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Blanche Adella Moate was born on 2 June 1887 in Durand, Howard, Winnebago, Illinois.¹ She died on 9 September 1907, at age 20, in Durand, Howard, Winnebago, Illinois. She was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Durand, Winnebago, Illinois.

Harry Dawson Moate was born on 28 February 1889 in Durand, Howard, Winnebago, Illinois.¹ He and Ruth V. Teague were married on 25 February 1914. He died on 20 February 1971, at age 81. He was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.

Ruth V. Teague was born about 1892 in Iowa.² She and Harry Dawson Moate were married on 25 February 1914. She was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.

Dorothy Emma Moate was born on 9 February 1915 in Winnebago County, Illinois.^1,2 She died on 13 June 1995, at age 80.^3,2 She was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.²

Ardath M. Moate was born on 26 February 1917 in Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.^1,2 She and Everett Adams were married on 25 February 1940 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa.^3,4 She died on 29 November 2008, at age 91, in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.² She was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.⁴

ARDATH M. ADAMS, 91 ROCKTON - Ardath M. Adams, 91, of Rockton died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008. Born Feb. 26, 1917, in Shirland, at the home of her parents, Harry and Ruth Moate. She graduated from Rockford Central High School. Married Everett J. Adams on Feb. 25, 1940, in the "Little Brown Church", Nashua, Iowa; he died Oct. 10, 1977. Ardath was a member of the Shirland United Methodist Church, Red Hat Society and was a Daughter of American Revolution. She also was active with the Burritt Grange, the Trask Bridge Picnic and farming in Owen Township for 62 years. She loved to play cards and she loved her Chicago Cubs. Survived by daughter, Kay Doetch of Daytona, Fla., by one day; Kay died Nov. 30, 2008. Other survivors include son-in-law, Bob Anderson; granddaughters, Robin (Patrick) Hayes, Leisha (John) Lindsay, Angie (Harold) Oster and Karen Doetch; grandsons, Bob (Kim) Anderson and Kevin (Maritza) Doetch; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Merle (Dale) Fender; brother, George (Ruth) Moate; and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; husband; sister, Dorothy Eudy; daughter, Mary Dru (Bob) Anderson; and son-in-law Harold Doetch. Special thanks to Ardath's nephew and godson, Sid (Wendy) Moate, who were always there to help her, the Highview Retirement Facility and Transition Hospice. Funeral ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, with visitation from 10 a.m. to time of service; Pastor Roland Harkleroad, pastor of Shirland United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial in Shirland Township Cemetery, Shirland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Transition Hospice, 6801 Spring Creek Road, Suite 2C, Rockford, IL 61114. Visit mccorklefuneralhome.com to send online condolences.

Jesse Taylor Morelock was born in 1908 in Tennessee.^1,2 He died in 1948, at age ~40.² He was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.²

Spurgen Albert Eudey was born on 24 October 1918 in Childress, Childress, Texas.^1,2 He was married on 27 January 1945.³ He died on 3 February 1998, at age 79.¹ He was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.¹⁴

Everett Adams was born on 14 December 1911 in Illinois.^2,3,4,1 He and Ardath M. Moate were married on 25 February 1940 in Nashua, Chickasaw, Iowa.^1,5 He died on 10 October 1977, at age 65, in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^2,3,4 He was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.⁴

Everett Adams was a Farmer.¹

Kay Ruth Adams was born on 4 May 1942 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.^1,2 She died on 30 November 2008, at age 66, in Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida.^1,2 She was buried Cremated.

Kay Ruth Adams was a Human Resources Specialist in Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial.¹ Kay Ruth Doetch
Date:
May 4th, 1942 - November 30th, 2008
Obituary:
Kay Ruth Doetch, 66, of Daytona Beach, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2008. A celebration of her Life will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel of Baggett-Summers Funeral Home, 736 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. She was born in Rockford, Illinois on May 4, 1942. Kay moved here in 1986 from Apple Valley, MN. She was a Human Resources Specialist at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial and she enjoyed quilting and sewing and especially her grandchildren. Kay will be deeply missed by her extended family at Florida Hospital Ormond Memorial. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Doetch. Survivors include her son, Kevin (Maritza) Doetch of Saint Mary's, GA.; daughters, Angela (Harold) Oster of Medina, MN, Leisha (John) Lindsay of Savage, MN. and Karen Doetch of Farmington, MN; also her six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in memory of Kay to The Cornerstone of Caring, Florida Hospital Memorial Foundation, 770 W. Granada Blvd. Suite 302, Ormond Beach, FL.

Mary Drucilla (Dru) Adams was born on 17 October 1944 in Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin.¹ She died on 17 March 2004, at age 59, in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois.¹ She was buried in Shirland Cemetery, Shirland, Winnebago, Illinois.¹

Mary Drucilla (Dru) Adams was a Teen Family Support Supervisor in Easter Seals.^1,2 Mary Dru Anderson, 59, Rockford, IL died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004 in her daughter's home surrounded by her loving family and friends after a brief illness. Born October 17, 1944 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Everett J. & Ardath M. (Moate) Adams. She was a life long resident of the Rockton area. Married Robert L. Anderson in Rockton, Il on March 2, 1963. Employed by Easter Seals CDC as a supervisor in the Teen Family Support Center for 16 years. She was a member of Daughters of American Colonists. Graduated from Hononegah High School, Class of 1962.
Survivors include her husband, Bob. L., Rockford; son, Bob W (Kim) Anderson, Daughter Robin (Patrick) Hayes, Rockford; grandchildren, Robert E., Mathew, Jalen (Jr.) Anderson, Seth & Liam Hayes; mother Ardath Adams, Rockford; sister Kay Doetch, Daytona Forida; numerous nieces and nephews and special friends Bonnie, Judy, Tracey and Janet. She was preceded in death by her father, Everett.
Funeral ceremonies will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2004 in Old Stone Church of Christ, Rockton, IL with the Reverand Dan Herman, pastor of Old Stone United Church of Christ, Rockton, IL officiating. Burial in Shirland Township Cemetery. Friends may call at McCorkle Funeral Home, 767 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m,. Sunday, March 21, 2004.
A memorial has been established to Easter Seals CDC Teen Family Support Center.

Arlen Dale Fender was born on 2 May 1925 in Edgewood, Boone, Illinois.¹ He died on 24 November 2011, at age 86, in Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois.¹ He was buried in Winnebago Cemetery, Winnebago, Winnebago, Illinois.¹

Arlen Dale Fender was a Rural Carrier in U.S. Post Office.² Arlen D. "Dale" Fender, 86, of Winnebago, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 2, 1925, in Edgewood, son of John and Mable (Bolin) Fender. Graduated from Woodstock High School. He served in the Navy, during World War II from 1944 to 1946, in the South Pacific. Dale married Merle Moate on Dec. 6, 1947, in Rockford. He retired from the U.S. Post Office as a rural letter carrier in 1980, after 35 years of service. After retiring, Dale worked for McFarland's Office Supply for eight years. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, having served as trustee, and volunteered at the Rockford Rescue Mission. Dale loved gardening, playing cards and attending potlucks with the Westfield Community group. He enjoyed many cups of coffee and conversations with friends at McDonald's. Besides his quick wit, he was also known for humming or whistling his favorite song.

Dale is lovingly survived by wife of 63 years, Merle Fender; children, Debbie (Sal Caiozzo) Cassioppi and Larry (Donna) Fender, all of Winnebago; six grandchildren, Allison (Tom) Hawkins, Paul Cassioppi, Kathy (Paul) Williams, Eric (Sarah) Fender, Tyler and Erin Kelly; great-grandchildren, McKenna, Caden and Cameron Hawkins, Kelsey, Kara and Korbin Williams, Brennan and Carsen Fender; sisters, Juanita (Paul) Ebert and Linda (Terry) Holley; several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by parents; daughter, Becky Kelly, on Nov. 19, 2008; and brother, Robert Fender.

Dale's family wishes to thank the Heartland Hospice staff, Renae, Kari, Diane and Lisa, for their care and support. Service is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at First Presbyterian Church, 208 W. Winnebago St., with the Rev. Steve P. Shullanberger officiating. Burial in Winnebago Cemetery. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 28, at Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice, 6885 Vista Green Way, Rockford IL 61107.

Published in Rockford Register Star from November 27 to November 28, 2011.²

Rebecca (Becky) A. Fender was born on 19 December 1951.² She died on 19 November 2008, at age 56.^1,2