Pearl Urwin
Dec 26, 2013
Pearl Marie (Paasch) Urwin watched over her family with love, and taught by example by the way she lived her life. At the wise age of 81, Pearl passed into the arms of God on Thursday, December 26, 2013 from her home in Preston, Iowa. Pearl Marie was born September 26, 1932 in Charlotte, Iowa, the daughter of John William...
Joanna Rogers
Dec 26, 2013
Joanna Lee Rogers, born Joyce Lee Woods, went home to be with Jesus and her beloved momma on December 26, 2013, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Joanna was born August 29, 1952 in Pasco, WA, to Joy Logsdon and Ernest Woods. She was a beautiful, petite woman gifted as a poet, singer, songwriter, pianist and accomplished gardener. She was a voracious...
Gaylen "Jiggs" Franzen
Dec 23, 2013
Gaylen “Jiggs” Franzen, age 66, of Sabula, Iowa was a simple fun loving guy. Jiggs entered into heaven on December 23, 2013 at the Eagle Point Nursing and Rehab Center in Clinton, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established in Jiggs memory. Jiggs was born February 2, 1947, the son of August “Butch” and Iola “Ollie” (Schmidt) Franzen in Savanna,...
Donald Wurster
Dec 21, 2013
Donald Wurster farmed all of his life on the family farm before moving into Elizabeth, where he and his wife Margaret, made a quick habit of helping others by providing transportation when needed. At the age of 85, Don passed into Heaven on December 21, 2013 from the Good Samaritan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Carroll. Cremation will take...
Donald "Don" Pauley
Dec 20, 2013
Donald L. Pauley, age 68, of Thomson, Illinois loved telling a good story and making people laugh. He died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Genesis Medical Center West, Davenport, Iowa. Don was born on January 12, 1945, the son of William and Mildred (Heisler) Pauley in Freeport, Illinois. He attended Mount Carroll High School with the Class of 1963, before...
David "Dave" Brinkmeier
Dec 18, 2013
David “Dave” L. Brinkmeier, age 62, of Savanna, Illinois loved being part of a large family and was the youngest of 10 siblings. He died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial fund has been established in Dave’s memory. Dave was born June 22, 1951, the son of Ralph and Esther (Earnest) Brinkmeier in...
John Flynn
Dec 18, 2013
John J. Flynn, age 58, of Hanover, Illinois was always willing to help others and never asked for anything in return. John passed into Heaven on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Friends and family are invited to share in John’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com John was born on March 6, 1955, the son of Julius...
Kathryn "Kathy" Faye Patch
Dec 18, 2013
Kathryn Faye Patch, age 65, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died after a three-year battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00 to...
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...
