Obituaries
George Jargo
Feb 27, 2016
George Edward Jargo served his country during WWII, and farmed the land he loved all of his life near Miles, Iowa. At the age of 94, George passed away at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa. Burial will be in the Miles City...
Rick A. Hebeler
Feb 27, 2016
Rick A. Hebeler was born in Savanna, IL on September 21, 1957, the son of Kenneth and Ida (Lambert) Hebeler. Rick passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday February 27, 2016 in Emporia, Kansas. Rick graduated in 1975 from Thomson Community High School in Thomson, IL. After high school, Rick began his career in the nuclear industry. Initially as...
Margaret J. Falls
Feb 22, 2016
Margaret J. Falls, age 84, of Thomson, Illinois died Monday, February 22, 2016 at The Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 26, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Law-Jones...
Carol J. Jeffers
Feb 18, 2016
Carol Jean Jeffers, age 74 of Hanover, Illinois died on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Hanover United Methodist Church. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2016 at Law-Jones...
Ellen Renee Spencer
Feb 17, 2016
Ellen Renee Spencer, age 55 of Thomson “Riverview”, Illinois, died suddenly on February 17, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. A visitation will be held from 11:00-1:00 p.m., prior to the...
Rodney "Rod" Stotler
Feb 16, 2016
Rodney “Rod” Stotler, age 66 of Hanover, Illinois, died Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Hanover United Presbyterian Church, Hanover. A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00-1:00 p.m., prior to the memorial service...
Thomas "Tom" Watts
Feb 16, 2016
Thomas “Tom” Watts, age 57, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church.A memorial fund has been established for the family...
Jennifer Hofman
Feb 14, 2016
Jennifer Nicole Hofman, age 31 of Savanna, Illinois, died at 7:15 p.m. on February 14, 2016 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, Clinton, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service...
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...
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