Ada Mae Florence Ann Gravert
Oct 18, 2023
Ada Mae Florence Ann Paetow Gravert, age 92, of rural Miles, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Big Meadows Nursing Center, Savanna, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 23, 2023 at the Green Island Congregational Church in Green Island, Iowa with a one hour visitation at 10:00 a.m. prior to the funeral...
Margaret Ann Pociecha
Oct 18, 2023
Margaret Ann Pociecha, age 87, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away October 18, 2023, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, October 28, 2023, at SS. John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mt. Carroll, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will take place Friday, October 27, 2023, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, from 4...
Daniel "Boone" Miller
Oct 18, 2023
Daniel “Boone” James Miller was fun-loving, loyal, helpful and maybe a bit stubborn. At the age of 77, Boone passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at his home. He was a lifelong and very proud resident of “The Island City” of Sabula, IA. A visitation service will be held on Sunday, October 22 from 4 - 7 PM at...
James B. Ritter
Oct 16, 2023
James B. Ritter, age 79, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on October 16, 2023 at his home in Mt. Carroll, IL. His remains will be interred at the Rock Island National Cemetery. James was born June 15, 1944, in Syracuse, NY to Homer and Marion (Prouty) Ritter. He graduated from Liverpool Senior High School, Liverpool, NY with the class...
Cathy Corey
Oct 15, 2023
Cathy Corey was very giving, funny, determined, opinionated and sometimes bossy. You might call her a firecracker. At the age of 69, Cathy passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at home in the care of her family and Mercy Hospice. She had been a lifelong resident of Savanna. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 4 – 6pm Thursday,...
Tanya M. Wills
Oct 13, 2023
Tanya Wills, of Scales Mound, IL, passed away Friday, October 13. Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Tanya was born December 25, 1978, daughter of Curtis Stover and Sharon Smith....
Rick Bark
Oct 12, 2023
Rick Bark, age 62, of Thomson, IL, passed away October 12, 2023, at his home with his family. There will be a private family service on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Rick was born April 19, 1961. At age 4 he had a playdate with a little girl that would later become his wife. Rick married the love of his life,...
Michael C. Henderson
Oct 10, 2023
Michael C. Henderson, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 10, at his home. Mike was born September 30, 1947, son of Don and Gertrude (Williams) Henderson. He grew up in a military family, having a Dad in the Navy for most of his childhood. Mike attended Escambia High School in Pensacola, FL, and graduated with the class of...
Gary Ray Sander
Oct 10, 2023
Gary Ray Sander, 72, was born in Savanna, IL on May 9, 1951 to Ray and Dee (Lister) Sander and passed away at his home on October 10, 2023. A celebration of Gary's life will be scheduled for a later date. He attended Northeast schools and enjoyed basketball, football, and helping on the farm. Gary started trucking after graduating from...
Diana Lee Preston
Oct 10, 2023
Diana Lee Preston, born February 1st, 1947, passed into eternal serenity on October 10th, 2023. A woman of profound gentleness and grace, Diana’s love for animals, especially her beloved horses, was only surpassed by her exceptional talent as an artist, capturing the world’s beauty with every brushstroke. Born to Lee and Betty Divelbiss, Diana radiated warmth and love throughout her...
Janet Louise Frye
Oct 9, 2023
Janet Louise Frye, age 84, longtime resident of Byron, Illinois passed away on October 9, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest Nursing Center, Mt. Morris, IL. A funeral service will be held 3pm Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the United Church of Byron. Visitation will be held 2 – 3pm Saturday, prior to the service at the Church. Burial will be...
Fred Mueller
Oct 7, 2023
Fred Mueller was kind, caring and loving. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed joking with everyone. At the age of 87, Fred passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home of Mt. Carroll. A private family service will be held at Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum in Freeport. Memorials are requested for FHN Hospice in his honor,...
Paul Levi Weaver, Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
Paul Levi Weaver Jr, 90 of Lanark, IL passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023 at home in the loving care of his family. Paul was born on February 23rd, 1933, in Muncie, IN to Paul L Weaver Sr. and Frances (Nee Rench). He graduated from Lancaster High School, Lancaster Indiana. He then attended Manchester College, where he played basketball....
Mary Lou Jess
Sep 30, 2023
Mary Lou Jess, of Sabula, passed away Saturday, September 30, at her home. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home before the service. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Sabula. Mary Lou...
Robert L. Jess
Sep 30, 2023
Robert Leroy Jess, of Sabula, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. That same day his wife, Mary Lou, succeeded him in death. Cremation Rites have been accorded for Robert and a private service will be held at a later date. Robert was born March 1, 1940, son of John and Augusta...
Marcella Lucille Arnold
Sep 30, 2023
Marcella Lucille Arnold crossed the finish line at the age of 95, she passed on many traits to other family members. Marcella was strong, self-made and independent all of her life. Family was most important to her. A funeral service will be held 11am Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Woodbine Cemetery....
Adalu "Lu" Carpenter Bro
Sep 29, 2023
Adalu “Lu” Carpenter Bro, Oblate in the Order of Julian of Norwich (ObJN), fine arts college professor, author, artist, and iconographer, passed peacefully at home September 29, 2023 in Walla Walla WA. She was 90 years old. Lu was born at home April 30, 1933 in Falfurrias TX, the middle of three children, to Forrest Cornelius Carpenter and Ada Pearl...
Lonnie Leo Helmle
Sep 28, 2023
Lonnie Leo Helmle, age 69, of Spragueville, IA, passed away September 28, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, IA on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as well...
Daniel J. Piercy
Sep 28, 2023
In loving memory of Daniel J. Piercy, a loving Father, devoted Husband, and caring Son. At the age of 60, Daniel passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 after an extended illness, at home in the care of his loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held 3pm Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, followed...
Dale L. Roberts
Sep 27, 2023
Dale L. Roberts, age 85, of Apple River, IL, passed away September 27, 2023, in his home. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., at First United Methodists Church in Elizabeth, IL. Visitation will take place Thursday, October 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Elizabeth. Family and...
