Obituaries
Richard "Dick" Dean Norman
Aug 19, 2024
Richard “Dick” Dean Norman, 88, residing in Elizabeth, IL, formerly of Downers Grove, IL passed away at Midwest Medical Center, Galena, IL on Monday, August 19, 2024. Dick leaves behind his children, Jeffrey (JoEllen Albrecht) Norman, Terri (Joseph Kaiker III) Oldenburg and Dean (Denise) Norman; his stepchildren, Pam (Jeff) Higgins and Robert (Debbie) Padgett; his grandchildren, Emily Higgins, Brianna Meier,...
Jacob Allen Green
Aug 18, 2024
Jacob Allen Green was a young man whose heart belonged to the outdoors. At the age of 22, Jacob passed away on August 18, 2024 after a tragic accident. He was born July 9, 2002 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Randy and Jennifer (Krogman) Green. From the time he was a little boy, he wanted to be outside playing...
Betty Lou Patterson
Aug 18, 2024
Betty Lou Patterson, age 85, of Hanover, IL, passed away at Midwest Senior Care Center, in Galena, on August 18, 2024. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 22, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Hanover, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, also at the funeral home. Burial will...
Joseph F. Jensen
Aug 15, 2024
Joseph Francis Jensen, age 58, of Savanna, IL, passed away August 15, 2024 with his family by his side. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, August 24, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Savanna, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place that morning from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Joe...
Roland Reynold Ury
Aug 13, 2024
Roland Reynold Drury, age 92, of Clinton, IA, passed away at Bickford of Clinton, on August 13, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded, with interment taking place at Fairview Cemetery, in Jackson County, IA. Roland was born September 27, 1931, in Green Island, IA, the son of George and Sarah (Grant) Drury. He graduated from Miles High School. Following his...
Linda L. Charneski
Aug 9, 2024
Linda L. Charneski, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on January 18, 1945, in Savanna, Illinois, Linda was the cherished daughter of Clayton and Helen (Beck) Sturtevant. She was raised in Savanna, where she attended local schools and graduated with the class of 1963 from Savanna High...
Karen Rae Tatum
Aug 9, 2024
Karen Rae Tatum, 75, of Lanark, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on August 9, 2024. There will be no services at this time.
Sandra Kay Gray
Aug 9, 2024
Sandra Kay Gray, age 76, of Miles, IA, passed away August 9, 2024, in her home with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 16, at First United Presbyterian Church, in Miles, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the service. Interment will follow at Sterling Cemetery,...
William "Bill" Miller
Aug 8, 2024
William "Bill" Miller was born on an autumn day, November 7, 1939, in Savanna, Illinois. The son of Clyde and Elva (Hill) Miller, Bill grew up in the rolling hills and open fields of the countryside near Hanover, where life was simple and folks looked out for one another. From a young age, Bill was known for his easy-going nature,...
Deacon Brown
Aug 5, 2024
Deacon Brown, a man known for his adventurous spirit and unwavering loyalty, passed away suddenly in a motorcycle accident near Fenton, Illinois, on August 5, 2024. Born on October 29, 1975, in Freeport, the son of Lewis and Glenalee (Kingery) Brown. Deacon grew up attending Eastland Schools and graduating with the Class of 1993. During his school years, he was...
Connie D. Havens
Aug 4, 2024
Connie D. Havens, age, 53, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away Sunday, August 4th. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 12, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Connie was born on August 17, 1970, to Clyde and Irene (Smith) Havens in Elizabeth, IL, where she grew up and created lifelong memories....
Jonell Castellani
Aug 4, 2024
Jonell Castellani, 77, died suddenly at home in Chadwick, IL, on August 4th, 2024. There will be no services at this time. The family would like donations to be made to the Chadwick Public Library. Jonell was born on January 25, 1947, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Roy and Phyllis (Bleitz) Lumbard. She grew up in Erie, IL, where...
Shirley Ann Potter
Aug 3, 2024
Shirley Ann Potter, age 95, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away August 3, 2024 at her home, with her family by her side. A funeral service, will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Hanover, IL, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow...
Robert "Butch" Deming
Jul 30, 2024
Robert “Butch” Deming, of Sabula, IA, passed away Tuesday, July 30, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, IA. Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Butch was born February...
Henry Richard Groezinger
Jul 29, 2024
Henry Richard Groezinger, age 54, of Elizabeth, IL, was welcomed into the presence of Jesus his Savior on July 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Crossroads Community Church, in Freeport, IL. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, August 5, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in...
Jackson Thomas Kradle
Jul 28, 2024
Jackson Thomas Kradle, age 18, of Mt. Carroll, IL, was taken from us far too soon on July 28, 2024. A 2024 graduate of West Carroll High School, Jackson had the makings of an honest, hard-working, and loving young man, and he will be honored and missed by his family, friends, and by his community as a whole. A funeral...
James Riggle
Jul 25, 2024
James Riggle, age 91, of Chicago, IL, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. James was born January 11, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of Rudolph and Margaret (O’Grady) Riggle. He grew up on the south side, graduating from Chicago Vocational High School with the class of 1951. On May 5, 1951,...
Wanda V. Strelow
Jul 24, 2024
Wanda V. Strelow, 83, of Davenport, IA, passed away on July 24, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. A private family memorial will be held later in Butler, PA. Born on July 29, 1940, in Butler, PA, to Frank Sr. and Leota (Wonderly) Black, Wanda moved to Davenport at 13. She graduated from Central High School in 1958...
Rosina Lucille Clarkson
Jul 23, 2024
Rosina Lucille Clarkson, age 79, of Savanna, IL, passed away July 23, 2024 at Genesis East Medical Center, in Davenport, IA. A private interment will take place on a later date at St. Peter’s (Mosquito Hill) Cemetery, in rural Savanna. Rosina was born February 5, 1945 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Pauline (Lahre) Wurster. Her father passed...
Marie Guadalupe "Lupe" Castro
Jul 20, 2024
Marie Guadalupe “Lupe” Castro was one of the most genuine and caring human beings anyone could know. At the age of 98, Lupe passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held 5 – 8pm Friday, July 26, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A...
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