Barbara Ann Cook

Barbara Ann Cook, age 77, of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 21, 2008 at the Church of the Open Door, Clinton, Iowa, with Pastor John Loyd officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Friday in the church prior to the service. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, McGregor, Iowa. Online Condolences and Memorial Tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Barbara Ann Cook was born January 24, 1931 in Marquette, Iowa the daughter of Raymond and Winifred (Boyle) Fields. She married William T. Cook on June 19, 1948 in MacGregor, Iowa. William passed away February 14, 1993. She worked for Interstate Power Company for twenty-six years, retiring in 1993.

Barbara was a member of The Church of the Open Door, Clinton, Iowa. She had served as chairperson of Carroll County Right to Life and was active in the pro-life movement. Barbara was active in Girl Scouting as a leader and was past president of the Milwaukee Railroad Women’s Club. Barbara loved to read and play cards. She particularly enjoyed being with her grandchildren and friends.

Barbara will be sadly missed by her two daughters, Marsha (Russell) Bedford of Hanover, Illinois and Cheryl (Jeff) Melhus of Galesburg, Illinois; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marjorie Cook of Marquette, Iowa and Betty (Don) Schott of Savanna. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband and parents.

William Jay Sullivan

William Jay Sullivan, age 67, died suddenly Sunday, November 16, 2008 at his home in Elizabeth. No services will be held. Memorials may be made in William’s memory to the Elizabeth Community Ambulance Service. 111 East Myrtle Street, P.O. Box 325, Elizabeth, Illinois 61028.

William was born July 19, 1941, the son of John William and Mary (Pollard) Sullivan in Savanna, Illinois. On September 12, 1964, William married Anne Schwirtz in Elizabeth. William owned and operated Sullivan Insurance Company for thirty-two years in Elizabeth.

William is survived by his wife, Anne of Elizabeth; a son, John (Sara) Sullivan of Elizabeth a daughter, Jennifer Sullivan of Elizabeth; two sisters, Sue (David) Wilbricht of Hanover and Kathleen Gross of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. His parents precede him in death.

Imogene “Jean” D. Rinehart

Imogene “Jean” D. Rinehart, age 83, of Polo, Illinois formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Polo. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 17, 2008 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Pastor Lisa Mapes of the First United Methodist Church Savanna will officiate. Interment will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family in Jean’s memory. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Jean was born on May 24, 1925 in Platteville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank P. and Ethel H. (Bisbach) McCartney. She attended Platteville area schools. Jean was married to Harold J. Ehrler. Harold passed away and Jean later married Herschel Rinehart.

Jean was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. She was also a Nurse’s Aide at the Savanna City Hospital and was a substitute teacher for Savanna area schools. She also farmed near Milledgeville, Illinois for twenty years. She was a member of the Milledgeville Lutheran Church in Milledgeville, where she was active in several church circles. Jean enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing, and creating crafts. Most of all, Jean enjoyed spending time and drinking coffee with her friends.

Jean will be dearly missed by five sons, William “Bill” Ehrler of Napa, California, Robert “Bob” Ehrler of Denver, Colorado, Dennis Ehrler of Savanna, Thomas “Tom” Ehrler of Savanna, and David Ehrler; one daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” Ehrler of Forreston, Illinois; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren; five brothers, Gerald (Wilma) McCartney of Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, Burnell McCartney of Potosi, Wisconsin, Douglas McCartney of Livingston, Wisconsin, Delmar McCartney of Stoughton, Wisconsin, and Cletus (Charlene) McCartney of Oregon, Wisconsin; two sisters, Joetta Siegwarth of Clinton, Iowa, and Joyce Yeoman of Camanche, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.

Jean is preceded in death by her two husbands, Harold and Herschel; one daughter, Delores Weiler; and one brother, Robert McCartney.

Harry L. Bousman

Harry L. Bousman, age 89, of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Trinity Pathway Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Burial will follow in the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the Church. Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church, Savanna, or to the Family in Harry’s memory. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Harry was born May 20, 1919, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Edward and Ida (Denny) Bousman. He attended the Walnut Grove School. He live most of his life in Savanna where he had many friends and was always close to his family. Harry proudly served in the United States Army during World War II.

Harry worked at the Savanna Ordinance Depot for thirty – three years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Savanna First United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion in Savanna and was a member of NARFE, a civil service organization. Harry loved watching the eagles fly near the Mississippi River, was a country music fan, and loved being with his family.

Harry is survived by one brother, Robert (Lena) Stenback of Freeport, Illinois; six nieces and nephews, Carol (David) Guss of Rock Island, Illinois, Jack (Gloria) Stenback of Kingman, Arizona, Randall (Joyce) Stenback of German Valley, Illinois, Fran (Ed) Hamilton of Caneyville, Kentucky, Roxanne Bousman of Milan, Illinois, and Debi Stenback of Freeport, Illinois; seventeen great nieces and nephews, twenty – six great great – nieces and nephews, and nine great – great – great – nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John “Ed” Bousman and William Cecil “Billy” Bousman, one niece and one great niece.

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