Obituaries
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...
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...
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