Paul Christian
Dec 17, 2013
Paul Fay Christian, age 54, Mount Carroll, IL, formerly of Pinole, California, died Tuesday, December 17th, 2013 at his home in Christian Court on “Dog Run”. Paul was born on March 20, 1959, in Deaconess Hospital, Freeport, Illinois to Herbert Owen and Daisy Amanda (Wilson) Christian of Mount Carroll. He attended school in Mount Carroll and in Lajas, Puerto Rico,...
Thelma Ann Fecke
Dec 15, 2013
Thelma Ann Fecke was an active, caring and supportive mother, friend and neighbor. She joined her husband, of 59 years in Heaven on December 15, 2013, at the age of 85, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. Thelma was born on October 25, 1928, the daughter of Carl and Violet (Pompoco) Scherman, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was raised...
Ricky Taylor
Dec 13, 2013
Ricky Taylor, age 23, of Neillsville, WI, formerly of Elizabeth, IL died Friday, December 13, 2013. Ricky Austin Taylor was born on August 1, 1990 in Ogden, UT the son of Ricky L. and Jolynn M. (Lopez). They moved to Elizabeth, IL in 1994 and Ricky attended River Ridge Schools. In 2007, he moved to Plainfield, IL and he graduated...
Estella Dyson
Dec 13, 2013
Estella Dyson shared her faith by sending cards and cooking for those she loved. At the age of 90, Estella passed into the gates of Heaven Friday, December 13, 2013 from the Good Samaritan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Carroll, Illinois, following a brief illness. Estella will be dearly missed by two sons, Gary (Beverly) Dyson of Lanark and Steven...
Martha Rhoden
Dec 10, 2013
Martha Belle Rhoden was a great homemaker and Mother, but "she wrote the book on being a Grandma!" Martha passed into Heaven Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the tender age of 96. She was residing close to relatives, at the Big Meadows Nursing Facility, in Savanna, Illinois. As Grandma, her time was sought after by her grandchildren, each making long...
Joyce Weis
Dec 9, 2013
Joyce Weis was strong-willed, smart, and held to her convictions. She lived a simple life consisting of her flowers, friends and family. Joyce Jean Rohweder Weis, age 84, died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Mercy Living Center South, Clinton Iowa. Joyce was born August 24, 1929 to Alfred and Amanda Engel Rohweder, on a farm south of Miles. She was...
Laverne Reckinger
Dec 9, 2013
LaVerne A. Reckinger, Sr. age 86 of Savanna, Illinois died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Burial will take place in Marywood Catholic Cemetery, Aurora, Illinois. LaVerne was born on February 23, 1927, the son...
Lawrence "Larry" Green
Dec 6, 2013
Lawrence “Larry” E. Green was a decorated veteran and true patriot; he was a Prisoner of War during World War II. Currently of Thomson, Illinois and formerly of Savanna, Larry died at the age of 91 on Friday, December 6, 2013 after a three-week stay at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon, Wednesday,...
Carl Anderson
Dec 5, 2013
Carl Junior Anderson loved his country, veterans and collecting and shooting his guns. He died at age 73 in Thomson, Illinois, Thursday, December 5, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 9, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna with Father Dennis Atto as Celebrant. Burial...
Veronica Determan
Dec 3, 2013
Veronica C. Determan age 96, of Preston, Iowa died Tuesday, December 03, 2013 at the Alverno in Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sugar Creek with Father Scott Lemaster as Celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...
Lola Sterk
Dec 2, 2013
Lola Arlene Sterk age 94, of Savanna, Illinois died Monday, December 02, 2013 at Big Meadows in Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial will take place in St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held 10:00-11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the...
Glen Whiting
Dec 2, 2013
Glen Whiting lived his life to care for his family, friends and country. He put them first, adhereing to the motto of his 2nd Infantry Battalion in Korea, "Second to None". At the age of 82, Glen D. Whiting passed into the gates of Heaven Monday, December 2, 2013 from his home in Thomson, Illinois. Glen will be dearly missed...
Alfonso Cantu
Nov 30, 2013
Alfonso “Al” Antonio Cantu, Jr., age 74 of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. Al was born on August 1, 1939, the son of Alfonso and Elenor (Saenz) Cantu in McAllen, Texas. He attended McAllen High School before enlisting in the United States Navy. Al honorably served his country...
Robert "Bob" Mitchell
Nov 27, 2013
Robert “Bob” Mitchell was always active, especially when it came to sports. He was 62 when he passed into heaven on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Crest Ridge Nursing Center in Maquoketa, Iowa after a long illness. Bob was born February 2, 1951, the son of Robert D. and Joyce (Dickinson) Mitchell. He attended Savanna Schools. Bob worked as a...
Zachary Isenhart
Nov 26, 2013
Zachary “Zac” T. Isenhart, age 25 of Chadwick, Illinois died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa as a result of injuries sustained from motor vehicle accident. Zac was loyal to friends and family and was a loving dad to his son, Alec. A celebration of life gathering will be held...
Patsy Jean Kuhnert
Nov 24, 2013
Patsy Jean Kuhnert had a strong spirit, was a devoted Wife and Mother, and loved a good prank. Patsy passed into heaven Sunday, November 24, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, Illinois after a short illness. She and her husband, Kenneth, have enjoyed living near Mt. Carroll the past eighteen years and were previously of Metropolis, Illinois. Patsy was...
Mary Ann Falancer
Nov 22, 2013
Mary Ann Falancer treasured her community and loved sharing her passion for movies. Mary Ann died at the age of 66 on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. Mary Ann was born March 18, 1947, the daughter of John and Hazel (Shaw) O’Leary in Savanna. She attended Savanna High School, graduating with the Class of 1965....
Juanita "Barney" Riley
Nov 22, 2013
Juanita Maxine “Barney” Riley was a selfless, giving person who always put others before herself. She entered into heaven at the age of 91 on Friday, November 22, 2013 at home in Hanover, Illinois. Barney was born on June 7, 1922, the daughter of John R. and Minnie Lee (Guy) Hume in California, Missouri. She married Arble “Harold” Dunham in...
Bette Morgan
Nov 18, 2013
Bette Morgan was a “feisty old broad,” according to her family. She entered into heaven at the age of 91 on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Bette was born on September 9, 1922, the daughter of Louis and Lorena (Bleakley) Noble in Mt. Carroll. She attended Mt. Carroll High School and graduated...
Mary "Virginia" Fry
Nov 17, 2013
Mary "Virginia" Fry began her career in teaching at a one-room country school. Along with teaching, she was a devoted Farm Wife and Mother. At the age of 89, Virginia passed into the presence of our Lord Sunday, November 17, 2013 at FHN Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Virginia was born May 24, 1924 in Savanna, the daughter of William...
