Frances Janette Meinshausen
Apr 17, 2024
Frances Janette Meinshausen, or Jan, as she was known, passed away on April 17, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, with a memorial talk to follow, on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1100 11th Ave. N, Clinton,...
Joyce June Ross
Apr 16, 2024
Joyce June Ross, age 83, of Thomson, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on the night of April 16, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2024 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...
Darlene Hayes
Apr 10, 2024
Darlene Hayes, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 10, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. In lieu of flowers to the family, flowers can be sent to Allure to be enjoyed by the Heroic staff of Allure and the many residents that are being cared for there. Darlene was born August 21, 1940, daughter of Raymond and...
Archie Walter Woodin
Apr 10, 2024
Archie Walter Woodin's life was one of quiet integrity and a love for family. Born on September 8, 1934, in Polo, Illinois, Archie grew up enjoying the outdoors, learning the ways of the land and the value of hard work through farming. These experiences shaped him into a man who liked nature and finding joy tending to his garden or...
Kenneth L. Geisz
Apr 9, 2024
Kenneth L. Geisz, of Lanark, passed away Tuesday, April 9, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. A celebration of Kenneth’s life will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna, IL. A Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. during the celebration of life at Manny’s Pizza. Burial will take place...
John Joseph Hovorka
Apr 8, 2024
John Joseph Hovorka, age 97, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on April 8, 2024 at Allure Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the church, before the service. A burial will follow...
Kay Snow
Apr 8, 2024
Kay Snow, age 76, of Clinton, IA, passed away Monday, April 8, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials will be...
Curtis Ray Adams
Apr 4, 2024
Curtis Ray Adams, born March 12, 1961, in Savanna, Illinois, was a man whose heart belonged to the great outdoors. He grew up along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River in Sabula, Iowa, where his love for hunting and fishing took root. Curtis attended Sabula schools and graduated from East Central High School in 1979, enjoying basketball, football, and...
Matthew Dean Miller
Apr 3, 2024
Matthew Dean Miller, age 41, of Rock Falls, IL (formerly of Chadwick, IL) died tragically, April 3, 2024, in an accident. Matt was born March 21, 1983 in Morrison, IL. He attended Chadwick/Milledgeville schools. Matt began farming as a teenager and worked for several area farms over the years. Matt was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life....
Frank P. Gillen
Apr 3, 2024
Frank P. Gillen, of Savanna, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 3, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be take place in...
Thelma Louise Law
Apr 3, 2024
Thelma Louise Law, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at home, rural Savanna, Illinois. She was born on January 19, 1934, at her childhood home in Pleasant Valley Township, the daughter of Fern and Leola (Graves) Davis....
Susan "Swiss Miss" Wubbena
Apr 1, 2024
Susan “Swiss Miss” Wubbena, of Savanna, IL, passed away Monday, April 1, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A celebration of Susan’s life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. April 13, at The Eagles Club in Freeport, IL. Inurnment will take place at Oakland Mausoleum in Freeport. Susan was born September 4, 1938, daughter of Clifford...
Steve Wilkinson
Mar 31, 2024
Steve Wilkinson, a man who embraced life's struggles with a resilient spirit and a heart full of kindness, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 in the care of his family and Genesis Hospice. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion. His journey, marked by perseverance and joy, touched the lives of all who knew him. Born...
Kimberly K. O'Neill
Mar 31, 2024
Kimberly K. O’Neill, of Savanna, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family Sunday, March 31, at her home. Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 7th, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. There will a luncheon to...
Larry Dale Betz
Mar 29, 2024
Larry Dale Betz, a legendary hunter and beloved member of the community, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at home, rural Rock Falls, Illinois He was in the loving care of family and hospice. Born on February 6, 1939, in Columbia, Missouri, Larry lived a life filled with adventure, passion, and remarkable achievements. Larry's journey began in Galesburg, Illinois, where...
Eunice Mary Bowers
Mar 28, 2024
Eunice Mary Bowers, age 101, of Savanna, IL, passed away March 28, 2024 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, at Savanna Bible Church. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., before the service. Burial will follow at Lisbon Cemetery, in Lisbon, IA. Eunice was...
Lorrie Ann Smith
Mar 28, 2024
Lorrie Ann Smith, whose spirit and infectious laughter brightened the lives of those around her, unexpectedly passed away at her home near Savanna, Illinois, on March 28, 2024. Born on November 26, 1966, in Savanna to Larry and Patricia (Fair) Cox, She attended Savanna Schools and later went on to become a loving mother to three children: Ashley, Devon, and...
Sharon Lynn Atherton
Mar 28, 2024
Sharon Lynn Atherton, age 79, of Savanna, IL, passed away on March 28, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at the Community United Church of Christ, in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the service. Burial will follow at...
Marlene Kae Sorensen
Mar 28, 2024
Marlene Kae Sorensen, age 66, of Freeport, IL, passed on March 28, 2024 at FHN Hospital, in Freeport. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a memorial service at First Presbyterian Church, in Savanna, Saturday, July 20, at 3 p.m. Marlene was born December 22, 1957, in Carroll, IA, the daughter of Wiliam and Jean Skow. She grew up...
Irene G. Havens
Mar 26, 2024
Irene G. Havens, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 26, in her home with her family by her side. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in...
