Paulette Gayle Svec
Oct 29, 2026
Paulette Gayle Svec, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away October 29, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family and under the care of FHN Mercy Hospice. A celebration of life gathering will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.
Paulette was born November 14, 1947, in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of...
Alicia Maria Lopez
Oct 25, 2026
Alicia Maria Lopez, age 91, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on October 25, 2026, in Savanna.
Born on November 7, 1934, in Guatemala, Alicia was the daughter of Antonio and Maria (Delones Tobar) Duarte, and the eldest of six children. At the age of 12, she moved with her family to the United States, growing up in the Los Angeles area....
Carollynn Sergeant Fink
Oct 19, 2026
Carollynn Sergeant Fink
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Carollynn Fink, 89, entered into Eternal Life on October 19, 2026.
Carollynn was born July 3, 1937 in St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was adopted by her loving parents, Nelson and Arlene Emery Sergeant and was raised and educated in Sterling, IL graduating with the Class of 1955.
Carollynn married Vernon A. Fink at St. John's Lutheran...
Diana M. England
Oct 18, 2026
Diana M. England, 87, of Savanna, Illinois, formerly of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.
Diana was born on August 19, 1939, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Carlton A. and Emily E. (Rowland) Phillips. She was raised in the Thomson area and was a graduate of Thomson High School with...
Michael Keith Medley
Oct 17, 2026
Michael Keith Medley II, age 38, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. Mike was proud of his sobriety, had a great sense of humor, was caring, and was blessed with a big heart and a desire to help others.
He was born April 13, 1988, in Huntsville, Alabama, the son...
Mark Eugene Ferris
Oct 13, 2026
Mark Eugene Ferris, of Milledgeville, Illinois, passed away October 13, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. A graveside service will be held 10:30, Friday, October 30, 2026 at Savanna Township Cemetery in Savanna, Illinois,.
Mark was born August 13, 1961, the son of Elmer and Joanne (Winkel) Ferris. He graduated from Savanna High School in 1979 and worked in...
Andrea Marie (Grant) Davis
Oct 13, 2026
Andrea Marie (Grant) Davis, age 43, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a family and many friends who loved her dearly. Her passing has left a heartbreaking void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Though her departure was sudden, the love she gave and the memories she created will live on forever.
Andrea was a loving daughter, mother,...
Maria Eleanor Seibert
Oct 13, 2026
Maria Eleanor Seibert, age 87, of Elizabeth, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died peacefully at home on October 13, 2026, with her daughters, Laura and Jenny, at her side.
Maria was born to William Berger and Eugenie (Fauvelle) Berger at Grant Hospital in Chicago on January 27, 1939. She grew up in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood at the corner of Halsted...
Dale William Knauer
Oct 13, 2026
Dale William Knauer, age 89, of Monroe, Wisconsin, formerly of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away October 13, 2026, just four days before his 90th birthday. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Dale lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and a love of the outdoors.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, at St. Paul’s...
Joseph A. Eirhart
2026
Joseph Eirhart, 80, of Fulton, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Joe was the son of Joseph and Marvel Eirhart. He grew up in Savanna, IL where he graduated in 1965.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era, mostly stationed overseas in Europe. He achieved the rank of Specialist...
Virginia Lynn Zink
Oct 10, 2026
Virginia Lynn Zink, 75, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Mercyhealth Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 19 at 4 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., prior to the service.
Virginia was born on August 31, 1951, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter...
John Alan Borgman
Oct 9, 2026
On October 9, 2026, at the age of 63, John Alan Borgman found peace after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.
John was born on August 21, 1963 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was adopted by his loving parents, Stan and Jeanne Borgman of Fulton, IL, in November of 1963. John was named after President John F. Kennedy, whose sudden passing...
Lyle Hans Knutsen
Oct 8, 2026
Lyle Knutsen, age 79, of Spragueville, Iowa passed away at Jackson Ridge nursing home in Maquoketa, IA on October 8th, 2026.
Lyle was born November 10th, 1946 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Hans and Genevieve (Banowetz) Knutsen. He had 6 siblings: Ted, Gloria, Gary, Dan, Carol & Duane. Lyle was united in marriage to Joy Glunz on October 4th, 1969...
Larry Lee Klein
Oct 4, 2026
Larry L. Klein, age 88, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, at The Presbyterian Church, in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois...
Patrick “PJ” James Harrison Anderson
Sep 30, 2026
Patrick “PJ” James Harrison Anderson, born January 12, 1992, will be remembered for his joyful spirit, warm sense of humor, and love of people. A friend to many, PJ enjoyed socializing and had a special gift for making others smile.
PJ graduated from West Carroll High School in 2010, where he was a member of FFA. He later worked at Malcolm...
Rodney Maurice Wubbena
Sep 29, 2026
Rodney Maurice Wubbena, 88, died Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Freeport Elks Club, 608 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL. Parking is available across the street at the Met Life parking...
Wayne Christian Wills
Sep 28, 2026
Wayne Christian Wills, 91, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on September 28, 2026, at Hearthwood Senior Living in Bartlett, Illinois. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Hanover. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in...
Diane D. Miller
Sep 28, 2026
Diane Dorothy Miller, age 78, of Clinton, Iowa, and formerly of Preston, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, at The Alverno in Clinton. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston. A visitation will be held prior to the mass from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....
Lawrence M. Morfey
Sep 25, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Michael Morfey, 83, of Fulton, Illinois, and formerly of Savanna, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Big Meadows, surrounded by the love of his family.
Larry was born on February 18, 1943, in Madison, Wisconsin, the eldest child of Jimmie and Janice (Slack) Morfey. As a boy, his family moved to Hanover, and later Savanna, when...
Amy Lynn Calhoun
Sep 25, 2026
Amy Lynn Calhoun, 50, of Naperville, Illinois, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 25, 2026, after facing cancer with immense grace, strength, and bravery. She was born April 11, 1976, in Freeport, Illinois, to Jim and Diane (Willson) Calhoun.
Amy grew up in Mt. Carroll and graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1994. She earned a bachelor’s degree from...
