Jesse D. Fosdick Sr.
Feb 28, 2026
Jesse Duane Fosdick Sr., age 83, a lifelong resident of Savanna, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Born on January 29, 1943, in Savanna, Illinois, Jesse was the son of Charles and Pearl (Sopko) Fosdick. Growing up he developed a deep and enduring love for his hometown and the surrounding nature. He attended Savanna schools and later met the love of...
Linda Louise Pratt
Feb 24, 2026
Linda Louise Pratt, 80, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Hanover, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in Hanover. Memorials may be made...
Glenn Norman Anderson
Feb 23, 2026
Glenn Norman Anderson, age 81, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Glenn was born in Lowry, MN, on September 19, 1944, the son of Norman and Ada (Paulson) Anderson. He grew up in Minnesota, before moving to the Rockford area to work with Ingersol Milling Machine Company, ultimately...
Marie Elenore Lartz
Feb 23, 2026
Marie Elenore Lartz, age 67, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away at home on February 23, 2026. A celebration of Marie’s life will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Marie was born on September 17, 1958, in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Helen (Wagner)...
Arlene Ann Kaatz
Feb 23, 2026
Not long after the sun set on February 23rd, 2026, Arlene Ann (Bonk) Kaatz peacefully joined the angels she was so wanting to see. Known for her perfect white smile and boundless kindness, empathy, and compassion, Arlene touched everyone with her gentle, welcoming spirit. She was a devoted Christian her entire life.
Arlene was born September 5th, 1952. She was raised...
Larry "Bim" McGinnis
Feb 22, 2026
Larry "Bim" McGinnis, 75, of Thomson, Illinois, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, after a brief battle with cancer. As he wanted, his family was by his side.
Bim was born on February 16, 1951, to Paul “P.K.” and Corabelle (Hamm) McGinnis. He grew up learning good business practice and strong...
Joan Marie Bielema
Feb 19, 2026
Joan Marie Bielema, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at home.
Joan was born March 1, 1955, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Ronald and Mona (Shumaker) McColley. She graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1974. Those who knew Joan best would tell you she had a gift for making life feel lighter—she was warm,...
Charles R. Anderson
Feb 18, 2026
Charles R. Anderson, 91, of Savanna, IL passed away on February 18, 2026.
Born on April 8, 1934, Charley was the son of Anne (Kenny) and Gil Anderson. The youngest of four boys, he grew up in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. He graduated from Tilden Tech High School in 1952 and went on to college at...
Richard C. Meade
Feb 18, 2026
Richard (Dick) C. Meade, of Fulton, IL (formerly of Thomson) passed away in his home on February 18, 2026, 18 days shy of his 91st birthday.
Richard C. Meade was born on March 8, 1935 to John and Thera Meade in Clinton, IA. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1953, he proudly attended the University of Iowa. While he was...
Connie Sue Hendrick
Feb 17, 2026
Connie Sue Hendrick, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Rock River Valley Hospice & Home in Sterling. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chadwick. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the...
Daniel Q. Coulson
Feb 16, 2026
Daniel Q. Coulson, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 16, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Dan was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Hepner) Coulson. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, he served from 1972 to 1975 with Harbor Clearance Unit 1 out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, honorably discharged as a Boatswain's Mate...
Roberta "Bobbi" Lou Hochbaum
Feb 16, 2026
Roberta “Bobbi” Lou Hochbaum, 75, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Sterling, Illinois. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 21, at 11:30 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., prior to the service.
Born July 2, 1950, to Lyle and Doris (Sigafus) Tipp, Bobbi...
Paula Denise Sager
Feb 15, 2026
Paula Denise Sager, age 70, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on February 15, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. A private funeral service will be held, and interment will take place at Savanna Township Cemetery.
Born on July 13, 1955, in Savanna, Paula was the daughter of Paul and Betty (Oberheim) Sager. She grew up in Savanna and graduated...
Karl Eppenstein
Feb 14, 2026
Karl F. Eppenstein, age 60, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on February 14, 2026, at Iowa City Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, following a long illness.
Karl was born on January 8, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of James and Charlotte (Deveraux) Eppenstein. He moved to Savanna with his family in 1980, where he planted his roots.
On July 23, 1996,...
Ronald James Welch
Feb 11, 2026
Ronald James Welch, 76, of Sabula, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on February 11, 2026. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery outside of Sabula. A celebration of his life will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the Sabula VFW.
Ron was born on August 1, 1949, in Savanna, Illinois, the son...
John Joseph Dwinnells
Feb 11, 2026
John Dwinnells was the kind of man you wanted to be friends with. Humble, loyal, and devoted, John would help anyone who needed anything. He greeted people with an easy smile, a good laugh, and genuine handshake.
John was born on July 12, 1937, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Charles and Mabel (Hatheway) Dwinnells. He attended Stockton High School and...
Michael Gerald Kuziemka
Feb 9, 2026
Mike Kuziemka (68) of Mt. Carroll passed away in his home on February 9, 2026. Born in Chicago to Edmund and Rita (Wilk) Kuziemka, Mike was the older brother to Nancy (White) and loving uncle to Jonas Pelters.
Mike was very artistic and talented. He loved talking to people and treated everyone like a friend. He was loved by all who...
Herbert Eugene Bollman
Feb 9, 2026
Herbert E. Bollman, age 85, of Lanark, IL, went home to heaven on February 9, 2026.
Herb was born on January 11, 1941 in Dixon, IL, the son of Herbert L. and Leila (Fiscel) Bollman. He graduated from Polo High School in 1959. He served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines from 1964 to 1966, and then was stationed at...
Sally Marie Belander-Marken
Feb 8, 2026
Sally Marie Belander-Marken, 70, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held at Savanna Spring Lake Cemetery. A public celebration of Sally’s life will be held at Manny’s Pizza, in Savanna, on Saturday, March 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. In...
Susan Kay Foltz
Feb 8, 2026
Susan Kay Foltz, age 62, of Mt. Carroll, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Susan was...
