Krueger Newspaper Clippings

Word was received in DeKalb this morning of the death of Mrs. Thomas Harris of Anderson, Ind., better known in this community as Stella Kreuger, the daughter of Mrs. Richard Willey.

Mrs. Harris has been ill for some time, and during the past few weeks her condition was considered most critical. Death came this morning to relieve a long period of suffering for which the medical science could do little but temporarily alleviate the pain.

Funeral services have not as yet been arranged, but the body is to be brought to DeKalb. Further announcements will be available tomorrow.

Mrs. Harris before her marriage, made her home in DeKalb and attended the grade and high schools of this city. She was most popular in high school circles, having a large circle of friends attracted to her by a most charming personality.

Her death is mourned by her mother, Mrs. Richard Willey of DeKalb, five sisters, Mrs. Spaulding Peck of Indian Lake, O.; Mrs. Joseph Oed of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. N. F. Southard of Anderson, Ind.; Mrs. Charles Cole of DeKalb and Mrs. N. W. Bennett of Indianapolis, Ind., and one brother, John Kreuger of DeKalb. There is one daughter, Donna Harris.

(Note: Oct. 9, 1936 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Services for Mrs. Harris to be on Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Harris, a resident of Anderson, Ind., who passed away yesterday after a long illness, are to be held in DeKalb on Monday. Mrs. Harris will be remembered before her marriage as Stella Kreuger, the daughter of Mrs. Richard Willey of this city.

The body will arrive in Chicago tomorrow afternoon and will be brought to the Wirtz Funeral home where friends may call after 6:00 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Funeral services are to be held on Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the Wirtz Funeral home with Rev. B. G. Swaney in charge. Burial will be in the Fairview cemetery.

(Note: Oct. 9, 1936 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Hold Services Yesterday for Mrs. T. Harris

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Harris of Anderson, Ind. The former Stella Krueger of this city, were held yesterday afternoon fro the Wirtz Funeral Home. Mrs. Harris passed away Friday at her home to Anderson, Ind.

The Rev. B. G. Swaney, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the service at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon. Interment was in the Fairview cemetery.

(Note: Oct. 9, 1936 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Mrs. Peck, Well Known Here, Dies

Friends in Rochelle regret to hear of the death of Mrs. Spaulding Peck of Russell’s Point, Ohio, who was formerly Miss Helen Kreuger of DeKalb. Mrs. Peck has been ill for the past eight months following a major operation. Her husband, and 18 year old son, her mother Mrs. R. Willey, one brother John Kreuger of DeKalb and several sisters survive. Burial was Friday at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago.

(Note: Nov. 1940 is handwritten on the clipping. The spelling of Krueger was taken directly from the newspaper clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Mrs. Helen Krueger Peck

Mrs. Helen Krueger Peck died yesterday at her home in Russells Point, O. She was the wife of a former Chicagoan, Spalding Peck, a Russells Points utility company executive who is a son of Mrs. Ferdinand W. Peck of 2238 Lincoln Park West. Services will be announce later.

(Note: 1940 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Mrs. Peck is Taken After Long Illness

Mrs. Spalding Peck, 43 years of age, remembered by hundreds of DeKalb friends by her maiden name, Helen Kreuger, passed away last night at her home in Russells Point, Ohio. The death of Mrs. Peck, although not unexpected, brings sadness to a tremendous circle of friends in DeKalb, who remember her many activities when she handled the society news of The Chronicle.

About eight months ago, while vacationing in Florida, with her husband, Mrs. Peck was taken ill. She was brought back to Ohio where she rested for a time and then was taken to Detroit, Mich., for a delicate operation. For a time she showed amrked improvement, but several months ago a relapse forced her to remain in bed, her condition filing steadily until death came last night.

Helen Kreuger was born in Downers grove, but came to DeKalb with her parents when a young girl. She grew to womanhood here, making scores of friends with her charming personality. Her passing is mourned by her husband, one son, Bill, eighteen years of age, her mother, Mrs. Richard Wiley, of DeKalb, four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Oed of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Morford Bennett of Sycamore. Mrs. Charles Cole of DeKalb and Mrs. Neal Southard of Anderson, Ind. And one brother John of DeKalb. Another sister, Stella preceded her in death four years ago.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon from the chapel at 200 East Erie Street, Chicago, interment to be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago.

(Note: Nov 12, 1940 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

PECK – Helen Krueger Peck at Russells Point, O., Nov.12, wife of Spaulding, mother of William Schaal, daughter of Mrs. R. M. Willey of DeKalb, Ill. Services Friday, 2 p. m. at chapel, 200 E. Erie street, Chicago. Interment Rosehill cemetery.

(Note: 1940 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

De Kalb Citizen Gone

Dies away from Home

John Kreuger Expires Suddenly at LaPorte, Ind.

DeKalb friends are surprised and shocked to hear of the sudden death of John Kreuger at LaPorte, Indiana, where he has been at work in the piano factory since last October.

The family came to DeKalb some four years ago from Oregon and up to last fall, Mr. Kreuger was a skilled workman at the local piano factory and his family reside here on north Seventh street. They had no intimation of his illness until word reached them last night of his sudden death from heart failure.

The deceased was born in Chicago on February 7^th, 1873, where he lived until he reached manhood. In 1896 he was married to Stella Reed, of Oregon and to them have been born six daughters and one son; Helen, Minnie, Stella, Dorothy, Virginia, Heniretta and John Kenneth; the oldest fourteen and the little son, but three weeks old.

His father died about a year ago, but his mother, who lives in Chciago still survives, besides five sisters and one brother, who are left ot mourn his death. The sisters are, Mrs. George Sederer [sic Lederer], Mrs. Otto Schultz, Mrs. Clifford Marshall and Misses Emma and Louise Kreuger, and William Kreuger, all of whom live in Chicago, except Miss Louise, who is at Omaha, Nebraska.

The funeral will occur some time on Monday and the burial will probably be in Fairview cemetery. The family have made many friends during their residence here, who sympathize deeply with them in their sorrow.

(Note: March 29, 1912 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Death Came Sudden

John Krueger, Former Oregon Citizen Died Suddenly at LaPorte.

Many Oregon friends were surprised on Saturday to learn of the death of a former citizen and employee of the Schiller Piano Co., John Krueger which came sudden and unexpected from heart failure.

The deceased was born in Chicago Feb. 7^th, 1872, where his home was made until he reached his majority when he came to Oregon to make his home. In 1896 he was united in marriage with Miss Stella Reed of this city, and of this union a family of six daughters and one son was born, the oldest aged 14 years, and the youngest, a little son but three week old.

About six years ago the family left Oregon to make their home in DeKalb, where it has since been. Work being short in DeKalb, Mr. Krueger secured temporary employment with the Cable Piano Co. at LaPorte, Ind., where he was employed when overtaken by death.

The funeral was held on Monday in DeKalb, conducted by Rev. A. T. Horn, pastor of the M.E. Church, and was attended by many relatives from this city. The deceased was a member of the Mystic Worker order of this city.

(Note: March 29, 1912 is handwritten on the clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Sudden Death in Indiana Town

Mr. John Kreuger Died There Yesterday – Remains are to Brought to DeKalb

The sad news of the death of John Kreuger was received here last evening. Mr. Kreuger has since Christmas time been employed at LaPOrte, Ind., in a piano factor and his wife had not heard of any illness. The news is terrible shock to her and the family. Mr. Kreuger was subject to heart trouble and it is supposed this was the cause of his sudden death. Mr. Ed Poulorum has gone to LaPorte to bring home the remains and the funeral announcement will be made later.

Besides MRs. Kreuger there are seven children left to mourn, the youngest three weeks old. Friends of the family will sympathise with them in their bereavement.

Remains Brought Here.

The remains of the late John Kreuger were brought her on Saturday evening from LaPorte, Ind., and the funeral was held this afternoon from the Kreuger home on North Seventh street.

(Note: March 29 1912 is handwritten on the clipping. The spelling of Krueger was taken directly from the newspaper clipping. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on Jul. 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Woman Candidate in Field

Mrs. Krueger for Collector

Urged by Friends She Will make the Race

Mrs. Stella Krueger of North Seventh street will be a candidate for the office of collector at the township election. She was put in the race yesterday by her friends and judging from their talk they mean business.

Mrs. Krueger didn’t have a thought of running for the office yesterday morning. Then one of the most influential women in the city came to her and urged her to run, saying that women would stand behind her. Mrs. Krueger wavered, the idea was new to her and she was timid about entering the Hat. Other women went to her about it. A number of men offered their support and at last she consented to make the race.

Mrs. Krueger is a widow with a family of young children. Her husband John Krueger, who died about two years ago worked in the piano factory.

(Note: Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

(No title: Marriage of John Krueger and Mary Harrison)

At 9:30 o’clock yesterday morning John Krueger of this city and Mary Harrison of Chicago were united in marriage, the Rev. B. G. Swaney officiating. The wedding occurred at the Methodist parsonage on North First Street, before immediate relatives.

Mrs. Oran Artman of Chicago, a sister of the bride was matron of honor and Percy Hopkins served as best man.

Both the bride and he attendant wore white suites, the former having a shoulder bouquet of talisman roses, and Mrs. Artman having red roses. Men in the bridal party wore linen suits.

After the service a wedding breakfast was served to 49 relatives and close friends at the home of the groom’s mother, Mrs. Richard Willey, at 11:00 o’clock. Here many flowers were used in decoration, and a lovely menu was provided.

Mrs. Willey and the bride’s mother both wore blue dresses, each having a corsage of small rubrum lilies.

The bride attend junior college in Chicago and is a graduate of Northern Illinois State Teachers College. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Harrison of Chicago. Mr. Krueger is a graduate of the DeKalb schools including the college, and is employed at the Langford Ice Cream Shop. After a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Krueger will be at home in an apartment at 632 South Third Street.

Out of town guest present for the wedding were: Mrs. G. C. Harrison, of Chicago, mother of the bride: Mrs. And Mrs. S. T. Smetters, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Artman, Sarah McCormick all of Chicago; Mr and Mrs. C. F. Morris of Waverly; C. F. Morris, Jr. of Evanston; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Oed of Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Spaulding Peck of Russells Point, O.; Thomas Harris of Anderson, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Beals of Rockford; Mr and Mrs. Montford Bennett of Sycamore.

(Note: No Title. Date of clipping is Monday, August 2, 1937. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Stella Krueger Willey

Friends of Mrs. Monty Bennett will be sorry to hear of the death of her mother, Mrs. Stella Willey, Sept. 15, at DeKalb Public Hospital.

Mrs. Willey was born at Oregon, Ill., March 22, 1879. She lived for many years at 509 n. 6 St. DeKalb.

She was the mother of four daughters and a son, who are: Mrs. Minnie Oed of Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Dorothy Southard of Napa, Calif,; Mrs. Virginia Cole, DeKalb; Mrs. Henrietta Bennett, Sycamore, and John Krueger of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Services were held Saturday at Wirtz-Roche Funeral Home, with interment at Fairview cemetery.

(Note: The Sun-Tribune (Sycamore, IL), 22 Sep. 1965. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

MRS. Stella Krueger Willey

Mrs. Stella Krueger Willey, 86, of 509 N. Sixth St., died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1965 at DeKalb Public Hospital.

She was born March 22, 1879 in Oregon, Ill., the daughter of Aaron and Susan Reed. She was married to John Krueger who died in 1912 and in 1934 she was married to Richard Willey.

Mrs. Willey was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Krueger Oed, Flint, Mich., Mrs. Dorothy Krueger Southard, Napa, Calif., Mrs. Virginia Krueger Cole, DeKalb, and Mrs. Henrietta Krueger Bennett, Sycamore; one son, John Krueger, Corpus Christi, Tex., 12 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by both husbands and two daughters, Helen and Stella.

Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 18, 1965 at the Wirtz-Roche Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 until 5 and 7 until 9 p.m.

(The DeKalb Daily Chronicle (DeKalb, IL), 16 Sep 1965. photocopy received from Marylin Thorsen. Now in the possession of Susan Krueger)

MRS. Stella Krueger Willey

Mrs. Stella Krueger Willey, 86, of 509 N. Sixth St., died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1965 at DeKalb Public Hospital.

She was born March 22, 1879 in Oregon, Ill., the daughter of Aaron and Susan Reed. She was married to John Krueger who died in 1912 and in 1934 she was married to Richard Willey.

Mrs. Willey was a member of the First Methodist Church.

Services were held Saturday at Wirtz-Roche Funeral Home, with interment at Fairview cemetery.

(Note: Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

MRS. Stella Willey

DE KALB – Services for Mrs. Stella Willey, 86, 509 N. 6th St., who died Wednesday will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Wirtz-Roche Funeral Home Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Oed, Flint, Mich., Mrs. Dorothy Southard, Napa, Calif., Mrs. Virginia Cole, DeKalb, and Mrs. Henrietta Bennett, Sycamore; one son, John Krueger, Corpus Christi, Tex.; 12 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.

(Note: Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

ELLWOOD SCHOOL WINS PRIZE PICTURE

Two Girls of Room Twelve Have the Best Essays.

When the representative of the Wallace Nutting pictures was at Pritchard & Dickerman’s store he offered a prizes of a picture for any of the rooms of the city schools for the best essay written on the picture by a pupil of the room. The pictures was “Mossy Logs” and there were two excellent essays which were fortunately from the same room. The writers were Misses Helen Kruger and Marion Bradt and the picture was awarded to Room 12 of the Ellwood school. The essays were both so good that no choice could be made between them.

(Note: Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

R. M. Willey Drops Dead of Heart Attack

Richard M. Willey, 65, of North Seventh Street, retire DeKalb farmer, died suddenly this morning, apparently of a heart attack, while working on the Willey farm, located on the Plank road, not far distant from DeKalb. The farm is being operated by Morris Willey, a son, and the senior Mr. Willey had gone out this morning to assist in the threshing operations.

He was found on the ground near the threshing machine, by the son who immediately rushed him to the Glidden Memorial Hospital. Mr. Willey was dead when the hospital was reached and it is not known if he was dead when found by the son, or died enroute to the hospital.

MR. Willey had been in apparent good health when he went to the farm this morning to help with the threshing work. It is thought that over-exertion caused the heart attack.

Funeral arrangements had not been completed at a late hour today. Mr. Willey is survived by his widow, Mrs. Stella Krueger Willey; one son, Morris Willey; on daughter, Mrs. Stanley Shafter of Alma, Mich.; four grandchildren, Janet Marie and Lina Ann Willey and Betty and Edwin Shafer; and three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Bingham of near Clare, Mrs. Liz Britton, living in Iowa, and Mrs. Oscar Larson, living in Kansas.

(Note: Handwritten date is Aug. 1940. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)

Willey Rites Will Be Held on Saturday

Funeral services for Richard M. Willey, age 65, whose sudden death occurred yesterday morning at his farm on the Plank road, will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock form the home on North Seventh Street and at 2:30 o’clock form the Methodist church. The Rev. B. G. Swaney will conduct the service. Interment will be in the family lot in the Fairview cemetery. Friends may call at the Willey home.

Mr. Willey is thought to have died as a result of a heart attack. He had gone to the farm yesterday morning to assist in threshing and was found unconscious on the field near the threshing machine by his son, Morris Willey. He was immediately rushed to the Glidden Memorial hospital but was pronounced dead when the hospital was reached.

Richard Morris Willey was born on February 12, 1875, on the Willey homestead, the son of Morris and Mary Willey. He was born on the same farm on which his death occurred. Mr. Willey was one of nine sons and daughters born to the family, two brothers and three sisters having preceded him in death.

On December 6, 1900, he was united in marriage to Miss Beatrice Jones. Mrs. Willey passes away seven years ago, June 10 and on July 6, 1934, he was married to Mrs. Stella Krueger of this city.

Mr. Willey engaged in farming practically his entire life. From 1904 until 1911 the family resided in Iowa. For two years following the return of the family to this community the home was made on South Second Street, following which the home was made on the Willey farm south of DeKalb. Tow years ago, Mr. Willey retired since which time the son has operated the farm.

Mr. Willey is survived by his widow, the one son, Morris Willey of near DeKalb, on daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Shafter of Alma, Mich., and three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Bingham of Sycamore, Mrs. Emma Gibbons of Howard, Kan., and Mrs. Eliza Britton of Zearing, IA. One daughter, Mary Helen, died as an infant.

(Note: Handwritten date is Aug. 1940. Original clipping is in possession of Sue Bennett Nelson. Copy of original was made on July 11, 2003 by Susan Krueger.)