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...
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...
