Patricia “Joy” Turner
Jun 4, 2026
“SHE’S FINE!”
Patricia “Joy” Turner, 69, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on June 4, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, surrounded by the people she loved—including herself.
Joy was born on January 24, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Patricia “Patt” (Clough) Fosdick. She grew up in Savanna, Illinois, where she attended school and participated in Rainbow Girls, Drum Majorette,...
Derrik A. Ready
Jan 8, 2026
Derrik A. Ready, 59, of Henderson, Nev., passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Henderson.
Derrik was born Jan. 29, 1966, in Clinton, Iowa, to Ray Ready and Anna K. Ready of Savanna. He graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1984.
In January 1985, Derrik proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and attended boot camp at Great Lakes....
Nancy Marie Gornick
Jun 23, 2026
Nancy M. (Eischen) Gornick, 72, of Elizabeth, Il, passed away peacefully in her home on June 23, 2026, after a long and courageous 5 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Nancy was born July 5th, 1953 in Chicago, Il to the late Theodore and Virginia (Rzeszut) Eischen. She grew up in Hickory Hills, Il and graduated from Argo High School...
Hue V. Tran
Jun 25, 2026
Private funeral services will be held in accordance with Mr. Tran's Buddhist faith.
Patricia A. Cox
Jun 22, 2026
Patricia A. Cox, age 83, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026. A Celebration of Patricia’s life will be held on Sunday, June 28, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, with a time to share memories and stories at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Spring Lake Cemetery.
Born on...
Daniel R. Snider
Jun 19, 2026
Daniel R. Snider, age 51, of Milledgeville, IL, passed away Friday, June 19, from complications after a lifelong heart condition. Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the funeral home as well as one hour...
Phyllis Jean Koester
Jun 18, 2026
We are deeply saddened to share that Phyllis Jean Koester, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on June 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 18, 1939, in Scales Mound, Illinois, Phyllis was the daughter of Kenneth and Celia (Swift) Hickman. She grew up surrounded by the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County and her early years...
Sheldon Stadel Frank
Jun 14, 2026
Sheldon Stadel Frank 5/17/1930 - 6/14/2026
Link for livestream of Sheldon’s Funeral Service https://www.facebook.com/groups/4399887440279772
Sheldon was born on May 17, 1930, in Freeport, Illinois, to Louis and Lydia (Stadel) Frank. He was educated in the Chadwick, Il school system and graduated in 1948. Sheldon attended the University of Illinois and received a Bachelor’s (1952) and Master’s (1953) degree in Music with organ...
Steven “Wahoo” Yenney
Jun 14, 2026
Steven “Wahoo” Yenney, a lifelong Savanna resident known for his quick wit, big heart and unmistakable laugh, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at home.
Steve was born November 2, 1946, in Savanna to Clarence and Gail (Schubert)Yenney, Steve lived a life defined by service, family and community.
Steve served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era 1965–1969, attaining the...
Kayla Marie Gonyier
Jun 13, 2026
Kayla Marie Gonyier, 37, passed away on June 13, 2026. She was born on June 21, 1988, in Clinton, Iowa, to Daryl Gonyier and Carla Siegwarth.
From the day she was born, Kayla was a fighter. Throughout her life, she faced many health challenges with strength, determination, and resilience. Despite the obstacles she encountered, she remained kind-hearted and caring toward those...
Wanda Lee Ganzer
Jun 13, 2026
Wanda Lee Ganzer, 91, of Spragueville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Maquoketa Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, June 23 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston Iowa. Burial will be in the Spragueville Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service at the Church from 9:15 AM...
Scott J. Gallentine
Jun 12, 2026
Scott Gallentine, of Mt. Carroll, passed away June 12, 2026, at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, Illinois, after a long-fought battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 23, at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place on Monday, June 22, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Law...
Debra K. Schroeder
Jun 12, 2026
Debra K. Schroeder, age 66, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Deb was born on April 12, 1960, in Clinton, Iowa, the loving daughter of Roger and Marjorie (Stoll) Nolting. She graduated from Preston High School with the Class of 1978 and went on to attend Iowa...
John C. Empen
Jun 11, 2026
John C. Empen, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11. Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston, IA. Visitation will be from noon until the Mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. No luncheon will be served. In lieu of flowers...
Duane Richard Port
Jun 11, 2026
Duane R Port, age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 11, 2026, at home in Lanark, IL surrounded by family. Duane, or “Red” as many called him, was born July 1,1942 at home in Fulton, IL, the second of seven children to Richard and Nellie (Engelkens) Port. In 1956, in the middle of his freshman year, his family moved to...
Lynn F. Budde
Jun 8, 2026
Lynn Francis Budde, 81, of Preston, Iowa, passed away suddenly on June 8, 2026, in exactly the place he would have chosen; the house he built by hand.
Lynn was born on April 17, 1945, in Bellevue, Iowa, to Eldon and Dula (Zeimet) Budde. He was raised in the Preston area and graduated from Preston High School with the Class of...
Arnold "Arnie" Clarence Mussmann
Jun 7, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arnold Clarence. Mussmann Jr. (Arnie, Moose, Jr). Arnold passed away on his birthday June 7, 2026, at his home in Miles, IA. He was born June 7, 1962, in Maquoketa, IA, son to late father Arnold Clarence Mussmann Sr, and mother Linda Lou Griebel Mussmann. Honoring Arnold’s wish, the...
Darrel "Butch" Tebbe
Jun 7, 2026
Darrel “Butch” Tebbe, age 68, of Spragueville, Iowa died on June 7, 2026. Graveside services will be held at the Spragueville Cemetery on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM. A luncheon will follow at the Corner Stop restaurant in Preston, IA.
Darrel was born May 26, 1958, the son of Sylvester “Scout” and Arlene Tebbe. He attended Preston Schools. Darrel...
Nancy L. Spahr
Jun 6, 2026
Nancy L. Spahr went to her heavenly home on June 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. Nancy was born March 20, 1937 to Emery and Bertha (Richards) Preston. Nancy went to Mt. Carroll high school and she married James R. Spahr May 28, 1956. They had four children Tom, Tim, Tammy and Tina.
After the passing of her husband...
Gertrude Louise "Trudy" Parker
Jun 3, 2026
Gertrude Louise “Trudy” Parker passed away on June 3, 2026.
Born on June 20, 1942, to Leroy and Frances (Smith) Geiser, Trudy grew up appreciating the simpler things in life. She later married her husband, Robert Parker. The couple made their home in Freeport before eventually settling in Lanark. For over 30 years, she was a dedicated employee at Honeywell in...
