Christopher "Chris" Slechticky
Jan 25, 2024
Christopher “Chris” Slechticky, age 62, of Savanna, IL, died at Big Meadows Nursing Home on January 25, 2024, after a long illness from Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Chris was born in Murphysboro, IL on November 27, 1961, to James & Margaret Slechticky. Chris was the youngest of six children. Chris graduated from Trico High School in 1979. Later he attended John...
Cheryl Lynn Peterson
Jan 24, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Peterson enjoyed life most when she was spending time with family and friends, always having fun while enjoying life. She was creative, determined, liked simplicity, and was always curious. At the age of 79, Cheryl passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, peacefully at home in Roscoe, Illinois. A Celebration of Life service will be held 2pm, Sunday, January...
Mary C. Norwood
Jan 24, 2024
Mary C. Norwood, of Savanna, IL, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 24, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 3, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, IL. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time...
Richard Lawrence Haring, Jr.
Jan 24, 2024
Richard Lawrence Haring, Jr., 42, of Savanna, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 24, 2024 due to a complication from a medical condition. Richard was born July 10, 1981, in Morrison, IL, the son of Richard and Charleen (Anderson) Haring, Sr. He graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1999. Richard was known for his passion...
Ruby Louise Dearing
Jan 22, 2024
Ruby Louise Dearing passed away on January 22, 2024. A private funeral service will be held for family and friends. Ruby was born in Wynn Arkansas on September 17, 1939 to Venoliur and Shadrack Creekmore. She married the love of her life Carl Dearing in Mississippi. They moved to Illinois and raised four children. Ruby worked at Illinois Tool Works...
Herman Wild
Jan 22, 2024
Herman Wild passed away, at the age of 76, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 22, 2024, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Herman was strong but gentle, sincere and funny. He had a big heart and showed it often to his family. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 pm Saturday, January 27, 2024,...
Cathy Porzel
Jan 21, 2024
Cathy Porzel was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend. She was devoted to her family and God. At the age of 65, Cathy passed away peacefully Sunday, January 21, 2024 at home in Lake Carroll, in the loving care of her family and FHN Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer since 2011. Cathy was born July 28, 1958...
Douglas R. Boisvert
Jan 17, 2024
Douglas Boisvert, age 72, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away on January 17, 2024, in his home with family by his side. Per his wishes, no public services will be conducted.
Thomas William Root
Jan 16, 2024
It is with heavy sadness that we announce that Thomas William Root, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on January 16th, 2024 at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 5:30pm Saturday, February 24th, 2024 at the Community United Church of Christ, with a visitation from 3:30-5:30pm prior to the service. Tom was born August...
Harold "Clyde" Potter
Jan 15, 2024
Harold “Clyde” Potter, age 83, of Hanover, IL passed away surrounded by his family on January 15th, 2024 at home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on January 20th, 2024 at Hanover United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 pm on January 19th, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, IL, as well as...
Velma L Nicodemus
Jan 14, 2024
Velma L. Nicodemus Born July 26, 1932, died January 14, 2024. Velma was born to Anson and Mary Viola Rucker of Polo, Illinois. She attended Polo schools with the Class of 1952. Velma married LeRoy Nicodemus on June 11, 1960 in Polo. Words used to describe Velma include feisty, caring, stubborn and prayer warrior. If a friend or family member...
Paula M. Watson
Jan 14, 2024
Paula Watson, 66, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Sunday, January 14, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL following a valiant and courageous 3 year battle with cancer. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27, at St John and Catherine’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carroll, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m....
Mary Alice Stallings
Jan 14, 2024
Mary Alice Stallings, age 79, of Savanna, IL passed away on January 14, 2024. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Family and friends are invited to share in Mary Alice’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Mary Alice was born April 27, 1944, in Mexico, the...
Dan Marburger
Jan 14, 2024
Dan Marburger, age 56, passed away on January 14, 2024 at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center, in Des Moines, IA, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral rites were held in Des Moines, IA. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Calvary Lutheran Church, in Sabula, IA. Visitation will take place from...
Gloria J. Zielinski
Jan 13, 2024
Gloria J. Zielinski, of Savanna, IL, passed away Saturday, January 13, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Gloria was born September 14, 1949, daughter of William and Betty (Harberts) LaBorn, the third of eight children. She attended Elgin High School, and graduated with the class of 1967. Gloria married Paul Zielinski in Chicago, 1973. Together Gloria and Paul raised...
Ardo Arthur Schmidt
Jan 13, 2024
Ardo Arthur Schmidt, age 87, of Preston, Iowa passed away peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2024 at The Alverno Care Center, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 11am Saturday, January 20, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be held 4 – 7pm Friday, January 19, 2024, and one...
Carol Jean Yaddof
Jan 13, 2024
Carol Jean Yaddof, 90, of Preston, Iowa died January 13, 2024 at her winter home in Apache Junction, AZ surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held February 3, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church from 11-1 with a funeral service following the visitation. Cremation rights have been accorded and burial will be at the Preston Cemetery at a...
Patricia Jean Peters
Jan 11, 2024
Patricia Jean Peters, age 83, of Sabula, IA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Fieldstone of DeWitt. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Private burial will be at Sterling Cemetery, in rural Sabula....
Zachary Philip Case
Jan 11, 2024
Zachary Philip Case lived a life full of challenges from the very start, yet he found a way to persevere. At the age of 24, Zach passed away at the Walter Lawson Children’s Home in Loves park, Illinois on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Zach was born premature June 11, 1999 in Rockford, the son of Jonathan and Jacqueline (Matas) Case....
Sherry L. Steffes
Jan 8, 2024
Sherry L. Steffes, of Hanover, IL, passed away Monday, January 8, at her home in Hanover. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 15, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 14, as well as one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial...
