Maurita Jean Scharman
Jan 19, 2025
Maurita Jean Scharman moved on from her earthly life on Sunday, January 19th, 2025 to her forever home in heaven, being reunited with family and friends, now in the presence of the Lord Jesus. Maurita lived out her final few years with a heart of gratefulness, contentment and thankfulness for the wonderful life she was blessed to have lived. She...
Shirley Jean Schloderback
Jan 18, 2025
Shirley Jean Schloderback, age 92, of Lake Carroll, passed away in her home with her family by her side on January 18, 2025. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 25, at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Shannon, IL, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place for one hour before the service. On Sunday, January 26, a visitation...
John "Jack" Allen Noble
Jan 18, 2025
John “Jack” Allen Noble, 85, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on May 26, 1939, in Savanna, Illinois, Jack was the beloved son of Alma Noble and Floyd W. Noble. He was baptized into faith on August 27, 1939, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Savanna. A graduate of Savanna Community High School’s Class of...
Verneice Velma Turner
Jan 17, 2025
Verneice V. (Schultz) Turner, age 81, of Lanark, died on Friday, January 17, 2025 in Sterling. Verneice was born on December 26, 1943 in rural Shannon, daughter of Floyd and Hazel (Dean) Schultz. She married Gerald (Jerry) Turner on May 9, 1965. She started her education in a one-room school house and graduated from Shannon High School. After graduation, Verneice...
Baby Francis Robert Hanson
Jan 17, 2025
Baby Francis Robert Hanson was born sleeping in the arms of God, Monday, January 17, 2025. Baby Francis’s spirit will be treasured by his parents, Mike and Merikita Hanson; his sister, Rosemary Jane Hanson; paternal grandparents, Bob (Diana) Hanson and Darcey Hanson; maternal grandparents, Chris (Linda) Stallings; aunts and uncles, Sean (Katie) Hasset, Tom (Sandy) Hanson, Kieren Harris and Aden...
Wilma June Acuff
Jan 14, 2025
Wilma June Acuff, lovingly known to family and friends as “Bill,” passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on November 8, 1937, in Brookville, IL, and spent her life in Savanna, IL, where she built a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. The proud matriarch of her family...
Timothy Dean Schoenig
Jan 12, 2025
Timothy Dean Schoenig, 72, of Savanna Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on January 12, 2025. Born on February 21,1952, in Clinton, Iowa, to Ronald and Mary Jane (McCreery) Schoenig. Tim lived a life marked by service, hard work, and generosity. He graduated from Thomson High School in 1971, and shortly thereafter enlisted in the...
Sharon A. Hoskins
Jan 12, 2025
Sharon A. Hoskins, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Sharon was born on August 17, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of Herbert and Lillian (Ruskuski) Nyman. She grew up in Rockford and attended local schools, graduating from East...
Nada Jean Sweely
Jan 10, 2025
Nada Jean Sweely, 94, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Liberty Village Manor Court in Freeport, Illinois. She grew up in the country near Lanark, one of nine siblings, and fondly remembered sewing, making her own patterns for dresses out of flour sacks during the younger years of her life. Nada was born on July 18,...
Gordon "Corky" Roach Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Gordon "Corky" Roach Jr., of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. A memorial visitation to honor his life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been...
Annabelle Lee Mcginty
Jan 5, 2025
Annabelle Lee McGinty, 45, of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away on January 5, 2025 at the hospice house in Sterling, Illinois after a three-year battle with cancer. Annabelle was known for her quick wit, love of sewing and cooking, and deep devotion to her family, especially her children. She was described as strong, independent, beautiful, kind, and fiercely protective of those...
Carol Maureen Haferbier
Jan 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our brilliant, extraordinary mother, Carol Henke Haferbier. On January 4, 2025, Carol succumbed to complications of undetected coronary artery disease and an unknown heart defect at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. While nothing but a full-length novel and multiple sequels could even start...
Thomas K. Bellich
Jan 2, 2025
Thomas K. Bellich, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Savanna, IL, passed away on January 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. A man of deep wisdom and humor, Tom left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Born on January 2, 1932, in Savanna, IL, Tom was the youngest of eight children born to Stephen and Mary (Notz) Bellich....
Gregory E. Turnbaugh
Dec 29, 2024
Gregory E. Turnbaugh, age 74, of Mount Carroll, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 20, 1950, in Morrison, IL, Greg was the son of Elwyn and Virginia (Miller) Turnbaugh. He was raised on the family farm in rural Mount Carroll and graduated from Mount Carroll High...
Myrna Jean Pidde
Dec 29, 2024
Myrna Jean Pidde, age 86, passed away December 29, 2024 at FHN Hospital, in Freeport, IL. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Friday, January 3, 2025, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson, IL. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Burial will follow at Lower York Cemetery. Myrna was born October 9, 1938,...
Nancy Jane Cartwright
Dec 28, 2024
Nancy Jane Pittenger Cartwright, aged 90, died peacefully on December 28, 2024 in West Lafayette, IN. Nancy was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt to her large extended family. Nancy was born on November 14, 1934 in East Liverpool, OH, firstborn to Leland and Nancy Pittenger. She was followed by brother Bill and sister Judy. Nancy...
Diane E. Wilkinson
Dec 26, 2024
Diane E. Wilkinson of Mt. Carroll, formerly of Thomson, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Diane touched the lives of all who knew her with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family. A memorial service to honor Diane’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, at the...
Evelyn Arlene Schneider
Dec 24, 2024
Evelyn Arlene Schneider, 95, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on December 24, 2024. Evelyn was born on December 24, 1929 in Savanna, the daughter of Ernest August Karl and Hazel Pearl (Hicks) Mielke. She is a 1947 graduate of the Savanna High School. Evelyn met the love of her life, Richard Schneider, in the summer of 1950, it was...
Shirley L. Ege
Dec 23, 2024
Shirley L. Ege, long time resident of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away on December 23, 2024. Born on June 21, 1938, to Henry and Dorothy (Bonjour) Albrecht, Shirley grew up on the family farm outside of Woodbine with her seven siblings. Shirley's life was a beautiful tapestry of faith, family, and color. A devoted member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, she...
Allen Dale Wurster
Dec 22, 2024
Allen Dale Wurster, age 90, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away December 22, 2024 at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 28, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Massbach, IL. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at St....
