Donna Bottrell
Nov 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Bottrell on November 1, 2024, at the age of 75. A private family service will be held in her honor. Donna was born on July 2, 1949 in Savanna, Illinois. As a young teenager, she chose to leave school early to help support her family after her father’s...
Joyce E Clarkson
Nov 1, 2024
Joyce E. Clarkson, born January 5, 1944, passed away on November 1, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Joyce was the youngest child of Norval and Bessie (Kloepping) Goodrich and grew...
Alden (A.J.) Joseph Tiegs
Oct 31, 2024
Alden “A.J.” Joseph Tiegs, age 20, of Fulton, IL, passed away in a tragic work accident on October 31, 2024, in Clinton, IA. A celebration of his life will be held on a future date. A.J. was born January 27, 2004, in Clinton, IA. At a young age he was adopted by his grandparents, who lovingly raised, and homeschooled him,...
Jeffrey Brett Petersen
Oct 31, 2024
Jeffrey Brett Petersen, age 73, of Sabula, IA, passed away on October 31, 2024, at The Alverno Nursing Home, in Clinton, IA. A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, November 10, at Evergreen Cemetery, in Sabula, at 1 p.m. Jeff was born August 21, 1951, in Savanna, IL, the son of Richard and Ellen (Moritzen) Petersen. He attended Sabula...
Betty Jean Lashelle
Oct 29, 2024
Betty Jean LaShelle, age 67, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Genesis East Nursing Center. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. A celebration of life service will be held at 6pm, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Visitation will be held 3 – 6pm, prior to the...
Cora Rita Ruiz
Oct 27, 2024
Cora Rita Ruiz, age 95, a cherished lifelong resident of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and in the compassionate care of hospice in Gratiot, Wisconsin. In recent years, Cora needed assistance and resided with her beloved niece in Gratiot, where she continued to share her radiant smile and warmth....
Lloyd Hartman
Oct 25, 2024
Lloyd Hartman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. He was 85 years old. Family, friends, and community members are invited to a celebration of life service on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Visitation will take place at...
Michael B Young
Oct 25, 2024
Michael B Young, age 68, of Preston, IA, passed away, in his home with his family by his side on October 25, 2024 after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Preston, on Thursday, October 31, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, Wednesday, October...
Theodore Hofman
Oct 23, 2024
Theodore Hofman, age 77, of Savanna, IL, passed away on October 23, 2024, surrounded by family, after years of living with cancer and Parkinson’s. A visitation will be held Friday, November 22, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m., the next day, Saturday, November 23...
Walter Mika
Oct 22, 2024
Walter Mika, age 71, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 22. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Walter was known to be unique and a character. He will be dearly missed by many family and friends.
George Panfil
Oct 22, 2024
George Panfil of Hanover, IL passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd. George was born in Chicago, IL on September 1, 1936. He was a devoted husband to his wife of 30 years, Crystal Novak Panfil, and cherished brother to Therese Panfil and sisters in law,Lonnie Novak,Cheryl Shea and Karen Malmin and brother in law,...
Twila Ann Reusch
Oct 21, 2024
Twila Ann Reusch, age 78, of Derinda, passed away October 21, 2024 at Grand Meadow Nursing Facility in Asbury, IA. A private funeral service will be held, and burial will take place at Derinda Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established. Twila was born February 27, 1946, in Woodbine, IL, the daughter of Lorenz and Augusta (Eacker) Beyer....
Russell A. Gies
Oct 20, 2024
Russell A. Gies, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He was born on January 29, 1942, in Grand Island, Nebraska, the beloved son of John and Lilace (Williams) Gies. Russ grew up in Grand Island, where he attended local schools and graduated from Grand Island High School with the class of 1960. In...
Larry Schreiber
Oct 19, 2024
Larry A. Schreiber, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Thomson, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 19th, 2024, at the age of 80. A funeral Mass will be held in his honor at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26th, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, IL. Burial will follow at Clinton Lawn Cemetery...
Mary Lavonne Allred
Oct 19, 2024
Mary LaVonne Allred, age 89, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away October 19, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. A funeral service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery,...
Jerry W. Duerr
Oct 17, 2024
Jerry W. Duerr, born on March 15, 1962, to Donald Duerr and Nita Heid, passed away Thursday, October 17, leaving behind a legacy of kindness. Jerry spent his early years on the family farm between Scales Mound and Elizabeth, IL. He embraced farm life, taking pride in helping with chores and working the land with his family. Jerry attended school...
Joseph "Buzzy" Sprengelmeyer
Oct 17, 2024
Joseph “Buzz” Edward Sprengelmeyer II, 75, died on October 17th, 2024 in Galena, Illinois, surrounded by his adoring (and adorable)* 3 children. Buzz was born on November 19th, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois, to Joseph Edward Sprengelmeyer and Mary Kay Sprengelmeyer (Cirimotich). Buzz attended the prestigious University of Dubuque for 1 week. He was the proprietor of Buzz’s La Belle Epoque...
Sandra Irene Smith
Oct 16, 2024
Sandra Irene Smith, age 84, of Preston, IA, passed away at Fieldstone of DeWitt on October 16, 2024. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 26 at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Preston. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. A private burial will be held at a later...
Pedro Isaac Crespo
Oct 15, 2024
Pedro Isaac Crespo-Alvelo, known to his family as “Pinueve,” passed away in Chicago at the age of 48. His charisma made him easy to love, and he brought warmth wherever he went. The affectionate nickname “Pinueve” was given by his mother, inspired by a little elf from a commercial, a fitting tribute to his playful spirit. Born on April 28,...
Josephine Invergo
Oct 9, 2024
Josephine Amedeo Invergo, born on June 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Marie (Demma) Amedeo, passed away surrounded by her family. Growing up in Chicago, Josephine developed a strong work ethic that became the foundation of her life, evident in everything she did. A proud graduate of Kelly High School, Josephine met and married Kenneth Invergo, the love...
