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...
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...
