Obituaries

Shirley Holland

Shirley Holland

Sep 3, 2016

Shirley A. Holland, age 77, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died with her girls by her side on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa after a brief illness. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00, September 6, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2016...

Richard "Shorty" Hazer

Richard "Shorty" Hazer

Sep 1, 2016

Richard Carl “Shorty” Hazer, age 88, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth. A visitation will be...

David Keckler

David Keckler

Aug 31, 2016

David J. Keckler, age 41, of Savanna, Illinois, died suddenly on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be held from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Savanna Moose Lodge, Savanna, Illinois.

William J. Wild

William J. Wild

Aug 30, 2016

William J. Wild, age 79, of Stockton, Illinois, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois after complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Cremation rites have been accorded and per his request no services will be held at this time. A memorial fund has been established and will be distributed amongst...

Charles "Duane" Kistler

Charles "Duane" Kistler

Aug 29, 2016

Charles “Duane” Kistler of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Terry Metz

Terry Metz

Aug 29, 2016

Terry Metz, age 74, formerly of Sabula, Iowa, died August 5, 2016 in Rota, Spain. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna.

Robert James Hartman

Robert James Hartman

Aug 28, 2016

Robert James Hartman, 90, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Carroll County Good Samaritan, Mt. Carroll. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 1, 2016 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 10:00a.m. – 11:00...

Glen Sherf

Glen Sherf

Aug 26, 2016

Glen Luverne Sherf, age 93, of Platteville, Wisconsin, formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016 at Manor Care in Platteville, WI. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31, 2016...

Irma "Jeanie" Wiley

Irma "Jeanie" Wiley

Aug 25, 2016

Irma J. “Jeanie” Wiley age 84, of East Dubuque, Illinois, formerly of Elizabeth, Illinois, lived her life to make others happy. At the age of 84, she passed away at Brookfield Rehab in Brookfield, Wisconsin. A Celebration of Jeanie’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. noon on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Burial of...

Vernon Holesinger

Vernon Holesinger

Aug 25, 2016

Vernon Holesinger, age 87, of Freeport, Illinois, previously of Mt. Carroll, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 in the care of his family and St. Joseph Presence Nursing Facility, Freeport. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016...

June Whiting

June Whiting

Aug 22, 2016

June Whiting, age 81, of Thomson, Illinois passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 in the care of her loving family. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the...

Angel Valdivia

Angel Valdivia

Aug 19, 2016

Angel Valdivia, age 55, of Savanna, Illinois, died August 19, 2016, at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon -2:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. A memorial fund has been established in...

Shirley Karsten

Shirley Karsten

Aug 19, 2016

Shirley Karsten of Fulton, Illinois, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died suddenly on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. A funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna. A visitation will be held from 11:00-12:45 p.m., prior to the mass at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna....

Maxwell "Mac" West

Maxwell "Mac" West

Aug 18, 2016

Maxwell “Mac” West, age 91, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna with Father Moises Apostol as Celebrant. Burial will take place in Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:30 a.m....

Jeanne Joyce Yaddof

Jeanne Joyce Yaddof

Aug 18, 2016

Jeanne Joyce Yaddof, age 79, of Preston, Iowa, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston. Burial will take place in Preston Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23,...

Elwin "Butch" Rice, Jr.

Elwin "Butch" Rice, Jr.

Aug 15, 2016

Elwin “Butch” Rice, Jr., age 68, of Thomson, Illinois passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at home. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Burial will take place in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home....

Ronald Lara

Ronald Lara

Aug 12, 2016

Ronald Peter Lara, age 74 of Elizabeth, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00...

Scott Collins

Scott Collins

Aug 11, 2016

Scott Douglas Collins, age 59, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at home. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, August 17, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Scott’s memory. Scott was born February 25, 1957, in...

Philip Remrey

Philip Remrey

Aug 11, 2016

Philip E. Remrey, age 79, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in Philip’s memory. Philip was born on March 20, 1937, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Mark...

Lester Dierks

Lester Dierks

Aug 11, 2016

Lester Peter Dierks, 77, of Preston, Iowa, died on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston. Burial will be in Van Buren Cemetery, rural Preston, Iowa. A visitation will be held from...

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