Obituaries
Paulette Jean Boehler
Jul 16, 2024
Paulette Jean Boehler, age 80, of Savanna, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 16, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Paulette was Born March 9, 1944, daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Franklin) Ermel. She loved her family and friends, and was always there to help anyone in need. Paulette was a registered nurse for many years before retiring, and had...
Thomas William Rafferty
Jul 15, 2024
Thomas William Rafferty, age 84, of Savanna, IL, passed away on July 15, 2024, at Central DuPage Hospital with family by his side. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Hanover, IL, on Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. Visitation will take place Thursday, July 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Law Jones...
Jane Vogt
Jul 14, 2024
Jane Vogt went home to be with the Lord Almighty, and her beloved Bill, on July 14, 2024 at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. She was born June 22, 1934, in Savanna, IL, The daughter of Edgar Earl and Ethel Eileen (Getty) Harry. Jane was a graduate of Savanna High School. She married the love of her life,...
Morris E. Krug
Jul 14, 2024
Morris E. Krug, age 102, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 14, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00a.m. Thursday, July 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the...
Richard L. Kaufman
Jul 10, 2024
Richard “Rip” Lee Kaufman, 65, of Thomson, gained his new heavenly legs on July 10, 2024, at MercyOne in Clinton, IA surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held July 20th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home in Thomson, IL, with a service to begin at 12:00 p.m. and burial at Grove Hill Cemetery in...
Angelia L. Deming
Jul 10, 2024
Angelia L. Deming, age 82, of Sabula, IA, passed away Wednesday, July 10, at her home outside of Sabula. Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 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. Angelia was born on...
Robert "Bob" Miller
Jul 5, 2024
Robert “Bob” Miller, of Preston, IA, passed away Friday, July 5. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. A private family burial will be in Preston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a...
William Hartzel David Jr.
Jul 3, 2024
William "Billy" David, Jr., born on July 11, 1967, in Anaheim, CA, left this world on July 3, 2024, in Warren, IL, after a battle with cancer. He was a beloved brother to Denise (Tim) Brinkmeier and a cherished uncle to Jared (Sam) Brinkmeier, Lindsey Brinkmeier & Nik Brinkmeier. His great niece Leighton and great nephew Levi Brinkmeier brought him...
Dorman "Dwight" Bowman Jr.
Jun 30, 2024
Dorman “Dwight” Bowman, Jr. died Sunday, June 30th at SSM St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison, Wisconsin, with family by his side. Born in Alabama in 1945, Dwight’s family moved to Savanna, Illinois soon after. He grew up roaming, biking, and playing with his cousins and friends in the hills of Savanna and was also an active participant at St....
Mary Yenney
Jun 30, 2024
Mary E. Yenney, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. Born on February 13, 1932, in Warren, IL, she was a beloved daughter of Robert Isaac and Shirley (Payne) Barker. Mary attended Warren Schools and graduated from Warren High School in 1950. Mary spent much of her life living...
Richard Lee Rice
Jun 30, 2024
Richard Lee Rice, 76, of Thomson, IL, passed away June 30, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. A visitation will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna Saturday, July 6 beginning at 10 a.m. with a service beginning at 12 p.m. A burial will follow at Lower York Cemetery. Richard Rice was born on February 21, 1948,...
Arnold E. Dampman
Jun 29, 2024
Arnold E. Dampman, age 83, of Lanark, IL, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, IL. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 3, at Lanark Church of the Brethren, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, as well as one hour prior...
Lola K. Trenkamp
Jun 28, 2024
Lola K. Trenkamp, age 63, of Preston, IA, passed away Friday, June 28. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be at the church from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, and also from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the...
Nora Lou Murphy
Jun 28, 2024
Nora Lou (Ballein) Murphy, age 89, of Hanover, IL, passed away June 28, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 1, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Hanover, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place at the church from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., before Mass. Burial will follow...
Tamara Kay Ruter
Jun 28, 2024
Tamara Kay (Graham) Ruter, age 43, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away from sudden health complications at FHN Hospital in Freeport, on June 28, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8 at Zion Community Church of Pearl City. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 7 at the Church,...
Heidi Sue Michels
Jun 27, 2024
Heidi Sue Michels, age 48, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 27, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and love. Born and raised in Savanna, IL, Heidi attended Savanna Schools and graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1994. Her journey through life was marked by her vibrant personality and love for her family and...
Debra Rae Kness
Jun 24, 2024
Debra Rae Kness, a loving wife, mom, and grandma, passed away at the age of 69 on June 24, 2024, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois. Born on April 17, 1955, in Sterling to Raymond and Josephine (Wolf) Bardell, Debra grew up in Milledgeville, Illinois, where she graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1973. After high school, Deb enjoyed...
Lorena Andrea Green
Jun 23, 2024
Lorena Andrea Green, age 94, of Savanna, IL, passed away June 23, 2024, at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, on Tuesday, June 25, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery. Lorena...
Rex V. Bowman
Jun 21, 2024
Rex V. Bowman, born on April 12, 1951, to Herman and Betty (Schnitzler) Bowman, passed away on Friday, June 21, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. He grew up in Savanna, where he attended Savanna Schools and began his working life at a young age in local restaurants, washing dishes and serving customers. Rex was known for his adventurous...
Gary Scott Edwards
Jun 21, 2024
Gary Scott Edwards, age 62, of Savanna, IL passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Savanna. A celebration of life gathering will be held, Friday, June 28, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A private interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, in Hanover, IL. Gary was born February 10, 1962, in...
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