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NEW ENTRIES FOR MARCH, 2010

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 6, 13, 20, 27 - SATURDAY, 10-4p.m. - Ronald Reagan Birthplace Open for Tours. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581, garyjoan@thewisp.net

March 7, 14, 21, 28 - SUNDAY, 1p-4p - Ronald Reagan Birthplace Open for Tours. Contact: Volunteer Coordinator, Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581, garyjoan@thewisp.net 

 

March 16, 2010, TUESDAY, 1p - Martha's Circle will meet in Dutch Diner. Contact: President Ann Martin, 815-438-7039.

March 23, 2010, TUESDAY, 7p - Tampico Area Historical Society - Regular meeting of TAHS. Program: Video of Michael Reagan's visit to Tampico. Public welcome. 119 Main St., Tampico. Contact: Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143, tampicohistoricalsociety@gmail.com 

April 5, 2010, MONDAY, 12n - Tampico Community Club - Tampico Community Club will start its 2010 year by meeting at 12 Noon in the back room of the Good Times on Main Street in Tampico, IL.  The meal will consist of chicken strips with salad, and vegetable for $6. Reservations are due into President Lorraine M Gaskill (815)-438-2789 by Friday April 2nd.  After the meal everyone will go over to the Tampico Area Community Building to listen too guest speaker from Hospice of the Rock River Valley.Afterwards a game will be played.

April 15, 2010, THURSDAY, 12:30p.m. - Tampico Area Long Range Planning Committee (TALRPC) meet in back room of Good Times (Main St., Tampico). Come early if you want to eat prior to meeting. Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665

MESSAGE BOARDS - MARCH, 2010

NEW ENTRIES FOR FEBRUARY, 2010 (see our Table of Contents for a complete Menu)

MESSAGE BOARDS - JANURARY/FEBRUARY 2010

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

OBITUARIES

LaVerne CHANEY; Ethel FORWARD; Russell McCOWAN; Mary (Sheldon) REMINGTON; Nettie G.  WHITTINGTONAnn Wyne;

 

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS 

 

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR JANUARY, 2010

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • Jan. 4, 7, 14, 21 & 28 (THURSDAYS): MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES. Play begins at 6p.m. in Community Bldg. Meet @ 4p.m. at Good Times for supper. Click for details Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665
  • Jan. 20, 5:30 p.m. - The Reagan Birthplace Volunteers and Historical Society members and interested friends are planning a combined meeting on Wed. nite, January 20 at 5:30 PM at the Dutch Diner.  A 2 meat buffet (Chicken Dutch & Roast Beef, along with salads, veggies, etc) will be available for $8.50, including tax & tip - beverage and dessert will be extra. Following a short TAHS meeting, we will concentrate on making plans for the 99th Birthday Party honoring President Reagan to be held Feb. 6.  We are open to all suggestions and volunteers will be welcomed.  Please plan to attend and give us your input.  Reservations must be made with me by Sat. Jan. 16. Contact: Joan Johnson,          815-438-7581, 815-622-8705 or e-mail me at garyjoan@thewisp.net.  
     
  • Jan. 21 - TALRPC meeting cancelled. Tentative plans are to meet Feb. 18. Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665
  • Jan. 26 - NO regular meeting for the TAHS (special meeting held on Jan. 20 at the Dutch Diner)
  • Jan. 27, 4:30-7:00 p.m. - CHILI & HAM SUPPER - Meal will consist of all you can eat chili with relish, dessert and beverage for only $4 and a ham sandwich is $1.50 extra.  Advance tickets or if you need a ride please call               (815)-535-3665         (815)-535-3665.  This is being sponsored by the Tampico United Methodist Men’s Group and children 5-12 years eat for only $2 and children under the age of 5 eat free!  Come and enjoy a wonderful meal and fellowship at the Tampico First United Methodist Church.
  • Jan. 30, 6:00 p.m. - S.O.S. meeting. Topic: Fundraising. Meet in Tampico Ambulance Bldg Contact: Denise Mickelson

 

 

  • February 4, 11, 18 & 25, (Thrusdays), MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES. Play begins at 6 p.m. Click for details. Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665
  • February 6, 9:00 - 4:00 p.m. - RONALD REAGAN ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. Michael Reagan to visit the Reagan Birthplace & Museum (111 Main Street, Tampico) approximately 9:15/9:30 a.m. The Tampico Area Historical Society (119 Main St., Tampico) will also be open and serving cake and beverages. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581, or 815-622-8705 or email garyjoan@thewisp.net. Other activities planned for the day.

MESSAGE BOARD - JANUARY 2010

OBITUARIES

Gertrude BENSON; George BRINKMAN; Bertha BUCKWALD; Rachel BUSH; Edward D. CALLAHAN; William CHRIEST; Minerva DAVIS; Irene DEVINE; Lester DEVINE; Loren DEWAELE;  Terry DRILLING; Frank EADES; Joseph ELMENDORF; Wayne ELMENDORF; Rubah FARRELL; Cecil FRANK; Emma C. GREENMAN; Mabel HAMILTON; Eugene HANSEN; Ellen HANSON; Hans O. HANSON; Ida HARRINGTON; Laura HENSON; Mary HILGER; Eliza Jane (BUNKER) HIXSON; Glenn HOPKINS; Delbert I. JAQUET; Irma JOHNSON; Elizabeth LANE; Eileen LaRussa; CynthiaMAXFIELD; Martha MCDONALD; Donald A. MUNGOR; Bertha NORMAN; Esta M. OBENDORF; Bessie OLSSON; Clara OLSSON; Glenn PIERCESON; John "Tude" PIERCESON;Amiel PIERSON; Mrs. W. L. QUAINTANCE; Lowell ROCKWELL; Dorris I. ROSENE; Charles SANDROCK; Mrs. George SEYLLER; Hilda Josephine SIBLEY; Gustave STEINKE; Peter SWANSON; Mrs. Carl SWENKE; Dorla THOME; Alice UNDERWOOD; Bill WARLING; Ralph WINKLER; Flora YAGER; Wilbur YONK;

 

MARRIAGES & ENGAGEMENTS

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY 

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS
  • Leon Cemetery - I consolidated multiple listings for this cemetery. Hopefully, I have corrected all the links to it. See the TOC for current link
  • Riverside Cemetery , Prophetstown, IL- This is a new album in the Picasa Photo Albums. I will only be adding photos to this per request for specific graves.

 AREA ATTRACTIONS & ACCOMMODATIONS

  • POSTEN'S MARKET - We have added a dedicated web page for Tampico's new grocery store. Mark it in your favorites to watch for specials and events planned in this quaint, old fashioned grocery store.

New Entries for December, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

  • December 19. 9:30 a.m. - Ribbon Cutting by TALRPC for the R & B Dutch Diner in Tampico
  • Jan. 21st., 12:30 p.m. - TALRPC meets in back room of Good Times. Contact: Terry Gaskill, Chairperson, 815-535-3665
MESSAGE BOARDS

NEW ENTRIES FOR NOVEMBER, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - NOVEMBER
  • November 2 (Monday), 12n - COMMUNITY CLUB. Meet at Good Times for lunch, then go over to Community Bldg. for program, dessert & games. Public invited. Contact: Mary Lou Haney,  815-542-6224  815-542-6224  .

    November 5, 12, 19, 6 - 8:30 p.m. - Mexican Train Dominoes in Community Bldg.

    November 7, 5:00 p.m. - T.E.A. Bags Tourney (Tampico Elementary Fall Fundraiser) at Arnie’s Happy Spot Ballroom with a cost of $40 per team (2 people per team).  This will be a double elimination and everyone is GUARANTEED at least 2 matches.   Trophies, Cash prizes or Prizes for the Top 3 teams to be determined by the Total Number of Entries.  Drop off your entry at the Tampico Elementary or mail to Attention bags committee, 202 W. 2nd St., Tampico, IL 61283 or call LaMonica at  (815)-438-6044  (815)-438-6044 or Traci at  (815)-438-2171  (815)-438-2171 for more information.  Registration is due by Tuesday November 3rd and make check payable to “Tampico Elementary Association”.   Space is limited so register today by giving Team Name, Members name, and phone numbers.  Scoring rules will be explained if you don’t understand how to play!

    November 9, 7:00 p.m. - Tampico Lions Club meets in back room of Good Times (Main Street). A meal & meeting are open to anyone interested in learning about the organization. Contact: Terry Gaskill, secretary,  815-535-3665  815-535-3665 , or David Gerdes, membership Chairperson,  815-499-7723  815-499-7723 .

    November 11, - Annual Memorial Service in Reagan Park  (W Main St.) at 11:00 a.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship in the Tampico Historical Society (119 Main St.)

    November 14, 11 - 4 p.m. -  "Mini Festival of Trees" - Seventh Annual Giving Tree Celebration,  Tampico Community Bldg, 106 W. Market. Last year the Giving Tree program helped over 75 children in the Tampico School District with Christmas gifts, clothing and school supplies, plus the program helped an 8th grader go to Washington DC. on the class trip.  A Silent Auction is held, with the final bids at 4 PM.  Raffle tickets are now being sold for John Deere Fleece Blankets and 2 half hogs (including processing) . Contact: Shirley Lester,  815-438-7447  815-438-7447 or Donations to the Giving Tree may be made at:
    Tampico Banking Center
    112-120 Main Street
    Tampico, Illinois 61283
    Tel.  815-438-6365  815-438-6365
    Fax 815-438-3944
    e-mail: tbcpnb@pnb-kewanee.com
     

    November 19, 12:30 - Tampico Area Long Range Planning Committee. Contact: Terry Gaskill,  815-535-3665  815-535-3665

    November 23, 7:00 p.m. - NO MEETING for Tampico Lions Club!  Anyone interested in learning about the organization. Contact: Terry Gaskill, secretary,  815-535-3665  815-535-3665 , or David Gerdes, membership Chairperson,  815-499-7723  815-499-7723 .

    November 24, 7:00 p,m. - Tampico Area Historical Society regular meeting. Meet in Historical Bldg., 119 Main street. Contact: Joan Johnson, president,  815-622-8705  815-622-8705 ; or Denise McLoughlin, Family History Coordinator,  815-590-2143  815-590-2143 .

    December 5, 4:00 p.m. - Christmas in the Country - Royalty Contest and Tree Lighting on Sat. Dec. 5. Starting with carols in Gazebo at 4, followed by Santa scheduled to arrive at 4:30; Pinata & cookies & Santa at Ambulance Building as well as caboose rides around town.
    ANNUAL HOME LIGHTING CONTEST     will be judged the week before Xmas by winners from last year - Dennis Driessens, Jim Tabor & Barbara Peach.
     
     

     

    MESSAGE BOARDS - NOVEMBER
PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS
  • Dr. Johnson Album - Carol White, daughter of Dr. Johnson has submitted some more family photos. 
AREA ACCOMODATIONS & ATTRACTIONS 
  • North House - A lovely "guest house" available for rent - located in Prophetstown, IL 
BIOGRAPHIES - Bureau/Marshall/Putnum, 1896
OBITUARIES

NEW ENTRIES FOR OCTOBER, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - OCTOBER

 October 5, 12 noon: COMMUNITY CLUB meet at the CC building, W Market St. Pizza and Root Beer Floats. Program: Whiteside Co. Health Dept. discussing H1N1 Flu. Contact: Mary Lou Haney (815)-542-6224.

October 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Group tour at the Birthplace & Historical Society. 46 attendees. Volunteers are needed to help at both the Birthplace & Historical Building. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705.

October 15, 12:30 p.m. - Tampico Area Long Range Planning Committee (TALRPC) will meet in back room of Good Times on Main Street. This is an umbrella group for area businesses, organizations, groups and residents to inform and coordinate area events, plans, and other areas of interest in the community. Contact: Terry Gaskill, President, 815-535-3665.

October 17, 11a-2p - In appreciation the Tampico Lions Club is sponsoring a free meal of brats, hot dogs, chips, and beverage at the Tampico Booth Park on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the public is invited to attend this appreciation meal in way for the club to say THANK YOU for your continued support of our efforts in the Tampico area!

Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m. -
Tampico Area Historical Society is sponsoring a "Mexican Train Domino" play time. Sunday, October 25 at the Tampico Community Building (West Market Street) with play beginning at 4:30 PM. A donation of $5.00 to play will include refreshments and door prizes. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a time of fellowship and fun. For more information contact Joan Johnson (815-622-8705) or garyjoan@thewisp.net. 

October 26, 7:00 p.m. -  Tampico Lions Club meets in back room of Good Times (Main Street). A meal & meeting are open to anyone interested in learning about the organization. Contact: Terry Gaskill, secretary, 815-535-3665, or David Gerdes, membership Chairperson, 815-499-7723.

October 27, 7:00 p.m. - Tampico Area Historical Society regular meeting. Open to the publc.

October 28, 4:30 - 7:00p.m. - TAMPICO F.U.M CHURCH HAM SUPPER/BAKE SALE OCTOBER 28TH by Terry L Gaskill cell phone (815)-535-3665. Tampico First United Methodist Church Ham Supper with a Bake Sale will be Wednesday October 28th at the church two blocks West of Casey’s from 4:30-7:00 p.m. for this all you can eat meal that includes dessert and beverage for only $7 for Adults, $3.00 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.   If you can’t attend and would like a carry out for delivery please call Terry L Gaskill on his cell phone (815)-535-3665 for the delivery of the meal!

October 29, 5 - 8 p.m. - TRICK OR TRUNK at the Tampico Baseball Diamond. Open to Organizations & the Public
$2 entry fee per vehicle
Decorate your trunk ~ Let the trick or treaters come to your trunk to receive their treats.
Ideal for those in the country who never get to see the  ghosts & goblins
Prizes will be awarded for the most unique & scariest trunk!
If there is enough interest & volunteers, there will be games as well.
Contact: Kay, 815-438-7985
SPONSORED BY THE GIVING TREE

 

Oct. 29, 6 - 8:30 p.m. - Mexican Train Dominoes. Play in the Community Bldg. Light refreshments. Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665

November 2 (Monday), 12n - COMMUNITY CLUB. Meet at Good Times for lunch, then go over to Community Bldg. for program, dessert & games. Public invited. Contact: Mary Lou Haney, 815-542-6224 .

November 5, 12, 19, 6 - 8:30 p.m. - Mexican Train Dominoes in Community Bldg.

November 7, 5:00 p.m. - T.E.A. Bags Tourney (Tampico Elementary Fall Fundraiser) at Arnie’s Happy Spot Ballroom with a cost of $40 per team (2 people per team).  This will be a double elimination and everyone is GUARANTEED at least 2 matches.   Trophies, Cash prizes or Prizes for the Top 3 teams to be determined by the Total Number of Entries.  Drop off your entry at the Tampico Elementary or mail to Attention bags committee, 202 W. 2nd St., Tampico, IL 61283 or call LaMonica at (815)-438-6044 or Traci at (815)-438-2171 for more information.  Registration is due by Tuesday November 3rd and make check payable to “Tampico Elementary Association”.   Space is limited so register today by giving Team Name, Members name, and phone numbers.  Scoring rules will be explained if you don’t understand how to play!

November 9, 7:00 p.m. - Tampico Lions Club meets in back room of Good Times (Main Street). A meal & meeting are open to anyone interested in learning about the organization. Contact: Terry Gaskill, secretary, 815-535-3665, or David Gerdes, membership Chairperson, 815-499-7723.

November 11, - Annual Memorial Service in Reagan Park  (W Main St.) at 11:00 a.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship in the Tampico Historical Society (119 Main St.)

November 14, 11 - 4 p.m. -  "Mini Festival of Trees" - Seve.nth Annual Giving Tree Celebration,  Tampico Community Bldg, 106 W. Market. Last year the Giving Tree program helped over 75 children in the Tampico School District with Christmas gifts, clothing and school supplies, plus the program helped an 8th grader go to Washington DC. on the class trip.  A Silent Auction is held, with the final bids at 4 PM.  Raffle tickets are now being sold for John Deere Fleece Blankets and 2 half hogs (including processing)

November 19, 12:30 - Tampico Area Long Range Planning Committee. Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665

November 23, 7:00 p.m. - Tampico Lions Club meets in back room of Good Times (Main Street). A meal & meeting are open to anyone interested in learning about the organization. Contact: Terry Gaskill, secretary, 815-535-3665, or David Gerdes, membership Chairperson, 815-499-7723.

November 24, 7:00 p,m. - Tampico Area Historical Society regular meeting. Meet in Historical Bldg., 119 Main street. Contact: Joan Johnson, president, 815-622-8705; or Denise McLoughlin, Family History Coordinator,  815-590-2143  815-590-2143 .

MESSAGE BOARDS - OCT 

Veterans & Honor Flight Chicago - Updated slide show of our Vets  (also see our MILITARY slideshow on our Picasa Photo Album)

Mark Tribue.com. - aka: Greg Glassburn

Olsson/Olson

Cornelius Cunningham

Bourquin - Walnut, IL

Max Brown

Shere/Pierceson

Australian Lincolnshire Cramptons (and Pope families)

Obit for Charles Welch

Charles/Glen Welch

John Hartley Devonshire  b. abt. 1840

HS Reunions

 

CORRECTIONS 

Corrected link to Donna Callahan's obit on the TMC index

 OBITUARIES

Esther  ALLISON; Max V. BROWN; Donna CALLAHAN; Leo CALLAHAN; Ruth AllisonCOATES; Greg GLASSBURN;  Minnie MEREDITH; David PARROTT;Harlow SMITH;

SOLDIERS & SAILORS HOME AT QUINCY

William Layton

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS 

ROSS Family - includes COATES, ANDERSON & JOHNSON: Submitted by Margaret Coates Hill

Military Slideshow of our area Veterans

 

 

New Entries for September, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - SEPTEMBER

2009 - 2010 Season for RONALD REAGAN BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM, 111 Main St., Tampico, IL

*April through October, 2009:
Mon. - Saturday: 10a-4p
Sunday: 1-4p Or by appt. after hours

November 1, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010 - Open by appointment. Contact: Joan Johnson, co-ordinator @ 815-622-8705, or Shirley Lester @ 815-438-7447.

The Tampico Area Historical Society & Museum & The Family History Library and Research Center is open by appointment or by chance. Contact: Denise McLoughlin, Family History Coordinator, 815-590-2143 or Joan Johnson, president, 815-622-8705

Do you have a few hours during the week or weekends? Why not consider being a volunteer at the Reagan Birthplace or the Tampico Historical Society? You'll learn so much about your community and meet some great people from all over the nation. If you would like to offer a few hours of your time, please contact volunteer coordinator, Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581. Thank you!

Sept. 12, 4 - 7p.m. - Tampico Ambulance Hog Roast - 4 - 7p.m.

Sept. 12, 8 p- 12a - S.O.S. Fundraiser @ Kickback Saloon. Stop by after the Ambulance Hog Roast. Fat DAwg Productions, Kareoke & D.J. Service. Hourly 50/50 drawing plus JACK POT RAFFLE @ midnight - purchase tickets in advance: 815-438-3232.

Sept. 14, 12 noon - The Tampico Community Club will meet Monday September 14 at noon at the Community Building.  Our lunch is being provided to us by Prisciulla Russell of Transitions Nursing and Re-Hab in Rock Falls.  She will also be our  speaker for the afternoon.  Please come and bring a friend.  All are invited.

Sept. 29, 2:00 p.m. - Tour Group (30) at the Birthplace & Historical Society. Volunteers needed. Contact Joan Johnson, 815-422-8705.

YORKTOWN CEMETERY WALK has been cancelled. We hope to hold the Walk in 2010. Please contact Joan @ 815-622-8705, or Denise @ 815-590-2143 if you would like a family honored.

October 5, 12 noon: COMMUNITY CLUB meet at the CC building, W Market St. Pizza and Root Beer Floats. Program: Whiteside Co. Health Dept. discussing H1N1 Flu. Contact: Mary Lou Haney (815)-542-6224.

October 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Group tour at the Birthplace & Historical Society. 46 attendees. Volunteers are needed to help at both the Birthplace & Historical Building. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705.

October 15, 12:30 p.m. - Tampico Area Long Range Planning Committee (TALRPC) will meet in back room of Good Times on Main Street. This is an umbrella group for area businesses, organizations, groups and residents to inform and coordinate area events, plans, and other areas of interest in the community. Contact: Terry Gaskill, President, 815-535-3665.

October 17, 11a-2p - In appreciation the Tampico Lions Club is sponsoring a free meal of brats, hot dogs, chips, and beverage at the Tampico Booth Park on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the public is invited to attend this appreciation meal in way for the club to say THANK YOU for your continued support of our efforts in the Tampico area!

Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m. -
Tampico Area Historical Society is sponsoring a "Mexican Train Domino" play time. Sunday, October 25 at the Tampico Community Building (West Market Street) with play beginning at 4:30 PM. A donation of $5.00 to play will include refreshments and door prizes. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a time of fellowship and fun. For more information contact Joan Johnson (815-622-8705) or garyjoan@thewisp.net. 

October 28, 4:30 - 7:00p.m. - TAMPICO F.U.M CHURCH HAM SUPPER/BAKE SALE OCTOBER 28TH by Terry L Gaskill cell phone (815)-535-3665. Tampico First United Methodist Church Ham Supper with a Bake Sale will be Wednesday October 28th at the church two blocks West of Casey’s from 4:30-7:00 p.m. for this all you can eat meal that includes dessert and beverage for only $7 for Adults, $3.00 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under.

            If you can’t attend and would like a carry out for delivery please call Terry L Gaskill on his cell phone (815)-535-3665 for the delivery of the meal!

November 11, - Annual Memorial Service in Reagan Park  (W Main St.) at 11:00 a.m., followed by refreshments and fellowship in the Tampico Historical Society (119 Main St.)

November 19, 12:30 - TALRPC meet in back room of Good Times, Main St., Tampico. Contact: Terry Gaskill, 815-535-3665

 

MESSAGE BOARD - SEPTEMBER

 Mary Berge Howlett

 Winter, Conroy/James & Clara Harvey

Lindquist Family Line

New Member - Solomon France & Patrick Kilroy

Question regarding a Bowling Alley in Tampico (posted under "Meaning of Tampico" message thread)

Bernadine Heintzellman/Zora Phillips

Smith Family

 Elgin's

Union Cemetery - Bureau County, IL

Re: Obit for Charles Welch

Charles/Glenn Welch

Descendants of Henry Peters

TAHS September Regular Meeting

Pierson/Lindquist

Lindquist Family Line

Another Way to Support the TAHS


 

OBITUARIES

(Mrs.) Albert J. ALLENAdelaide BURROUGHS; James CERNICH; Elizabeth COONEY; James DALEY; Thomas DRAYTON; Veronica ELMENDORF; Fred FRANK; Raymond J. GARLAND; Kyler GARRETSON; Opal (Scott) GRIMES; ZanaGULDEN; Grace JOHNSON; Levi LUTYENS; Verne MILLETT; Forrest NEAR; Hannah PIERSON; John ROSS; Leo SCULLY;  Charles WHEELOCK; Frank WILLIAMSON;

BIOGRAPHIES -

 

MARRIAGES

1881 - Winter-Reitz


 

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS

Dir Family Album

Rosene Family Album (work-in-progress)

 

New Entries for August, 2009

MESSAGE BOARD - AUGUST

 CEMETERIES

  • Union Cemetery (aka: Whittington or Greenville/Fairfield), Bureau County - I have finished posting names, but still need to fill in the data. It may take a few days for the search engine to pick up the names so use the TABLE OF CONTENTS  to go to the cemetery index. 

 FAMILY HISTORIES

OBITS 

Josie ACKEBERG; William ADAMS; John BRANDAU; Margaret J. BRANDAU; Chloette BRUNS; Jacob CANTLIN; Harold E. CARLSON; Edw. T. EGAN; Ransom EGERT; Lena E GLASSBURN; Jennie GROBE; Harry M. HURD, Sr.; Mary KILROY; Frances KLOCKENGA; Julia  MATTHEWS; Robert MATTHEWS; Charles E. MILLER; Kenneth NIELSEN; Harold OAKFORD; Elijah OSBORNE; HIlma (Lindquist) PETERSON; Grover ROSENE; Anna SCHULTZ; Alma STRIKE

SOLDIERS' & SAILORS' HOME @ QUINCY

Orange LOUDERBACK; Henry MACKISON, Thomas PEAT; John B. SIMS;

BIOGRAPHIES - WHITESIDE COUNTY, IL 1900

Oke HOLMQUEST;

NEW MEMBERS

Katherine (nee: Kilroy) Redmer

 

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NEW ENTRIES FOR JULY, 2009

MESSAGE BOARDS - JULY

 

OBITS

Lizzie ACKEBERG; Paul ALBRECHT; John A.ANDERSON; Orpha (Underhill) BACKERKEPSTER; Lula BLACKBURN; Lisa BRAASCH; Charles BRANTS;  George BRECKENRIDGE;Glenn M. BROOKS; Bernadine BRUDER; Florence CADY; Leslie E. CHAPIN; LeRoy J. COGGINS; William DEVINE; Majorie EGAN; Harry F. ESHELMAN; Foster FIKE; Harry A. FRANCIS; Hazel (McKenzie) GILLETTE;  Bernadine GLASSBURN; Kenneth L. GLASSBURN; Gustav HAAKS;  George HANSEN; Mae (Schultz) Hansen; Carl E.HASSELMAN; Charles E. HASSELMAN; Howard E JAQUET;  Paul D. LOVE; Julia LUTYENS (notation in gossip column); Elizabeth (Kline) Majeski; Lauren MATTHEWS; Robert MAYBERRY; Henry Meier; Fredrick G. NEAR;  L. Lenola (Hamilton) NEUMANN; Mrs. Clifford OLSON; Arthur V. PIERCE; Walter Louis PLAUTZ; Helen (Dessing) RHOADES; Albert ROBERTS; Elizabeth (Houch) ROMAN; Robert R. ROWLAND; Wilhelmina (Sachjen) SANDROCK; Mrs Tim TURNER; Leone M. (DeBusschere) Verhulst; Elsie YARDE;

FAMILY HISTORY CHARTS

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS

 BIOGRAPHIES - Bureau County, 1885

CORRECTIONS-REVISIONS-ADDITIONS

Marriages

 

ANNIVERSARIES

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

 

 

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR JULY 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - JULY

July 6, 12n - COMMUNITY CLUB - Meet @ Good Times for lunch, then over to Community Bldg. for program. Ron Posten is guest speaker. Ron & Barbara will be opening an old fashioned grocery store in the near future.

July 8, 7p.m. - THPAC (Tampico Area Historical Preservation Committee) Meet in Historical Bldg., 119 Main Street. Contact: President, Denise Mickelson, 815-438-3232 

JULY - FEED THE CHILDREN. 11:30-12:30   Pick up at Community Bldg., W. Market St. Every Tues., Wed., & Thurs.

July 20 - 24: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 6p - 8:30 p.m. @ Tampico United Methodist Church. Supper will be served. This is a NEW date from prior calendar.

FRIDAYS IN JULY:

  • Volunteers needed to Stop by Tampico UMC about 7 p.m. to help pick produce for Saturday's Market

 

SATURDAYS IN JULY -

July 25  (and EVERY Saturday through Harvest) – TAMPICO FARMER’S MARKET – Reagan Park, Main & Glassburn streets.

  •     8 a.m. – 12 noon
  •    Open to the public.
  •   Vendors are asked to bring their own "set-up."
  •    There is no fee to set up or sell.
  •    This is open to the public to buy and/or sell.
  •    The Tampico United Methodist church will donate proceeds from their sales to the Tampico Food Pantry. If you don't have enough produce to set up a table, you may consider donating your extra  produce to the Methodist church to sell and donate to the Food Pantry.
  •     The Market will run every Saturday through harvest time:
  •     Contact person:  Jerrie Schindel, 815-438-4304
 

 PLANNING AHEAD...

August 7 & 8th - "Back-to-School-City-Wide-Garage-Sale"

      Contact Person: Sandy 309-854-2252. More details coming soon.

August  12th – Vintage Cars on Display, Main Street, Tampico

·         Anticipated time of arrival about 9 a.m.
·         These folks love to show off and talk about their vehicles, so be sure to come out, take pictures and ask questions.
·         For more details, contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581, or 815-622-8705

 2009 - 2010 Season for RONALD REAGAN BIRTHPLACE & MUSEUM
111 Main St., Tampico, IL

*April through October, 2009:
Mon. - Saturday: 10a-4p
Sunday: 1-4p Or by appt. after hours

November 1, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010 - Open by appointment. Contact: Joan Johnson, co-ordinator @ 815-622-8705, or Shirley Lester @ 815-438-7447.

Also – the Tampico Area Historical Society & Museum is open April – October, Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Or by appointment. The Family History Library and Research Center is open by appointment or by chance. Contact: Denise McLoughlin, Family History Coordinator, 815-590-2143

 

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR JUNE, 2009

 

 

MESSAGE BOARDS FOR MAY/JUNE 2009

James & Clara (winter) Harvey- Reubin & Anna Davis

This week in Tampico History - week of April 26

This week in Tampico History - week of May 3

This week in Tampico History - week of May 10

This Week in Tampico History - Week of May 17

This Week in Tampico History - Week of May 24

This Week in Tampico History - Week of May 31

This Week inTamp;ico History - June 7

This Week in Tampico History - Week of June 14

This Week in Tampico History - Week of June 21

This Week in Tampico History - Week of June 28 - LAST IN SERIES!

Lindquist Family Line

Meaning of the word "Tampico"?

Bernadine Heintzelman/Zora Phillips

House on 206 Main Street

Henry C. Pitney & wife Lora Louise Ferman

Cooney Family

Please Help with this Project

Brown Family

BROWN SCHOOL REUNION (Bureau Co.)

FYI - Newspapers on line

Gordon Garland's Ancestry

Chapin Creamery

Heintzelman

Trouble with email

WISH LIST

HARMS Family

 

PICASA PHOTO ALBUMS

 

OBITS

 


 

Henry ANDERSON; Oscar A. ANDERSON; Augusta ANGELL; William BACKER; Levi BRAINERD; James CALLAHAN; Anna Mae CASSON; Sadie (Pope) DAVIS; Hubert DENISON; Paul DENISON; InaFERRIS; Terrance FORWARD; Lydia (Dow) FRANCE; Ralph L. GLASSBURN; Harold HANSEN; Warren HIXON; Adrian HUNSBERGER;  Frank J. JOHNSON; Charles KLOBES; Lewis LAWRENCE; William MATHIS; LeonaMUSCHE; Ada PRICE; Richard RASMUSSEN; Ted ROBINSON;  Charles RUSK; Olga (Berge)SANDROCK; John SKARIN; Mary STURM; Etta Mae TUFT;  Sylvia (Thompson) WARNER; James WETZELL; Harold WRIGHT;

 

ANNIVERSARIES

Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Van De Mark

 

 MARRIAGES & ENGAGEMENTS

1926 - Berge-Newell

 

BIOGRAPHIES - BUREAU COUNTY, 1885

 John PRIESTMAN, M. D.; John WYLIE;

NEW MEMBERS

Karen Dever - IL 

BIOGRAPHIES - BUREAU-PUTNAM-MARSHALL 1896

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 BIOGRAPHIES - WHITESIDE COUNTY 1900

William E. Allen;

 

 IL SOLDIERS' & SAILORS' HOME @ QUINCY (INDEX) 

Nicholas McSHERRY;   Frederick PRIESSER ; Maurice ConnerThomas PEAT; George CONNER; Stephen CONNER; John CONNER;

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR APRIL, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 * April 4, (Saturday) , 1-2p.m., Tampico Lions Club annual Easter Egg Walk. Tamplco Elementary School. Contact: Ron Church, 815-438-3442 or Tim McLoughlin 815-590-2065.
* April 4, (Saturday) - Annual Tampico Fire Dept.'s FISH FRY - held in the Fire Dept. Bays, 4-7:30p.m.
* April 6, (Monday) 12noon - TAMPICO COMMUNITY CLUB. Meet at Good Times Grill for lunch - then go over to the Community Building for a program on the Senior Bus Transportation
* April 8, (Wednesday), 7p.m. - Tampico Historic Preservation Advisory Committee meeting in Historical Society Bldg.
* April 10, (Friday), 1 p.m. - Prophetstown RNA Youth Chapter 516 Easter Egg Hunt in Booth Park
* April 18 - Prophetstown Parade - many participants from the Tampico orginizations


* April 24 - Murder Mystery Dinner held in Community Building, W. Market St., Tampico. Limited seating. Tickets: $15. Contact: Shirley Lester, 815-438-7447. 

*April 28, 7:00 p.m.- Tampico Area Historical Society month meeting - 119 Main Street, Tampico. Contact: Joan Johnson 815-438-7581

May 1, 2009 - Your annual TAHS membership dues are due by May 1, 2009. Please help support us and submit your payment ASAP. Thank You!

*May 1, 12 noon - AGAPE Luncheon & Fashion Show @ YWCA, Sterling  Tickets and information can be obtained from  Cheryl Thede at 815-537-2259 or Joan Johnson at 815-438-7581 or Connie Cato, Executive Director at 815-438-3080.

*May 4, 12 noon - TAMPICO COMMUNITY CLUB meet at Good Times for lunch, then go to Community Building for program. Guest Speaker is Judge Vicky Wright

ADOPT-A-GRAVE The Tampico Historical Society in conjunction with Flowerland of Prophetstown will be hosting an "ADOPT-A-GRAVE" fund raiser. There are a lot of unkept graves during the holidays. It may be because family is far away, doesn't have time to decorate or maybe all family has passed away. Whatever the reason, we want our cemeteries to look beautiful when the Historical Society does their annual Memorial Day Cemetery Walk. Flowerland in shelping us create these beautiful arrangements at a low cost to you. Choose from one of the 4 arrangements below, and help our Historical Society. We will provide arrangements for Tampico Memorial, St. Mary's Catholic and Yorktown Cemeteries and place them on the appropriate stones. Tell us whose grave you would like to remember, or we will adopt one for you. We will notify about the information of who yuo adopted. Orders must e called in no later that May 21st. If you are interested please contact Joan Johnson 815-438-7581, garyjoan@thewisp.net.

 

* May 25, 10:00 a.m. - Annual TAMPICO MEMORIAL DAY CEMETERY WALK. Start at 10 a.m. in the St. Mary's Cemetery and end in the TMC.  Dr. Ed Temple & wife & Kermit Branson will be represented in the TMC. We are still  working on St. Mary's, but hope to have Eleanor McCabe represented.

Others TBA. Contact Joan Johnson, 815-622-8705 or Denise McLoughlin, 815-590-2143


 

 MESSAGE BOARDS - APRIL

 

OBITUARIES

 Esther AnnFULLERTON; James WHITTINGTON; Lydia WHITTINGTON;

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR MARCH, 2009

MESSAGE BOARDS - MARCH

 

 BIOGRAPHIES - BUREAU.MARSHALL.PUTMAN COUNTIES 1896

Louis Stuebing;

 

BIOGRAPHIES - PAST & PRESENT OF BUREAU COUNTY, IL  1906

Jos. H. EICKMEIER;

 

OBITS

Delila ALDRICH; (Mrs.) Swan ANDERSON;  Henry BERGE; Barbara BOUND; Eliza CLARK;  Dan CUMMINGS; Joseph W HIXON; Kenneth EILERS; William KILROY; Lois (Taber) KINER; Raymond KROPF; Jane "Jennie" MAXWELL; Clifford E. MORSE; Conrad PLETH; Frank POPE; Charles SEELEY; Charles SEYMOUR; Florence SHARP;  Robert STANTON; (Dr.) EdwinTEMPLE;

 

ARTICLES & LOCAL HISTORY

 

 

NEW ENTRIES FOR FERUARY, 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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  • Feb. 3, (Tues) 7:00 p.m.: TAHS Board Meeting @ TAHS building
  • Feb. 6 (Friday) 10-4: Ronald Reagan Birthday Party. Free tours in Birthplace & refreshments in the TAHS building. Contact: Joan Johnson. 815-438-7581
  • Feb. 7, (Sat) 1:30-3:30: Tampico UMC Mardi Gras Float Decorating. Parade will be during Sunday's services.
  • Feb. 10 (Tuesday): Community Building Ham Supper -  Contact: Shirley Lester 438-7447; Drawing for 50/50 - Advance sales - Contact: Joan Johnson 438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net 6/$5.00 or $1.00/ea.
  • Feb. 23, (Mon) 11:30 a.: Tampico UMC Martha's Circle - Meet at Candlelight Rest., Rock Falls
  • Feb. 24 (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. - Tampico Area Historical Society regular meeting. 119 Main Street., Tampico. Program: View History of Prophetstown movie/DVD. All invited.

 

 

  • March 8, (Sunday) 8a.m.-1p.m. Tampico Lions annual Pancake Breakfast @ Tampico Middle School. Contact Ron Church, 815-438-3442 or Tim McLoughlin, 815-590-2065
  • MARCH: SANDY PINE ELK FARM LIQUIDATION SALE: The liquidation sale will be the weekend of March 21st -22nd and March 28th-29th, from 10-5 all days.
  • March 24 (Tues) 7p.m. - TAHS monthly meeting, Program to be announced
  • April 4, (Saturday) , 1-2p.m., Tampico Lions Club annual Easter Egg Hunt. Tamplco Elementary School. Contact: Ron Church, 815-438-3442 or Tim McLoughlin 815-590-2065.

OBITUARIES  (*submitted by Melva L. Taylor)

MESSAGE BOARDS FOR FEBRUARY

BIOGRAPHIES - WHITESIDE COUNTY 1900

Christian C. Robertson; Frederick F. Williams;

BIOGRAPHIES - WHITESIDE COUNTY 1908

George James;

NEW ENTRIES FOR JANUARY 2009

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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  • Jan. 26, (Mon) - Tampico Lions Club meeting - Back room of Good Times Grill, Main St.
  • Jan. 27, (Tues) 7 p.m.: TAHS regular meeting. Program is area veterans reminiscing about their service days. Contact: Joan Johnson, 815-438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net
  • Jan. 28, (Wed) 4:30-7p: Tampico UMC Men's Chili Supper (Tampico United Methodist Church)
  • Feb. 3, (Tues) 7:00 p.m.: TAHS Board Meeting @ TAHS building
  • Feb. 6 (Friday) 10-4: Ronald Reagan Birthday Party. Free tours in Birthplace & refreshments in the TAHS building. Contact: Joan Johnson. 815-438-7581
  • Feb. 7, (Sat) 1:30-3:30: Tampico UMC Mardi Gras Float Decorating. Parade will be during Sunday's services.
  • Feb. 10 (Tuesday): Community Building Ham Supper -  Contact: Shirley Lester 438-7447; Drawing for 50/50 - Advance sales - Contact: Joan Johnson 438-7581 or garyjoan@thewisp.net 6/$5.00 or $1.00/ea.
  • Feb. 23, (Mon) 11:30 a.: Tampico UMC Martha's Circle - Meet at Candlelight Rest., Rock Falls
  • Feb. 24 (Tues.) 7:00 p.m. - Tampico Area Historical Society regular meeting. 119 Main Street., Tampico. Program: View History of Prophetstown movie. All invited.

MESSSAGE BOARD - January 2009

 OBITUARIES (Key: Melva L Taylor = MLT; Les Niemi = LN)

BIOGRAPHIES -Bureau County, IL 1885

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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