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...
Helen Ione (Kingery) Fritz
Jul 15, 2013
Helen Ione (Kingery) Fritz, age 86, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held 9:30 - 10:30 a.m....
Helen Iske
Jul 14, 2013
Helen Iske, age 95 of Lanark, Illinois, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Manor Court of Freeport, Freeport, Illinois. A private family graveside service was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in the Lanark Cemetery. A public memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the First Brethren Church,...
Henry Earl "Hank" Legel
Jul 11, 2013
Henry Earl “Hank” Legel, age 84, of Fulton, and formerly of Thomson, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2013 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson followed by a luncheon at Triple Play Bowling Alley, Fulton at...
Wayne Darryl "Moon" Gendreau
Jul 10, 2013
Wayne Darryl “Moon” Gendreau, age 72 of Savanna, Illinois, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. A visitation will be held from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.,...
James A. Manning
Jul 9, 2013
James A. Manning, age 85 of DeKalb, Illinois formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. A home going celebration will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the New Unity Deliverance and Worship Center in Savanna. Burial will take place in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Linda Lou Von Essen
Jul 6, 2013
Linda Lou Von Essen, age 68, of Savanna, Illinois died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Carroll County Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Mount Carroll, Illinois. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in the Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna. A visitation will be held...
Vernon "Babe" Baumgardt
Jul 4, 2013
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Vernon “Babe” Baumgardt, age 89, of Sterling, Illinois formerly of Chadwick, Illinois, died on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling with loving family members at his side. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. Burial will take...
Linda Bormann
Jul 3, 2013
Linda Kay Bormann, age 47, of Iowa City, Iowa formerly of Preston, Iowa died Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, following a courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston. Burial will take place in the St. Joseph Cemetery....
John D. Velcich
Jul 2, 2013
John D. Velcich, age 83 of Lake Carroll, Illinois formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at...
Devin Ray Johnson
Jul 1, 2013
Devin Ray Johnson, age 20, of Savanna, Illinois, went to be in heaven on Monday, July 1, 2013. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Law- Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 5,...
William "Ted" Long
Jun 27, 2013
William “Ted” Long, age 61 of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, Savanna, with Reverend Sejoon Jang officiating. Burial will be in Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna, with military rites by the Savanna VFW Post...
Betty J. Peterman Lass
Jun 23, 2013
Betty J. Peterman Lass was born October 31, 1927 to Walter and Catherine Flathers Peterman in Maquoketa, Ia. After a brief illness and hospitalization, Betty left this world and entered heaven on June 23, 2013. Memorials may be given in Betty's memory to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Preston and to the Preston Library. As a young child, Betty...
