James "Jim" John Pugh
Mar 30, 2026
James John “Jim” Pugh, age 80, of Chadwick, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Thursday, April 9, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 10, at SS John and Catherine Catholic...
Joshua A. Trebian
Mar 31, 2026
Joshua A. Trebian, age 46, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. A deeply intelligent, observant, and fiercely loyal son, brother, and friend, Josh will be remembered for his sharp mind, his protective nature, and his genuine love for the people (and animals) in his life.
Born on February 18, 1980, in Dubuque, Iowa, Josh was the son...
Lyle Hartman
Jan 13, 2026
Lyle H. Hartman
April 4, 1928 — January 13, 2026
Lyle Herbert Hartman, age 97, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Sunrise Senior Living in Tucson, Arizona. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 10, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Mt. Carroll, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior...
Elinor Jean Hardacre
Apr 4, 2026
Elinor Hardacre had an open door and heart for everyone who needed encouragement, prayers, and love.
At the age of 91, Elinor passed away peacefully Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Winn Prairie Assisted Living in Freeport, entering the presence of her Savior. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11am Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Crossroads Community Church in Polo,...
Trisha Dianne Gruendler
Mar 25, 2026
Trisha Dianne Gruendler, age 62, of Lanark, IL, passed away on March 25, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 18, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Interment will take place at Lanark Cemetery.
Trisha was born on June 3, 1963, in Fort Knox,...
Kevin Michael Reusch
Apr 2, 2026
Kevin Michael Reusch, 65, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 2, 2026. Though his family wishes he could have had many more years with them, there is comfort in knowing he left this world in the very way he always hoped; quietly, gently, and at peace. A funeral Mass will be held Thursday, April 9,...
Jack Michael Lieffort, Sr.
Mar 27, 2026
Jack Michael Lieffort, Sr., age 76, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on March 27, 2026, at UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. A family memorial gathering will be planned for the near future.
Jack was born on May 14, 1949, in Milbank, South Dakota, the son of James and Florence (Toner) Lieffort. He grew up in Milbank and graduated with the...
Leslie B. Grim
Mar 17, 2026
Leslie Blaine Grim, age 100, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Big Meadows in Savanna. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial...
Carol Sue Frahm
Mar 15, 2026
Carol Sue Frahm, age 87, of Miles, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Miles Presbyterian Church. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, as well as...
Donald Eugene Naeve
Mar 13, 2026
Donald Eugene Naeve, 79, of Sabula, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife Sue, and his three daughters. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., prior to the service. Military honors and...
Tracy Lynn Notz
Mar 10, 2026
Tracy Lynn Notz, 57, of Miles, IA, passed away on March 10, 2026, at Alverno Nursing Home in Clinton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Preston, IA. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Reeseville Cemetery.
Tracy was...
Donna M. (Culver) Schleuning
Mar 10, 2026
Donna Mae (Culver) Schleuning, age 86, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Galena Nursing Home.
Born on May 5, 1939, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to David and Bernice Bearce, Donna grew up in the country near the Iron Hill area. On October 4, 1958, she married Francis Culver. Together they shared 36 years of marriage and...
Cora Mae Stricker
Mar 9, 2026
Cora Mae Stricker passed away on March 9, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 13, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery.
Born August 2,...
Earl T. Altensey
Mar 7, 2026
Earl T. Altensey of Sabula, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 7.
Born on August 16, 1972, he was the son of Matthew and Marilyn (Gilbert) Altensey. Earl grew up in Savanna, Illinois, where he attended Savanna Schools. From a young age, he was known as a ball of energy and admittedly a bit of a hell-raiser...
Marlyn A. Kline
Mar 6, 2026
Marlyn Ann Kline, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6.
Born on September 29, 1931, in Sterling, Nebraska, Marlyn was the loving daughter of Lawrence and Anna (Herr) Kritner. On June 14, 1951, she married the love of her life, Richard A. Kline, in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning a beautiful partnership that spanned 64 years.
Marlyn’s caring nature and strong...
Marcella "Sally" A. Brown
Mar 6, 2026
Marcella “Sally” A. Brown, 90, of Savanna, peacefully returned to God on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the loving care of family and hospice caregivers at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from...
Linnea Elizabeth Belt
Mar 3, 2026
Linnea Elizabeth Belt, age 90, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away on March 3, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home. She was born on September 9, 1935, in Morrison, Illinois, the daughter of Seth and Florence (Lind) Nelson.
Linnea was a first‑generation American and 100% Swedish, a heritage she carried with deep pride. Her parents were Swedish immigrant farmers who, in 1946, sold...
John F Eversoll
Mar 2, 2026
John F. Eversoll passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, community volunteer, and lifelong friend to many.
John was born December 16, 1937 and raised in Elizabeth from early childhood. He enjoyed playing basketball in high school and graduated with the Class of 1955. Soon after...
Dena Rae Miller
Mar 2, 2026
Dena Rae Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at home in the loving care of her family and MercyOne Hospice. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 AM Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass in...
Lois Carol Nycum
Feb 28, 2026
Lois Carol Nycum Brubaker, age 106, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at Parkview Nursing Home in Freeport, Illinois. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, at 12:00 noon at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Visitation will take place at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service....
