Theodore Hofman
Oct 23, 2024
Theodore Hofman, age 77, of Savanna, IL, passed away on October 23, 2024, surrounded by family, after years of living with cancer and Parkinson’s. A visitation will be held Friday, November 22, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., the next day, Saturday, November 23...
Walter Mika
Oct 22, 2024
Walter Mika, age 71, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 22. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Walter was known to be unique and a character. He will be dearly missed by many family and friends.
George Panfil
Oct 22, 2024
George Panfil of Hanover, IL passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd. George was born in Chicago, IL on September 1, 1936. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 30 years, Crystal Novak Panfil, and cherished brother to Therese Panfil and sisters in law,Lonnie Novak,Cheryl Shea and Karen Malmin and brother in law,...
Twila Ann Reusch
Oct 21, 2024
Twila Ann Reusch, age 78, of Derinda, passed away October 21, 2024 at Grand Meadow Nursing Facility in Asbury, IA. A private funeral service will be held, and burial will take place at Derinda Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Twila was born February 27, 1946, in Woodbine, IL, the daughter of Lorenz and Augusta (Eacker) Beyer....
Russell A. Gies
Oct 20, 2024
Russell A. Gies, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1942, in Grand Island, Nebraska, the beloved son of John and Lilace (Williams) Gies. Russ grew up in Grand Island, where he attended local schools and graduated from Grand Island High School with the class of 1960. In...
Larry Schreiber
Oct 19, 2024
Larry A. Schreiber, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Thomson, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at the age of 80. A funeral Mass will be held in his honor at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, IL. Burial will follow at Clinton Lawn Cemetery...
Mary Lavonne Allred
Oct 19, 2024
Mary LaVonne Allred, age 89, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away October 19, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. A funeral service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery,...
Jerry W. Duerr
Oct 17, 2024
Jerry W. Duerr, born on March 15, 1962, to Donald Duerr and Nita Heid, passed away Thursday, October 17, leaving behind a legacy of kindness. Jerry spent his early years on the family farm between Scales Mound and Elizabeth, IL. He embraced farm life, taking pride in helping with chores and working the land with his family. Jerry attended school...
Joseph "Buzzy" Sprengelmeyer
Oct 17, 2024
Joseph “Buzz” Edward Sprengelmeyer II, 75, died on October 17th, 2024 in Galena, Illinois, surrounded by his adoring (and adorable)* 3 children. Buzz was born on November 19th, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Joseph Edward Sprengelmeyer and Mary Kay Sprengelmeyer (Cirimotich). Buzz attended the prestigious University of Dubuque for 1 week. He was the proprietor of Buzz’s La Belle Epoque...
Sandra Irene Smith
Oct 16, 2024
Sandra Irene Smith, age 84, of Preston, IA, passed away at Fieldstone of DeWitt on October 16, 2024. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 26 at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Preston. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. A private burial will be held at a later...
Pedro Isaac Crespo
Oct 15, 2024
Pedro Isaac Crespo-Alvelo, known to his family as “Pinueve,” passed away in Chicago at the age of 48. His charisma made him easy to love, and he brought warmth wherever he went. The affectionate nickname “Pinueve” was given by his mother, inspired by a little elf from a commercial, a fitting tribute to his playful spirit. Born on April 28,...
Josephine Invergo
Oct 9, 2024
Josephine Amedeo Invergo, born on June 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Marie (Demma) Amedeo, passed away surrounded by her family. Growing up in Chicago, Josephine developed a strong work ethic that became the foundation of her life, evident in everything she did. A proud graduate of Kelly High School, Josephine met and married Kenneth Invergo, the love...
Traci Ranchino
Oct 9, 2024
Traci Ranchino was born on November 10, 1967, in Elgin, Illinois, to Louis and Karen (Johnson) Ranchino. From a young age, Traci faced significant challenges, struggling with a condition that made it difficult for her to nourish herself. Despite this obstacle, Traci maintained a loving and caring personality all throughout her life. Traci's brothers, Michael and Bryan, were a constant...
Luanne C. Sullivan Pieper
Oct 6, 2024
Luanne C. Sullivan Pieper, 67 of Hanover, Illinois passed away peacefully in the arms of her sister on Sunday October 6, 2024 after a courageous short battle with cancer. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am,Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at St. John’s the Evangelist Church in Hanover. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am - 11:00 am...
Pamela Charlene Heidenreich
Oct 6, 2024
Pamela Charlene Heidenreich, age 70, of Sabula, IA passed away on October 6, 2024, in Sabula, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a celebration of Pam's life from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Pam was born February 11, 1954 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter...
Lorelei E. Mitchell
Oct 4, 2024
Lorelei E. Mitchell Obituary Lorelei E. Mitchell, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 4th, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are invited to a visitation and memorial to celebrate her life on October 12th, with visitation at 11:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM at St. Paul...
Mary Ann Scheckel
Oct 2, 2024
Mary Ann Scheckel, 83, of Preston, Iowa, passed away in her home on October 2, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Mary or Ann, depending on how you knew her, was born October 4, 1940, the daughter of Adolph and Lucille (Sullivan) Franzen. She married Robert William Scheckel on October 10, 1959, at Sugar Creek Catholic Church, and then they...
Vickie J. Thulen
Oct 2, 2024
Vickie J. Thulen, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at her home in Savanna, IL, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on June 19, 1965, in Brighton, CO, to Eugene and Phyllis (Smith) Young, Vickie spent her early years in Brighton before her family moved to Savanna, IL, to be closer to family. She...
Richard Spangler Ross
Sep 30, 2024
Richard Spangler Ross, age 84, of Thomson, IL, passed away at Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, IA on September 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 5, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Friday, October 4,...
Ruth Ann James
Sep 29, 2024
Ruth Ann James, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 76 years old. Ruth was born in Savanna on July 29, 1948 to Harold and Virginia Grummitt. She graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1966. It was in high school where she met the...
