when he served as
a second lieutenant in the 40 th Engineers. Upon discharge, he returned to Los Angeles
and from that time earned his living as a landscape painter. He married Margaret
Elizabeth Fitschen on November 27, 1923 in Los Angeles and two known daughters
were born to this union: Martha A. (White) Smith and Margaret Eleanor White. The
couple build a studio-home in Pasadena, California from here he made regular
sketching trips to Palm Springs, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, and into Mexico in
search of subject matter. His wife Margaret died March 22, 1988 and Orrin died April
28, 1969 in Pasadena.
Whites, Jeanette M. (Inman) was born September 26, 1917 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Manilla Mae Inman. She married Lawrence Arthur Whites on March 30,
1940 in Monticello, Missouri and two children were born to this union: Arland Eugene
Whites and one other child. Jeanette died December 14, 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona and
is buried in East Resthaven Cemetery, Phoenix.
Whittington, Glenn Thomas was born November 5, 1915 in Wanlock, Illinois and was
the son of Clifford Sumner and Laurel Cyntitha (Sullivan) Whittington. He graduated
from Viola, Illinois High School in 1935. Glenn married Margaret Frances Josephine
Needham on November 18, 1936 in Viola and six children were born to this union:
Richard Lee Whittington, Jerry Wayne Whittington, Robert Dean Whittington, Roger
Allen Whittington, Rose Ann (Whittington) Wilson, and Janice Kay (Whittington)
Johnson. Glenn worked as a hydraulic press operator for John Deere Company for
thirty years, retiring in 1971. The couple moved to Hanover in 1970. Glenn died
October 8, 2005 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Whittington, Laurel Cyntitha (Sullivan) was born December 25, 1895 in Olathe,
Kansas and was the daughter of Thomas Henry and Julia Elizabeth (Osbun) Sullivan.
She married Clifford Sumner Whittington on April 24, 1915 in Galesburg, Illinois and
four children were born to this union: Glenn Thomas Whittington, Vivian Eldora
(Whittington) Edgerton, Hazel Marie (Whittington) Speer, and Betty Jane (Whittington)
Slaymaker. The couple farmed in Hanover Township for over 20 years. Laurel died
April 7, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Whittington, Margaret Frances Josephine (Needham) was born October 16, 1916 in
Mercer County, Illinois and was the daughter of Francis Joseph and Eva Frances
(Larimer) Needham. She married Glenn Thomas Whittington on November 18, 1936 in
Viola, Illinois and six children were born to this union: Richard Lee Whittington, Jerry
Wayne Whittington, Robert Dean Whittington, Roger Allen Whittington, Rose Ann
(Whittington) Wilson, and Janice Kay (Whittington) Johnson. They farmed in Mercer
County until 1970, when they moved to Hanover and farmed. Frances died November
25, 2004 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Widmar, Joseph H. was born February 29, 1904 in Delhi, Iowa and was the son of
Joseph and Magdalena “Maggie” (Staltzer) Widmar. Joseph graduated from Hanover
High School in 1922. He was married to Ausby S. Widmar and they lived in Black River
Falls, Wisconsin for many years. Joseph died April 15, 1963 in Black River Falls.
Wienen, Mary Loretta (Francke) was born November 18, 1900 in Hanover and was
the daughter of Charles Francis and Catherine Reitz (Peschang) Francke. She married
Elmer George Wienen on April 24, 1918 in Galena and seven children were born to this
union: Marie Alma (Wienen) Oldenburg, Harold “Windy” Edward Wienen, Francis
Henry Wienen, Raymond William Wienen, Dorian Jospeh Wienen, John Richard
Wienen, and Merlin Jospeh Wienen. Mary lived in Galena most of her married life.
Her husband Elmer was born December 2, 1892 and died December 28, 1971. Mary
died August 22, 1989 and they are both buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena.
Wierema, Frances Marion (Paisley) was born October 3, 1918 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Howard Gilmore and Pearl Augusta (Keene) Paisley. In 1935 the family
moved to Mount Carroll. She married George R. Wierema on January 27, 1941 in
Clinton, Iowa and four children were born to this union: David Wierema, Douglas
Wierema, Jeffrey Wierema, and Sandra (Wierema) Sack. Frances was living in Mount
Carroll when she died on September 17, 1983. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wierema, George R. was born May 7, 1916 in Fulton, Illinois and was the son of
David E. and Alice (Smith) Wierema. He married Frances Marion Paisley on January
27, 1941 in Clinton, Iowa and four children were born to this union: David Wierema,
Douglas Wierema, Jeffrey Wierema, and Sandra (Wierema) Sack. He was a World War
II U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1944 until 1946. He worked at the Savanna Army
Depot for 33 years, with the last 25 as the Assistant Fire Chief. He retired in 1973.
After the death of his wife Frances in 1983, he married Frances Hill in 1986 in Cedar
Falls, Iowa and this union gave him two stepdaughters: Joyce Nagel and Jean Hill.
George was living in Fulton when he died December 28, 2003. He is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Wiese, Genevieve “Gen” B. (Miller) was born March 4, 1916 in Kingston, Iowa and
was the daughter of Louis and Edna (Howe) Miller. She married Vern V. Wiese on
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Gen had one son: Ronald Martin. Gen died June 10, 1997 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Wild, John Boltz was born August 24, 1937 in Gratiot, Wisconsin and was the son of
Hans and Margaret (Barron) Wild. He married Sally Ann Mickle on May 5, 1961 in
Hanover and no children were born to this union: John was the Hanover Township
Road Commissioner for 23 years. John died on July 26, 1986 as the result of a head-on
car accident near Pearl City. John is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wild, Margaret Mary (Barron) was born February 4, 1907 in Ireland and was the
daughter of Michael and Mary (Brett) Barron. The family moved to the United States in
1929. She married Hans Boltz Wild on January 28, 1933 in Elgin, Illinois and thirteen
children were born to this marriage: Alberta Ann Wild, William Joseph Wild, Mary
Lena Wild, John Boltz Wild, Margaret Julia Wild, Alfred Patrick Wild, Frederick Louis
Wild, Nellie Elizabeth (Wild) Bainbridge, Michael Phillip Wild, Thomas Carl Wild,
Herman Robert Wild, Donna Jane (Wild) Eadie, and a son who died in infancy. The
family farmed in Hanover for many years. Margaret died January 29, 1986 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wild, Michael “Mike” Phillip was born April 13, 1940 in Gratiot, Wisconsin and was
the son of Hans Boltz and Margaret Mary (Barron) Wild. He attended Pleasant Hill
Country School and Hanover School. Mike married Mary Ellen Flies on July 23, 1960
in Hanover and five children were born to this union: Michael Phillip Wild Jr., Mark
William Wild, Matthew John Wild, Melody Ann (Wild) Landwer, and Martin Patrick
Wild. Mike worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, and later the Union Pacific,
retiring after 39 years. Mike died April 19, 2009 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wiley, Helen Mary (Peters) was born March 28, 1904 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the
daughter of John and Freda (Thiemij) Peters. She married Dr. Elvin James Wiley on
June 28, 1923 in Dubuque and three children were born to this union: Janette Ann
(Wiley) Thomas, Nancy Jo (Wiley) Toepfer, and James “Jim” Elvin Wiley. The family
lived in Hanover for a time before moving to Elizabeth. Helen died September 24, 1985
and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wiley, James “Jim” Elvin was born November 1, 1931 in Dubuque, Iowa and was the
son of Dr. Elvin James and Helen Mary (Peters) Wiley. He graduated from Elizabeth
High School in 1949. Jim served four years in the U.S. Air Force. He lived many places
throughout his life with his later years being in rural Hanover. He was married to Linda
and was survived by three children: Susan Marie (Wiley) Sandstrom, Mary Helen
Wiley, and James Grover Wiley. Jim died May 10, 1993 and is buried in West Virginia
Memorial Gardens, Kelvin, West Virginia.
Wilkey, Marieta Charlotte (Harkness) was born April 9, 1919 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Clyde Thomas Harkness and Florence Mable (Chapman) Harkness-Bubser.
Marieta graduated from West Suburban Hospital in 1941 as a registered nurse. She
married William Edward Wilkey on July 25, 1942 in Falmouth, Massachusetts and two
children were born to this union: Gail Maureen Wilkey and Dean William Wilkey.
Marieta was a registered nurse at the Rockford Memorial Hospital for 28 years when she
retired in 1981. Marieta had lived in Rockford for 70 years. Her husband William was
born February 10, 1912 and died May 1, 2000. Marieta died June 12, 2010 and they are
both buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford.
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the son of Richard Leroy and Sarah Bernice (Hocking) Wilkinson. He served in the
U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Gordon married Sandra Mae Wills on July
15, 1956 in Elizabeth and four children were born to this union: James Wilkinson,
Wendy (Wilkinson) Matuszak, Connie (Wilkinson) Grenoble, and Kathy (Wilkinson)
Stringer. They lived in Hanover for a number of years. He worked at the Savanna
Army Depot and later at the Sierra Army Depot in Herlong, California. He retired in
1990 after working for the government for 37 years. They later moved to Chadwick,
Illinois. Gordon died December 22, 2003 and is buried in Schapville.
Williams, Patricia “Patty” Lynn (Gabriel) Foht was born April 4, 1949 in South
Dakota and was the daughter of Marcus and Dorothy (Grischkowsky) Gabriel. The
family moved from Igloo, South Dakota to Hanover in 1966. Patty graduated from
Hanover High School in 1967. Patty married William “Bill” Cyrus Foht on December
23, 1967 and one son was born to this union: Michael Foht. She married Matthew
Williams on January 11, 1983 and this union gave her two stepsons: Mark Williams and
Jason Williams. The family lived in Baileyville, Illinois for many years. Patty worked
at RK Dixon as a Purity Plus Water Systems Marketing Consultant for a number of
years. Patty was tragically killed when a truck backed over her on February 17, 2011 in
Rockford, Illinois. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wilson, Helen Elizabeth (Peters) was born July 15, 1912 near California, Missouri and
was the daughter of Gottlieb Lewis and Rose Mathilda (Lawson) Peters. She attended
Aurora High School and at 16 became a bookkeeper for her Uncle Frank Keil at his
garage and later for the Missouri Agriculture Service. She married Herbert Herschel
Wilson on December 29, 1932 and one son was born to this union: Herbert Herschel
Wilson Jr. They moved to Los Angeles, California after their marriage and after the war
they returned to Missouri. They moved to Hanover in the late 1940s and remained until
the mid-1950s when they moved to the Joliet area. In 1970 they returned to California,
Missouri and in 2001 moved to Galena. Helen died May 16, 2002 and is buried in
Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
Wilson, Herbert “Herb” Herschel was born January 15, 1910 in rural Clarksburg,
Missouri and was the son of James Walter “Pardner” and Mary Lewis (Broyles) Wilson.
He attended Clarksburg High School. He married Helen Elizabeth Peters on December
29, 1932 and one son was born to this union: Herbert Herschel Wilson Jr. He worked in
the San Pedro Shipyards near Los Angeles, California before the war. Herb was a
World War II Naval Construction Corps Veteran. After the war he worked in the
Woolen Mill in California, Missouri. He later moved to Hanover and worked in the lead
mines of Galena, the Savanna Army Depot, and later the couple moved to the Joliet area
where he worked with Arbanas Construction as a supervisor and concrete mason. Herb
retired in 1970 and they returned to California, Missouri. His final years were spent in
Galena and he died there on November 5, 2001. Herb is buried in Greenwood
Cemetery, Galena.
Wilson, Sandra Lee (Funk) was born March 21, 1953 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of Donald and Gladys (Ready) Funk. She graduated from Broadview
Academy, Lafox, Illinois in 1971 and attended Highland Community College. Sandra
married Ronald Wilson on March 17, 1974 in Savanna and two children were born to
this union: Brian Wilson and Julie (Wilson) Brigham. Sandra worked at the Savanna
Ben Franklin Store for 20 years and also Sullivan’s Grocery and Coast-to-Coast

Hardware, both in Savanna. Sandra died March 15, 2009 and is buried in Lost Mound
Cemetery.
Winston, Richard Wayne was born February 3, 1947 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Herbert Wayne and Berneice (Newell) Winston. His early years were spent in
Hanover and later in Savanna and Clinton, Iowa. Richard married Miss Wand and they
were later divorced. He was a welder. Richard died January 20, 1988; he was cremated
and buried in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Winter, Eydie Ann was born November 18, 1958 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
daughter of George Forrest “Frosty” and Josephine “JoAnne” Marie (Heim) Winter.
She graduated from Hanover High School in 1978. Eydie died December 21, 1987 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Winter, George Forrest “Frosty” was born January 16, 1931 in Hanover and was the
son of George Orma “Orm” and Sarah (Turner) Winter. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Frosty
married Josephine “JoAnne” Marie Heim on November 13, 1954 in Hanover and five
children were born to this union: John Mark Winter, Kerry Lou (Winter) Sedivy, Sara
Sue Winter, James “Jim” Forrest Winter, and Eydie Ann Winter. He worked at the
Savanna Army Depot for 37 years before he retired in 1986. Frosty had is own band for
25 years and played at many area dances. Frosty died June 12, 1995; he was cremated
and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Winter, George Orma “Orm” was born January 16, 1903 in Hanover and was the son
of George William and Emily Matilda “Lou” (Weingartner) Winter. He graduated from
Hanover High School in 1920. He married Sarah “Sally” Turner on May 12, 1928 in
Galena and three sons were born to this union: George Forrest “Frosty” Winter, John
Turner Winter, and James Waddington Winter. They also adopted one daughter: Kay
Marlene (Winter) Smith and were foster parents to numerous children through the years.
Orma was the sexton for Evergreen Cemetery for 25 years. Orma died July 30, 1985 and
is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Winter, John Mark was born July 6, 1956 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
George Forrest “Frosty” and Josephine “JoAnne” Marie (Heim) Winter. He graduated
from Hanover High School in 1974 and served in the U.S. Army from 1974-78. John
met and married his wife Debbie when they were both in the Army and one daughter
was born to this union: Sarah Elizabeth Winter, they later divorced. John graduated
from Pennsylvania State University and was a Physician’s Assistant in Dubuque, Iowa
for many years. John died May 4, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Winter, Josephine “JoAnne” Marie (Heim) was born May 14, 1930 in Galena,
Illinois and was the daughter of Joseph “Joe” and Cecilia “Ceil” (Reiter) Heim. She
married George Forrest “Frosty” Winter on November 13, 1954 in Hanover and five
children were born to this union: John Mark Winter, Kerry Lou (Winter) Sedivy, Sara
Sue Winter, James “Jim” Forrest Winter, and Eydie Ann Winter. JoAnn died June 27,
1999; she was cremated and buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Winter, Sara Sue was born August 3, 1963 in Savanna, Illinois and was the daughter of
George Forrest “Frosty” and Josephine “JoAnne” Marie (Heim) Winter. She graduated
from Hanover High School in 1981. Sara died June 24, 1990 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Winter, Sarah “Sally”(Turner) was born June 29, 1898 in Galena, Illinois and was the
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daughter of Forrest Hatch and Mary Elilzabeth (Schmidt) Turner. She married George
Orma “Orm” Winter on May 12, 1928 in Galena and three sons were born to this union:
George Forrest “Frosty” Winter, John Turner Winter, and James Waddington Winter.
They also adopted one daughter: Kay Marlene (Winter) Smith and were foster parents
to numerous children through the years. Sarah lived most of her adult life in Hanover.
She died September 16, 1984 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Witt, Una (Picha) was born March 18, 1919 in Eastman, Wisconsin and was the
daughter of Wencel James and Emma B. (Koepp) Picha. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1938. Una married Ervin Leroy Witt and two sons were born to this
union: Ervin Witt and Guy Witt. The family lived in Rockford for many years. Una
died January 22, 2000.
Wojan, Richard C. was born May 15, 1925 in DePere, Wisconsin and was the son of
Richard and Louise Wojan. He taught biology and general science in Hanover High
School from 1949 until 1953. Richard died June 13, 1970 in Cudahy, Wisconsin.
Wolbers, Melba Irene (Sarff) Murphy was born May 31, 1912 in Browerville,
Minnesota and was the daughter of Vallandingham and Esther Amanda (Johnson) Sarff.
She graduated from Browerville High School in 1931. Melba married Martin Raleigh
Murphy on September 20, 1935 in Eyota, Minnesota and four children were born to this
union: Patricia Ann (Murphy) Smith, Martin Leroy Murphy, Pearl Irene (Murphy)
Hamil, and Lynda Lue (Murphy) Carson. In 1941 the family moved to Hanover. Her
husband Martin was killed in the line of duty on March 4, 1945 in Germany during
World War II. Melba later married Leland “Lee” Bernard Wolbers on September 6,
1950 in Hanover and one son was born to this union: Dennis Lee Wolbers. Melba died
February 25, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wolcott, Lawrence Alden was born April 2, 1914 in Hanover and was the son of Alden
Ellsworth and Sadie Elizabeth (Peschang) Wolcott. His father worked in the woolen
mill business and moved his family from Hanover to California, Missouri in 1924. In
1930 the family moved to Portland, Oregon and in 1935 returned to Hanover. Lawrence
had his own TV & radio repair business and also worked as an electrical technician for
Eaton Corporation for many years. Lawrence died May 31, 1984 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Wolf, Lawrence was born July 10, 1907 in Boscobel, Wisconsin and was the son of
Louis and Louise Wolf. He was a World War II Veteran. He married Genevieve
(Tyler) Wilkenson in Richland Center, Wisconsin and two daughters were born to this
union: Florence Darlene (Wolf) Pettera and Zonie “Cookie” M. (Wolf) Ryniewicz. He
was a retired farmer and had lived in Hanover for a time. Lawrence died September 24,
1983 and is buried in Boscobel Cemetery.
Wolter, Leo Edward was born January 31, 1938 in Guttenberg, Iowa and was the son
of Michael Leo and June Rose (Jacobs) Wolter. He attended St. Mary’s School in
Guttenberg and served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 until 1959. Leo was married and
divorced several times and he had five children: Dennis Wolter, Becky (Wolter) Orte,
Suzanne Wolter, Jamie Wolter, and Lori Wolter. Leo was a construction supervisor for
commercial properties in St. Paul, Minnesota for many years prior to his retirement. He
lived in Clinton, Iowa for a number of years before moving to Hanover. Leo died
February 10, 1994 and is buried in Oakland Cemetery, Clinton.
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son of John and Pauline (Goelzer) Woodford. He married Barbara Johnsen on August
25, 1956 in Oak Park and three sons were born to this union: Mark Woodford, Stuart
Woodford, and Geoffrey Woodford. He started his career at Brown, Brothers, Harriman
and Company in Chicago and worked at various other financial institutions throughout
Illinois. He was the Illinois State Treasurer from 1970 until 1971. They lived in
Chicago for many years before they retired to rural Hanover in the 1990s. Charles died
February 21, 2009 and is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in rural Galena.
Woods, Leona Catherine (Cliff) was born November 13, 1912 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Richard Henry and Hattie “Dot” (Cole) Cliff. She graduated from Hanover
High School in 1930 and from Brown’s College of Commerce. Leona married Vernon
C. Woods on July 6, 1951 in Clinton, Iowa and no children were born to this union.
Leona lived in the Quad Cities for many years where she worked at the Rock Island
Arsenal until she retired in 1967. They moved to Ellenton, Florida and later moved
back to Hanover. Leona died July 14, 1995 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Woods, Vernon Charles was born February 28, 1909 in Clinton, Iowa and was the son
of Valentine Cook “V.C.” and Laura Marie (Bunderson) Woods. He married Leona C.
Cliff of Hanover on July 5, 1951 in Clinton, Iowa and no children were born to this
union. He retired from the Rock Island Arsenal in 1966 and they moved to Ellenton,
Florida. Vernon died September 2, 1981 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wullweber, Henry Leo was born August 25, 1892 in Galena, Illinois and was the son
of Bernard and Amelia (Dunkel) Wullweber. Henry farmed most of his life. He lived in
Blanding for a number of years and his later years in Hanover. Henry died October 4,
1982 and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Galena.
Wunder, Alfred John “A.J.” or “Al” was born July 8, 1918 in Rocky Ford, Colorado
and was the son of Alfred Peter and Myrtle (Ikelman) Wunder. He attended Western
Colorado State College in Gunnison. A.J. was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps
Veteran. He married Iva Mildred “Millie” Davis on August 15, 1945 in Waldorf,
Maryland and two sons were born to this union: Ralph Davis Wunder and Randall
“Randy” Alan Wunder. The family moved to Hanover in 1952 and he was employed at
the Savanna Army Depot as Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist, Ammunition
Surveillance. A.J. retired as the Chief of Conventional Ammunition at the Ammunition
School in 1973 after 30 years of service to the U.S. Government. He was also an awardwinning
artist. A.J. died December 13, 1993 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wunder, Iva Mildred “Millie” (Davis) was born June 10, 1917 in Clark, South Dakota
and was the daughter of Hugh Edward and Iva Mildred (Burns) Davis. She grew up
near Clark then moved to town to work at the county courthouse for several years. In
1942 she went to Washington, D.C. and worked at the Pentagon. There she met her
future husband at the USO Club and she married Alfred John “A.J.” Wunder on August
15, 1945 in Waldorf, Maryland. Two sons were born to this union: Ralph Davis
Wunder and Randall “Randy” Alan Wunder. The family moved to Hanover in 1952.
Millie died July 21, 2002 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Wunderlin, Elizabeth “Liz” May (Jeidy) was born February 6, 1905 in Bloomington,
Wisconsin and was the daughter of Ora Henry and Lillian Florence (Boinger) Jeidy.
She married Percy Earl Wunderlin on October 31, 1931 and four sons were born to this
union: John Ora Wunderlin, Roger Lee Wunderlin, Richard Wunderlin, and Gary
Wunderlin. The family lived in Hanover from 1941 until 1963 when Liz moved to

Janesville, Wisconsin to be near her sons. Liz was a cook at Mitchell’s Café in Hanover
for many years. Liz later moved to Rock Haven, Wisconsin and died there on July 29,
1993. She is buried in Hurricane Cemetery, Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Wurster, Donald E. was born October 27, 1940 in Savanna, Illinois and was the son of
Clarence Henry and Delia (Shafer) Wurster. He attended school in Hanover. Donald
had two daughters: Kathy (Wuster) Milby and Kayla (Wuster) Said. He worked in the
siding and roofing business and lived in Vancouver, Washington for a number of years.
Donald was living in Moss Bluff, Louisiana when he died on March 22, 2010.
Cremation rites were accorded.
Yablonsky, Helena Letitia (Speer) was born October 28, 1918 in Hanover and was the
daughter of Dr. Adam Ritchie and Phoebe Margaret (Speer) Speer. She graduated from
Hanover High School in 1936. Helena married George Alphonsus Yablonsky and three
sons were born to this union: William Paul Yablonsky, James Richard Yablonsky, and
Joseph Ritchie Yablonsky. The family lived in Costa Mesa, California for many years.
George was born July 2, 1918 in Pennsylvania and died May 24, 1991 in Costa Mesa.
Letitia died September 2, 1989 in Costa Mesa.
Yardley, Roger David was born December 14, 1932 in Gordon, Nebraska and was the
son of David Henry and Alice May (Burress) Yardley. Roger graduated in 1950 from
Provo High School, Igloo, South Dakota. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953
until 1957. Roger married Phyllis Mae Fryett on June 21, 1953 in Igloo, South Dakota
and two children were born to this union: Dr. David Earl Yardley and Brenda Sue
(Yardley) Gaffey. He worked at the Black Hills Army Depot from 1957 until he was
transferred in 1965 to the Savanna Army Depot. The family lived in Hanover and Roger
retired from the Savanna Army Depot in 1976. He and his wife owned and operated a
Conoco Bulk Gas & Oil Plant in Hanover from 1973 until 1978 and then began the
Yardley Custom Home Construction business, owning that until 1988. Roger was a
Hanover School Board member for a number of years. Roger and Phyllis moved to
Pharr, Texas in 2000. Roger died August 9, 2006 in Harlingen, Texas and is entombed
in the Roselawn Cemetery Mausoleum, McAllen, Texas.
Yenney, Franklin “Cy” Arnold was born March 20, 1930 in Savanna, Illinois and was
the son of George Arnold and Viola “Dolly” Alice (Ewalt) Yenney. He served in the
U.S. Army from 1947 until 1949. Cy married Gay “Bonnie” LaVonne Hamilton on
September 16, 1955 in Mount Carroll and seven children were born to this union: Carol
Sue (Yenney) Leitzen, Sherry Lynn (Yenney) Ostendorf, Bruce Arnold Yenney, Brenda
Kay (Yenney) Hamm, Paul James Yenney, James Allen Yenney, and Barbara Jean
Yenney. The family lived in Hanover from 1955 until 1977, before moving to Mount
Carroll. Cy was an industrial equipment mechanic at the Savanna Army Depot for 38
years before he retired in 1985. Cy died May 7, 1996 and is buried in Center Hill
Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Yenney, Gay “Bonnie” LaVonne (Hamilton) was born August 10, 1933 in Mount
Carroll, Illinois and was the daughter of Walter Bromley and Saphronia Mae (Henson)
Hamilton. She graduated from Mount Carroll High School in 1953. Bonnie married
Franklin “Cy” Arnold Yenney on September 16, 1955 in Mount Carroll and seven
children were born to this union: Carol Sue (Yenney) Leitzen, Sherry Lynn (Yenney)
Ostendorf, Bruce Arnold Yenney, Brenda Kay (Yenney) Hamm, Paul James Yenney,
James Allen Yenney, and Barbara Jean Yenney. The family lived in Hanover from 1955
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until 1977, when they moved to Mount Carroll. Bonnie was a supply clerk at the
Savanna Army Depot for 20 years when she retired in 1988. Bonnie died August 22,
2000 and is buried in Center Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Youck, Alexander was born December 1, 1915 in Saskatchewan, Canada and was the
son of Godfrey and Molly (Martin) Youck. He married Faith Hinze in 1945 in
Dubuque, Iowa and two sons were born to this union: David Youck and Dr. Stephen
Youck. He graduated from Capital University, Columbus, Ohio in 1942 and Wartburg
Theological Seminary, Dubuque in 1945. He was the pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church in Hanover and Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda from 1947 until 1955.
From 1955 until 1981 Pastor Youck served St. John’s Lutheran Church, Anchor,
Illinois. After retirement Pastor Youck served as an interim pastor in many east central
Illinois parishes. The couple lived in Gibson City, Illinois and Pastor Youck died there
on August 31, 1986. He is buried in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Anchor.
Young, Henry “Hop” Junior was born January 1, 1923 in rural Galena, Illinois and
was the son of Henry and Annabelle (Schultz) Young Sr. He was a World War II
Veteran. Henry married Glenda Mae (Mullen) Larson on July 23, 1952 in Savanna.
This union gave him four stepchildren: Gary William Larson, Larry LaVerne Larson,
Terry Lee Larson, and Linda Lou (Larson) Brant and five children were born to this
union: Patricia Kay Young, Dennis Henry Young, Laurie Renee Young, Kristi Lynn
Young, and Kathi Ann Young. Henry worked at the Savanna Army Depot for a few
years and later worked at Atwoods in Stockton. The family moved from Hanover to
Stockton in 1964. Henry retired from Atwoods in 1986. Henry died March 9, 1988 and
is buried in Ladies Union Cemetery, Stockton.
Young, Jill Marie (Kolb) was born February 13, 1943 in Fennimore, Wisconsin and
was the daughter of Max John and Marie Louise (Bunders) Kolb. Her family moved to
Hanover in 1952 and she graduated from Hanover High School in 1961. Jill married
James Alvin Young on January 26, 1963 in Elizabeth and three children were born to
this union: Dawn Marie (Young) Wirzbach, Raymond Joseph Young, and Diane Kay
Young, who died in infancy. Jill was employed by Eaton Corporation in Hanover and
had previously worked for Atwood in Stockton, the Elizabeth Café, Coil Electric and
Eagle Ridge Inn Resort. Jill died February 16, 1993 and is buried in St. Mary Cemetery,
Elizabeth.
Young, Stanley “Stan” Alvin was born May 27, 1947 in Savanna, Illinois and was the
son of Alvin Emil and Betty Louisa (Reifsteck) Young. He graduated from Hanover
High School in 1966. Stan served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He married
Sarah Elaine Abbott from Stockton and two children were born to this union: Molly
Ann (Young) Schwebach and Andrew Stanley Young. Stan operated the Mill City Tap
in Hanover for 25 years and then became an over-the-road truck driver for Crete
Trucking. He married Leah Michael Ross on November 26, 2000 in rural Carroll
County, Illinois. Stan died suddenly in Oklahoma on September 19, 2007 and is buried
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Yount, Juanita Mamie (Zimmerman) was born February 27, 1920 in Fornfelt,
Missouri and was the daughter of Parker Lonso Bator and Lydia Margaret “Dolly”
(Story) Zimmerman. She married Elmer “Joe” Daniel Yount on November 6, 1935 in
Jackson, Missouri and two children were born to this union: Karen Elaine (Yount)
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married life. Juanita died September 3, 1987 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Zeal, Harley LaVern was born April 6, 1920 in Galena, Illinois and was the son of
George Dewey and Anna (Temperly) Zeal. He was a World War II U.S. Army Air
Force Veteran. He married Mary Eileen Koehler on May 22, 1946 in Galena and two
children were born to this union: Mary Ellen (Zeal) Fobber and John Richard Zeal. On
January 7, 1946 he started Zeal’s Service Garage in Hanover and in 1949 began selling
cars along with operating the service garage. A director of the Hanover State Bank
board since 1973, he served as president of the board from October 1989 until July
1992. Harley died September 18, 1992 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Zemke, Sherryl K. (Cain) was born September 16, 1949 in Tipton, Indiana and was the
daughter of Robert Sherman and Julia Mae (Stunkard) Cain. She graduated from Tipton
High School in 1967. Sherryl had four children: Darren Scott Decker, Bobby Ray
Decker, Tina Bradley, and Debbie Klein. Sherryl married Wayne Zemke on July 22,
1999 in Savanna. Sherryl lived in Hanover for a few years and worked with the elderly
doing in-home care. Sherryl died February 12, 2008 in Hanover.
Zielinski, Adrienne Storm was born September 5, 2001 and was the daughter of
Jeffrey Zielinski and Stacy Knockel. Adrienne died September 20, 2001 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
Zigler, Howard “Shag” Joseph was born October 30, 1922 in Savanna, Illinois and
was the son of Lawrence Joseph and Eines (Warnecke) Zigler. He graduated from
Savanna High School in 1940. Shag was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran. Shag
married Pauline Marie Dutchoff on October 5, 1946 in Hazel Green, Wisconsin and four
sons were born to this union: Lawrence “Larry” John Zigler, Lyle Joseph Zigler,
Terrance “Terry” Lee Zigler, and Timothy “Tim” Allen Zigler. From 1941 until 1965
he worked at the Savanna Army Depot and from 1965 to 1983 at USADACS. He
retired in 1983 as a logistics management specialist. Shag served 12 years on the
Hanover School Board, eight years as president of the board, and eight years on the Jo
Daviess County Board. Shag died January 15, 1998 and is buried in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Zuber, Minnie Ellene (Keiser) was born May 6, 1914 in South English, Iowa and was
the daughter of Charles Homer and Florence Edna (Holmes) Keiser. She married
Egmont “Ed” Otto Zuber on November 30, 1935 in South Amana, Iowa and two
daughters were born to this union: Carol Lynn (Zuber) Stadler and Betsy Rae (Zuber)
Chapman. The family moved to Hanover in 1945 and they opened the Community
Locker & Food Mart, where they worked together until Ed’s death in 1960. Minnie then
worked at the Savanna Army Depot for 16 years and retired to Sarasota, Florida. She
lived in Sarasota for 25 years until she moved to Kingwood, Texas to be near family.
Minnie died August 26, 2008 and is buried in South Amana Cemetery.