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Lillian Josephine Delles was born on 20 March 1891 in Illinois.^2,3,1 She died on 24 August 1986, at age 95, in Dekalb, DeKalb, Illinois.^3,1 She was buried in Flora Cemetery, Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.¹

John O. Strawn was born on 7 March 1914 in Illinois.^1,2 He and Marjorie I. Allen were married before 30 April 1940.³ He died on 6 November 1995, at age 81, in Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois.²

John O. Strawn was a Clerk in Hybred Seed.³

George Strawn was born about 1912 in Illinois.¹ He died about 1937.

Wilbur O. Strawn was born on 18 March 1916 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.^1,2 He and Wilma (Billlie) Ruth Hayden were married on 12 April 1936 in Crown Point, Lake, Indiana.³ He died on 5 May 2008, at age 92, in Dekalb, DeKalb, Illinois.²

Wilbur O. Strawn was educated in Northern Illinois State Teachers College.³ He was an Employee in DeKalb Agricultural Association Inc.³ Wilbur O. Strawn, 92, of DeKalb, Ill., passed away Monday, May 5, 2008, in the Health Center of Oak Crest DeKalb Area Retirement Center.
Born March 18, 1916, in rural Kirkland, he was the son of Osmer and Lillian J. (Delles) Strawn. He was raised on farms in DeKalb and Boone counties near Kirkland and graduated from Belvidere High School, where he received the "Mantle" in recognition of his achievements. Wilbur spent a year in the Civilian Conservation Corps in California before following his brother George to Northern Illinois State Teachers College where he met his future wife.
On April 12, 1936, Wilbur married Wilma "Billie" Hayden in Crown Point, Ind., when they eloped with their best friends, George and Sally Hollenback of Millbrook. They kept their marriage a secret for more than a year as both were students at Northern Illinois State Teachers College, and they didn't have enough money to set up an independent household at that time. They lived in DeKalb until 1947 when they moved to Malta. They returned to DeKalb in 1965.
Wilbur was hired by DeKalb Agricultural Association Inc. in December 1936 and worked there until his retirement in August 1982. He held several positions in the growing company including credit manager, treasurer, manager of the Ag's land sales and development and Profit Sharing Fund manager. He also served his church and community in various positions, including the Malta Grade School board of directors, DeKalb Bank as a bank trustee and Kishwaukee Community Hospital Auxiliary.
His whole family wishes to thank all of the employees at Oak Crest who cared for him as a loved member of their family, and Oak Crest residents who helped keep him going after Billie's death in January 2008. Don Redmond, Health Center resident, receives the family's special thanks for becoming his buddy at mealtimes and keeping his coffee cup filled. Thanks also go to Dorothy Dallinger, an Oak Crest resident and volunteer, who assisted both Wilbur and Billie at dinner times.
He is survived by four children, George (Candace) Strawn of Vienna, Va., Florence (Paul) Butler of Malta, Hugh (Joyce) Strawn of Mountain Grove, Mo., and Sally Strawn of Wellesley, Mass.; a son-in-law, William R. Britt Jr.; nine grandchildren, Teresa Strawn (Scott) Dyer, Cheryl Strawn (Roger) Knox, Adam (Yuki) Strawn, Brandon Strawn, Aaron (Donna) Butler, Adrian (Mary Pettey) Butler, Andrew (Ellen) Strawn, Carrie (Kevin) Tillman and Maxwell "Will" Strawn Hoffman; a sister, Myrla (Delavergne) Schumacher of Byron; two sisters-in-law, Patty Hayden Kegg of Indiana and Francie Quast-Hayden of Aurora; 11 great-grandchildren; and 15 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie; his parents; his stepfather, Roy Delavergne; three brothers, George and John Strawn and Ivan Delavergne; a daughter, Susan Britt; twin infant granddaughters, Jennifer and Jessica Strawn; a grandson, William R. Britt III; three sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; and three nieces.
A memorial service will be held at the Malta United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug. 3, with schedule arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Malta United Methodist Church, at Sprague and South Third streets, Malta, IL 60150; in care of Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
To send online condolence visit http://www.ronanmoorefinch.com.

Alo Emanuel Paulson was born on 23 October 1880 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.¹ He and Lottie May Strawn were married on 16 December 1903 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.² He died on 4 August 1965, at age 84, in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.¹ He was buried in Flora Cemetery (Row 11), Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.¹

Quentin R. Paulson was born on 14 October 1904 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.^1,2 He and Ruth Evangeline Johnson were married about 1927.³ He died on 5 March 1989, at age 84, in Venice, Sarasota, Florida.^4,1,2 He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Barrington, Cook, Illinois.^5,2

Quentin R. Paulson was an Operator in Retail Lumber-Materials Store.⁵

Valeta Lorena Paulson was born on 8 August 1910 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.¹ She and Herbert Owen Neufer were married on 25 June 1928 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.² She died on 8 January 2000, at age 89, in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.²

Valeta Lorena Paulson was a Lab Tech in National Gray Iron Foundry- Belvidere, Illinois.³

Marvin Alois Paulson was born on 27 May 1912 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois. He and Cecile Mildred (Tootie) Wenzel were married on 20 August 1940. He died on 28 December 1985, at age 73, in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois. He was buried in Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.¹¹

Marvin Alois Paulson was a Meat Cutter in Grocery Stores.¹ Inscription:
Remember Friend, As You Pass By As You Are Now, So Once Was I As I Am Now, You Too Will Be So Pick Up Your Cross, And Follow Me.

Vernona Alona Paulson was born on 12 April 1914 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois. She and Russell Allen Neufer were married on 24 February 1934 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.¹ She died on 19 January 2008, at age 93, in Schaumburg, Cook, Illinois.² She was buried in Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.¹

Baptised 1956 in the First Methodist Church of Belvidere, Illinois.

Clarice Paulson was born on 7 April 1916.¹ She died on 24 April 1916, at age 0.¹ She was buried in Flora Cemetery (Row 11), Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.¹

Caroline (Carrie) Koerting was born on 12 July 1889 in Garden Prairie, Boone, Illinois.^1,2 She and Clare E. Strawn were married about 1910.³ She died on 14 August 1970, at age 81, in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.² She was buried in Flora Cemetery (Row 27), Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.²

Laura M. Strawn was born on 24 September 1913 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.^1,2,3 She and George P. Gray were married on 1 February 1938 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.³ She died on 9 June 2005, at age 91, in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^2,3 She was buried in Flora Cemetery (Row 28), Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.³

Wilda Strawn was born on 30 April 1918 in DeKalb County, Illinois.^1,2,3,4 She died on 13 October 1975, at age 57, in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.^3,4 She was buried in Flora Cemetery (Row 27), Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.⁴

Barbara Lucille Strawn was born on 14 January 1927 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.^1,2,3 She died on 17 March 2006, at age 79, in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^2,3 She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore, DeKalb, Illinois.³

Lloyd P. Banks was born on 9 June 1895 in Boone County, Illinois.^1,2 He and Ila W. Strawn were married about 1916.¹ He died on 20 December 1952, at age 57, in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.² He was buried in Flora Cemetery, Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.²

Melvin L. Banks was born on 31 December 1917 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.^1,2,3 He and Mildred May Irvin were married on 2 September 1939.⁴ He died on 7 September 2006, at age 88, in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.^2,3 He was buried in Highland Garden of Memories, Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.³

Melvin L. Banks was a Farmer.⁵ He was educated in University of Illinois.⁴ Rockford Register Star, Friday 8 September 2006
BELVIDERE - Melvin L. Banks, 88, of Belvidere died peacefully Thursday morning, Sept. 7, 2006. Melvin was born Dec. 31, 1917, near Kirkland, the son of Lloyd Banks and Ilea Strawn Banks. He met his wife, Mildred Irwin, at a barn dance in Boone County, and they were married at her parents home Sept. 2, 1939, in Poplar Grove. He lived more tham 70 years north of Kirkland, before moving to Belvidere. Since 1988, he and Mildred enjoyed their second home in Sun City, near Tucson, Ariz. Every day, from their patio, they could view the mountains, so close, and enjoy drives through the spectacular scenery, surrounding Tucson. He was involved in farming all of his life, until he had his farm machinery auction in 1999. After that, he still loved farming. Melvin illustrated the old saying, "You can take the boy away from the farm, but you can't take the farm away from the boy." Melvin graduated from Kirkland High School and attended DeKalb College and the University of Illinois. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Kirkland, Bel-Mar Country Club of Belvidere, a charter member of the Boone Co. Farm Bureau. He was also a member of the Sun City Vistoso's Men's Golf Club and he bowled on a number of bowling leagues. Melvin served on the Board of directors of the Belvidere National Bank and Trust Company for 22 years. He was a member of the first board of directors that organized the Boone County Conversation District, and served the board for 16 years and was president three different times. Melvin was owner-operator of P.A.G. Garden Prairie, Inc., and shared ownership of the Garden Prairie Grain Co. He served as vice president of Pfyster Association Growers at Aurora. That was in the early days of growing Hybrid Seed Corn. Every year, many young people in this area had a job, detasseling corn. Melvin loved golfing, bowling, fishing and traveling with his wife. He and Mildred traveled many places, home and abroad, on tours and on their own. Melvin had a great sense of humor. If you run into him, and began visiting about current news, the weather, or any thing, his first response would be humorous, and would make you laugh. He will be missed by his beloved wife, Mildred; a sister, Floy Lane and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Marlyn. His gentle and kind ways will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, with the Rev. Michael Morrell, pastor of First United Methodist Church, Kirkland, officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Garden of Memories, and visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, in the funeral home. If friends so desire, and in lieu of flowere, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Boone County Conservation District.

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Florence Mae (Floy) Banks was born on 2 January 1920 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.^1,2 She and Charles R. Lane were married on 6 October 1943 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.³ She died on 7 July 2012, at age 92, in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.² She was buried in Flora Cemetery, Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.²

Marlyn Ira Banks was born on 22 July 1934 in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.^1,2 He and Myrna Jean Peterson were married on 1 May 1957 in Kirkland, DeKalb, Illinois.³ He died on 21 February 1986, at age 51, in Belvidere, Boone, Illinois.^1,2 He was buried in Flora Cemetery, Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.²

Marlyn Ira Banks was a Farmer.³ Belvidere Daily Republican, Saturday 22 February 1986
Marlyn I. Banks, 51, of Kirkland, died Friday morning at Highland Hospital, following a short illness.
Mr. Banks was a life-time area Kirkland farmer. He was a member of the Kirkland United Methodist Church, Kirkland Lions Club, Franklin Township Park Board member, past member of Franklin Township board, past president and member of Hiawatha School Board and DeKalb County Farm Bureau. He was a United States Army veteran.
He was born in Belvidere, on July 22, 1934, the son of Lloyd and Ila Strawn Banks. He married on May 1, 1957, in Kirkland, to Myrna Peterson, who survives.
Survivors include his wife, Myrna; two sons, Marin and Allan Banks, both of Kirkland; two daughters, Cynthia Sipe, of Kirkland, and Susan Banks, at home; one brother, Melvin, of Belvidere; one sister, Floy (Mae) Lane, of Esmond; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home, with the Rev. Barbara Page Kjell, officiating. Burial will be in Flora Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials have been established in his name.

Raymond McKinley Banks was born on 4 January 1898 in Irene, Boone, Illinois.^1,2,3 He and Blanche Marie Roach were married on 4 January 1919 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^1,4 He died on 14 May 1974, at age 76, in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^2,3 He was buried in Flora Cemetery, Flora Township, Boone, Illinois.³

Raymond McKinley Banks was a Grocery Company Truck Driver.¹ Rockford Morning Star, Thursday, May 16, 1974
BANKS - Raymond M. Banks, 76, Cherry Valley, died Tuesday night May 14, 1974 in St. Anthony's Hospital after a brief illness. Born Jan. 4, 1898, in Irene, son of George and Elva (Brown) Banks. Lived in Cherry Valley for the last 44 years, coming there from Irene. Married to the former Blanche Roach Jan. 4, 1919, in Rockford. He ws a retired chief jailer for the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department. Member of Flora Church and of Cherry Valley Masonic Lodge No. 173 AF&AM and Cherry Valley Chapter No. 478, OES. Attended Boone County public schools. Survivors include his widow, Blanche; two daughters, Mrs. Catheine Johnson, Rockford; and Mrs. Dorothy Allton, Loves Park; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Frank, Lloyd, Gerson, Edward, Alfred, and Herman; a sister Mrs. Sadie Lindstrom; and two daughters, Betty Rae, and Maxine Banks.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m,. Thursday, May 16, in the Witbeck-Wheeler-Sobien Funeral Home, 203 Logan Ave., Belvidere. Burial will be in Flora Cemetery. No visitation.

Truman Nelson Burton was born on 1 July 1878 in Canada.^1,2,4,3 He was married about 1899. He and Iva Mae Strawn were married about 1907.^1,5 He died on 28 November 1951, at age 73, in Los Angeles County, California.^2,4 He was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park (Lawn AE), Santa Ana, Orange, California.⁴

Truman Nelson Burton was a Salesman in Automobile.¹ He immigrated in 1878.³

Lyle J. Worden was born on 5 February 1894 in Michigan.^1,2 He and Mildred Strawn were married about 1922.¹ He died in September 1965, at age 71, in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan.²

Lyle J. Worden was a Car Mechanic.¹