The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois
January 12, 1966 - Wednesday, pg 2
 
WILLIAM  ROLAND  DEVINE
 
William R. Devine Dies Suddenly
 
Tampico: - William Roland Devine, 35, died suddenly at the home of his mother, Mrs. Roy Devine, this morning.
 
He was born March 22, 1930 in Sterling, the son of Roy and Irene Devine.  He was educated in the Tampico schools, and had resided most of his life in the Tampico area.  He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Tampico.
 
He is survived by his mother, three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Roush, Jr., Rock Falls, Mrs. Bernard (Bernice) Roush, Rock Falls, Mrs. Leon (Shirley) Neese, Sterling; three brothers, John, Sterling, Thomas, Tampico, and James, Rock Falls and several nieces and nephews. 
 
He was preceded by his father in 1960 and one nephew.
 
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 14, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, with Rev. A. M. Weitekamp officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
 
Friends may call at the Schmitt Funeral Chapel after 2 p.m. Thursday.