Melinda Gutierrez
Sep 27, 2024
Melinda Gutierrez was born on May 17, 1962 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Owen and Lillian (Johnson) Kleckner. She attended Savanna schools. Then, Melinda set out to adventure into the world of “being an adult” by traveling and working. She first went to Tennessee for a couple of years, then South Dakota for several years, and later Independence, Missouri...
Phyllis C. Hammer
Sep 21, 2024
Phyllis C. Hammer, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Saturday, September 21, at Mercy Health in Rockford, IL. A private family celebration of Phyllis's life will be held at a later date.
Robert Lee Lashelle
Sep 19, 2024
Robert Lee LaShelle, age 73, of Savanna, IL, passed away at University of Iowa Hospital on September 19, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, September 28, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery....
Wayne E. Voeller
Sep 18, 2024
Wayne E. Voeller, age 64, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Wayne was born on November...
Robert L. Plock
Sep 18, 2024
Robert L. Plock, age 87, of Lanark, IL, passed away September 18, 2024 at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 24 (on what would have been Bob’s 88th birthday), at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the...
Ruth Eleanor Brown
Sep 15, 2024
Ruth Eleanor Brown, a lifelong resident of Thomson, IL, passed away on September 15, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on August 12, 1928, Ruth was a beloved member of her community and cherished by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Faun (Whitney) Strubb, her sisters Lena (Harold) Atherton and Norma...
Rebecca Lynn Rice-Lachowolski
Sep 15, 2024
Rebecca Lynn Rice-Lachowolski, age 71, of Savanna, IL, passed away September 15, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital, in Clinton, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of Rebecca’s life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ridge Runners, in Savanna. Rebecca was born June 28, 1953 in Savanna, the daughter of...
Doris E. Kessler
Sep 14, 2024
Former Carroll County Treasurer Passes Kessler, Doris E. (Gorman) age 100, passed from this life to eternity on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Doris, daughter of Allen Thurman DeNio and Marjorie Louise Schroder, was born on her family’s farm in Galt, Iowa, on May 28, 1924. Doris attended grade school at Blaine Twp. No. 8, and graduated from Dows High School...
Janet Rhea Johnson
Sep 9, 2024
Janet Rhea Johnson, age 86, of Thomson, IL, passed away September 9, 2024 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, in Morrison, IL. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 14 at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lower York Cemetery, in Thomson. Janet...
Gary Lee Smith
Sep 7, 2024
Gary Lee Smith, Born January 6, 1953 – Departed September 7, 2024 Most people knew Gary Lee Smith as "the guy with the big heart," though he'd probably have chuckled and said, "It's just cholesterol." On Saturday, September 7, 2024, at home and surrounded by his loving family—who probably still owe him a few IOUs—Gary left this world under the...
Shirley M. Ross
Sep 3, 2024
Shirley M. Ross, of Preston, IA, formerly of Bellevue, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Shirley was born on November 19, 1943, on the family farm outside of Stockton, IL, to Ferdinand and Mary (Gerlich) Ross. The Ross family moved to Bellevue, IA, where Shirley attended school and graduated from 8th grade. As a young girl, Shirley was a...
Allen Wayne Randecker
Sep 2, 2024
Allen Wayne Randecker, age 85, of Massbach, IL, passed away, surrounded by family on September 2, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Center in Galena, IL. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Massbach. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the service. Burial will...
Daryl J. Bormann
Sep 1, 2024
Daryl J. Bormann of Miles, IA, formerly of Preston, IA, passed away Sunday, September 1, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 7, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, at the church, as well as one hour...
Margaret Ann Root
Aug 25, 2024
Margaret Ann Root, age 88, of Thomson, IL, passed away August 25, 2024 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private interment will take place at Lower York Cemetery in Thomson. Margaret was born March 8, 1936 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Sophia M. Grawe. She grew up in Thomson, graduating from Thomson...
David Michael Millsap
Aug 25, 2024
David Michael Millsap would never hesitate to lend a helping hand, he believed in hard-work and dedication. At the age of 71, he passed away at home, Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1952, in Sparta, Illinois, the son of Eugene “Gene” and Mary (Paulson) Millsap. In his adolescent years, David moved with his family to...
Mason M. Payne
Aug 24, 2024
Mason M. Payne of Moline, IL, formerly of Savanna, IL, passed away Saturday, August 24. A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 6th. At the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A Time of Sharing will be held at 7:00 p.m. following the visitation. Mason was born on March 7, 2001. He spent...
Donald Lee Mccartney
Aug 24, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald “Donny” Lee McCartney, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Donny left us on August 24, 2024, at the age of 62. He passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones in Thomson. Donny was born and raised in Washington, PA. He was born...
Conrad Aschenbrenner
Aug 23, 2024
Conrad E Aschenbrenner passed away peacefully in his sleep on the evening of August 23rd, 2024 at Allure of Mount Carroll. Conrad (Con) was born in Amboy Illinois to Eno and Caroline Aschenbrenner in 1928. He grew up working in his father’s pharmacy, which still allowed the private time to experience all the adventures a boy could dream of. He...
Augustus Earl Leavens Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Augustus “Gus” Earl Leavens Jr.,73, passed away August 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. No services will be held at this time. On October 20, 1950, Gus entered as the son of Augustus and Pauline (Dunstan) Leavens in Hazel Green, WI. It wasn’t long until they had found their way to Savanna, IL, where Gus grew...
Patsy Louise Miller
Aug 20, 2024
Patsy Louise Miller, age 83, of Savanna, IL, passed away August 20, 2024, at her home with her son by her side. A private memorial will be had and interment will take place at Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere, IL. Patsy was born March 11, 1941 in Hayti, MO, the daughter of Henry and Alberta (Resch) Jackson. She spent...
