Sandra Lou Shaw
May 23, 2024
Sandra Lou Shaw, age 77, of Savanna, IL, passed away on May 23, 2024 at FHN Hospital, in Freeport, IL. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, at 6 p.m. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. before the service. Inurnment will take place at Savanna Township Cemetery,...
Carlene Ertmer
May 13, 2024
Carlene Ertmer, of Elizabeth, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at FHN after a sudden illness. Born August 5, 1938 on the family farm to Clifford and Laura (Boldt) Dittmar. She graduated from Stockton High School Class of 1956 and married Robert on June 14, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth. She was a devoted wife to...
Connie Sue Zink
May 12, 2024
Connie Sue Zink, age 70, of Savanna, IL, passed away on May 12, 2024 at her home with her family and beloved dog, Gideon, by her side. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. before...
George Edward "Ed" Wheelwright
May 10, 2024
George "Ed" Wheelwright, a longtime Elizabeth resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 10, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on September 2, 1946, in Roanoke, Illinois, to Cecil and Gladys (Pierce) Wheelwright, Ed's early life in Roanoke set the stage for a journey full of dedication and service. A proud graduate of Roanoke High School...
Craig A. Mcdearmon
May 9, 2024
Craig A. McDearmon, age 57, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his home outside of Mt. Carroll. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Craig was born on November 30, 1966, in Rockford, Illinois, son of James and Lana Rae (Storch) McDearmon. He grew up in Shannon, Illinois, before moving to Eldridge, Iowa, where he graduated from...
Jeanette Marie Boothby
May 8, 2024
Jeanette Marie Boothby, 100, of Savanna, IL passed away May 8, 2024 at Allure of Mt. Carroll where she had resided for the last nine years. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 11:30 am to 1pm. Burial will follow at Savanna...
Joan Rae Lang
May 8, 2024
Joan R. Lang of Orland Park passed away May 8, 2024, at the age of 85, at Smith Crossing Retirement Community. A funeral service will be held on May 14 at 4 p.m at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 2.pm. to 4p.m at the funeral home. Joan and her husband,...
Linda Jean Pease
May 6, 2024
Linda Jean Pease, 52, of Jacksonville, IL, previously from Sabula, IA, passed away on May 6th, 2024. She was born on February 23rd, 1972 in Clinton, IA to Norman and Judith Pease. Linda graduated from Clinton High School. She worked over 20 years at Ralston Purina through ESB. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her beloved cats....
Mary Janet Mcgowan
May 6, 2024
Mary Janet ‘Jan’ McGowan, age 93, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on May 6, 2024, at Hawkeye Care Center, in Asbury, IA. A private, graveside service will be held at Lanark Cemetery in Lanark, IL. Jan was born May 10, 1930, in Highland Park, MI, the daughter of Morris and Mary Elizabeth (Sadler) Greenlees. She grew up in the...
Dorcas Irene Stine
May 5, 2024
Dorcas “Dodie” Irene Stine, age 80, of Savanna, IL, passed away at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton IA, on May 5, 2024. A celebration of Dodie’s life will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 17, 2024, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Dodie was born March 10, 1944, in Charleston, IL, the daughter of Roy Finch and...
Alice P. Moeller
May 4, 2024
Alice P. Moeller, age 82, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on May 4, 2024, at The University of Iowa Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial...
Ruth Elaine Mccolley
May 4, 2024
Ruth Elaine McColley, age 75, of Hanover, Illinois passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Camanche, Iowa surrounded by her loving family and the care of Genesis Hospice. A Funeral Mass will be held 11am Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna with Father Chris Kuhn as Celebrant. Visitation will be 9 –...
Nancy L. Flikkema
May 1, 2024
Nancy L. Flikkema, age 89, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Nancy was born on January 30, 1935, daughter of Louis and...
Veloria Joyce Boone Merritt
Apr 30, 2024
In loving memory of Veloria Joyce Boone Merritt. January 31, 1965 ~ April 30, 2024 Veloria Joyce Boone Merritt, of Savanna, Illinois and Junction City, Arkansas, was born to Lennis and Louise (Graham) Boone. She spent her formative years in Junction City, where family was most important and getting together for a cookout was the best event of the week....
Randy Loyal Law
Apr 29, 2024
Randy Loyal Law, 69, died peacefully on April 29, 2024 surrounded by friends and family at his home overlooking the Mississippi River after a long illness. He was born July 20, 1954 the only son of Matt and Georgia Law of Mt. Carroll. He is survived by his wife, Sandi; son, Tim Law of Marion, IA; and three sisters, Candace...
Alan Brunner
Apr 27, 2024
Alan Brunner, who possessed strength, independence, and kindness, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Pinecrest Nursing Center in Mt. Morris, Illinois. He leaves behind a legacy of resilience and compassion. Throughout his life, Alan faced the challenges of disability with unwavering determination, never succumbing to adversity but instead embracing each day with a spirit that was at times ornery...
Thomas B. Shaw
Apr 27, 2024
Thomas B. Shaw, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Saturday, April 27, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Cremation rites have been accorded per Tom’s wishes. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna, IL. Pizza and taco bar will be provided. Call Manny’s to...
Jeanine E. Andersen
Apr 25, 2024
Jeanine E. Andersen, of Preston, IA, passed away Thursday, April 25, at her home in Preston. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Preston Cemetery. A celebration of...
Susan Jean Meador
Apr 24, 2024
Susan Jean Meador, 69, passed away at her home in Chadwick, Illinois on April 24, 2024. Sue was born in Sterling, Illinois on May 8, 1954 to Jim and LaRue (Geary) Plog. She grew up in Milledgeville, IL and graduated from Milledgeville High School. She continued her education at Sauk Valley College in Dixon, Illinois, graduating with an associate in...
Constance "Connie" Barnes
Apr 18, 2024
In loving memory of Constance Barnes, a woman whose life was a testament to love, resilience, and compassion. Connie was born in Dunkirk, New York, on June 11, 1944, grew up in Fredonia, New York, the daughter of Herbert and Geraldine (Dickinson) Shaw. Connie married Ralph "Jake" Thies on April 22, 1961, she embraced the role of a loving wife...
