John Stephen "Steve" Behrens
Jan 5, 2024
John Stephen Behrens, “Steve” to his friends, was born on July 16, 1952 in Clinton, IA to loving parents, John A. and Shirley (nee Grumstrump) Behrens. Steve’s father, being in his mid 40’s, was so excited to have a son so they added another son Paul to the family a few years later. Steve said he had the most perfect...
David Michael Fenske
Jan 3, 2024
David Michael Fenske, age 75, formerly of Savanna, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at North Aurora Care Center. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Ronald Dean Holm
Jan 1, 2024
Ronald Dean Holm, age 88, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place Friday, January 5, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., as well...
Jerry J. Parisi
Dec 31, 2023
Jerry J. Parisi, of Hanover, IL, passed away Sunday, December 31. A private family funeral service will be held. Jerry was born September 30, 1970, son of Jasper and Linda (Schaffer) Parisi. He grew up in Chicago, IL. Around 1995 Jerry moved to Hanover, IL, with his family to pursue new opportunities. He continued his career in construction and found...
Judy Kennedy
Dec 31, 2023
Judy Kennedy, of Hanover, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Sunday, December 31, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hanover, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, as...
Lydia Ann Robinson
Dec 29, 2023
Lydia Robinson, age 64, of Savanna, IL, passed away on December 29, 2023 at MercyOne Hospital, in Clinton, IA. A visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, with a time of sharing at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Center Hill Cemetery. Lydia was born...
Laurence "Larry" Joseph Berlage
Dec 26, 2023
Laurence “Larry” Joseph Berlage would say, “Family and faith are the most important things in life.” He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. At the age of 88, on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, Larry passed away after a sudden illness, at the SSM Monroe Hospital, Monroe, Wisconsin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11am Saturday, December...
Jerry Biederman
Dec 25, 2023
Jerry Biederman enjoyed life, appreciating his family and his journey. At the age of 84, Jerry passed away after a sudden illness at home, on Christmas Day, December 25, 2023. He was a thoughtful husband and loving father and grandfather. He was known as “Big Grandpa” to the great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2 pm...
Kevin G. Lambert
Dec 22, 2023
Kevin G. Lambert, age 69, of Savanna, IL, passed away December 22, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held from noon to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Manny's Pizza in Savanna. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Kevin was born July 5, 1954,...
Deborah J. Endress
Dec 21, 2023
Deborah J. Endress graduated into glory on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Raised in Shannon by Bob and Gladys Kampen with her siblings: Cheryl, Dan and Dennis. She married Dave Diefenbach. They had two children Justin (Kimberly) and Rachel (Shaun). After Dave passed, she married Jim Endress and they added Josh (Tiffany) and Haylee (Lake) to the family. They have three...
Karen Sue Schriner
Dec 21, 2023
Karen Sue Schriner, age 63, of Lanark, IL, passed away with her family by her side on the morning of December 21, 2023, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday December 27, 2023, at Lanark Church of the Brethren. Visitation will take place on Tuesday December 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., as...
Inge Berg
Dec 20, 2023
Inge Berg, age 76, of Stockton, IL, passed on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at her home, with her family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Hanover, IL. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in...
Mitchell Glazier
Dec 12, 2023
Mitchell Glazier, age 24, the son of Scott and April Glazier of Thomson, Illinois passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals after a sudden illness. The doctors and staff did everything they could to battle the unexpected Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis. Mitchell joins his mom, April, in heaven, as she passed from an extended illness on...
Darlene Roseanna Ritenour
Dec 10, 2023
Darlene Roseanna (Sparks) Ritenour passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Darlene was born March 26, 1936, the daughter of Harlan and Anna (Buckley) Sparks. She grew up in the Charlotte, Iowa area. One of Darlene's favorite memories growing up was playing on the girls basketball team in high school. Following graduation, she moved to...
Linda Lee Reitz
Dec 9, 2023
Linda Lee (Croffoot) Reitz passed away at her Virginia home on December 9, 2023. Linda was born October 28, 1948, the daughter of Earl Alston (1908-1990) and Linnie Leona (Hayes) (1908-1988) Croffoot and she married Daryl “Pood” R. Reitz (1938-2011) on September 4, 1971. She graduated from Hanover High School, with the Class of 1966. She was active in many...
Ronald George Geary
Dec 6, 2023
Ronald George Geary, age 88, of Milledgeville, IL, passed away on December 6, 2023. Ron was born February 10, 1935, in Milledgeville, IL, the son of LaRue and Bertha (St. Clair) Geary. He graduated from Milledgeville High School, Class of 1953. After high school, Ron went right to work for Kraft foods, and stayed with the company for over 30...
Carol Ann Eyerly
Dec 5, 2023
Carol Ann Eyerly, formally of Circleville, Ohio, was called home for her eternal rest in the early hours of December 5, 2023, after returning a year ago to live in Savanna, IL. A funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL with a visitation held prior to the service...
Omer "Pete" Dominic Feller
Dec 5, 2023
Omer “Pete” Feller, 93, of Preston passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023 at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue surrounded by his family. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 8:30-10:15 prior to the service at the church. Burial with Military Honors conducted...
Michael J. Hansen
Dec 4, 2023
Michael Jerome Hansen, 80, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Preston, IA, passed away Monday, December 4, at Bickford of Clinton. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 11, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Preston. Friends and family are invited to join in praying the Rosary at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, December 10 at St Joseph Catholic...
Cynthia Sue Bird Schleuning
Dec 3, 2023
Cynthia Sue (McGinnis) Bird Schleuning, 67, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Eagle point Nursing Center in Clinton, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 1 – 3pm Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Majestic Pines Event Center, Thomson, Illinois. Memorials may be given in her honor. Cindy was born May 14, 1956 in Savanna, the daughter...
