Obituaries
Patricia Ford
May 10, 2016
Patricia C. Ford age 76, of Lakeville, Minnesota, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota. A private Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna with Father Moises Apostol as Celebrant. Burial will take place in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. Patricia...
Lloyd F. Hamilton Jr.
May 7, 2016
Lloyd F. Hamilton, Jr. age 74, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial gathering will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Cremation rites have been accorded. Lloyd was born November 15, 1941, in...
Lorraine "Rene" Eastman
May 1, 2016
Lorraine “Rene” Eastman age 94, of Hanover, Illinois, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Unity Point Health in Dubuque, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover, with Father Dennis Morrissy as Celebrant. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover. Visitation will...
Marilyn J. Wilslef
May 1, 2016
Marilyn J. Wilslef, age 79 of Preston, Iowa, died on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa. Cremation rites will be accorded. Marilyn will be dearly missed by her husband Harlan; Greg (Debbie Thomas) Wilslef of Paw Paw, Illinois; Steve (Teresa) Wilslef of Idaville, Indiana; four grandchildren, Kevin Wilslef, Jamie Wilslef, Dean Dilts, and Brianna...
Allen A. Heidenreich
May 1, 2016
Allen A. Heidenreich, age 78, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Sunday, May 1, 2016, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, with Pastor Mike Nesbit officiating. Burial will be in Woodbine Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.,...
Robert Hill
Apr 30, 2016
Robert H. Hill, Clinton, IA, formerly of Thomson, IL, 91, died peacefully at The Alverno Nursing Home on April 30, 2016. Robert was born on October 1, 1924 to the late Walter Hill and Lenora (Jackson) Hill Paige Clarke in King and Queen County, Virginia. He attended King William County Training School and graduated from Virginia State University in 1950...
Walter D. Burk
Apr 30, 2016
Walter Duane Burk, age 71 of Savanna, Illinois, died on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Zane G. Gillogly
Apr 27, 2016
Zane G. Gillogly, age 84 of Hanover, Illinois, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the Hanover United Methodist Church. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to...
Raymond Edward Steines
Apr 23, 2016
Raymond Edward Steines, loved family and the outdoor life. At the age of 85, Raymond died Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Iowa Veteran’s Home, Marshalltown, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston with Father Don Hertges as Celebrant. Burial will be in Miles Cemetery Miles, Iowa, with full...
Rachel Kingery
Apr 1, 2016
Rachel Lucille Kingery (Bork), Age 96, of Mt. Carroll, died Friday April 1, 2016 at Liberty Village Nursing Home, Freeport, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday April 7, 2016 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll with Reverend David Vidler officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m....
Clifton "Cliff" Robinson
Apr 1, 2016
Clifton “Cliff” Russell Robinson, age 73, of Sabula, Iowa, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at home in Sabula, Iowa. Burial of ashes will take place at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula. Memorials may be given to the Sabula Library in Cliff’s memory. Cliff was born May 1, 1942, at home in Sabula, the son...
Harold "Harry" Law
Mar 31, 2016
Harold "Harry" F. Law age 66, of Hanover, Illinois passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth, Illinois. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. We will meet at the Radisson Hotel Parking Lot at 1:30 p.m. 1415 River...
Glen E. Kelly
Mar 31, 2016
Glen E. Kelly, age 84, of Preston, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2016 at Salem Lutheran Church in Spragueville, Iowa with pastor Ron Huber officiating. Burial will take place in the Preston Cemetery with Military Rites rendered by the...
Bill Kehoe
Mar 29, 2016
William Patrick “Bill” Kehoe was a loving Husband, Father and Grandpa. He enjoyed being a family man and was proud of his Irish heritage. At the age of 78, Bill passed into the arms of God Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from the Manor Care Nursing Center of Liberty Village, Freeport, Illinois. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,...
Ruth E. Ferris
Mar 24, 2016
Ruth Elaine Ferris, 91, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Home in Mt. Carroll. She was born March 28, 1924 on the family farm in Fairhaven, IL, the daughter of John A. and Edith May (Greenawalt) Larson. Ruth was the youngest of nine children. She attended country schools in the Fairhaven/Chadwick area, and graduated from Chadwick High...
John Tracey
Mar 24, 2016
John R. Tracey, age 84, of Savanna, Illinois, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna, with Father Moises Apostol as Celebrant. A memorial visitation will...
Baby Jayce Austin Legel
Mar 23, 2016
Baby Jayce Austin Legel is resting in heaven with his papa, Rodney and Nana, Pat. Jayce is survived by his parents, Dirk Legel and Tara Yarolem of Savanna, Illinois; his brothers and sisters; paternal grandfather, Jerry Legel; maternal grandmother, Kandy Yarolem; aunts and uncles. Jayce was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Pat Hartson and maternal grandfather, Rodney Yarolem.
John Heckman
Mar 21, 2016
John V. Heckman, age 79 of Miles, Iowa, died on Monday, March 21, 2016 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 2, 2016, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Memorials may be given to...
Genevieve Fischer
Mar 16, 2016
Genevieve Fischer, age 98 of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2016 at the Church of St. Mary in Elizabeth, Illinois. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., prior to...
Richard Robert Speer
Mar 15, 2016
Richard Robert Speer, age 78 of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will take place in Zion Cemetery, rural Savanna. A visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m.,...
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