Charlice Rosena Offenheiser
Sep 28, 2025
Charlice Rosena H. Offenheiser, 93, of rural Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, at her home with her family close by her side. Born February 11, 1932, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Louis H. and Lavina (Groezinger) Haug. Charlice grew up on their Derinda farm, attending the one-room school in Derinda Center before going to Elizabeth...
Carol Jean Kilburg
Sep 26, 2025
A golden heart stopped beating on September 26, 2025, when Carol Jean Kilburg, age 88, passed at MercyOne Genesis, in Davenport, IA. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, October 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, IA. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St....
John Edward Tautz
Sep 26, 2025
John Edward Tautz, 90, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2025. A visitation will be held from 11 am – 1 pm, Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois with a celebration of life service to follow at 1 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at...
Arthur Marcotte
Sep 25, 2025
Arthur Marcotte, age 69, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. An additional visitation will be held...
Nancy J. Wildman
Sep 23, 2025
Nancy Jo Wildman, age 76, of Savanna, IL, passed away on September 23, 2025, in her home. A memorial service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, on Thursday, October 2, at 4 p.m. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., before the service.
Nancy was born May 2, 1949, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the...
Robert Marburger
Sep 23, 2025
Robert Marburger, of Sabula, Iowa, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. A private family service will be held.
Robert was born on April 27, 1944, the son of Edward and Alberta (Boock) Marburger. He grew up in Sabula, attending local schools and graduating from Sabula High School. Everyone around town knew him as “Boober” from a young...
Gregory T. Stengel
Sep 21, 2025
"Hail to the Great Man: the genius, the hippie, the contrarian thinker, the man with a clear philosophical view and conviction, the anti-bureaucrat, the legend who we had the great good fortune to have known," wished a friend.
Accomplished real estate maven, attorney, investor, and community figure leaves behind his wife Mila and 3 daughters: Jennifer Moonbeam, Milena, and Abigail. He...
Christine Ann Jensen
Sep 19, 2025
Christine Ann Jensen, age 63, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on September 19, 2025, with her family by her side. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will take place that morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Antl Hall at the...
Daniel Wilfred Sadler
Sep 18, 2025
Daniel “Dan” Wilfred Sadler, 78, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born April 5, 1947, in Galena, IL, Dan was the son of Wilfred and Genevieve (Hickie) Sadler. He grew up in Elizabeth, where he spent his entire life rooted in family, hard work, and community. He graduated from Elizabeth High...
Barbara Jean Sanderson
Sep 15, 2025
Barbara J. Sanderson, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. She was 76 years old. A memorial service will be held Friday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Barbara was born...
Donald "Don" A. Hart, Sr.
Sep 15, 2025
Donald “Don” A. Hart Sr., 82, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on September 15, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. As family wishes, Don chose donation to medical science and there will be no services. The family encourages you to donate in Don’s memory to a local charity. He was born on September 22, 1942, in rural Milledgeville, Illinois, the...
Ronald Eugene Nemec
Sep 13, 2025
Ronald Eugene Nemec, age 77, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on September 13, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.
Ron was born on April 15, 1948, in Berwyn, Illinois, the son of Richard and Patricia (Knealy) Nemec. He attended Holy Cross High School in River Grove and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1970...
Tony A. Cram
Sep 11, 2025
Tony Cram, of Teeds Grove, Iowa, passed away on September 11, 2025, at the age of 66. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, Iowa. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday, September 18, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., and one hour prior to...
Cindy Lou Soto
Sep 8, 2025
Cindy Lou Soto, age 66, of Savanna, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends the evening of September 8th at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. A celebration of Cindy's life will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Cindy was born in Savanna, Illinois,...
Dawn Lucille Phillips
Sep 7, 2025
Dawn Lucille Phillips, age 64, of Sabula, IA, passed away suddenly, on September 7, 2025 in Davenport, IA. Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of Dawn’s life will be held, Saturday, September 20, at the VFW, in Sabula, IA, starting at 4 p.m. Dawn was born June 9, 1961, in Savanna, IL, to Robert and Aleda (Franzen) Lohmeier....
Eva Mika
Sep 3, 2025
Eva Mika, 95, of Savanna, born December 25, 1929, in British Guiana, peacefully passed away on September 3, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home. Eva came to the United States in 1960 and worked over 20 years at Eaton Corporation, as well as contributing her talents at International Lock and Big Meadows. She raised a son, Joseph. Eva will be...
Bertram Henry Rogers
Sep 2, 2025
Bertram Henry Rogers, aged 33, passed away on September 2, 2025. “Toto Bert” was born and raised in Chicago, IL. The youngest, more eclectic of two, Bert’s observations, curiosity and intellect grew into a wide range of interests and hobbies. With a steady consumption of audio books, podcasts and all things YouTube, he was a history buff (with a special...
Deborah Jean Meador
Aug 31, 2025
Deborah Jean "Deb" Meador, 74, of Mount Carroll, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Pearl Pavilion Nursing Center in Freeport, Illinois. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and determination. Despite being legally blind, Deb lived a vibrant life filled with passion and joy. Deb was born January 15, 1951 in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of Gene...
Judith "Judy" Diane Schreiner
Aug 30, 2025
Judith “Judy” Diane Schreiner of Savanna passed away on August 30, 2025. Judy was born on September 18, 1959, in Granite City, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Maxine (Woolley) Compton. She graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1977. She continued her education at Highland Community College before transferring to Franciscan University in Clinton, Iowa, where she earned her Bachelor...
Barbara Sue Casey
Aug 30, 2025
Barbara Sue Casey, age 82, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Home in Savanna, surrounded by her family. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Barbara was born May 7, 1943, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Blanche (Sack) Ferris. She grew up in Savanna and graduated with...
