Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Morris
Feb 18, 2014
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Morris was a lady who enjoyed the little things in life, especially thoughtful relationships with friends and family. At the age of 90, Betty passed into eternity Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at HCR Manor Care, Davenport, Iowa. A visitation will be held Thursday from 4-7pm at Law Jones Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday...
Forrest Mowry
Feb 18, 2014
Forrest E. Mowry was a thoughtful person and a gifted poet—often giving poems as gifts. Forrest died at the age of 92, Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Polo, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Frank- Law- Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Burial will...
Joseph Haas
Feb 16, 2014
Joseph A. Haas, “Cadillac Joe”, age 62 of rural Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, February 16, 2014. A private family graveside service will be held in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Joe was born July 3, 1951, the son of Loyde and Olga Haas. He attended Mt. Carroll High School. He grew up farming with his parents, and continued farming...
Irene Smalley Mersch
Feb 15, 2014
Irene Smalley Mersch was a proud United States Navy Veteran of the Korean War and career Civil Service employee with the United States Army. Irene’s career began at the Savanna Army Depot in payroll. She later transferred to the Rock Island Arsenal in accounting. She returned to Savanna to become a Quality Assurance Specialist (Ammunition Surveillance) “QASIS”. She loved being...
Allen Van Brocklin
Feb 13, 2014
Allen C.Van Brocklin was a farm boy, who loved being outside. Allen entered into eternity on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at the Carroll County Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, at the age of 82. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren in rural Lanark,...
Annette Gehrts
Feb 11, 2014
Annette I. Gehrts age 74, of Savanna, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be held at a later date. Annette was born on September 27, 1939, the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Marian) Regez in Monroe, Wisconsin. She attended Dakota High...
William "Bill" Wernick
Feb 9, 2014
William “Bill” F. Wernick (Kohl) was a family man who loved spending time with his entire family, especially his three grandchildren. At the age of 51, Bill passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 in Savanna, Illinois. Bill was born on July 13, 1962, the son of Robert Kohl and Margery (Peters) Wernick in Clinton, Iowa. Marge and Robert later...
Shirley Hartman
Feb 8, 2014
Shirley Ann Hartman loved spending time with her family, especially fishing trips up north with her children. Shirley passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at St. Anthony O.S.F. Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2014 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will take place in Spring Lake Cemetery,...
Daisy Chamberlain
Feb 5, 2014
Daisy Chamberlain was a devoted Christian, who read her bible every day and shared her Christianity with others. She entered into eternity at the age of 95 on Wednesday February 5, 2014 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth with Reverend Jeremy...
Evelyn Hartigan
Feb 4, 2014
Evelyn J. Hartigan, age 70 of Sabula, Iowa, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Iowa, where she has been a resident since 1986 due to a debilitating heart attack. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral...
Frances Weber
Feb 1, 2014
Frances M. Weber was a devoted homemaker, who enjoyed taking care of her family especially her grandchildren. She entered into eternity at the age of 85 on Saturday, February 01, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on February 10, 2014 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chadwick, Illinois, followed...
David Delarm
Jan 30, 2014
David L. DeLarm, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at his farm. To honor David’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. David was born to the late Willis and Ruby (Taylor) DeLarm on September 22nd, 1932 in Scott County. He served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He was...
Donna Starr
Jan 29, 2014
Donna Marie Starr was a kind person who cared about everyone and lived for her family. She passed away at the age of 73 on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Sabula, Iowa. Burial will take...
Paul "Kenneth" Ritenour
Jan 27, 2014
Kenneth “Paul” Ritenour devoted to his country, community and being the best father and grandfather he could be. At the age of 90, Paul passed away at Mercy Medical Center North on Monday, January 27, 2014. Paul was born on August 17, 1923, the son of William J. and Effie M. (Nesbitt) Ritenour in Hampshire, Illinois. He graduated from Onslow...
Barbara Ann Collins
Jan 26, 2014
Barbara Ann Collins was always thinking about others as she did her best in life. At home, Barbara was attentive to the details in caring for her family, and at work she did the same for her customers. After a long illness, Barbara passed away at home peacefully, Sunday, January 26, 2014 with her family at her side. A Memorial...
Barbara F. Schnitzler
Jan 26, 2014
Barbara Frances Schnitzler, Mt. Carroll, IL. , took Jesus’ hand and entered her Eternal Home on Sunday, January 26. She had been at Presence St. Joseph Provina, Freeport the past two months. Barbara was born January 1,1934 in Thomson, IL., the daughter of William and Mary Halfman Hawk. She was a wonderful cook and baker, had a beautiful smile and...
Cheryl Reagan
Jan 23, 2014
Cheryl Reagan shot straight from the hip and spoke from the heart. She died at the age 61, Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa, surrounded by family. Her candor and “genuine love” will be missed by all. You always knew where you stood with her, a characteristic to be desired by many. Along with these...
Owen "Phil" Miles
Jan 23, 2014
Owen P Miles, Jr. was a man of impeccable character and honesty. He was deeply loved by his family. He was born on June 15, 1928. God called him home on January 22, 2014 with his wife of 62 years by his side. Funeral services and a celebration will be held on Wednesday, February 5th, at 2:00p.m., at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral...
Faye Shellhause
Jan 22, 2014
Faye Etta Shellhause, age 70 of Lanark, Illinois, had a terrific outlook on life and always put others’ well-being ahead of her own. She passed through the gates of heaven on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Brookville...
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