Obituaries
Arlis Jean Krabbenhoft
Sep 5, 2013
Arlis Jean Krabbenhoft, age 75 of Maquoketa, Iowa formerly of Andrew, Iowa died on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Maquoketa Care Center, Maquoketa. Cremation rights will be accorded. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 6, 2013 at Miller-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa with Pastor Jeff Dadisman officiating. Burial will take place at a later date...
Carolyn L Ferris
Sep 4, 2013
Carolyn L. Ferris, age 87, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna with Father Dennis Atto as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held 3:00 -...
Priscilla "Boots" J. Mace
Aug 31, 2013
Priscilla “Boots” J. Mace, age 81, of Savanna, Illinois, died Friday, July 26, 2013 in Big Meadows Nursing Home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will take place 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Burial of ashes will be in Lost Mound Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A memorial fund has been...
Richard K. Smith Sr.
Aug 29, 2013
Richard K. Smith Sr., age 83, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday, August 29, 2013 at The Alverno in Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A private burial will be held in Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September...
Agnes Anna Mccarthy
Aug 26, 2013
Agnes Anna McCarthy, age 96, of Preston, Iowa, died Monday, August 26, 2013 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston, with Father Don Hertges as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m....
Shawn Michael Miller
Aug 26, 2013
Shawn Michael Miller, age 24, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died Monday, August 26, 2013 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, Illinois after sustaining injuries in an accident. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held 4:00...
James Alvin Young
Aug 25, 2013
James Alvin Young, age 75, of Hanover died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Manor Care in Dubuque, Iowa. He was born to Walter and Ann (Artman) Young, of Elizabeth, Illinois on December 3, 1937. He worked at various employers through the years including Atwoods, the Savanna Army Depot, and farmed for most of his life. James married Jill Marie Kolb...
James E. Lotz
Aug 23, 2013
James “Jim” Elmer Lotz, age 76, of Lanark, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 23, 2013. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Lanark Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be 10:00 – 11:00 prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Lanark Cemetery. A...
Joyce Mae (Eickert) Gay
Aug 12, 2013
Our beloved Mother passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms on August 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. A private graveside service will be held Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Spring Lake Cemetery in Savanna, Illinois. Joyce Mae Eickert was born December 29, 1934 in Chadwick, Illinois to Julius and Hazel Dora (Kahler) Eickert. She graduated in 1952 from...
John L. Bumphrey
Aug 9, 2013
John L. Bumphrey, age 79 of Henderson, Nevada, formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois and Milledgeville, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013 at Clearview Health and Rehabilitation in Henderson, Nevada. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2013 at the Community Baptist Church in Milledgeville. Burial will take place in Oak Knoll Cemetery in rural Sterling,...
Ervin J. (Erv) Hammen
Jul 29, 2013
Ervin J. (Erv) Hammen, of Berthoud died Monday July 29, 2013 at the age of 81 among his loving family.Erv was born on February 10, 1932 in Savanna, Illinois to Harold and Ethelyn (Ervin) Hammen. Erv served in the Air Force for four years and then went on to work as a switchman on the Milwaukee railroad for sixteen years....
Lawrence William Nigus
Jul 29, 2013
Lawrence “Larry” William Nigus, 90, of Fulton, Illinois, died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, with Reverend Nancy Wilkinson officiating. A visitation will be held 10:00am- 11:00am, prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will...
Georgialee R. Thurman
Jul 29, 2013
Georgialee R. Thurman, age 82, of Galena, previously of Evanston and Petersburg, Illinois, went home to the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2013 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Center, Galena. Georgia was born December 29, 1930, in Sacramento, California, the eldest of three daughters of Emery and Elizabeth (Bell) Rawlings. She grew up in Vallejo, California and Petersburg, Illinois....
Joyce Cate
Jul 28, 2013
Joyce Elaine Cate passed away on July 28, 2013, at Eagle Point Rehabilitation Center in Lyons, IA. She was born on August 4, 1928 to Mervin "Doc" and Maxine Marshall of Rockford, IL. Following graduation from York Community High School in Thomson, IL, Joyce attended Western University in Macomb, IL. She was united in marriage to Merle "Pete" Cate on...
James "Ox Tail" Eads
Jul 28, 2013
James “Ox Tail” A. Eads, age 76, of Thomson, Illinois, died Sunday July 28, 2013 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com . Jim was born May 10, 1937, the son of James and Florence...
Gerald Duane Bonjour, Sr.
Jul 27, 2013
Gerald “Jerry” Duane Bonjour, Sr., age 74, of Savanna, Illinois, passed into the loving arms of Christ, peacefully at home Saturday, July 27, 2013. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Teresa Jo Bonjour of Savanna; a son, Gerald Michael Bonjour of San Diego, California; a daughter, Jackie Bonjour of Hazel Green, Wisconsin; a step-son, Casey Coleman of Mt....
Clifford "Cliff" Laverne Durward
Jul 26, 2013
Clifford “Cliff” LaVerne Durward, age 79, of Thomson, Illinois, died Friday July 26, 2013 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life gathering will be held Wednesday July 31, 2013 from 4:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m.at Tipton’s Auction House, Thomson. Cliff was born October 15, 1933, in Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada, the son of Clifford and Ruby (Milnes)...
John D. Mcnamara
Jul 24, 2013
John D. McNamara, Ret Sgt CPD, age 65 of Savanna, Illinois, previously of Chicago, died suddenly Wednesday, July 24, 2013 due to a motor vehicle accident. Visitation will be held 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, and also 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2013 at Malec & Sons Funeral Home,...
Stanley "Coach" Mccrudden
Jul 22, 2013
Stan “Coach” McCrudden, age 80 of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2013, at home surrounded by his family. Cremation rights have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Tipton Auction Service, 3001 IL Route 84, Thomson . A memorial scholarship for a graduating West Carroll senior will be...
Benjamin Clark
Jul 16, 2013
Benjamin Earl Clark, age 22, of Mount Carroll Illinois died Tuesday July 16th at his home. Ben was born August 17th 1990 in Savanna Illinois to Fred and Tina (James) Clark. He was a 2009 graduate of West Carroll High School. At WCHS Ben enjoyed baseball and was of a member of FFA. He enjoyed reading about military history and...
Our Locations
Where Healing Begins
We warmly invite you to visit our welcoming and comfortable offices. Law Jones Funeral Home was thoughtfully designed to offer a unique experience, unlike any funeral home you’ve encountered before. Come see for yourself how we’re changing the way funeral services are provided.
Plan Ahead
Take the First Step Toward Peace Today
By planning ahead, you give your loved ones the freedom to focus on celebrating a life well lived— without the stress of making difficult decisions. Discover the choices you can make today to turn a future funeral into a meaningful tribute, not a burden.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.