Walter G. Nelson
Sep 25, 2023
Walter G. Nelson, age 89, of rural Mt. Carroll, passed away on September 25, 2023 at home on the family farm. Walter received an answer to his prayers, living a long-healthy life with people he loved. A funeral service will be held 10:30am Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Law Jones Eastland, Lanark with burial in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will...
Dianne Lynn Miller
Sep 25, 2023
Dianne Lynn Miller, age 71, of Savanna, IL passed away September 25, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center, in Clinton, IA. A private memorial service will be held. Family and friends are invited to share in Dianne’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Dianne was born January 31, 1952, in Rice Lake, WI, the daughter of Emmett and Lorraine (Towle) Huston. She attended school...
Caryn S. Nehrkorn
Sep 22, 2023
Caryn Sue Nehrkorn, formerly of Lanark, passed away Friday, September 22, at The Grove of Elmhurst, IL. A private family memorial service will be held. Burial will be in Lanark City Cemetery. Caryn Sue Nehrkorn was born July 7, 1956, daughter of Walter (Doc) and Evelyn (Wallace) Nehrkorn. She grew up in Lanark and attended Lanark Schools. During her early...
Norma Jean Floming
Sep 19, 2023
Norma Jean Floming, age 91, of Mt. Carroll, IL passed away September 19, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, September 25, 2023 at SS John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mt. Carroll at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, at Law...
Joene Sue Michel
Sep 13, 2023
Family was a big part of Joene’s life, especially the ones that called her “Nana.” At the age of 80, Joene Sue Michel passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Wilton Iowa Retirement Home. A Funeral Mass will be held 1pm Saturday, September 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery,...
Gladys Richter
Sep 12, 2023
Gladys Richter, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 12, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak...
Walter Cornelius Empen Jr.
Sep 12, 2023
Walter Cornelius Empen, Jr, age 88, of Maquoketa, IA passed away on September 12, 2023 at Jackson Ridge Nursing Home and spent several years at Clover Ridge Assisted Living in Maquoketa. A private family service will be held. Please no memorials. Walter was born November 5, 1934 in Preston, IA, the son of Walter and Caroline (Trenkamp) Empen, Sr. He...
April Joan Glazier
Sep 11, 2023
April Joan Glazier was a loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend to many. On September 11, 2023, at the young age of 49, she passed away after an extended but private battle with illness. Visitation with family, friends, and all who would love to attend will be held from 1 – 5pm Friday September 15th at Law Jones Funeral...
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...
