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.