Ray Ferrell
Jul 18, 2026
Ray Ferrell, age 101, of Hanover, Illinois passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 after a short illness.
Ray was born August 30, 1924 in Dudley, Missouri the son of James and Florence (Malone) Ferrell. He grew up in Arkansas working on the family farm and picking cotton as a young man. Living through the Depression Era fostered his strong work ethic.
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Scott Michael Brandt
Jul 17, 2026
Scott Michael Brandt, age 60, of Savanna, passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Peggy, Scott was a family man, a loyal friend, and a familiar, comforting presence in the community.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Celebration of Life visitation on Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 to 11:00...
Keith D. Graves
Jul 19, 2026
Keith Douglas Graves, age 68, of Preston, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Born on April 5, 1958, in Maquoketa, Iowa, Keith was a man who truly lived life on his own terms. For many years, he worked as a dedicated bartender and manager, helping to run the family business across two bars in Goose Lake...
Edwin "Buddy" Eugene Johnson, Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Edwin “Buddy” Eugene Johnson, Sr., 81, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life will be held this summer. Buddy’s family would like to offer their sincere thanks to Big Meadows Nursing Home, for the wonderful treatment Buddy received. “Buddy’s girls,” took...
Viola Alice Zink
Jul 22, 2026
Viola Alice Zink, age 91, of Mt. Carroll, passed away on July 22, 2026, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. Born on February 26, 1935, in Savanna, Illinois, she was the daughter of George and Viola (Ewalt) Yenney.
On December 24, 1955, Viola married Donald Zink at First Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll, beginning a loving union that would bless them with...
Beverly Grace Atherton
Jul 16, 2026
Beverly Grace Atherton, 88, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson. Burial will follow at Lower York Cemetery, in Thomson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....
Ricky V. Edwards
Jul 11, 2026
Ricky V. Edwards, 63, of Stockton, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with his loving wife, Alice at his side. A visitation will be held Monday, July 20, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a time of sharing at 12 p.m. Cremation rites will follow.
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William "Biff" Suckling
Jul 10, 2026
William “Biff” Robert Suckling, 45, of Savanna, IL, went to the beautiful heavens on July 10th, 2026.
The memories of Biff will never go away and will remain cherished. He would do anything for someone, no matter what. He made you laugh when your days were dark. His smile would brighten a room in an instant. He loved sports and music,...
LaVonne Kay Blair
Jul 8, 2026
LaVonne Kay Blair, age 88, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Javon Bea Mercy Hospital surrounded by the love of her family.
LaVonne was born February 3, 1938, in Stockton, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Florence (Schmidt) Belk. She grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School in 1956.
On November 18, 1956, LaVonne married...
Marianne King
Jul 5, 2026
Marianne King, 74, of Savanna, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at St. Francis (OSF) Hospital of Peoria, following complications from a brief illness. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30am Friday, July 10, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held 4-8pm Thursday, July 9, 2026, and one hour prior to the...
Sharon Faye Rosson
Jul 3, 2026
Sharon Faye Rosson, age 75, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Morrison Hospital.
Born on July 15, 1950, in Fulton, Illinois, Sharon was the daughter of Ralph and Alice Bielema. Growing up on farms in her early life instilled in her a lifelong love for the outdoors, a strong work ethic, and a deep appreciation for...
Carol Joyce Endre
Jul 3, 2026
Carol Joyce Endre, age 92, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at home in Savanna.
Carol was born on June 8, 1934, in Berwyn, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Mabel C. (Young) Wolf. She grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from Farragut High School in 1952. On September 24, 1955, Carol married Robert J....
John Arthur Miller
Jul 1, 2026
A private Interment will be held at Lost Mound Cemetery.
Obituary coming soon.
Hue V. Tran
Jun 25, 2026
Private funeral services will be held in accordance with Mr. Tran's Buddhist faith.
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...
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.
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Robert Lyle Kerley
Jun 20, 2026
Robert Lyle Kerley, age 81, of Mount Carroll, Illinois, passed away at home on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Robert was born on March 25, 1945, in Urbana, Illinois and raised in Geneva, Illionis, the son of Lyle and Jane (Brash) Kerley. He was a graduate of Geneva Community High School and went on to serve his country in the United States...
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...
