Obituaries
Theresa Ann Budde
Aug 16, 2014
Theresa Ann Budde, age 37, was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Theresa died after a courageous 5 year battle with breast cancer on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in her home, surrounded by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston....
Robert R. Larson Iii
Aug 11, 2014
Robert R. Larson III loved his family, friends and his community. Robert died on Monday, August 11, 2014 in his home in Mt. Carroll at the age of 53, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2014 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery,...
Howard Paul Johnson
Jul 28, 2014
Howard Paul Johnson was a loving dad, grandpa, and husband. He died at the age of 82, on Monday, July 28, 2014 at Big Meadows Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick, Illinois. A visitation will be held prior...
Olive Eloise Speer
Jul 24, 2014
Olive Eloise Speer, loved life, her family, and especially music. She passed away at the age of 104 in her home on Thursday, July 24, 2014. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Hanover United Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00...
Wayne "Sam" Robinson Robinson
Jul 14, 2014
Wayne “Sam” Robinson enjoyed turning wrenches and could fix anything. Sam died at the age 72 on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center South, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Green Island Congregational Church, Miles, Iowa. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral service. Burial will take...
Lois Frank
Jul 7, 2014
Lois Marie Frank, beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, loved her Lord, family, friends and community. She was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 79 in Normal, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with her son...
Joseph J. Spencer
Jul 5, 2014
Joseph J. Spencer, age 86 of Thomson, Illinois, died on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Savanna with Reverend Dan Foelske officiating. Burial will take place in St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in rural Savanna....
Shirley Doris Hass
Jul 1, 2014
Shirley Doris Hass, age 90, was a loving mother, grandmother and homemaker. She died Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at the First United Presbyterian Church, Miles, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church prior...
Randy Starr
Jun 20, 2014
Randy Starr, age 53, of Thomson, Illinois passed in eternal life at his home on June 20, 2014. Randy was especially proud of his daughter, Katie, and son, Matt. Randy was born April 1, 1961 in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Arlene (Potter) Starr. He attended Thomson schools. On May 12, 1984, Randy married Linda Brown in Thomson.Randy...
Valerie Danielle Johnson
Jun 20, 2014
Valerie Danielle Johnson, age 17, of Savanna, lived life through her music, creativity, and love for family and friends. She was swept up to Heaven suddenly Friday, June 20, 2014 due to a one vehicle accident between Mt. Carroll and Savanna. Valerie was born February 28, 1997 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of James and Tammi (Houston) Johnson. At the...
William "Bill" L. Fosdick
Jun 17, 2014
William “Bill” L. Fosdick of Savanna, Illinois, was a kind hearted man with a great sense of humor who loved visiting with children, especially his grandchildren. On Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the age of 84, Bill went home to be with the Lord, with his loving family at his side. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...
James Falancer
Jun 11, 2014
James K. Falancer, age 71, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday June 11, 2014 at his home. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 16, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna. Burial will take place in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m., prior to the...
William "Bill" Kenneth Mulholland
May 29, 2014
William “Bill” Kenneth Mulholland, age 86, of Hanover, Illinois was reunited with his wife Adeline in eternity on Thursday, May 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2014 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at...
Virgil "Tige" R. Mccue
May 22, 2014
Virgil “Tige” R. McCue was a hardworking, caring man, who loved driving his Cadillacs. Tige died at the age 92 on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna with Father Dennis Atto as Celebrant. Visitation will...
Julie Sturtevant
May 11, 2014
Julie Sturtevant, age 64, of Hanover passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, Illinois
Esther Marie (Hueneke) Baasch
May 10, 2014
Esther Marie (Hueneke) Baasch was born February 15, 1927 near Springbrook, Iowa, the daughter of Dietrich F. Hueneke and Elsa (Reeg) Hueneke. She was united in marriage to Vernon George Baasch in St. Donatus, Iowa on October 10, 1948. He died on September 11, 2000. Esther passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Jackson County Regional Hospital, Maquoketa, Iowa....
Dennis B. Roling
May 10, 2014
Dennis B. Roling was a good listener and a kindhearted person. Dennis died at the age of 59, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Genesis Medical Center, DeWitt, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Assumption Catholic Church, Charlotte with Father Scott Lemaster as Celebrant. A visitation will be held for...
Darrell Daggert
May 10, 2014
Darrell D. Daggert, age 70, of Thomson, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson, Illinois with a private family service at a later date. Friends and family are invited to share in Darrell's life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com . Darrell was born October 23, 1943, the son of Sherman...
Glenda (Ashby) Spencer
May 5, 2014
Glenda Elaine (Ashby) Spencer was positive, charismatic, worked hard and loved her family. At the age of 78, Glenda passed away Monday, May 5, 2014 at Cedar Crest Health Center, Janesville, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be held 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 5:30...
Ruby B. Mccall
May 1, 2014
Ruby B. McCall age 93, of Elizabeth, Illinois entered into eternity on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 5, 2014 at the United Methodist Church, Elizabeth with Pastor Kyungsu Park officiating. Burial will take place in Chapel Hill Memorial Garden in Freeport, Illinois. Visitation...
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