Madelyn Greene
Jan 16, 2014
Inspirational, courageous and loved immediately by everyone she met, Madelyn Nicole Greene, 4, melted our hearts before entering heaven a little before 2 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. Succumbing to neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, Maddy was surrounded by parents Brian and Nicole Greene and grandparents Wayne and Karen Greene at the time of her passing at home...
Robert Plumley
Jan 12, 2014
Robert L. Plumley, call sign K9IEG, believed in serving his country and his community. He could often be heard saying, “I’m doing the best I can with what I’ve got.” At the age of 87, Robert passed into Heaven, on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, Iowa. Robert was born on April 9, 1926,...
Floyd Mead
Jan 11, 2014
Floyd Wayne Mead, 61, of Savanna, Illinois died January 11, 2014. He was born November 19, 1952, the son of Floyd and Margaret Mead in Bloomington, Indiana. Floyd attended Bloomington schools and joined the United States Army in 1969. He spent 9 of his 14 service years overseas. He was a Vietnam Veteran and finished his career at the Savanna...
Helen May Dimmick
Jan 10, 2014
Helen May (Rapp) Dimmick always told her children "I'd rather be outside than in the house." She was known by her kids as "Mom Extraordinaire." At the age of 89, Helen passed into the arms of God on Friday, January 10, 2014 from Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Helen was born April 11, 1924 on the family farm in...
Beulah Arlene Smolek
Jan 10, 2014
Beulah Arlene Smolek was a force to be reckoned with in this life, she was of the "old school" and faithfully devoted her time to being an advocate for others. At the age of 96, Beulah went to be with our Lord Friday, January 10, 2014 from Provena St. Joseph Center Nursing Home, Freeport, Illinois. Beulah was born on the...
John E. Coleman
Jan 8, 2014
John E. Coleman was always willing to help others, to his last days. He was a great listener, problem-solver and teacher. At the age of 87, John passed into eternity Wednesday, January 8, 2014 from the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home,...
Clyde Dewey Gabbard, Jr.
Jan 7, 2014
Dewey Gabbard's craftsmanship in life showed in his work and in his family. He was quiet, simple of heart, always looking for the good in others, and would never give up. "Job well done." Clyde Dewey Gabbard Jr. age 71 of Chadwick, Illinois passed on to eternal life January 7, 2014 at home with his wife by his side, surrounded...
Walter "Walt" Kientopf
Jan 5, 2014
Walter "Walt" Frederick Kientopf, age 51 of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Preston, Iowa, loved his family and friends. He entered in to heaven Sunday, January 5, 2014 at home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Preston, with Pastor Gregory Geier officiating. Cremation rites will be...
Josephine Delores Ramirez
Jan 5, 2014
Josephine was a pet lover, made friends easily, and had a deep affection for her family. Josephine Delores Ramirez, age 76, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Saturday January 4, 2014 at The Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna with Father...
Willard John Scheckel
Jan 5, 2014
Willard John Scheckel lived to farm. It has been said, "you can take the farmer out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the farmer." At the age of 95, Willard passed into the arms of God January 5, 2014 from the Maquoketa Care Center, Maquoketa, Iowa. Willard was born April 5, 1918 in Bellevue, the...
Lois Joann "Babe" Tebbe
Jan 4, 2014
Lois JoAnn “Babe” Tebbe cherished flowers and family, especially Sunday family dinners on the farm. She died at the age of 83 on January 4, 2014 at Mill Valley Care Center, Bellevue, Iowa. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am. Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at St Joseph Catholic Church, Preston, Iowa. Burial will take place in St Joseph...
Rosemary Potter
Jan 3, 2014
Rosemary L. Potter, age 91, of East Moline, formerly of Thomson, Illinois passed through the gates of Heaven on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Genesis Medical Center-Illini in Silvis, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. A memorial...
Clyde Whitmore
Jan 3, 2014
Clyde Alan Whitmore was most comfortable spending time at home chopping wood while wearing his favorite straw hat. He died at the age of 69, on January 3, 2014 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at Frank- Law- Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Pastor Elizabeth Mascal officiating....
Carolyn Gaile Main
Dec 31, 2013
Carolyn Gaile Main, 75, of Hanover IL, passed away on December 31st in Freeport, IL. Carolyn and her dog, Shep, were traveling home from spending the holidays with their family and were involved in an accident that took both of their lives. A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church...
Gary Mann
Dec 30, 2013
Gary Lee Mann could often be heard yelling, “Get the net, Get the net!” as his life revolved around fishing on the Mississippi River. At the age of 60, Gary passed away Monday, December 30, 2013 at home near Elizabeth, Illinois. Gary was born November 10, 1953, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Smith) Mann. He is a graduate of...
William "Bill" Popp
Dec 28, 2013
William “Bill” C. Popp Jr., age 56, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois formerly of Michigan passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. Bill is survived by his two sisters, Charlotte (Steve) Behrens of Mt. Carroll and Penny (Peter) Popp of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Diane Kay Vallone
Dec 27, 2013
Diane Vallone was victorious in life, overcoming her obstacles, allowing herself to live with fullness and meaning. This is the legacy that she leaves her family, "job well done." At the age of 72, after an extended illness, Diane passed into God's care on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Diane Kay was born December...
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,...
