Obituaries
Phillip Robert Phelps
Dec 3, 2023
Phillip Robert Phelps, age 67, of Mt. Carroll, IL went on to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held, Friday, December 8, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at The Church of God in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place Thursday, December 7, at Law Jones Funeral Home...
Marjorie J. Glacking
Dec 1, 2023
Marjorie J. Glacking, of Mt. Carroll, IL, formerly of Libertyville, IL, passed away Friday, December 1, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Inurnment will be at a later date. Marge was born September 6, 1936, daughter of Melvin and Dorothy (Ferris) Straub. She grew up in Chadwick, IL, and attended Chadwick Schools. Marge graduated from Chadwick High School with...
John "Jack" Charleton
Dec 1, 2023
Jack Charleton was born in Chicago, IL on January 8, 1951, to Lois Marie and Samuel John Charleton. Jack passed away at Manor Court residence in Freeport, IL on December 1, 2023. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 9, at the United Methodist Church in Lanark, IL. Burial will take place in Lanark Cemetery, where Jack...
Margery A. Furgason
Nov 30, 2023
Margery A. Furgason, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Chadwick, IL, passed away Thursday, November 30th, at Wesley Willows in Rockford. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 12th, at the Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church in Chadwick. Margery was born May 12, 1927,...
Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Shrake
Nov 29, 2023
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Shrake of Savanna, IL, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at home in Pinnacle Place, Savanna. Betty was born June 3, 1938 in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Orville and Ethel (Burington) Mohns. When she was young, the family moved to Savanna where her father worked at the Army Depot. She...
Patricia Ann Anderson
Nov 27, 2023
Patricia Anderson was always happy and smiling, especially when friends and family visited. At the age 81, Patricia passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 11am Friday, December 1, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, Illinois. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation...
Robert Lee Frey Sr.
Nov 26, 2023
Robert Lee Frey, Sr., age 92, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away November 26, 2023 in Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. A graveside committal will follow, at Oak Hill Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share in Bob’s life...
Darlys A. Hutten
Nov 24, 2023
Darlys A. (Rittmer) Hutten, 70, of McAlester, OK, formerly Sabula, IA, departed this Earth to her heavenly home on November 24, 2023. Darlys was born on January 18, 1953, to Ernest and Rose (Johnson) Rittmer. She graduated from Sabula High School and went on to Secretarial college, where she learned shorthand and excelled at typing over 90 words per minute....
Donna Jean (Mcginnis) French
Nov 23, 2023
Donna Jean (McGinnis) French, of Lanark, IL, formerly of Thomson, IL, passed away Thursday, November 23, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. A celebration of Donna’s life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Majestic Pines Saturday, December 2. Donna was born August 12, 1949, daughter of Paul and Corabelle (Hamm) McGinnis. She grew up in...
Barbara G. Leonard
Nov 23, 2023
Barbara G. Leonard, of Sabula, IA, passed away Thursday, November 23, at her home. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Graveside Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula. A luncheon at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna will be held after...
William "Bill" Ready
Nov 23, 2023
William “Bill” Ready had a heart of gold, he was a good friend, proud Grandpa and loving Father. He was manly and gruff on the outside and soft as a teddy bear on the inside. At the age of 79, Bill passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital near Rockford. A Celebration of life service will be...
Gordon William Hatfield
Nov 22, 2023
Gordon William “Bill” Hatfield, age 81, of Elizabeth, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at Midwest Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, IL; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at...
Peggy Ann Beyer
Nov 22, 2023
Peggy Ann (Steffes) Beyer went home to the Lord on November 22, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was born on April 29, 1945 to Florence (Musser) and Raymond Steffes in Freeport Illinois. Peggy spent her youth helping her family farm in rural Massbach. She was active in 4H and later on served as a...
Dwayne J. Sleeman
Nov 21, 2023
Dwayne J. Sleeman, of Savanna, passed away Tuesday, November 21, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Dwayne was born June 30, 1957, youngest son of David and Mildred (Hahns) Sleeman. He grew up in the small town of Wascoe, IL, and attended Geneva High School, graduating with the class of 1975. After high school, Dwayne joined the United...
Marcia Siedenburg
Nov 18, 2023
Marcia Siedenburg, 61, passed peacefully at her home Saturday, November 18, 2023. Marcia also known as Marcie, was well known for her kindness, generosity and her strong-willed personality. Marcie was a dedicated hard worker and absolutely loved her work family at Nestle Purina. Marcie enjoyed spending time with her loved ones at family events and the holidays. In Marcie’s free...
Jo Ella Eve Frint
Nov 17, 2023
Jo Ella Eve Frint was an amazing Mom and devoted Grandma. At the age of 83, Jo Ella passed into the loving care of our God, Friday, November 17, 2023 at Allure of Mt. Carroll Nursing Center. A private service will be held 2pm Monday, November 20, 2023 at Law Jones Eastland, Lanark, followed with private burial in the Lanark...
David Barraza
Nov 16, 2023
David Barraza, of Chadwick, IL, passed away Thursday, November 16, at his home. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, at the Milledgeville Brethren Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Dave was born on March 1, 1949, son of Raymond and Louisa Barraza. He was...
Barbara Winona Watts
Nov 14, 2023
Barbara Winona Watts passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. Barb was born May 2, 1947, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Raymond “Victor” and Frances “Mary” (Marr) Anderson. She attended Camanche schools. She married Robert Harmon and had three sons and one daughter. She later married Thomas Watts and had two...
Rita Mae Jenkins
Nov 14, 2023
Rita Mae Jenkins enjoyed family get-to-gethers and especially being a Grandma. “She was everything, our rock, and she was fun!” At the age of 88, Rita passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Big Meadows Nursing Center in Savanna, in the loving care of her family and FHN Hospice. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12noon, Monday,...
Cheryl Lynn (Eier) Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Cheryl Lynn (Dreier) Brown was called home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Cheryl was born on January 8, 1962 in Clinton, Iowa to Harold and Marlys Dreier of Savanna, IL. She attended and graduated from Northern Illinois University with her Bachelor of Arts degree that allowed her to share her talent for the...
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