David Bower
May 9, 2026
David Theodore Bower, age 54, of Argo Fay, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Thomson, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral...
George Adams
Dec 20, 2025
On December 20, 2025, George (Bill) Adams passed away in Huntsville, Alabama. During his life he had a wide circle of people he loved - family, friends, and neighbors. He was born in Iowa on August 18, 1935.
He grew up in Sabula, IA, an island city on the Mississippi River. There he hunted, fished, and carried out untold shenanigans with...
Lawrence "Larry" Gregorich
May 13, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Gregorich Sr., age 82, of Preston, IA, passed away on May 13, 2026. Larry was born on August 8, 1943, in Maquoketa, IA, the son of George M. and Mary (Zupanc) Gregorich. He attended school at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Key West, IA.
Larry left school after eighth grade to help on the family farm. Larry proudly served...
Lester M. Moeller
May 13, 2026
Lester Marvin Moeller, age 91, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport.
Lester was born on July 26, 1934, the son of Fred and Lillian (Aude) Moeller. He grew up learning the value of hard work on the family farm and graduated from Miles High School in 1952, where he enjoyed...
Bonnie Lou Miller
May 13, 2026
Bonnie Lou Miller, age 67, of Preston, Iowa, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous journey through illness. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 20, at 11 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Preston. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m....
Paul Eugene Hartman
May 14, 2026
Paul Hartman, age 89, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 2pm Saturday, May 23, 2026, with a visitation from 12 - 2 pm at Law Jones funeral Home in Savanna. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Paul was born May...
Joyce Annette Robbins
May 6, 2026
Joyce Annette Robbins, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at MercyOne in Dubuque on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born December 24, 1940, in Dixon, Illinois, Joyce lived a life filled with family, faith and a love of the outdoors.
Joyce was the daughter of Arthur and Elinor (Boyer) Kennedy. She graduated from Fulton High School, Class of 1958....
Doris Juanita Gee
Apr 16, 2026
Doris “Juanita” Gee passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, quiet strength, deep faith, and enduring love for her family.
Juanita was born on October 18, 1929, in Big Rock Township, Illinois, to Clyde and Thelma (Tate) Hamblen. She graduated from Elburn High School in Elburn, Illinois. She later received CNA certification and also completed grief counseling training, reflecting...
Lester Alfred Marshall
May 10, 2026
Lester A. Marshall of Clover Ridge Place assisted living facility in Maquoketa, IA., formerly of Miles, IA., passed away at Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, IA. on May 10, 2026.
Lester was born on September 22, 1932 in Sabula, IA to Alfred and Hazel (Henfrey) Marshall. He attended the country school near his home (Sabula). He was baptized and...
Marsha Kay Ellingburg
May 4, 2026
Marsha Kay Ellingburg (Mowen) was born December 27th, 1947 in Lanark, Illinois to Russell and Dorothy Mowen. Marsha passed away in her home on May 4th, 2026 at 3:16am in Shannon, Illinois surrounded by her family due to complications with cancer at 78 years old.
Marsha attended Lanark High School and graduated from Lanark in 1965. She worked on her family...
Catherine "Katie" Margaret Kilburg
May 3, 2026
Catherine “Katie” Margaret Kilburg, age 95, passed away on May 3, 2026, in her home, in Preston, IA. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, on Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church prior to Mass, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph...
Samuel Austin Lee Limond
May 1, 2026
Samuel Austin Lee Limond, age 18, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away far too soon on Friday, May 1, 2026, due to a tragic accident.
Sam was born December 14, 2007, in Sterling, Illinois, the loving son of Nancy Myers Luna and Wesley Limond. He spent his early years in Rock Falls, Mount Morris, and Sterling before moving to Miles in 2022...
Cheryl Ann Temple
Apr 23, 2026
Cheryl Ann Temple, 74, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Sarah Harding Home in Clinton, Iowa.
Cheryl was born August 8, 1951, in Freeport, Illinois. She was raised the daughter of Ken and Arlene (Potter) Starr.
A 1969 graduate of Thomson High School, Cheryl was a people person. She was known for her sense of humor, generous...
Virginia Mae Haas
Apr 21, 2026
Virginia Mae Haas, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL.
She was born on June 10, 1940, in Wabasha, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Betty (Murphy) Flies. Growing up, Virginia developed a strong work ethic, a trait she proudly learned from her parents and later instilled in her own children....
Lorraine Esther Ronan
Apr 19, 2026
Lorraine Esther Ronan, age 91, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Pinnacle Place in Savanna, Illinois.
Lorraine was born on March 23, 1935, in Laurel, Montana, the daughter of John Fox Jr. and Elizabeth (Knaub) Fox. Her childhood in Montana was defined by the hard work and simple joys of farm life. In her early years, she attended a...
Susan Kay Welch
Apr 18, 2026
Susan Kay Welch passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 11am Friday, April 24, 2026 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa. Visitation will be 4 - 7pm Thursday, April 23 at the Funeral Home.
Susan was born December 20, 1948. Raised on a family farm near Sabula,...
Harriette J. Slayton
Apr 16, 2026
Harriette J. Slayton, age 92, of Mt. Carroll, formerly of Hanover, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. Born April 9, 1934, in Chicago, Harriette was the daughter of Henry and Martha Marek. Arrangements are being handled by Law Jones Funeral Home.
George James Jacovides
Apr 15, 2026
George was a devoted son, brother, and friend who carried a deep love of history, music, and his interest in Greek heritage. Born in Santa Rosa, California, the family moved to St. Simon's Island, Georgia when he was a toddler, and then onto Geneva, Illinois when he entered grade school. George grew up exploring coastlines, museums, and the stories of...
Cynthia Anne Simik
Apr 14, 2026
Cynthia Anne Simik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Wayne and Barbara (Hankes) Meyer.
Cynthia grew up in the Aurora and Westmont area, attended Holy Trinity Grade School, and graduated from Downers Grove North High School in...
Jordan Conner Lee Havens
Apr 13, 2026
Jordan Conner Lee Havens (born March 11, 2005) died Monday, April 13, 2026 due to a tragic accident — With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we remember Jordan Conner Lee Havens, a bright, kind, and loving son, brother, grandson, boyfriend, friend and teammate.
Jordan grew up in Hanover and graduated from River Ridge Schools with the...
