Obituaries
Jon Bartlett Wall
Feb 9, 2024
Jon Bartlett Wall, age 60, of Miles, Iowa, departed this world peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, surrounded by his loved ones. Services will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Sabula, Iowa. Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.and on Thursday, February 15, from 9:30-10:30 am...
Lisa Marie Stoddard-Hubble
Feb 8, 2024
Lisa Marie Stoddard-Hubble, age 54, of Fulton, IL, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, on Friday, February 16. A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Majestic Pines, in...
Ella Mae Rittmer
Feb 7, 2024
Ella Mae Rittmer, age 81, of Sabula, IA, passed away February 7, 2024 at Addington Place in Clinton, IA. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, February 12, at Calvary Lutheran Church, in Sabula. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, outside of Sabula. Ella...
Grace E. Mcdonald
Feb 6, 2024
Grace E. McDonald, of Preston, IA, passed away Tuesday, February 6, at the University of Iowa Hospital. A celebration of Grace’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, at the Millennium Ballroom in Goose Lake, IA. Grace was born February 5, 1937, daughter of Rudolph and Carrie (Lamp) Frazee. She grew up on the...
Marilyn Pierce
Feb 1, 2024
Marilyn Pierce loved the simple things in life. Like gardening, she found peace being close to nature and working with her hands. At the age of 70, Marilyn passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois, on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Marilyn was a loving Wife, Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. She was born April 7, 1953 in Savanna, Illinois,...
Jim David Shaffer
Feb 1, 2024
Jim David Shaffer, age 73, of Chadwick, Illinois passed away Thursday February 1, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital Rockford, surrounded by his loved ones. A graveside service will be held at 1:15 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation will be held 11am-1pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Jim was...
Hazel Marie Speer
Jan 27, 2024
Hazel Marie (Whittington) Speer of Hanover Illinois Hazel Speer passed away on January 27,2024 at the age of 102. The funeral service will be held at 12pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Hanover United Presbyterian Church. The burial will be in the Log Church Cemetery, off of Blackjack Road, Hanover. A visitation will be held from 10am -...
Donald E. Rice
Jan 26, 2024
Donald Earl Rice, age 73, of Fulton, IL, passed away on January 26, 2024 at the VA Medical Center, in Iowa City, IA. A memorial service will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral home in Savanna, IL at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow...
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....
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