Llewellyn "Lew" Dennison
Sep 10, 2023
Llewellyn “Lew” Dennison passed away September 10, 2023, at his daughters home in Mt. Carroll, IL with family by his side. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL, at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in Sabula, IA. Lew was born...
Sandra Meinsma
Sep 10, 2023
Sandra W. Meinsma, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Sunday, September 10, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dementia Society of America. Sandy was born September 1, 1943, daughter of Wayne and Marilyn (Handel) Hockman. She grew up...
James "Mike" Michael Kruger
Sep 6, 2023
James Michael “Mike” Kruger, 83, of Apple Canyon Lake passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2023, with his beloved wife and family by his side. A visitation will be held from 10-11am, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery with...
Nathan "Henry" Heidenreich
Sep 5, 2023
Henry (as many knew him) was in his element when he was wearing his Stetson hat or pulling on his Fireman’s gear. At the age of 48, Nathan “Henry” Heidenreich passed into eternity way too soon, he will be missed by many. A private family service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, followed by a Celebration...
Steven Michael Starr
Sep 5, 2023
Steven Michael Starr, age 60, of Thomson, IL, passed away September 5, 2023, with his family by his side. A private family visitation will be held with a public graveside service, to follow, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Lower York Cemetery in Thomson. A celebration of life will then follow at Triple Play Bowling and Banquet,...
Linda L. Pauley
Sep 4, 2023
Linda L. Pauley, age 75, of Thomson, IL, passed away at her home on September 4, 2023. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at a later date. Linda was born at the Savanna Hospital on August 6, 1948, as the daughter of Harry Jr. and Mildred (Handel) Root. Linda lost her mother Mildred when she was very young,...
Julie Lynn Haas
Sep 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Julie Haas, a memorial visitation will be held at The Copper Cow, in Mt. Carroll, IL, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A memorial service will start at 3 p.m., with food to be served after its conclusion. Family and friends are encouraged to share photos of Julie, here on our...
Howard Clayton Metcalf Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
Howard Clayton Metcalf, Jr., age 65, of Hanover, IL, passed away August 30, 2023 at his home, with family by his side. Howard was born December 2, 1957, in Blue Island, IL, the son of Howard and Norma (Garrett) Metcalf, Sr. He attended school in the West Chicago area. After graduating high school, Howard married Pam Best, and together they...
Harvey Leighton
Aug 29, 2023
Harvey Leighton, age 82, of rural Hanover, Illinois, passed away at his home. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Monday, September 4, 2023 at the Hanover United Methodist Church with a Military Flag Presentation. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm before the service at the Church. A luncheon will follow the service...
John Leo Richard
Aug 28, 2023
John Leo Richard, age 70, of Savanna, IL, passed away August 28, 2023 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL. Private services will be held, and burial will take place at Lanark Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share in John’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. John’s family would like to extend their thanks to Serenity Hospice and Allure Nursing Home,...
Patricia Elaine Ackerman
Aug 27, 2023
Patricia Elaine Ackerman of Sabula, Iowa passed away on August 27, 2023 at the age of 90. Our mom, grandma, aunt, sister and friend...she was the sweetest, most loving and giving woman. She left this world with her family by her side, surrounded by more love than a room could handle. Patricia (Pat) was born in her family home in...
Joseph Preston
Aug 24, 2023
Joseph Preston, of Green Island, IA, passed away Thursday, August 24, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Joe was born on August 23, 1955, son of Ann (Hill) Preston. He grew up around Center...
Keith Leroy Kniss
Aug 22, 2023
Keith LeRoy Kniss, age 90, of Lanark, IL, passed away August 22, 2023, at Winn Prairie in Freeport, IL. A public visitation will be held Thursday, August 24th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Law Jones Eastland Funeral Home in Lanark, IL. A private funeral service for immediate family members will be held Friday, with burial following, at the...
Larry Lee Bumbar
Aug 18, 2023
Larry Lee Bumbar, 77, from Thomson, IL, passed away August 18 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, IL. A visitation will be held at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Thomson from 1-2 pm, on Monday, August 28, 2023, followed by a funeral service with burial to follow at Lower York Cemetery with Military Honors. Larry was born February 19,...
Dorothy Louise Mitchell
Aug 17, 2023
Dorothy Louise Mitchell was 85 years of age when she passed away on Thursday, August 17th, at Big Meadows Nursing Home. Her loss will be mourned by all the friends and family who knew her. Dorothy was born on August 25, 1937, in Freeport, Illinois to Julian “Dick” and Mary (Weber) Dickinson. She was one of five children. Born during...
James Thomas Mcdonald
Aug 17, 2023
James “Jimmy” T. McDonald, age 85, of Preston, IA, passed away August 17, 2023 in his home with his family by his side. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 21. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Jimmy was born January 5, 1938 in Clinton, IA,...
Allan Palmer
Aug 12, 2023
Allan Palmer, 83, of Mt. Carroll, died Saturday August 12th, 2023. He was born on September 18, 1939, to Helen (Engles) and Howard Palmer. They lived in Pleasant Valley and moved to Mt. Carroll, where he attended high school. He was a member of the graduating class of 1957. He was a life-long member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church...
Patricia Sue Folk
Aug 12, 2023
In Loving Memory of Patricia Sue Folk Patricia Sue Folk knew her purpose in life, "To be a Grandma!" She embodied this role with a warmth and joy that shown to everyone around her. Born on April 30, 1946, Patricia was the daughter of Ralph and Marian (Meinders) Benell. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, lovingly sharing her world...
Rusty Lynn Edwards
Aug 12, 2023
Rusty Lynn Edwards passed away suddenly on August 12, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will take place on Friday, August 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, as well as one hour prior to Saturday’s service....
Barbara Ann Gilbert
Aug 10, 2023
Barbara Ann Gilbert was a loving Wife and Mother, her best days included working with her flowers, and spending time with family. At the age of 49, Barbara passed away at home after an extended illness. A private family service will be held. Barbara was born March 14, 1974 in Savanna, the daughter of Harold and Diane (Kradle) Getz. She...
