Obituaries

Arlene Kish

Arlene Kish

Oct 29, 2010

Arlene J. “Blondie” Wilson-Kish, age 85, of Savanna, Illinois, died, Friday, October 29, 2010 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with Pastor Michael Jones officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00...

Lorraine Callahan Statham

Lorraine Callahan Statham

Oct 26, 2010

Charlotte Lorraine Ryder Callahan Statham, age 91, of Hanover, Illinois died Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Hanover United Methodist Church with Reverend Bill Blomberg officiating. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m....

Evelyn K. Smith

Evelyn K. Smith

Oct 22, 2010

Evelyn K Smith, 96, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa died Friday, October 22, 2010, at Northbrook Manor in Cedar Rapids. Law-Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa, is handling the funeral arrangements. A Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Preston. Burial will follow in St. Joseph‘s Catholic Cemetery, Preston. Luncheon will follow burial....

Paul R. "Red" Melendy

Paul R. "Red" Melendy

Oct 20, 2010

Paul R. “Red” Melendy, age 96, of Savanna, Illinois, died, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. Cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2010 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with Reverend Larry Thomson of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Inurnment will take place at...

Irma A. Giddings

Irma A. Giddings

Oct 16, 2010

Irma A. Giddings, age 93, of Sabula, Iowa, died Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Mercy Living Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Sabula. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11:00 a.m. on...

Gerald Randall

Gerald Randall

Oct 14, 2010

Gerald “Jerry“ E. Randall, age 60, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday, October 14, 2010, at his home in Savanna. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 2 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 17, 2010, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A memorial service will follow at 4:00 p.m. also at the...

Bobby "Tiny" E. Hoffman

Bobby "Tiny" E. Hoffman

Oct 14, 2010

Bobby “Tiny“ E. Hoffman, age 81, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday, October 14, 2010, at the Mercy Medical Center North Campus, Clinton, Iowa. According to his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A graveside...

June Elizabeth Cummings

June Elizabeth Cummings

Oct 12, 2010

June Elizabeth Cummings, age 82, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Morrison Community Hospital after a sudden illness. A funeral service will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Friday, at the...

Fay D. Ashby

Fay D. Ashby

Oct 11, 2010

Fay D. Ashby, 78, of Thomson, Illinois, died Monday, October 11, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa, after a short and well fought battle with cancer. His entire family surrounded him as he passed into his eternal home. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home...

Elizabeth M. Gerlach Bondy

Elizabeth M. Gerlach Bondy

Oct 4, 2010

Elizabeth M. Gerlach Bondy, age 91, of Savanna, Illinois, formerly of Preston, Iowa, died October 1, 2010, at her residence in Savanna. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, at the Miller - Law - Jones Funeral Home in Preston. A private family interment will take place at the All Saints Cemetery...

Arlene Irene "Marie" Hunt

Arlene Irene "Marie" Hunt

Sep 29, 2010

Arlene Irene Hunt, age 72, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois previously of Chicago died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, with Reverend Robert Ziebarth of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Carroll officiating. Memorials may be given...

Robert J. Hopkins

Robert J. Hopkins

Sep 28, 2010

The world grew slightly smaller when Robert Joseph Hopkins passed away on September 28th, 2010. A memorial reception will be held at the Hanover Park District cafeteria (old Hanover school), on Saturday, October 2nd, starting at 3:00 p.m. and going until 7:00 o’clock or later, for all of Bob’s many friends and family to gather and celebrate their memories of...

Jesse D. Foley, Sr.

Jesse D. Foley, Sr.

Sep 25, 2010

Jesse D. Foley Sr., age 68, of Savanna, Illinois, died Saturday, September 25, 2010, at his home. Cremation rites will be accorded. A potluck and time of fellowship will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Eagle Club, 222 1/2 S. 2nd St, Clinton, IA 52732. A memorial fund has been established in Jesse’s memory. Jesse...

Ruth Elizabeth Hall

Ruth Elizabeth Hall

Sep 24, 2010

Ruth Elizabeth Hall, age 75, of Apple River, Illinois, died Friday, September 24, 2010 at Swedish-American Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church, Schapville, Illinois with Reverend Dottie Morizzo officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., prior...

Robert L. "Bob" Heinkel

Robert L. "Bob" Heinkel

Sep 22, 2010

Robert L. “Bob” Heinkel, age 67, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A chapel service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. Military Rites will be accorded.

Margaret Lois House

Margaret Lois House

Sep 21, 2010

Margaret Lois House, age 92 of Sabula, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 20, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Sabula with Reverend Robert Krueger officiating. Burial will be in the Miles City Cemetery, Miles, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00...

John W. "Jack" Fosdick

John W. "Jack" Fosdick

Sep 20, 2010

John W. "Jack" Fosdick, age 50, of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, September 20, 2010 at home after an extended illness. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, Savanna. Reverend Larry Thompson will officiate. Jack was born June 13, 1960 in Savanna, the son of Robert and Patricia (Clough) Fosdick....

Marvin W. Mccue

Marvin W. Mccue

Sep 17, 2010

Marvin W. McCue, age 66, of Fulton, Illinois, formerly of Thomson, Illinois, died Friday, September 17, 2010, at Genesis Medical Center East Campus, Davenport, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, with Rev. Larry Thomson officiating. Burial will...

Cheryl "Cheri" Plattenberger

Cheryl "Cheri" Plattenberger

Sep 17, 2010

Cheryl “Cheri“ Joan Plattenberger, 51, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Friday, September 17, 2010, at her home. According to her wishes, Cheri was cremated and a memorial service will be held 12 Noon, Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Cheri & Denny’s home, 5704 Black Oak Rd., Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be given to Adrianne’s Angels in Cheri’s memory. Cheri was...

Florence L. Stingley

Florence L. Stingley

Sep 13, 2010

Florence L. Stingley, age 84, of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, September 13, 2010, at the St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Burial will follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. A visitation...

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