Otis Bart Welch Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
Otis Bart Welch Jr., 74, of Sabula, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, following a brief illness.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the funeral home.
Otis was born on...
Josephine “Jo” Anne Aulick
Jul 27, 2026
Josephine "Jo" Anne Aulick, age 90, formerly of Thomson, Illinois, and most recently a resident of Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone, Iowa, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, with her daughters by her side.
A Funeral Mass will be held 12 noon, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna, Illinois, with Father James Keenan...
Teresa Bonjour
Aug 3, 2026
Teresa Jo Bonjour, 62, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.
Born on July 28, 1964, in Clinton, Iowa, Teresa was the daughter of Leo and Betty (Carroll) Hatheway. She is a graduate of Thomson High School.
On December 31, 1997, Teresa married Gerald Bonjour. They shared many happy years together until...
Kary Dean Roe
Aug 2, 2026
Kary Dean Roe, 76, of Savanna, IL, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at Serenity Estates in Lena, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded and interment will take place at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, in Savanna, IL.
Born on June 14, 1950, in Savanna, Kary was the son of Francis and Verna (Bretthauer) Roe. He graduated from Savanna...
Joyce Ann Camp
Aug 2, 2026
Joyce Ann Camp, 92, of Elvira, Iowa, and Elberta, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Greenville, South Carolina, surrounded by the love of her family.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Elvira Zion Lutheran Church in Elvira, Iowa, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial...
Rita Devon (Glenn) Port
Aug 2, 2026
Rita Devon (Glenn) Port, age 75, of Lanark, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Allure Nursing Center in Mt. Carroll, following a 26-year battle with multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis.
Rita was born on September 8, 1950, in Freeport, Illinois, to Ralph and Margaret (Newcomer) Glenn. She grew up in the Lanark area and would later spend much...
David L. Weyers
Jul 31, 2026
David L. Weyers, age 66, of Lake Carroll, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 31, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Dave's life will be held at a later date in Lisle, Illinois.
Born on August 17, 1959, in Berwyn, Illinois, Dave was the son of Daniel and Geraldine (Wilcox) Weyers. He graduated from Morton West High School...
Lawrence B. Iben
Jul 23, 2026
Lawrence Bernard Iben, age 96, of Thomson, Illinois, and formerly of Chadwick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Resthave Home in Morrison.
Lawrence was born on June 14, 1930, in Sterling, Illinois, the son of George and Catherine (Boze) Iben. Lawrence grew up learning the value of hard work on his family’s farm in Rock Falls. He graduated...
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...
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...
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.
Once...
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...
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.
Born...
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.
