Obituary
December 9, 1958
Death Takes Robert Dennis
Robert Gurdon Dennis, 75, prominently known and honored resident of this community, passed away early Saturday morning at the local hospital, following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Dennis was a former Sycamore businessman, having owned and operated a feed and grain store in the location where Taylor-Nash Sales is now located. He later farmed for 22 years northwest of DeKalb, and upon retiring from farming in 1932 he became a feed salesman, and was still engaged in that field of work when stricken with his last illness.
He was born April 15, 1883 in Ottawa, the son of Gurden and Edith Chatfield Dennis. At the age of two years he moved with his parents to the rural area of Electric park Corners, growing to mature years there. He attended the Coltonville and Sycamore Schools.
On August 26, 1903, he was married in Sycamore to Claire Maude Austin. Their early married years were lived here, when Mr. Dennis operated his feed business, later moving to the rural area of DeKalb, where they farmed for 22 years, then resided in DeKalb for one years, and in 1932 returned to Sycamore, where the home has since been made.
Possessed of the finest traits of character, Mr. Dennis was highly respected by all who knew him. He was civic minded and always interested in the better things in life. He loved his home and family and was active in Church work for many years. During his residence in the DeKalb area he was a member of the Congregational Church in that city, and since coming to Sycamore he has been a faithful member of the Federated Church, having served as deacon and usher for several years.
He was a member of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and of the Royal Arcanum Lodge, having received his 50 year pin. He had also served as treasurer of the Northwest Shipping Association. Mr. Dennis was an ardent lover of flowers and cultivated rare species of gladioli blooms, also choice varieties of roses. He was also a very interested member of the Sycamore Garden Club.
The Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, which was celebrated five years ago, was a beautiful and memorable occasion.
Left to mourn his demise are his devoted wife and three devoted children, Margaret Dennis Tomlinson of Boston, Mass., Robert Austin Dennis of Sycamore and Audrey Dennis Soli of Genoa; also five grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson and Margaret Ann Tomlinson Morrow, both of Boston, Mass., Robert James Dennis and Donna Carolyn Dennis, both of Sycamore, and Clairann Soli of Genoa; two great-grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson, Jr., and Deborah Ann Morrow of Boston, Mass.; and three sister, Miss Grace Dennis of Sycamore, Mrs. C. W. (Myrtle) Lundberg of DeKalb and Mrs. George (Gertrude) Groves of rural DeKalb; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a grandchild, Janet Dennis, predeceased him.
Final rites are being accorded this Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Coultrip Funeral Home with the Rev. H. L. Michael of the Federated Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Elmwood Cemetery here.
Friends may call at the local funeral home until time of services.
“Sycamore True Republican”
Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois”
September 1, 1953
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Dennis Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gurdon Dennis, prominent and honored residents of this community and throughout DeKalb county for many years, was very beautifully celebrated Sunday afternoon and evening with an open house at their residence at 427 Fair Street, the joyous occasion being sponsored by their children. Over 200 called to greet them and were most graciously received.
Lavish bouquets and baskets of flowers, gifts from countless friends and relatives, adorned the home, also the garden, where the guests assembled for refreshments, after being received in the home. The honored couple’s son Robert A. Dennis and wife of Sycamore, ad their daughter, Mrs. Theodore Soli and husband of Genoa were the hosts, the Dennis’ elder daughter, Mrs. Alvin K. (Margaret) Tomlinson of Chestnut Hill, Mass., being unable to be present, due to the wedding of her son, Alvin Dean Tomlinson, which took place the previous day, Saturday.
The granddaughters, Donna Dennis and Clairan Soli, were in charge of the guest book and the grandson, Robert J. Dennis, pinned a gold leaf on each guest. The bride of 50 years ago, was charming in her dusty rose nylon marquisette gown accented with rhinestone accessories and an orchid corsage. The bridegroom’s boutonniere was a golden colored carnation, the corsage flowers being the gifts from their grand-children.
Centering the dining-room table was a large four-tiered white wedding cake beautifully ornamented with golden flowers and green leaves and topped with a pair of clasped hands, a replica of the original wedding cake, the carving being done by their grandson, Robert J. Dennis. Of special interest to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis’ old friends were the many family pictures taken down through the years and which were displayed in one of the large living rooms. Also exhibited were Mrs. Dennis’ wedding gown and ring and many of the original wedding gifts.
The garden setting was truly lovely and colorful with attractive garden furniture, gay garden umbrellas and a lace covered buffet table beautifully appointed in crystal and gold, the centerpiece being a huge gold numeral 50 made by Mrs. Robert A. Dennis and which was filled with flowers.
During the evening the garden was lighted by colored spot lights
December 9, 1958
Death Takes Robert Dennis
Robert Gurdon Dennis, 75, prominently known and honored resident of this community, passed away early Saturday morning at the local hospital, following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Dennis was a former Sycamore businessman, having owned and operated a feed and grain store in the location where Taylor-Nash Sales is now located. He later farmed for 22 years northwest of DeKalb, and upon retiring from farming in 1932 he became a feed salesman, and was still engaged in that field of work when stricken with his last illness.
He was born April 15, 1883 in Ottawa, the son of Gurden and Edith Chatfield Dennis. At the age of two years he moved with his parents to the rural area of Electric park Corners, growing to mature years there. He attended the Coltonville and Sycamore Schools.
On August 26, 1903, he was married in Sycamore to Claire Maude Austin. Their early married years were lived here, when Mr. Dennis operated his feed business, later moving to the rural area of DeKalb, where they farmed for 22 years, then resided in DeKalb for one years, and in 1932 returned to Sycamore, where the home has since been made.
Possessed of the finest traits of character, Mr. Dennis was highly respected by all who knew him. He was civic minded and always interested in the better things in life. He loved his home and family and was active in Church work for many years. During his residence in the DeKalb area he was a member of the Congregational Church in that city, and since coming to Sycamore he has been a faithful member of the Federated Church, having served as deacon and usher for several years.
He was a member of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and of the Royal Arcanum Lodge, having received his 50 year pin. He had also served as treasurer of the Northwest Shipping Association. Mr. Dennis was an ardent lover of flowers and cultivated rare species of gladioli blooms, also choice varieties of roses. He was also a very interested member of the Sycamore Garden Club.
The Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, which was celebrated five years ago, was a beautiful and memorable occasion.
Left to mourn his demise are his devoted wife and three devoted children, Margaret Dennis Tomlinson of Boston, Mass., Robert Austin Dennis of Sycamore and Audrey Dennis Soli of Genoa; also five grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson and Margaret Ann Tomlinson Morrow, both of Boston, Mass., Robert James Dennis and Donna Carolyn Dennis, both of Sycamore, and Clairann Soli of Genoa; two great-grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson, Jr., and Deborah Ann Morrow of Boston, Mass.; and three sister, Miss Grace Dennis of Sycamore, Mrs. C. W. (Myrtle) Lundberg of DeKalb and Mrs. George (Gertrude) Groves of rural DeKalb; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a grandchild, Janet Dennis, predeceased him.
Final rites are being accorded this Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Coultrip Funeral Home with the Rev. H. L. Michael of the Federated Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Elmwood Cemetery here.
Friends may call at the local funeral home until time of services.
“Sycamore True Republican”
Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois”
September 1, 1953
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Dennis Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gurdon Dennis, prominent and honored residents of this community and throughout DeKalb county for many years, was very beautifully celebrated Sunday afternoon and evening with an open house at their residence at 427 Fair Street, the joyous occasion being sponsored by their children. Over 200 called to greet them and were most graciously received.
Lavish bouquets and baskets of flowers, gifts from countless friends and relatives, adorned the home, also the garden, where the guests assembled for refreshments, after being received in the home. The honored couple’s son Robert A. Dennis and wife of Sycamore, ad their daughter, Mrs. Theodore Soli and husband of Genoa were the hosts, the Dennis’ elder daughter, Mrs. Alvin K. (Margaret) Tomlinson of Chestnut Hill, Mass., being unable to be present, due to the wedding of her son, Alvin Dean Tomlinson, which took place the previous day, Saturday.
The granddaughters, Donna Dennis and Clairan Soli, were in charge of the guest book and the grandson, Robert J. Dennis, pinned a gold leaf on each guest. The bride of 50 years ago, was charming in her dusty rose nylon marquisette gown accented with rhinestone accessories and an orchid corsage. The bridegroom’s boutonniere was a golden colored carnation, the corsage flowers being the gifts from their grand-children.
Centering the dining-room table was a large four-tiered white wedding cake beautifully ornamented with golden flowers and green leaves and topped with a pair of clasped hands, a replica of the original wedding cake, the carving being done by their grandson, Robert J. Dennis. Of special interest to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis’ old friends were the many family pictures taken down through the years and which were displayed in one of the large living rooms. Also exhibited were Mrs. Dennis’ wedding gown and ring and many of the original wedding gifts.
The garden setting was truly lovely and colorful with attractive garden furniture, gay garden umbrellas and a lace covered buffet table beautifully appointed in crystal and gold, the centerpiece being a huge gold numeral 50 made by Mrs. Robert A. Dennis and which was filled with flowers.
During the evening the garden was lighted by colored spot lights
Obituary
December 9, 1958
Death Takes Robert Dennis
Robert Gurdon Dennis, 75, prominently known and honored resident of this community, passed away early Saturday morning at the local hospital, following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Dennis was a former Sycamore businessman, having owned and operated a feed and grain store in the location where Taylor-Nash Sales is now located. He later farmed for 22 years northwest of DeKalb, and upon retiring from farming in 1932 he became a feed salesman, and was still engaged in that field of work when stricken with his last illness.
He was born April 15, 1883 in Ottawa, the son of Gurden and Edith Chatfield Dennis. At the age of two years he moved with his parents to the rural area of Electric park Corners, growing to mature years there. He attended the Coltonville and Sycamore Schools.
On August 26, 1903, he was married in Sycamore to Claire Maude Austin. Their early married years were lived here, when Mr. Dennis operated his feed business, later moving to the rural area of DeKalb, where they farmed for 22 years, then resided in DeKalb for one years, and in 1932 returned to Sycamore, where the home has since been made.
Possessed of the finest traits of character, Mr. Dennis was highly respected by all who knew him. He was civic minded and always interested in the better things in life. He loved his home and family and was active in Church work for many years. During his residence in the DeKalb area he was a member of the Congregational Church in that city, and since coming to Sycamore he has been a faithful member of the Federated Church, having served as deacon and usher for several years.
He was a member of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and of the Royal Arcanum Lodge, having received his 50 year pin. He had also served as treasurer of the Northwest Shipping Association. Mr. Dennis was an ardent lover of flowers and cultivated rare species of gladioli blooms, also choice varieties of roses. He was also a very interested member of the Sycamore Garden Club.
The Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, which was celebrated five years ago, was a beautiful and memorable occasion.
Left to mourn his demise are his devoted wife and three devoted children, Margaret Dennis Tomlinson of Boston, Mass., Robert Austin Dennis of Sycamore and Audrey Dennis Soli of Genoa; also five grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson and Margaret Ann Tomlinson Morrow, both of Boston, Mass., Robert James Dennis and Donna Carolyn Dennis, both of Sycamore, and Clairann Soli of Genoa; two great-grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson, Jr., and Deborah Ann Morrow of Boston, Mass.; and three sister, Miss Grace Dennis of Sycamore, Mrs. C. W. (Myrtle) Lundberg of DeKalb and Mrs. George (Gertrude) Groves of rural DeKalb; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a grandchild, Janet Dennis, predeceased him.
Final rites are being accorded this Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Coultrip Funeral Home with the Rev. H. L. Michael of the Federated Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Elmwood Cemetery here.
Friends may call at the local funeral home until time of services.
“Sycamore True Republican”
Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois”
September 1, 1953
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Dennis Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gurdon Dennis, prominent and honored residents of this community and throughout DeKalb county for many years, was very beautifully celebrated Sunday afternoon and evening with an open house at their residence at 427 Fair Street, the joyous occasion being sponsored by their children. Over 200 called to greet them and were most graciously received.
Lavish bouquets and baskets of flowers, gifts from countless friends and relatives, adorned the home, also the garden, where the guests assembled for refreshments, after being received in the home. The honored couple’s son Robert A. Dennis and wife of Sycamore, ad their daughter, Mrs. Theodore Soli and husband of Genoa were the hosts, the Dennis’ elder daughter, Mrs. Alvin K. (Margaret) Tomlinson of Chestnut Hill, Mass., being unable to be present, due to the wedding of her son, Alvin Dean Tomlinson, which took place the previous day, Saturday.
The granddaughters, Donna Dennis and Clairan Soli, were in charge of the guest book and the grandson, Robert J. Dennis, pinned a gold leaf on each guest. The bride of 50 years ago, was charming in her dusty rose nylon marquisette gown accented with rhinestone accessories and an orchid corsage. The bridegroom’s boutonniere was a golden colored carnation, the corsage flowers being the gifts from their grand-children.
Centering the dining-room table was a large four-tiered white wedding cake beautifully ornamented with golden flowers and green leaves and topped with a pair of clasped hands, a replica of the original wedding cake, the carving being done by their grandson, Robert J. Dennis. Of special interest to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis’ old friends were the many family pictures taken down through the years and which were displayed in one of the large living rooms. Also exhibited were Mrs. Dennis’ wedding gown and ring and many of the original wedding gifts.
The garden setting was truly lovely and colorful with attractive garden furniture, gay garden umbrellas and a lace covered buffet table beautifully appointed in crystal and gold, the centerpiece being a huge gold numeral 50 made by Mrs. Robert A. Dennis and which was filled with flowers.
During the evening the garden was lighted by colored spot lights
December 9, 1958
Death Takes Robert Dennis
Robert Gurdon Dennis, 75, prominently known and honored resident of this community, passed away early Saturday morning at the local hospital, following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Dennis was a former Sycamore businessman, having owned and operated a feed and grain store in the location where Taylor-Nash Sales is now located. He later farmed for 22 years northwest of DeKalb, and upon retiring from farming in 1932 he became a feed salesman, and was still engaged in that field of work when stricken with his last illness.
He was born April 15, 1883 in Ottawa, the son of Gurden and Edith Chatfield Dennis. At the age of two years he moved with his parents to the rural area of Electric park Corners, growing to mature years there. He attended the Coltonville and Sycamore Schools.
On August 26, 1903, he was married in Sycamore to Claire Maude Austin. Their early married years were lived here, when Mr. Dennis operated his feed business, later moving to the rural area of DeKalb, where they farmed for 22 years, then resided in DeKalb for one years, and in 1932 returned to Sycamore, where the home has since been made.
Possessed of the finest traits of character, Mr. Dennis was highly respected by all who knew him. He was civic minded and always interested in the better things in life. He loved his home and family and was active in Church work for many years. During his residence in the DeKalb area he was a member of the Congregational Church in that city, and since coming to Sycamore he has been a faithful member of the Federated Church, having served as deacon and usher for several years.
He was a member of the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and of the Royal Arcanum Lodge, having received his 50 year pin. He had also served as treasurer of the Northwest Shipping Association. Mr. Dennis was an ardent lover of flowers and cultivated rare species of gladioli blooms, also choice varieties of roses. He was also a very interested member of the Sycamore Garden Club.
The Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, which was celebrated five years ago, was a beautiful and memorable occasion.
Left to mourn his demise are his devoted wife and three devoted children, Margaret Dennis Tomlinson of Boston, Mass., Robert Austin Dennis of Sycamore and Audrey Dennis Soli of Genoa; also five grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson and Margaret Ann Tomlinson Morrow, both of Boston, Mass., Robert James Dennis and Donna Carolyn Dennis, both of Sycamore, and Clairann Soli of Genoa; two great-grandchildren, Dean Tomlinson, Jr., and Deborah Ann Morrow of Boston, Mass.; and three sister, Miss Grace Dennis of Sycamore, Mrs. C. W. (Myrtle) Lundberg of DeKalb and Mrs. George (Gertrude) Groves of rural DeKalb; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a grandchild, Janet Dennis, predeceased him.
Final rites are being accorded this Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Coultrip Funeral Home with the Rev. H. L. Michael of the Federated Church officiating. Interment will take place in the Elmwood Cemetery here.
Friends may call at the local funeral home until time of services.
“Sycamore True Republican”
Sycamore, DeKalb Co., Illinois”
September 1, 1953
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Dennis Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gurdon Dennis, prominent and honored residents of this community and throughout DeKalb county for many years, was very beautifully celebrated Sunday afternoon and evening with an open house at their residence at 427 Fair Street, the joyous occasion being sponsored by their children. Over 200 called to greet them and were most graciously received.
Lavish bouquets and baskets of flowers, gifts from countless friends and relatives, adorned the home, also the garden, where the guests assembled for refreshments, after being received in the home. The honored couple’s son Robert A. Dennis and wife of Sycamore, ad their daughter, Mrs. Theodore Soli and husband of Genoa were the hosts, the Dennis’ elder daughter, Mrs. Alvin K. (Margaret) Tomlinson of Chestnut Hill, Mass., being unable to be present, due to the wedding of her son, Alvin Dean Tomlinson, which took place the previous day, Saturday.
The granddaughters, Donna Dennis and Clairan Soli, were in charge of the guest book and the grandson, Robert J. Dennis, pinned a gold leaf on each guest. The bride of 50 years ago, was charming in her dusty rose nylon marquisette gown accented with rhinestone accessories and an orchid corsage. The bridegroom’s boutonniere was a golden colored carnation, the corsage flowers being the gifts from their grand-children.
Centering the dining-room table was a large four-tiered white wedding cake beautifully ornamented with golden flowers and green leaves and topped with a pair of clasped hands, a replica of the original wedding cake, the carving being done by their grandson, Robert J. Dennis. Of special interest to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis’ old friends were the many family pictures taken down through the years and which were displayed in one of the large living rooms. Also exhibited were Mrs. Dennis’ wedding gown and ring and many of the original wedding gifts.
The garden setting was truly lovely and colorful with attractive garden furniture, gay garden umbrellas and a lace covered buffet table beautifully appointed in crystal and gold, the centerpiece being a huge gold numeral 50 made by Mrs. Robert A. Dennis and which was filled with flowers.
During the evening the garden was lighted by colored spot lights
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