Obituaries

Shirley Ann Potter

Shirley Ann Potter

Aug 3, 2024

Shirley Ann Potter, age 95, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away August 3, 2024 at her home, with her family by her side. A funeral service, will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Hanover, IL, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow...

Robert "Butch" Deming

Robert "Butch" Deming

Jul 30, 2024

Robert “Butch” Deming, of Sabula, IA, passed away Tuesday, July 30, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, IA. Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 4, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Butch was born February...

Henry Richard Groezinger

Henry Richard Groezinger

Jul 29, 2024

Henry Richard Groezinger, age 54, of Elizabeth, IL, was welcomed into the presence of Jesus his Savior on July 29, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Crossroads Community Church, in Freeport, IL. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, August 5, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in...

Jackson Thomas Kradle

Jackson Thomas Kradle

Jul 28, 2024

Jackson Thomas Kradle, age 18, of Mt. Carroll, IL, was taken from us far too soon on July 28, 2024. A 2024 graduate of West Carroll High School, Jackson had the makings of an honest, hard-working, and loving young man, and he will be honored and missed by his family, friends, and by his community as a whole. A funeral...

James Riggle

James Riggle

Jul 25, 2024

James Riggle, age 91, of Chicago, IL, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. James was born January 11, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of Rudolph and Margaret (O’Grady) Riggle. He grew up on the south side, graduating from Chicago Vocational High School with the class of 1951. On May 5, 1951,...

Wanda V. Strelow

Wanda V. Strelow

Jul 24, 2024

Wanda V. Strelow, 83, of Davenport, IA, passed away on July 24, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. A private family memorial will be held later in Butler, PA. Born on July 29, 1940, in Butler, PA, to Frank Sr. and Leota (Wonderly) Black, Wanda moved to Davenport at 13. She graduated from Central High School in 1958...

Rosina Lucille Clarkson

Rosina Lucille Clarkson

Jul 23, 2024

Rosina Lucille Clarkson, age 79, of Savanna, IL, passed away July 23, 2024 at Genesis East Medical Center, in Davenport, IA. A private interment will take place on a later date at St. Peter’s (Mosquito Hill) Cemetery, in rural Savanna. Rosina was born February 5, 1945 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Pauline (Lahre) Wurster. Her father passed...

Marie Guadalupe "Lupe" Castro

Marie Guadalupe "Lupe" Castro

Jul 20, 2024

Marie Guadalupe “Lupe” Castro was one of the most genuine and caring human beings anyone could know. At the age of 98, Lupe passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held 5 – 8pm Friday, July 26, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A...

Paulette Jean Boehler

Paulette Jean Boehler

Jul 16, 2024

Paulette Jean Boehler, age 80, of Savanna, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 16, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Paulette was Born March 9, 1944, daughter of Henry and Myrtle (Franklin) Ermel. She loved her family and friends, and was always there to help anyone in need. Paulette was a registered nurse for many years before retiring, and had...

Thomas William Rafferty

Thomas William Rafferty

Jul 15, 2024

Thomas William Rafferty, age 84, of Savanna, IL, passed away on July 15, 2024, at Central DuPage Hospital with family by his side. A funeral service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Hanover, IL, on Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. Visitation will take place Thursday, July 18, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Law Jones...

Jane Vogt

Jane Vogt

Jul 14, 2024

Jane Vogt went home to be with the Lord Almighty, and her beloved Bill, on July 14, 2024 at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, IA. She was born June 22, 1934, in Savanna, IL, The daughter of Edgar Earl and Ethel Eileen (Getty) Harry. Jane was a graduate of Savanna High School. She married the love of her life,...

Morris E. Krug

Morris E. Krug

Jul 14, 2024

Morris E. Krug, age 102, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 14, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00a.m. Thursday, July 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the...

Richard L. Kaufman

Richard L. Kaufman

Jul 10, 2024

Richard “Rip” Lee Kaufman, 65, of Thomson, gained his new heavenly legs on July 10, 2024, at MercyOne in Clinton, IA surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held July 20th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home in Thomson, IL, with a service to begin at 12:00 p.m. and burial at Grove Hill Cemetery in...

Angelia L. Deming

Angelia L. Deming

Jul 10, 2024

Angelia L. Deming, age 82, of Sabula, IA, passed away Wednesday, July 10, at her home outside of Sabula. Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Angelia was born on...

Robert "Bob" Miller

Robert "Bob" Miller

Jul 5, 2024

Robert “Bob” Miller, of Preston, IA, passed away Friday, July 5. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. A private family burial will be in Preston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a...

William Hartzel David Jr.

William Hartzel David Jr.

Jul 3, 2024

William "Billy" David, Jr., born on July 11, 1967, in Anaheim, CA, left this world on July 3, 2024, in Warren, IL, after a battle with cancer. He was a beloved brother to Denise (Tim) Brinkmeier and a cherished uncle to Jared (Sam) Brinkmeier, Lindsey Brinkmeier & Nik Brinkmeier. His great niece Leighton and great nephew Levi Brinkmeier brought him...

Dorman "Dwight" Bowman Jr.

Dorman "Dwight" Bowman Jr.

Jun 30, 2024

Dorman “Dwight” Bowman, Jr. died Sunday, June 30th at SSM St. Mary’s Care Center in Madison, Wisconsin, with family by his side. Born in Alabama in 1945, Dwight’s family moved to Savanna, Illinois soon after. He grew up roaming, biking, and playing with his cousins and friends in the hills of Savanna and was also an active participant at St....

Mary Yenney

Mary Yenney

Jun 30, 2024

Mary E. Yenney, age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. Born on February 13, 1932, in Warren, IL, she was a beloved daughter of Robert Isaac and Shirley (Payne) Barker. Mary attended Warren Schools and graduated from Warren High School in 1950. Mary spent much of her life living...

Richard Lee Rice

Richard Lee Rice

Jun 30, 2024

Richard Lee Rice, 76, of Thomson, IL, passed away June 30, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. A visitation will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna Saturday, July 6 beginning at 10 a.m. with a service beginning at 12 p.m. A burial will follow at Lower York Cemetery. Richard Rice was born on February 21, 1948,...

Arnold E. Dampman

Arnold E. Dampman

Jun 29, 2024

Arnold E. Dampman, age 83, of Lanark, IL, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, IL. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 3, at Lanark Church of the Brethren, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, as well as one hour prior...

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