Frank Trenkamp
Nov 12, 2013
Frank John Trenkamp was loyal, honest, loving, and giving to his family, community and country. At the age of 96 he went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. Frank was born January 17, 1917 in Preston, the son of Henry and Christina (Banowetz) Trenkamp. He attended the...
Duane Miller
Nov 11, 2013
Duane L. Miller had rough hands and a warm heart. He entered into heaven at the age of 50 on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. Duane was born on September 14, 1963, the son of Wilfred “Bud” and Beverley (Petersen) Miller in Savanna, Illinois. He attended East Central School and Graduated with the Class...
Helen Ertmer
Nov 9, 2013
Normal 0 Helen A. Ertmer treasured her family and loved to keep busy, working into her 80’s. She passed away at the age of 93, Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth. Helen was born on August 4, 1920, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Davies in rural Galena, Illinois. She attended country school in rural Galena....
Clifford Boop
Nov 8, 2013
Clifford E. Boop, known by his close family and friends as “Punk”, loved tinkering and farming. Surrounded by his family, Clifford passed away on November 8, 2013, at his home. Clifford had lived and farmed at his home since 1949. He was 81 years old. Clifford was born on September 24, 1932, the son of Clifford and Alice (Paisley) Boop...
Patricia Sue Turney
Nov 7, 2013
Patricia Sue Turney loved to experience the United States by traveling throughout the country with her husband Gary. She went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the age of 68, at home in Fairhaven, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Patricia enjoyed her retirement to the fullest by traveling with her husband, Gary, in their 5th-wheel...
Linda Priegel
Nov 4, 2013
Linda Priegel believed in giving to others and enjoying the simple pleasures in life. She passed away at the age of 55, Monday, November 4, 2013 at the home she grew up in. Linda enjoyed gardening, fishing, listening to local bands and participating in volleyball, softball and basketball leagues. She liked to go to garage sales and auctions. Linda loved...
Dorothy Stadel
Oct 30, 2013
Dorothy Stadel loved to visit with everyone as she served the Elizabeth community for almost fifty years as their “Avon Lady.” She was a real people-person and loved being a Grandma. At the age of 83, Dorothy went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, as her family prayed by her side at the Elizabeth Nursing Home....
Bernadine Reibel
Oct 30, 2013
Bernadine L. Reibel, age 92 from Savanna, Illinois enjoyed sitting on her front porch looking out onto Chicago Avenue. She died Wednesday October 30, 2013 at Big Meadows Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Savanna. Bernadine was born on June 24, 1921, the daughter of Lee and Berniece (Harris) Griest in Bagley, Wisconsin. She graduated from Savanna High School with the...
Judy Miller
Oct 25, 2013
Judy A. Miller was as good at being a daughter/daughter-in-law as she was at being a mother and a grandmother. She entered into heaven at the age of 75, Friday, October 25, 2013 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, Illinois. Judy was a farm wife and cherished being able to take care of her family and the cattle, chickens, hogs and...
Raymond "Tom" Adolph
Oct 24, 2013
Tom Adolph treasured God, family, community and farming. As quoted by one of his favorites, "Now, the rest of the story..........." Raymond "Tom" Adolph, age 77, of rural Morrison passed into the arms of God Thursday, October 24, 2013 while doing what he loved, farming. Tom's life was shaped by growing up on a family farm near Milledgeville. He attended...
Wayne Heiar
Oct 21, 2013
Wayne J. Heiar enjoyed being out doors working for several National Parks and farming. He passed away at the age of 79, Monday, October 21, 2013 at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa, one day prior to his 58th wedding anniversary. Wayne was born the son of Norbert and Catherine (Malone) Heiar on February 2, 1934 in St. Donatus, Iowa....
Ryan Gendreau
Oct 20, 2013
Ryan M. Gendreau was an amazing father, son, brother and friend, he was available twenty-four hours a day for his friends and family. He was 35 years old when he entered his eternal life on October 20, 2013 in Arkansas following a motorcycle accident. Ryan was with family and friends in Arkansas on a 4th annual trip. Ryan was born...
Daniel Evans
Oct 20, 2013
Daniel Joseph Evans, 23, of Middleton, WI, formerly of Geneseo, passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 20, 2013 in East Moline, IL. A funeral mass celebrating Daniel’s life will be held 10:30 AM Friday, October 25, 2013 at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Geneseo. Rev. Michael Pakula will celebrate. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Geneseo. Visitation for Daniel will be...
Beth Heidenreich
Oct 19, 2013
Beth L. Heidenreich, age 80, died on Saturday, October 19, 2013 after a short illness. Beth was born on October 21, 1932, the daughter of L. Arthur and Josephine (Schutt) Winter in Woodbine, Illinois. Beth attended country school in Woodbine and graduated from Stockton High School Class of 1950. After graduation, Beth worked as a Legal Secretary for a law...
Jay Frederick
Oct 18, 2013
Jay Frederick, age 51 had a wonderful work ethic and was always there for his friends, no matter what. Jay died on Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 24, 2013 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Burial will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery,...
Thomas "Tommy" Sheridan
Oct 17, 2013
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Thomas R. “Tommy” Sheridan was proud of his community and truly generous with his time, serving the needs of his family, friends and community before his own. Tommy died on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the...
Euveta Hook
Oct 14, 2013
Euveta S. Hook had a true passion for roller skating and never missed the opportunity to lace up her skates. She entered in to heaven at the age of 82, on Monday, October 14, 2013 at her caretaker’s home in rural Savanna. Euveta was born June 20, 1931 to Eber and Edna (Tripp) Shepherd, in Savanna. She attended Mt. Carroll...
Richard Johnson
Oct 14, 2013
Richard “Dick” Frederick Johnson was a veteran of Vietnam, a beloved Husband, Dad and Grandpa, and had a passion for fireworks. At the age of 64, he went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2013 at the VA Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Richard was born July 8, 1949 in Morrison, Illinois, the son of Evert Hans and...
Elenor Conley
Oct 12, 2013
Elenor H. Conley’s greatest joy was cooking meals for friends and family and having them sample her homemade tassies. She passed away at the age of 100, Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. Elenor worked as a cook at the Lincoln, Avenue and Savanna High School for many years until she retired from the Savanna School...
Roy "Shorty" Nance
Oct 9, 2013
Roy “Shorty” G. Nance (N9PED) liked to tell a good story and had a talent for tinkering with just about anything. He passed away at the age of 76, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Shorty worked for Kelly Springfield Tire Company in Freeport for thirty years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and...
