Obituaries
Jerry Edward Kjormoe
Jun 17, 2024
Jerry Edward Kjormoe, born May 7, 1957 in Hanau, Germany to Edward Jr. and Irmgard Marianne (Walther) Kjormoe, passed away at home on June 17, 2024 in Sabula, Iowa at the age of 67. Jerry served in the United States Army. He worked as a laborer in manufacturing for several years. Jerry enjoyed spending time outdoors. He had a passion...
Dale Allen Wurster
Jun 17, 2024
Dale Allen Wurster, age 62, of Hanover, IL, passed away on June 17, 2024, in his home, with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 29 at First United Methodist Church, in Elizabeth, IL. A celebration of life will follow at Manny’s in Savanna, from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Dale...
Tillie M. Filipiak
Jun 15, 2024
Tillie M. Filipiak: A Life of Love, Laughter, and Compassion Tillie M. Filipiak, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, in Galena, Illinois. She was born on June 14, 1931, in Thorp, Wisconsin, as Tillie Depa. Tillie was a beloved wife to Henry, a loving mother to Kathy (Joy), the late Jim (Pam), the late John (Sally), Mary...
Tonda Lou (Fiser) Kness
Jun 14, 2024
Tonda Lou (Fiser) Kness loved taking care of others and was always helping her family, friends and neighbors in any way she could. Tonda passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born October 13,1949 in Savanna, Illinois the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Harrison) Fiser, and attended Savanna schools. In the...
Shirley M Fritz
Jun 14, 2024
Shirley Fritz, of Savanna, passed away at Big Meadows Nursing Home on June 16, 2024 at the age of 88. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date.
Henry "Gene" Yoeckel
Jun 12, 2024
Henry Eugene Yoeckel, age 87, of Lanark, IL, passed away June 12, 2024, at Allure Nursing Home of Mt. Carroll, IL. His funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., on Monday, June 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church, in Lanark. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a worship service. Burial will follow at Lanark...
Richard "Rick" Riggle
Jun 11, 2024
Richard "Rick" Riggle had a huge heart and made a difference in this world. At the age of 64, Rick passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at home, in the loving care of his family and Mercy One Hospice. He was born September 28,1959 in Chicago, the son of James and Effie (Santee) Riggle. Rick had a long career in...
John Straub
Jun 10, 2024
John L. Straub, a lifelong resident of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2024, at the age of 86. A Celebration of John's Life will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. John was born January 22, 1939, son of Melvin and Dorothy (Ferris) Straub....
Karin Gilbert Molinari
Jun 6, 2024
Karin Gilbert Molinari, age 67, of Rockford, IL, passed away Thursday June 6th in Rockford. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Melody Knapp
Jun 6, 2024
Melody Knapp, age 61, of Shannon, Illinois passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 at home in the loving care of her family and Serenity Hospice. Those who knew Melody best remember her as a kind, hardworking woman who took the utmost pride in her family. She enjoyed simple pleasures like time spent with loved ones. The family will hold a...
Geraldine Evelyn Bealer
Jun 6, 2024
Geraldine E. Bealer, age 92, of Thomson, IL, passed away June 6, 2024 at the Alverno Senior Care Community, in Clinton, IA. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 22 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the service. Burial will follow at Lower...
Richard H. Goggin
Jun 5, 2024
Richard H. Goggin, of Thomson, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 5, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, IA. A private celebration of Richard's life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.
John "Jack" Messerich
Jun 3, 2024
John "Jack" Messerich of Preston, IA, passed away Monday, June 3, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, IA. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 7, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery....
Robert "Bob" Mcintyre
Jun 1, 2024
Robert “Bob” McIntyre, age 95,a life-long resident near Savanna, IL, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday June 7, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna, with a visitation held from 12 noon to 2pm, at the Church. Burial will follow the service at Lost Mound...
John "Jack" Clayton Chadwick
May 31, 2024
John “Jack” Clayton Chadwick, age 73, of Savanna, IL, passed away May 31, 2024 at Genesis East Hospital, in Davenport, IA. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 11 at St John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Savanna. Visitation will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, June...
Merle F. Haring, Jr.
May 31, 2024
Merle F Haring, Jr., age 73, of Savanna, IL, passed away May 31, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. A private celebration of Merle’s life will be held by his family. Family and friends are encouraged to share in Merle’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Merle was born March 22, 1951, in Savanna, IL, the son of Merle and Ruth...
Zella Heavenly Isenhour Bray
May 31, 2024
Zella Heavenly Isenhour Bray, the daughter of Warren Bray and Emma Isenhour, was born into Heaven on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Unity Point Hospital in Bettendorf, Iowa. Zella will forever be deeply loved by her parents; two brothers, Zander and Zamien; her paternal grandparents, Robbie Bray and Ollie Bray; maternal grandparents, Tom and Velvet Isenhour; grandma, Shirley Messerli; great...
Charles Letcher
May 28, 2024
Charles Letcher, age 64, of Savanna, passed away May 28, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2p.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with a visitation from 12 p.m-2p.m. Charles was born July 9, 1959, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of David and Jerrie (Long)...
Madelyn Fernanda Miles
May 24, 2024
Madelyn Fernanda Miles passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 in Cape Coral, FL at the age of 93. She was born in Chicago, IL, November 29, 1930 to Otto H. and Elizabeth Larsen. While growing up in Chicago, she attended North Park University. After graduating from North Park, she attended Beloit College from 1948-49. She was a member of the...
Douglas G. Larson
May 23, 2024
Douglas G. Larson, age 82, of Hanover, IL, passed away Thursday, May 23, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL. Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in...
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