Harry "Pete" Martens
Feb 13, 2016
Harry “Catfish Pete” Martens had a unique love and knowledge of the Mississippi River that made him a breed known as a “River Rat.” At the age of 87, Pete passed away on February 13, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, where he resided for several years. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday,...
Eldon Raymond "Hans" Jepsen
Feb 13, 2016
Eldon Raymond “Hans” Jepsen, loved family and farming. He was a quiet man, but when he spoke, everyone listened. At the age of 75, Hans died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, with his loving family by his side. A visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home,...
Terry Levere Kane
Feb 11, 2016
Terry LeVere Kane, age 64, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at home. A private graveside service will be held in the Derinda Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Terry was born August 2, 1951, in the Savanna City...
Gaylord Darrow
Feb 8, 2016
Gaylord F. Darrow, age 95 the oldest living WWII Veteran of Carroll County, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. It was Gaylord’s wish to have his body donated University of Iowa. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Savanna Township Cemetery. Gaylord was...
Hazel D. Strauch
Feb 4, 2016
Hazel Strauch of Chadwick, Illinois, appreciated her span of life from WWI, silent movies, horse-drawn wagons, to automobiles, airplanes, space travel and the internet. She always enjoyed the simple things in life, like talking around the dinner table. At the age of 98, Hazel passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. A funeral...
Melanie "Mel" Jacobson
Jan 29, 2016
Melanie F. “Mel” Jacobson, age 60, of Savanna, Illinois, died on Friday, January 29, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private graveside service will be held in the Savanna Township Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 2100 Chicago Ave, Savanna, Illinois 61074...
Shari Murphy
Jan 27, 2016
Shari J. Murphy, age 54 of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the University of Madison Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Burial will take place in Lanark Cemetery, Lanark. Visitation will be held from...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Richmond
Jan 21, 2016
Margaret “Peggy” A. Richmond, age 50, of Clinton, Iowa, previously of Hanover, Illinois, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Peggy was born...
Frances A. Roberts
Jan 18, 2016
Frances A. Roberts age 89, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society of Mt. Carroll. A funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2015 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from...
Haylee Hovis
Jan 16, 2016
Haylee “Peanut” Hovis loved being a Mom to Raelynn, dearly loved her companion Scott Link and was looking forward to the birth of their next child this summer. Haylee (22), Scott (26), Raelynn(1), and their expectant baby to be born, all were sadly taken from us on Saturday morning, January 16, 2016 as the result of a single vehicle accident...
Raelynn "Bug" Link
Jan 16, 2016
Raelynn “Bug” Link, beloved baby daughter to Mother Haylee Hovis and Father Scott Link was giggly, smart and vocal at the age of one. Once she could stand, she rarely sat down, and walked at the age of eleven months. Raelynn (1), Haylee (22), Scott (26), and their expectant baby to be born, all were sadly taken from us on...
Scott Link
Jan 16, 2016
Scott Lloyd Link loved being a Dad to Kaylee and Raelynn, dearly loved his companion Haylee "Peanut" Hovis and was looking forward to the birth of their next child this summer. Scott (26), Haylee (22), Raelynn (1), and their expectant baby to be born, all were sadly taken from us on Saturday morning, January 16, 2016 as the result of...
Norman "Pete" Feltmeyer
Jan 15, 2016
Norman “Pete” D. Feltmeyer, age 86, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away at FHN Hospital in Freeport, Illinois on Friday, January 15, 2016. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Lanark United Methodist Church in Lanark with Pastor Jarrod Severing officiating. Burial will take place in the Lanark Cemetery, Lanark. Visitation will be held...
Gwendolyn Thiede
Jan 11, 2016
Gwendolyn Corrine Thiede, age 78, of Preston, Iowa died on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston. Burial will take place in Preston Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to...
Ruth Bormann
Jan 10, 2016
Ruth Lanette Bormann, age 73, of Preston, Iowa died on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Jackson County Regional Medical Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston with Father Don Hertges as celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Frances Carbaugh
Jan 10, 2016
Frances G. Carbaugh, age 95, of Freeport, Illinois formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away at Manor Court in Freeport on Sunday, January 10, 2016. Private family services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care of America in Frances’ memory. Frances was born on March 25, 1920, the daughter of Frank...
Janice Meyer
Jan 9, 2016
Janice Ann Meyer, age 79, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 13 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston with Father Phillip Kruse as Celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery in...
Dorothy Ellinor
Jan 7, 2016
Dorothy J. Ellinor, age 84 of Stockton, Illinois formerly of Derinda, Illinois, died on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 11, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda. Burial will take place in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Derinda. A visitation will be held from 3:00 –...
Raymond Eisfeller
Jan 5, 2016
Raymond Eisfeller, age 92, of Chadwick, Illinois died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Big Meadows Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chadwick with Pastor Chris Schoon officiating. Burial will take place in the Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.,...
Bradley P. Knop
Jan 4, 2016
Bradley P. Knop, age 50, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, passed away January 4, 2016, at his residence in Freeport, Illinois after an extended illness. Cremation Rites will be accorded. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2016, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois, with Reverend Sejoon Jang officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00...
