Traci Ranchino
Oct 9, 2024
Traci Ranchino was born on November 10, 1967, in Elgin, Illinois, to Louis and Karen (Johnson) Ranchino. From a young age, Traci faced significant challenges, struggling with a condition that made it difficult for her to nourish herself. Despite this obstacle, Traci maintained a loving and caring personality all throughout her life. Traci's brothers, Michael and Bryan, were a constant...
Luanne C. Sullivan Pieper
Oct 6, 2024
Luanne C. Sullivan Pieper, 67 of Hanover, Illinois passed away peacefully in the arms of her sister on Sunday October 6, 2024 after a courageous short battle with cancer. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am,Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at St. John’s the Evangelist Church in Hanover. A visitation will be held at 9:00 am - 11:00 am...
Pamela Charlene Heidenreich
Oct 6, 2024
Pamela Charlene Heidenreich, age 70, of Sabula, IA passed away on October 6, 2024, in Sabula, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a celebration of Pam's life from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Pam was born February 11, 1954 in Dubuque, IA, the daughter...
Lorelei E. Mitchell
Oct 4, 2024
Lorelei E. Mitchell Obituary Lorelei E. Mitchell, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 4th, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are invited to a visitation and memorial to celebrate her life on October 12th, with visitation at 11:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM at St. Paul...
Mary Ann Scheckel
Oct 2, 2024
Mary Ann Scheckel, 83, of Preston, Iowa, passed away in her home on October 2, 2024 surrounded by family and friends. Mary or Ann, depending on how you knew her, was born October 4, 1940, the daughter of Adolph and Lucille (Sullivan) Franzen. She married Robert William Scheckel on October 10, 1959, at Sugar Creek Catholic Church, and then they...
Vickie J. Thulen
Oct 2, 2024
Vickie J. Thulen, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at her home in Savanna, IL, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on June 19, 1965, in Brighton, CO, to Eugene and Phyllis (Smith) Young, Vickie spent her early years in Brighton before her family moved to Savanna, IL, to be closer to family. She...
Richard Spangler Ross
Sep 30, 2024
Richard Spangler Ross, age 84, of Thomson, IL, passed away at Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, IA on September 30, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 5, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Friday, October 4,...
Ruth Ann James
Sep 29, 2024
Ruth Ann James, beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 76 years old. Ruth was born in Savanna on July 29, 1948 to Harold and Virginia Grummitt. She graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1966. It was in high school where she met the...
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...
