Delbert Miller
Feb 7, 2026
Delbert Miller, a lifelong resident of Preston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Alverno in Clinton, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, at The Miles Cemetery in Miles, Iowa, where military honors will be rendered.
Delbert was born...
Herbert Eugene Bollman
Feb 9, 2026
Herbert E. Bollman, age 85, of Lanark, IL, went home to heaven on February 9, 2026.
Herb was born on January 11, 1941 in Dixon, IL, the son of Herbert L. and Leila (Fiscel) Bollman. He graduated from Polo High School in 1959. He served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines from 1964 to 1966, and then was stationed at...
Susan Kay Foltz
Feb 8, 2026
Susan Kay Foltz, age 62, of Mt. Carroll, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Susan was...
Rhonda Dian Pieper
Jan 25, 2026
Rhonda Dian Pieper, born December 30, 1956, in Savanna, IL, passed away on January 25, 2026 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula, IA, this spring. A celebration of Rhonda’s life will be planned for February 15, at 1 p.m., at Manny’s Pizza, in Savanna. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Duane A. Gruhn
Feb 7, 2026
Duane August Gruhn, 88, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026, after a short illness. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Law-Jones Funeral Home Eastland in Lanark, with visitation prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Shannon Brethren...
Jane E. Hines
Jan 31, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Hines, age 67, of Chadwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, at Law Jones Funeral Home...
Larry Keith Broshous
Jan 23, 2026
Larry Keith Broshous, age 70, of Stockton, Illinois died at home after an illness on January 23, 2026.
Larry was a simple, steady man whose greatest pride was his family. Born in Freeport on May 23, 1955, he graduated from Stockton High School in 1973 and spent thirty‑five years working at Kelly Springfield in Freeport, where he was known for his...
Richard Alan Warfield
Jan 19, 2026
Richard Alan Warfield, 62, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away at home Monday, January 19, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Born November 19, 1963, in Freeport, Illinois, Richard was the son of the late Roy and Ruby (Stone) Warfield Sr. of Shannon. He graduated from Shannon High School, class of 1982. During this time he met Kathi Orth. They married...
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,...
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...
Joseph Leslie Helle
Jan 31, 2026
Jospeh Leslie Helle, age 80, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away January 31, 2026 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. Interment will take place at Savanna Township Cemetery, in Savanna Illinois. His family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of Pinnacle Place and Big Meadows for the kindness and care they showed to Joe.
Born February 6, 1945, in...
Kay F. Saltow
Jan 30, 2026
Kay F. Saltow, age 84, formerly of Savanna, IL, passed away at Allure Nursing Home, of Mt. Carroll, IL, on January 30, 2026. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Kay was born July 12, 1941, in Savanna, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Thulen) Saltow. She graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1960. She began working for Eaton Corporation...
Sandra J. Jepsen
Jan 29, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” J. Jepsen, age 87, of Sabula IA, passed away peacefully at Eagle Point Nursing home on January 29, 2026. Sandy was born on January 22, 1939, in Iowa, to August “Butch” and Iola “Ollie” (Schmidt) Franzen.
Sandy lived a full life centered around friends and family. She loved working on puzzles, gardening, and canning, and especially treasured spending time...
Gordon D. Thompson
Jan 29, 2026
Gordon D. Thompson, age 69, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 29, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, at Pleasant Valley Church of God in rural Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Out of state relatives...
Roger Dale Pritchard
Jan 26, 2026
Roger Dale Pritchard, 81, of Thomson, IL, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at home, leaving behind a legacy of unapologetic honesty, a fair amount of orneriness, and a heartfelt impact on more than he realized.
Roger was born on December 14, 1944, in Sterling, IL the son of Herbert and Ruby (Meyer) Pritchard. In his younger years, Roger spent...
Eva Marie McCarthy
Jan 25, 2026
Eva Marie McCarthy, age 94, of Hanover, IL, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Eva was born December 4, 1931, in Raisinville Township, in Monroe County, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Heiden) Berns. She grew up in Dundee and Monroe, Michigan, graduating from Dundee High School with the class of 1952. In Rothbury,...
Thaddeus "Frank" Francis O'Malley
Jan 25, 2026
Thaddeus “Frank” Francis O’Malley, 88, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Thomson.
Born September 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Frank was the son of Thaddeus “Ted” and Delia (Kelly) O’Malley. He grew up in Chicago, attending and graduating from high school there. For a time he pursued seminary studies, guided by a deep and lifelong Catholic faith,...
Roberta Ann Fritz
Jan 25, 2026
Roberta Ann Fritz, age 72, of Mt. Carroll, IL, formerly of Hanover, IL, passed away on January 25, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, in Dubuque, IA.
Roberta was born February 27, 1953 in Hanover, the daughter of Robert and Rose (Baker) Fritz. She graduated from West Dubuque High School with the...
Gayle Ehredt
Jan 24, 2026
Gayle Ehredt, born October 3, 1951, in Savanna, Illinois, passed away on January 24, 2026. She lived a life centered on family and simple joys. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, February 6 at the funeral...
Elaine M. Mommsen
Jan 22, 2026
Born into time: February 20, 1928
Born into eternity: January 22, 2026
Elaine M. Mommsen, age 97, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and cherished community member, passed away peacefully at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport, Illinois.
Elaine was born in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Stick) Rohloff. Exposed to her father’s experience with agriculture and gardening, Elaine,...
