Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/455 Surname: Shaffner, Rice, Myers ------------------------- Obituary from the La Harpe Quill, Sept 10, 1975 Mary E. Myers Mrs. Mary E. Myers of Marshall, Mich, formerly of Dallas City, died Thursday Aug. 28 in Provincial Nursing Home in Marshall. She was the daughter of James and Irene Rice Shaffner and was born in Glenwood, Iowa. She taught school in Dallas City for many years. June 2, 1907 she married Ray Myers in Dallas City. He died in 1915. Surviving is one son, George, Okemos, Mich,; and two granddaughters. The funeral was at 1;30 p.m. on Sunday Aug. 31 at the Fiedler funeral home in Dallas City. Rev. Dale Carsons was in charge of interment in the Dallas City cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/454 Surname: Shaffner, Rice, Myers ------------------------- Obituary from Dallas City, Illinois Review July 1921 Death Angel Claims Good Woman Irena E. Rice was born on a farm just north of Dallas City in Henderson county, April 25, 1852. She was united in marriage to James M. Shaffner in 1869, and to this union six children were born. Pearl and Earl passed away in infancy. The surviving children are; Carl Shaffner, Marshalltown, Iowa; Claude Shaffner, Dallas City; George Shaffner, Lansing, Mich.; and Mrs. Mary Myers, Dallas City. James M. Shaffner passed away in August, 1889 at Dallas City, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Shaffner was again united in marriage to Alfred Lear on June 24, 1896; and was again left a widow by his passing on Dec. 5th, 1918. She has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Myers, since that time. She passed suddenly and quietly away at her home there on July 22, 1921 at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 26 days. The community was greatly shocked at her sudden passing, as but a few moments before she was active and enjoying her usual good health. Apoplexy is believed to have been the cause of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure, besides the children above mentioned, two brothers; Thomas Rice, of this city; A.K. Rice, of Kansas City; and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Wibbell and Mrs. Malissa Hallowell, both of Dallas City; and a host of other relatives and friends. Sister Lear first joined the Methodist church, but some fifteen years ago she placed her membership with the Christian church of this city, and has lived a faithful member until her death. She was a humble follower of the Christ and was held in high esteem and respect by all who knew her. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors lodge and was active in its social and business affairs. The ladies of the lodge attended the funeral in a body and performed their rites at the grave. The funeral was held at the home in Dallas City in the presence of a host of relatives and sympathizing friends on July 25th , at 2:00 p.m., conducted by the writer. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. My God's richest blessings rest upon those bereft, is my prayer. Noel T. Adams.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/453 Surname: Shaffner, Rice, Myers ------------------------- Obituary from the Dallas City Review James Monroe Shaffner was born June 24, 1850 in Clark county, Ill. He was married to Irene E. Rice, third daughter of Jonathan Rice, on the 11th day of July, 1869. They made their home in Dallas City for several years, but finally moved to Glenwood, Iowa about the year 1878. He joined the Masonic lodge in that city about the year 1882, and has lived the life of a true mason ever since. The deceased was taken sick at this home in Glenwood, sometime during the month of January last, first with La grippe which developed into pneumonia, and from that to the dread disease, consumption, which terminated in his death on the 1st inst., at 10:45 p.m. Deceased was tenderly cared for by the brethren of Glenwood Lodge A.F. & A.M. until the 6th of June, when he expressed a desire that he be brought back to Dallas City to end his days, and be laid at rest beside a sister and brother gone before. The members of Dallas City lodge A.F. & A.M. extended all the aid they could to their brother, as did the friends and relatives. All that was possible to be done was cheerfully performed, but of no avail. The deceased in early life joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and was a consistent member until his death. He leaves a loving wife, four children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his untimely death. The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning by Rev. E.F. Roe under the auspices of the Masonic lodge from the residence of Jonathan Rice, after which all that was earthly of "Roe" Shaffner was laid at rest in the Dallas City cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1269 Surname: Shaffner, Myers, Rice ------------------------- Looking for information about the family of James Monroe Shaffner and Irene E. Rice Generation No. 1 1. James Monroe2 Shaffner (Abraham1) was born Juni 24, 1850 in Martinsville, Clark Co., Illinois, and died August 01, 1889 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. He married Irena Eoline Rice Juli 11, 1869, daughter of Jonathan Rice and Elizabeth Scott. She was born April 26, 1852 in On a farm, just north of Dallas City, Henderson County, Illinois1, and died Juli 22, 1921 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. Notes for James Monroe Shaffner: Obituary from the Dallas City Review James Monroe Shaffner was born June 24, 1850 in Clark county, Ill. He was married to Irene E. Rice, third daughter of Jonathan Rice, on the 11th day of July, 1869. They made their home in Dallas City for several years, but finally moved to Glenwood, Iowa about the year 1878. He joined the Masonic lodge in that city about the year 1882, and has lived the life of a true mason ever since. The deceased was taken sick at this home in Glenwood, sometime during the month of January last, first with La grippe which developed into pneumonia, and from that to the dread disease, consumption, which terminated in his death on the 1st inst., at 10:45 p.m. Deceased was tenderly cared for by the brethren of Glenwood Lodge A.F. & A.M. until the 6th of June, when he expressed a desire that he be brought back to Dallas City to end his days, and be laid at rest beside a sister and brother gone before. The members of Dallas City lodge A.F. & A.M. extended all the aid they could to their brother, as did the friends and relatives. All that was possible to be done was cheerfully performed, but of no avail. The deceased in early life joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and was a consistent member until his death. He leaves a loving wife, four children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his untimely death. The funeral services were conducted Sunday morning by Rev. E.F. Roe under the auspices of the Masonic lodge from the residence of Jonathan Rice, after which all that was earthly of "Roe" Shaffner was laid at rest in the Dallas City cemetery. Notes for Irena Eoline Rice: Obituary from Dallas City, Illinois Review July 1921 Death Angel Claims Good Woman Irena E. Rice was born on a farm just north of Dallas City in Henderson county, April 25, 1852. She was united in marriage to James M. Shaffner in 1869, and to this union six children were born. Pearl and Earl passed away in infancy. The surviving children are; Carl Shaffner, Marshalltown, Iowa; Claude Shaffner, Dallas City; George Shaffner, Lansing, Mich.; and Mrs. Mary Myers, Dallas City. James M. Shaffner passed away in August, 1889 at Dallas City, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Shaffner was again united in marriage to Alfred Lear on June 24, 1896; and was again left a widow by his passing on Dec. 5th, 1918. She has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Myers, since that time. She passed suddenly and quietly away at her home there on July 22, 1921 at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 26 days. The community was greatly shocked at her sudden passing, as but a few moments before she was active and enjoying her usual good health. Apoplexy is believed to have been the cause of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure, besides the children above mentioned, two brothers; Thomas Rice, of this city; A.K. Rice, of Kansas City; and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Wibbell and Mrs. Malissa Hallowell, both of Dallas City; and a host of other relatives and friends. Sister Lear first joined the Methodist church, but some fifteen years ago she placed her membership with the Christian church of this city, and has lived a faithful member until her death. She was a humble follower of the Christ and was held in high esteem and respect by all who knew her. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors lodge and was active in its social and business affairs. The ladies of the lodge attended the funeral in a body and performed their rites at the grave. The funeral was held at the home in Dallas City in the presence of a host of relatives and sympathizing friends on July 25th , at 2:00 p.m., conducted by the writer. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful. My God's richest blessings rest upon those bereft, is my prayer. Noel T. Adams. Children of James Shaffner and Irena Rice are: i. George3 Shaffner, d. After 1950; m. Mable Shain, Oktober 18, 1900, Hancock County, Illinois2. Notes for George Shaffner: 1921 was living in Lansing, Michigan 1950 was living in Battle Creek, Michigan ii. Carl Shaffner, b. Juni 22, 1871, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. 1964; m. (1) Mary Amanda Shain, Oktober 03, 1895, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois2; b. Mai 21, 1874, Dallas City Cemetery, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. Juli 26, 1923, Marshalltown, Iowa; m. (2) Lettie Breckenridge, November 20, 1927, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. Notes for Carl Shaffner: 1921 was living in Mashalltown Notes for Mary Amanda Shain: Obituary from Dallas City newspaper: Mrs. Carl Shaffner Dies at Marshalltown, Iowa Mary Amanda (more familiarly known to her friends as Bird) Shain was born in Dallas City, Illinois, May 21, 1874. She was the daughter of W.A. and Mary Shain, grew to womanhood here, and was one of our most popular young ladies of that time, always being active in all the public affairs of the churches and community, and taking part in the various programs and entertainments. She was married to Carl Shaffner in Dallas City, October 2, 1895. They made their home here for a number of years, then moved to Iowa having resided in Marshalltown most of the time, except for a few years spent at Waterloo. Twenty years of her life she spent at Marshalltown in the State Soldiers' home, the first twelve years being rated as nurse and assistant Superintendent. The past eight years since their return to the Home she has been a Superintendent, and has endeared herself to all the inmates over whom she has exercised all her maternal instincts, and been called "Mother of the Home" by many. Her husband has been acting quarter master at the same institution during all these years, so their work has been one of mutual pleasure and assistance. Mrs. Shaffner was a member of the First Congregational Church at Marshalltown, and has made a legion of warm friends in her association with the good people of that city. After an illness of some months duration, which has been a gradual decline, she passed away at Marshalltown, Thursday, July 25, 1923 aged 49 years, 3 months and 5 days. She leaves to mourn her demise, the husband, two brothers, W.D. and Charles Shain of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Letitia Mendenhall, Appleton City, Mo; Mrs. Ella Fairfax, Warsaw, Ill; and Mrs. H.O. Kelley, of Centerville, Iowa, a number of nephews and nieces and a legion of warm personal fiends both in this city and the other communities in which she has spent an active and busy life of well doing. The body was brought to this city Frida and lay in state at the home of Mrs. Mary Myers until Saturday, when the funeral service was conducted from the house at 2:30 o'clock p.m., by Rev. J. Barr King and Rev. Geo. H. Marsh. Interment in the Dallas City cemetery. Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffner, Waterloo, IA., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley, Centerville, IA.; Mrs. L. Fairfax, son Guy and daughters, Gene, May and Kay, of Warsaw; A.K. Rice, Lomax; Mrs. Vera Highfield, Stronghurst; Mr. and Mrs. Hal Miller, Carthage; George Shain, Ft. Madison; S.E. Biggs, wife and Mrs. Ralph Widney, of La Harpe. 2. iii. Claude E. Shaffner, b. April 23, 1875, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. August 06, 1950, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. 3. iv. Mary Shaffner, b. Juli 03, 1888, Glenwood, Iowa; d. Marshall, Michigan. v. Pearl Shaffner, d. In infancy. vi. Earl Shaffner, d. In infancy. Generation No. 2 2. Claude E.3 Shaffner (James Monroe2, Abraham1) was born April 23, 1875 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois, and died August 06, 1950 in Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois. He married Grace Maude Hull Dezember 15, 1896 in Durham, Hancock County, Illinois, daughter of Milton Hull and Sarah Baker. She was born November 21, 1878 in Durham Township, Hancock County, Illinois, and died November 18, 1964 in St. Francis hospital, Burlington, Iowa. Notes for Claude E. Shaffner: Obituary: Claude Shaffner Long-Time Dallas Postmaster Dies Claude E. Shaffner, 75, lifelong Dallas City citizen and former postmaster, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, August 6, 1950 after suffering a heart attack. Death occurred at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services, with Rev. and Mrs. O.B. Morris officiating, were held on Sunday afternoon in the Dallas City Christian church with interment in Dallas City cemetery. The services were delayed so that a daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moyes, who were in the process of a western vacation trip and were contacted on Wednesday at Dickinson, North Dakota, might attend. Claude Shaffner, son of Roe and Irene Lear Shaffner, was born in Dallas City on April 23, 1875, and on December 15, 1898 was united in marriage at Durham to Grace W. Hull. Mr. Shaffner engaged in the clothing and grocery business in Dallas City for many years, and for two decades served as the city's postmaster, retiring May 1, 1945. He is mourned by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Joan Moyes of Durham and Mrs. Frances Riley, of Dallas City; three grandchildren, Kolleeta and Karen Moyes and Hazel Marguerite Riley; two brothers, Carl of Marshalltown, Iowa and George of Battle Creek, Michigan; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Myers, of Dallas City. Notes for Grace Maude Hull: Obituary: La Harpe Quill, 11-18-1964 Death Comes Near 86th Birthday to Grace Shaffner Mrs. Grace Shaffner, mother of Mrs. Paul Moyes of La Harpe, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday in St. Francis hospital in Burlington, Iowa just one week before she would have observed her 86th birthday. Mrs. Shaffner, well known over this entire area, had been in failing health for some time, though had been hospitalized a relatively short time. Gracie Maude Hull Shaffner was born in Durham township on November 21, 1878 to Milton Whitfield and Sarah (Baker) Hull. She was married at the home of her parents to Claude E. Shaffner of Dallas City. The couple had spent their entire married lives in the Dallas City community. He preceded his wife in death on August 6, 1950. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joan Moyes of La Harpe and Mrs. Frances Riley of Dallas City; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Kirby of Columbia, Missouri and Mrs. Fannie Butler of Dallas City, and four grandchildren. A son, Koll E. Shaffner is deceased, as are a brother and two sisters, George Hull, Mrs. Nellie Gracey and Mrs. Virginia Nicol. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the First Christian church in Dallas City, with Rev. Charles Harris officiating. Burial was in the Dallas City cemetery. aka "Gracie" per tombstone 3. Mary3 Shaffner (James Monroe2, Abraham1) was born Juli 03, 1888 in Glenwood, Iowa, and died in Marshall, Michigan. She married Arthur Ray Myers, son of Julius Myers and Elmina Moore. He was born August 09, 1882, and died Juni 06, 1915 in Fairfield, Iowa. Notes for Mary Shaffner: In the 1930s was living on Fifth St. in Dallas City. 1950 was living in Dallas City, Illinois Obituary from the La Harpe Quill, Sept 10, 1975 Mary E. Myers Mrs. Mary E. Myers of Marshall, Mich, formerly of Dallas City, died Thursday Aug. 28 in Provincial Nursing Home in Marshall. She was the daughter of James and Irene Rice Shaffner and was born in Glenwood, Iowa. She taught school in Dallas City for many years. June 2, 1907 she married Ray Myers in Dallas City. He died in 1915. Surviving is one son, George, Okemos, Mich,; and two granddaughters. The funeral was at 1;30 p.m. on Sunday Aug. 31 at the Fiedler funeral home in Dallas City. Rev. Dale Carsons was in charge of interment in the Dallas City cemetery. Children of Mary Shaffner and Arthur Myers are: 6. i. George Raymond4 Myers, b. August 12, 1909, Dallas City, Hancock County, Illinois; d. Februar 23, 1985, Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. ii. Carl Wendell Myers, b. 1913; d. 1926.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/452 Surname: Myers, Shaffner, Rice ------------------------- Obituary from La Harpe Quill, 3-6-1985 Dr. George Myers Dr. George R. Myers, 75, of Okemos, Mich., well-known native of Dallas City, died Saturday, Feb. 23, 1985 in Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Mich. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at the Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Lansing. A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society. Dr. Myers was born August 12, 1909, in Dallas City, son of Ray and Mary Shaffner Myers. He had been a resident of East Lansing and Okemos since 1945. He was a professor emeritus in the College of Education at Michigan State University, East Lansing, retiring in 1979. He was a member of numerous professional organizations. George graduated from Dallas City High School in 1927 and received degrees from Knox College, Galesburg, and Northwestern University, Evanston. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving as an Air Force chaplain. He is survived by his wife, Jean, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Ann) McComb of California and Mrs. Sergio (Nancy) Perez of East Lansing. He was a cousin of Frances Riley of Dallas City, Joan Moyes of La Harpe, and Lora Shaffner Iden, Battle Creek, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Carl.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/451 Surname: Shaffner, Myers ------------------------- Obituary: La Harpe Quill, 11-18-1964 Death Comes Near 86th Birthday to Grace Shaffner Mrs. Grace Shaffner, mother of Mrs. Paul Moyes of La Harpe, passed away at 3:10 p.m. on Saturday in St. Francis hospital in Burlington, Iowa just one week before she would have observed her 86th birthday. Mrs. Shaffner, well known over this entire area, had been in failing health for some time, though had been hospitalized a relatively short time. Gracie Maude Hull Shaffner was born in Durham township on November 21, 1878 to Milton Whitfield and Sarah (Baker) Hull. She was married at the home of her parents to Claude E. Shaffner of Dallas City. The couple had spent their entire married lives in the Dallas City community. He preceded his wife in death on August 6, 1950. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Joan Moyes of La Harpe and Mrs. Frances Riley of Dallas City; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Kirby of Columbia, Missouri and Mrs. Fannie Butler of Dallas City, and four grandchildren. A son, Koll E. Shaffner is deceased, as are a brother and two sisters, George Hull, Mrs. Nellie Gracey and Mrs. Virginia Nicol. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the First Christian church in Dallas City, with Rev. Charles Harris officiating. Burial was in the Dallas City cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/450 Surname: Shaffner, Rice, Myers ------------------------- Obituary from Dallas City Review Koll E. Shaffner Goes to His Death in The River Friday Night Koll E., son of Mr. and Mrs,. Claude Shaffner, was born in Dallas city, Ill., July 6, 1900, and grew to manhood in this city. He passed away April 9, 1926. He was a graduate of the Dallas City Grade and High Schools and completed his work in the local school in the Class of 1918. He served as Vice President and later as President of the Alumni Association. After graduation, he was employed in the First National Bank here as assistant cashier until 1921, at which time he resigned and went to Quincy to attend the Gem City Business College, graduating from there June 16, 1922, with the degree of Master of Accounts. >From there he went to Columbia, Missouri, in July, 1922, where he was employed with the Missouri Farmer as bookkeeper and auditor. He was married to Miss Mabel Bennington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Bennington of this city October 22, 1922. They made their home at Columbia, Missouri, until December, 1924, when they came back to this City, and Koll assisted his father in his grocery business for a few months. He then went into the offices of the Pioneer Lumber Co., of this place as Bookkeeper, and was working in that capacity at the time of his death. In November, 1914, he was buried with his Lord in Christian Baptism, and became a member of First Christian Church of Dallas City. Through the years he had been a most devoted and ardent follower of the Christ. He had a very thorough and comprehensive understanding of the Bible and its teachings. No task in the church was too difficult for him to undertake, and he gave himself unreservedly to the forwarding of his Lord's work upon this earth. While in Columbia, Mo., he showed the same fidelity to the program of the Kingdom, as he did at home, and while there received the unusual recognition of being appointed a teacher of a Bible Class made up of University students. Since January 1st he has been superintendent of the Bible School an publicity manager in the home church. His counsel and advise were constantly in demand by the pastor and teachers of that organization. He was a studious, industrious, and persistent worker, ever neat and exacting. He put his whole mind and energy in all that he undertook. He was a deep thinker on many subjects of importance. It seemed that he was destined to become a power in the community, had he been spared. Besides the sorrowing young wife he leaves his grief stricken parents, his two sisters, Joan and Frances, and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the Christian Church conducted by the pastor, Roy C. Leeds. Interment was made in the Dallas City cemetery.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/449 Surname: Kniper, Wibbell, Myers, Shaffner, Carper ------------------------- Obituary form Dallas City Review 1902 Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul Lorenz, Tuesday morning at 2:05 o'clock, Mrs. Caroline Wibbell, relict of the late John Wibbell, aged 77 years, 7 months and 3 days. She had been an invalid for a number of years, and had been almost helpless at times, yet she bore her suffering in patience, never murmuring at her lot. Last Saturday she grew worse and gradually sunk away. The end came peacefully and the spirit of that good woman passed to eternal rest. Caroline Knipfer was born in the Kingdom of Saxony, Germany, October 23, 1825, and came to this country about the year 1845. She was united in marriage to John Wibbell in New York October 15, 1846. After living in New York some five years, they decided to go west and located in Ohio, then came to Fort Madison, then to Pontoosuc and thence to this city where they located in 1858. Her husband died in 1873. To them were born seven children, three of whom survive her. They are George, Rudolph, and Emma Lorenz, all residents of this city. John died September 21, 1890 and Carolina Calhoun died October 30, 1890. The other two children died when quite young. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Paulina Eunck, of La Crosse Wisconsin. She was a good woman and has gone to her reward. She was a member of the Lutheran church. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church being conducted by Rev. J. C. Behrens.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/448 Surname: Myers, Kaser, Shaffner, Rice, Rainwaters ------------------------- Obituary from Dallas City Review Mrs. Rosa Kaser Myers Died Rosa Beatrice Kaser was born at Downing, Mo., Oct. 29, 1886, died at her home in Oklahoma City, Okla., January 26, 1923, aged 36 years, 2 months and 27 days. At an early age she moved with her mother to Dallas City, where she attended school and grew to womanhood. She was united in marriage to R. V. Myers January 1st, 1909. Since then they have made their home in various cities, Mr. Myers being a traveling salesman. They resided in Downing, Mo., From 1909 to 1915, moved from there to Fairfield, Iowa, where they resided until 1917, when they moved to Burlington, and in 1920 went to Oklahoma City, which has since been their home. To Mr. and Mrs. Myers were born two children, Ray K. and Elma L., who with the mother, Mrs. Hattie Kaser, and the husband survive to mourn the untimely death of a loving daughter, wife and mother. Besides these she leaves two sisters, Olive M. Kaser of Tallula, Ill., and Mrs. Nell Rainwaters of Lawrenceville, Ill., and three brothers, Everett D. of Aurora, Ill., Elmer L. of Adel, Iowa, and John D. of Ames, Iowa. All were here except Mrs. Rainwaters. Mrs. Myers joined the Christian church in this city at an early age, and has always been a consistent Christian. The body was brought back here, arriving Saturday afternoon. Services were conducted from the Christian church here, after which the remains were interred in the Dallas City cemetery. Card of thanks: We wish to express to the good friends of Dallas City our hearfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness shown us in the care of our deceased wife and mother. R.V. Myers and Family. Mrs. H. L. Kaser.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/447 Surname: Myers, Shaffner, Moore, Rice ------------------------- Obituary from Dallas City newspaper Tues. January 15, 1929 MRS. MYERS BURIED WEDNESDAY As announced in last week's issue, the funeral of Mrs. J.O. Myers was conducted from the Christian Church in this city Wednesday, January 9th, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. W.P. Bell, the pastor, officiating. The interment was in the family plot in Dallas City cemetery. Mina Moore was born in Fairfield, Iowa, May 27, 1858, and passed away at the home of her daughter-in-law Mary E. Myers in Dallas City, Ill., January 7, 1929. She was married in 1879 to J.O. Myers who still survives her. She also leaves four children, eight grandchildren, a brother, and two sisters. One son Ray Myers passed away in 1915. Very early in her married life, she became a member of the Christian church and her life was one of devotion to her family and her church. Mrs. Myers had been ill but a few days and her death came as a great shock to her family and to the community in which she has lived for a number of years. The surviving children are: Laura McNeill, Gary, Ind.; Frank E. Myers, St. Louis, Mo; Vane Myers, Elkhart, Ind.; and Carl Myers, Alton, Ill. I cannot say, and I will not say, That she is dead- she is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, She has wandered into an unknown land, And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since she lingers there. And you -O' you, who the wildest yearn For the old time step and the glad return, Think of her fairing on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here; Think of her still as the same, I say, She is not dead-she is just away.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/445 Surname: Myers, Shaffner, Rice ------------------------- Obituary, Dallas City newspaper May 12, 1931 J.O. MYERS, FORMER MERCHANT DIES IN GARY, IND. Julius Oscar Myers was born July 19, 1854 in Fairmont, Missouri, and died May 8, 1931 in Gary, Ind., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom McNeill with whom he had made his home since the death of Mrs. Myers in 1929. Mr. Myers' ill health began in the fall of 1928 at which time he suffered a broken leg which made him an invalid for the remainder of his life. Deceased conducted a general store in Dallas City for many years and by his honesty and courteous manner, built up a wide circle of warm friends who grieve at his passing. He was brought back to Dallas City on Sunday afternoon and taken to the cemetery where a short service was conducted by Rev. Adams of the Christian church of which he had been a member for many years. Members of the family in attendance were Mrs. McNeil of Gary, F.E. Myers and wife of St. Louis, C.J. Myers and family of Alton, and Mary Myers and George of Dallas City. Another son, R.V. Myers of Toledo, Ohio, was unable to be here. Other friends in attendance were E. D. Kaser and sister, Mrs. Ray Rainwater of Aurora, Chas Quillen and Dick Moore of Mt. Pleasant, and Mrs. Ester Gracy, Mrs. F.A. Schulze, Al. Wuellner, Mrs. Wm Zurmuehlen and Gus Bierman and wife of Burlington. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our thanks to all the friends for their many acts of kindness and words of sympathy offered to us at the Funeral of J. O. Myers. - The Family

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/444 Surname: Shaffner, Myers, Rice ------------------------- Obituary from Dallas City newspaper: Mrs. Carl Shaffner Dies at Marshalltown, Iowa Mary Amanda (more familiarly known to her friends as Bird) Shain was born in Dallas City, Illinois, May 21, 1874. She was the daughter of W.A. and Mary Shain, grew to womanhood here, and was one of our most popular young ladies of that time, always being active in all the public affairs of the churches and community, and taking part in the various programs and entertainments. She was married to Carl Shaffner in Dallas City, October 2, 1895. They made their home here for a number of years, then moved to Iowa having resided in Marshalltown most of the time, except for a few years spent at Waterloo. Twenty years of her life she spent at Marshalltown in the State Soldiers' home, the first twelve years being rated as nurse and assistant Superintendent. The past eight years since their return to the Home she has been a Superintendent, and has endeared herself to all the inmates over whom she has exercised all her maternal instincts, and been called "Mother of the Home" by many. Her husband has been acting quarter master at the same institution during all these years, so their work has been one of mutual pleasure and assistance. Mrs. Shaffner was a member of the First Congregational Church at Marshalltown, and has made a legion of warm friends in her association with the good people of that city. After an illness of some months duration, which has been a gradual decline, she passed away at Marshalltown, Thursday, July 25, 1923 aged 49 years, 3 months and 5 days. She leaves to mourn her demise, the husband, two brothers, W.D. and Charles Shain of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Letitia Mendenhall, Appleton City, Mo; Mrs. Ella Fairfax, Warsaw, Ill; and Mrs. H.O. Kelley, of Centerville, Iowa, a number of nephews and nieces and a legion of warm personal fiends both in this city and the other communities in which she has spent an active and busy life of well doing. The body was brought to this city Frida and lay in state at the home of Mrs. Mary Myers until Saturday, when the funeral service was conducted from the house at 2:30 o'clock p.m., by Rev. J. Barr King and Rev. Geo. H. Marsh. Interment in the Dallas City cemetery. Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John Shaffner, Waterloo, IA., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kelley, Centerville, IA.; Mrs. L. Fairfax, son Guy and daughters, Gene, May and Kay, of Warsaw; A.K. Rice, Lomax; Mrs. Vera Highfield, Stronghurst; Mr. and Mrs. Hal Miller, Carthage; George Shain, Ft. Madison; S.E. Biggs, wife and Mrs. Ralph Widney, of La Harpe.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/442 Surname: Shaffner, Myers, Rice ------------------------- Obituary: Claude Shaffner Long-Time Dallas Postmaster Dies Claude E. Shaffner, 75, lifelong Dallas City citizen and former postmaster, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, August 6, 1950 after suffering a heart attack. Death occurred at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services, with Rev. and Mrs. O.B. Morris officiating, were held on Sunday afternoon in the Dallas City Christian church with interment in Dallas City cemetery. The services were delayed so that a daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moyes, who were in the process of a western vacation trip and were contacted on Wednesday at Dickinson, North Dakota, might attend. Claude Shaffner, son of Roe and Irene Lear Shaffner, was born in Dallas City on April 23, 1875, and on December 15, 1898 was united in marriage at Durham to Grace W. Hull. Mr. Shaffner engaged in the clothing and grocery business in Dallas City for many years, and for two decades served as the city's postmaster, retiring May 1, 1945. He is mourned by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Joan Moyes of Durham and Mrs. Frances Riley, of Dallas City; three grandchildren, Kolleeta and Karen Moyes and Hazel Marguerite Riley; two brothers, Carl of Marshalltown, Iowa and George of Battle Creek, Michigan; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Myers, of Dallas City.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Bios Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockBios/16 Surname: RICE, MYERS, SHAFFNER ------------------------- Biography from "History of Hancock Co.", v. 11, 1921 Rice, Thomas Scott - honored resident of Dallas City, served country during Civil War. Born in Mead KY Jan. 27, 1843, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Scott) Rice natives of Indiana and Kentucky. after their marriage, Jonathan Rice and wife located in KY where they remained until the winter of 1847-8 when they came to Hancock County, IL and became merchant of Pontoosuc, prior to that he worked as a carpenter. In 1861 they moved to Henderson Co., IL, and settled on a farm his father in law gave him and his wife. Lived there some years, then moved back to Hancock Co., and conducted a hotel in Dallas City until 1870 when he sold and retired. Children; Alice - now Mrs. G. Wibble; Susan who is Mrs. Roe Carper; Lina who is Mrs. Monroe Schafner Alfred Lear who lives at Fairfield Iowa,; Melissa who is Mrs. Charles Hallowell of Dallas City, and Absolm twin brother of Melissa. In Spring 1862 Thomas Scott Rice who had been reared in Hancock Co., and attended its schools enlisted in Co. H., 78th IL Vol. Infantry at Dallas City, IL. He was sent to Kentucky in pursuit of General Morgan. He was also at the siege of Ft. Donelson, after that went to Tennessee and then to Georgia, participating in 36 battles. He was twice wounded. At the Battle of Chick-a-mauga he was shot in the shin bone, also in the left breast near the heart. While with General Sherman on the march to the sea, he was taken prisoner but was able to retain his revolver and he shot the guard and he and other soldiers whom the guard was holding escaped and joined the command of General Kilpatrick who was nearby with his cavalry. Mr. Rice participated in the Grand Review at Washington and was discharged in June 1865. He returned to Dallas City and for some time thereafter worked by the month on neighboring farms then rented land in Henderson Co. for 2 years, then moved to farm north of Dallas City. After working on construction of the CB&Q railroad for 5 years, he conducted a farm owned by Benjamin Barrington in Knox Co., IL for 3 years then returned to Dallas City and conducted a fish market til he retired. On December 20, 1868 he married Elsie L. Baldwin born in Warren Co., IL, daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Hopper) Baldwin. Mar. and Mrs. Rice had 2 children - William and Harry both at home. He is a Republican and has held local offices and could have held others if willing. He is a member of the Allen Post No. 621 GAR of Dallas City. He has won and retained warm personal friendship of its leading men and be them and all who know him, he is held in the highest esteem.

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/441 Surname: RICE, MYERS, SHAFFNER ------------------------- Obituary: from the Dallas City Review, Hancock County, IL ANOTHER OLD SETTLER CALLED SATURDAY Mary Alice Rice was born in Meade County, Kentucky, May 24, 1844, and came to Illinois in 1847 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan H. Rice, locating in Pontoosuc, where they resided until 1852; then moved on to a farm in Tiwappity, some four miles east of Dallas City. After some three years residence there, they moved to this city, which has been her home ever since. She was married to George F. Wibbell February 7th, 1881, who survives her. No children came to bless this union, but a niece, Mrs. Mary Shaffner Myers, of this city made her home with them from the time she was two years of age until her marriage. Claude Shaffner of this city, and Charles R. Carper, of Los Angeles, Calif., (both nephew) also made their home with Mr. and Mrs. Wibbell for several years in their youth. Mrs. Wibbell was a member of the Relief Corps, and Eastern Star Lodge, and was also a member of the Congregational Church. Alice Wibbell passed out of this life at her home in Dallas City, at 5:15 o'clock on the morning of Saturday, June 30, 1923, at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 5 days. She has been invalided for several years, having never been of a robust constitution. Everything that loving hands and professional skill could do was done; but nothing, it seems, could stay the hand of the Grim Reaper, and the end inevitably came, as stated, while she was surrounded by the near relatives and friends. Beside the husband she is survived by two brothers, Thomas S. Rice of this city, A.K. Rice of Lomax, and one sister, Mrs. Melissa Hallowell, who has been devoted to her care for a number of years. She also leaves the niece and nephews named, besides a number of others who will all deeply mourn the death of "Aunt Al" as she was familiarly known to all the older residents of the city. May she rest in peace. Funeral services were conducted from the home yesterday afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. J. Barr King, assisted by Rev. George H. Marsh, pastor of the Congregational church. Interment in the Dallas City cemetery.

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Hello, my name is Renee Kleffner...I am researching my Byram surname.....William Benton Byram born in Hancock County Illinois , 1/31/1858....he married Margaret Florence Taylor, from Knob Prairie, IL...in 6/9/1860...her parents were John Lewis Taylor from Tennessee....her mother Mary Ann Dees from Washington County IL...does any of this relate to you? thanks Renee rkleffner@earthlink.net Pat Davis wrote: > Posted on: Hancock County, Il Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Hancock/1264 > > Surname: Pruett, Tyler, Davis > ------------------------- > > Am searching for the descendants of Richard Pruett and Hannah Tyler (his > wife) who married in Ohio, moved to Hancock Co. around 1860. Richard was > a shoe/bootmaker. They had 2 children: Mary E. b. 1847 in OH and Melville > Charles b. 1849 in Ohio. Hannah Tyler was the sister to my gr-gr-grandmother, > Mary Ann Tyler (Davis) who resided in Prarie Twp. Would also like to get > more info on Hannah and Mary Ann's parents, Timothy and Elizabeth Tyler. > Any info appreciated. > > ==== ILHANCOC Mailing List ==== > Hancock County Co-Coordinators: Shawnnee Ramey & Terasa Hodges

Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/439 Surname: HOCKER, WHITE ------------------------- Obituary Many hearts were made sad when the message came over the wires last Thursday evening which brought the words that Orval Hocker had been suddenly stricken with that dread disease pneumonia, and after only 24 hours illness had passed to his heavenly home. Orval Marion, eldest son of W. H. and Hattie (White) Hocker, was born Nov. 15, 1899, at Colchester, Ill., and departed this life at the Sweeney Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 9, 1919 at 7:30 o'clock p.m., aged 19 years, 1 month and 9 days. After residing a few years in Colchester, his parents came to this vicinity which has been his home since. Here he spent his boyhood days where he had made everlasting friends. After finishing his school work in the rural schools he attended Normal at Macomb for several terms. Being very ambitious to succeed he decided to take a course in the automobile and tractor school. he went to the Sweeney auto school at Kansas City, Mo., less than two weeks ago in the fullness of health with the future looking so bright for a useful career for him. So biding his fond parents, brothers and little sister, good by, assuring them he would keep well and succeed in his school work and soon be home again. He wrote encouraging letters home, his parents receiving one on Wednesday morning, stating he had a cold but was still in school, when in the evening of the same day came the sad message for them to come at once as he was seriously ill. The father hastened to his bedside arriving only a very short time before his spirit returned to God who gave it. He leaves father, mother, two brothers, Arland and Don, and one little sister, Isla, whom he idolized, besides many other near relatives who he was dear to, also a host of loving friends in this vicinity who sympathize with the family inn the loss of this manly, upright son and brother, who God has seen fit to take away from his earthly home to a bright and beautiful home above. He was always courteous and kind to everyone, and especially to his parents, brother and sister. He was a great lover of home, there was where his best interest was, and he was looking forward to fitting himself for a useful career in this life, his books were his constant companions. He was very careful to consult his parents in all things, asking their advice and depending upon their judgment at all times. The news of his death has filled the community with sadness and regret, as he was a general favorite with old and young alike since childhood. It would be a waste of words ot attempt to comfort the sorrowing relatives. It wuld be hard for them to understand why their loved one was snatched away from them in all the vigor and glory of young manhood. There is nothing but sorrow and sadness in a home where sunshine and gladness once reigned supreme and to them all the world is gloom, but some day perhaps, when the merciful hand of time shall have swept some of the darkness away, they will turn from the grave and look up to the sky and be comforted with the thought that up there somewhere is a world of sunshine and love, and in that world is a dear one who is waiting and watching to welcome them when they are called to come up higher. In the abrupt and untimely death of this young man there has been removed from our midst one of the brightest, most ambitious and beautiful characters it has ever been the pleasure of the one who has written these lines in honor of him, to know personally. May He who can heal every sorrow be the comforter in this, the darkest hour of our lives. The body was accompanied by the father from Kansas City, Mo., on the early train Saturday morning to Colchester and from there taken out to the home of his parents at Joetta. Funeral services were held at the home on Sunday, Jan. 12, 1919, at 12 o'clock, conducted by Rev. L. J. Sailor, Methodist pastor of Majorville, who gave a splendid discourse, full of hope and sympathy for the bereaved ones, after which the flower-laden casket was brought to Colchester to Mount Auburn cemetery, where he was left to rest, to await the resurrection morn. Contributed by Mrs. Lem Parker ------ Clipping from an unknown newspaper Note: Joetta is located in Hancock township of Hancock County IL