Lola K. Trenkamp
Jun 28, 2024
Lola K. Trenkamp, age 63, of Preston, IA, passed away Friday, June 28. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be at the church from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, and also from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the...
Nora Lou Murphy
Jun 28, 2024
Nora Lou (Ballein) Murphy, age 89, of Hanover, IL, passed away June 28, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center, in Dubuque, IA. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, July 1, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Hanover, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place at the church from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., before Mass. Burial will follow...
Tamara Kay Ruter
Jun 28, 2024
Tamara Kay (Graham) Ruter, age 43, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away from sudden health complications at FHN Hospital in Freeport, on June 28, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 8 at Zion Community Church of Pearl City. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 7 at the Church,...
Heidi Sue Michels
Jun 27, 2024
Heidi Sue Michels, age 48, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 27, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and love. Born and raised in Savanna, IL, Heidi attended Savanna Schools and graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1994. Her journey through life was marked by her vibrant personality and love for her family and...
Debra Rae Kness
Jun 24, 2024
Debra Rae Kness, a loving wife, mom, and grandma, passed away at the age of 69 on June 24, 2024, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois. Born on April 17, 1955, in Sterling to Raymond and Josephine (Wolf) Bardell, Debra grew up in Milledgeville, Illinois, where she graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1973. After high school, Deb enjoyed...
Lorena Andrea Green
Jun 23, 2024
Lorena Andrea Green, age 94, of Savanna, IL, passed away June 23, 2024, at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, on Tuesday, June 25, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery. Lorena...
Rex V. Bowman
Jun 21, 2024
Rex V. Bowman, born on April 12, 1951, to Herman and Betty (Schnitzler) Bowman, passed away on Friday, June 21, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. He grew up in Savanna, where he attended Savanna Schools and began his working life at a young age in local restaurants, washing dishes and serving customers. Rex was known for his adventurous...
Gary Scott Edwards
Jun 21, 2024
Gary Scott Edwards, age 62, of Savanna, IL passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Savanna. A celebration of life gathering will be held, Friday, June 28, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A private interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, in Hanover, IL. Gary was born February 10, 1962, in...
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, 1938, son of Melvin and Dorothy (Ferris) Straub. John...
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.
