Judy Leibert Wilson
Jan 19, 2026
Judy Leibert Wilson, age 84, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 19. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church, outside of Elizabeth, Illinois. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Judy was born on December...
Norma Jean Merkel
Jan 15, 2026
Norma Jean Merkel, age 99, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Chadwick Cemetery,...
Betty Lea Messmer
Jan 15, 2026
Betty Lea Messmer, age 84, of rural Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Monroe Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin, following a short illness.
Betty was born July 23, 1941, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Lorraine “Rene” (Burke) Bertsch. She grew up on the family farm, attended country school, and graduated from Hanover High School with the Class...
George John Evan
Jan 16, 2026
George John Evan, 90 , passed away at home with family on Friday, January 16, 2026 after a long fight with Alzheimer’s. The visitation will be held Sunday January 25th at Law Jones funeral home in Savanna from noon to 1:45pm with the Funeral Mass at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Savanna at 2pm, with a luncheon to follow...
Lawrence A. Thines
Jan 20, 2026
Lawrence A. Thines (JR), 67 of Preston, Iowa, passed away suddenly at home, on January 20, 2026. Born on May 21, 1958, in Clinton, Iowa, he was the son of Lawrence and Eleanor Thines. Lawrence lived his life close to the land he loved–growing up farming outside of Preston, Iowa. To many of his friends, he was affectionately known as...
Joyce Elaine Gouker
Jan 17, 2026
Joyce's full obituary will be published soon. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lanark Church of the Brethren
Ronald Charneski
Jan 15, 2026
Ronald Charneski, 83, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.
Ron was born...
Kenneth Merle "Ken" Kingery, Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
Kenneth Merle “Ken” Kingery Sr. went home to be with God on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna, IL.
Ken was born to Merle and Rachel (Bork) Kingery and was...
Jeffrey A. Neuschwanger
Dec 22, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Neuschwanger, age 72, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. In lei of flowers donations in memory of Jeff can be sent to Law Jones Funeral Home ref: Jeffrey Neuschwanger Memorial.
Jeff was born on June 17,...
Eva Rose Law
Jan 16, 2026
Eva Rose Law, age 90, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away in her home, with her family by her side, on January 16, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, at Lanark First Brethren Church. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in...
Ronald C. Hammond
Jan 15, 2026
Ronald C. Hammond, 72, of Dubuque, Iowa, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 15, 2026. A private family celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Ronald was born on August 8, 1953, the son of Roy and Lucille (Miller) Hammond. He was raised in Preston, Iowa, where he attended local schools and graduated from Preston...
Melvin R. Mann
Jan 14, 2026
Melvin Richard Mann, 82, of Lanark, Illinois passed away January 14, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital, following a brief illness. A visitation will be held 11am – 12:45pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Law Jones Eastland, Lanark. A graveside service will follow at 1pm in the Lanark Cemetery.
Born January 20, 1943, in Lena, Illinois, Melvin was the son of Harold...
Norma Gail Noonan
Jan 8, 2026
Norma Gail Noonan, a devoted mother, proud patriot, and beloved "Ebay Queen," passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 8. A woman of deep faith and fierce love for her family, Norma leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and cherished memories. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebration-of-life-planting-trees-for-mom?lid=4tm7sxkzoj6q .
Norma was born on April 8,...
Katherine Ann Warner
Jan 8, 2026
Katherine (Katie) Ann Warner, age 48, of Lena, IL, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving children on Thursday January 8, 2026, at Meriter Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m....
Charles Owen Bickelhaupt
Jan 7, 2026
.Charles Owen Bickelhaupt, born November 2, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home of Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service with Masonic Rites will be held Monday, January 19 at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from...
Joan F. Sullivan
Jan 6, 2026
Joan F. Sullivan, 87, of Maquoketa, IA, formerly of Spragueville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center, in Maquoketa.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the...
Linda Lou Harris
Jan 6, 2026
Linda Harris, age 77, of Hanover, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Linda was born on December 11th, 1948, daughter of William and Sadie (Simpkins) Harrison. Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was generous and always there to lend a helping hand.
She is survived by her two...
Robert Scott Sisler
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Scott Sisler, age 61, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 18, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,...
Edna Dixie Comer
Jan 4, 2026
Edna Dixie Comer, age 87, of Savanna, IL, passed away at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA, on January 4, 2026. A celebration of Edna’s life will be held on a future date. Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
Edna was born August 5, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Richard and Roberta (Hanover) Roos. Her parents moved their family...
William Charles Haas, Sr.
Jan 3, 2026
William Charles Haas Sr., 89, of Savanna, IL, passed away on January 3, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford. Cremation rites will be accorded and interment will take place at Lower York Cemetery, in Thomson, IL.
William, or “Bill” as most knew him, was born on February 7, 1936, in Savanna to Marion and Gladys (Shelly) Poorman. He attended...
