Obituaries
Lorraine R. Helle
Jun 29, 2023
Lorraine R. Helle, of Thomson, IL, passed away Thursday, June 29, at her home. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 7, at Savanna Township Cemetery in Savanna, IL. Lorraine was born February 24, 1943, daughter of Reynold and Virginia (Mertz) Shafer. She grew up in Oregon, IL, and attended Oregon schools. Lorraine graduated...
Ronald P. Smith
Jun 27, 2023
Ronald P. Smith, 88, passed away on June 27, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home in Mount Carroll, IL, surrounded by his family. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. with a service to follow at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Burial will be held July...
Shirley A. Armstrong
Jun 23, 2023
Shirley A. Armstrong, of Thomson, IL, passed away Friday, June 23 surrounded by her family, at Rock River Hospice and Home. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Dixon, IL. In lieu of...
Mildred Diane Sims
Jun 22, 2023
Mildred Diane Sims, passed away June 22, 2023, after sudden health issues. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Trisha Wilkerson, of Lanark, IL, and her grandson.
Barbara J. Norman
Jun 19, 2023
Barbara J. Norman (nee Koltz), 84, residing in Elizabeth, IL, formerly of Downers Grove, IL, passed away at Midwest Medical Center, Galena, IL on Monday, June 19, 2023 following a lengthy battle with Lewey Body Dementia. Barbara leaves behind her husband Richard (Dick) Norman; her children, Pam (Jeff) Higgins and Robert (Debbie) Padgett; her stepchildren, Jeffrey (JoEllen Albrecht) Norman, Terri...
William Augustus Limond
Jun 17, 2023
William Augustus Limond, age 94, of Savanna, IL, passed away on June 17, 2023 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial of cremated remains will occur at Grove...
Amanda Jacobsen
Jun 16, 2023
Amanda Jacobsen, age 34, passed away Friday, June 16, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 22, and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Friday, June 23, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, IA. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday at the church. In lieu of...
Jeanne Delores Anderson
Jun 15, 2023
Jeanne Delores Anderson, 96, of Inverness, IL, sadly left us on June 15, 2023, after a long and fulfilling life. Jeanne was born June 18, 1926 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Axel and Agda (Olson) Oliver, who decided to immigrate to the United States after winning the Swedish lottery. A first generation American, Jeanne was always proud of her...
Crystal Viola Ehredt
Jun 12, 2023
Crystal Viola Ehredt passed away in her home in Savanna, IL, surrounded by family, on June 12, 2023. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023 at the funeral home, as well as...
Louise Mccormick
Jun 12, 2023
Louise McCormick of Hanover, age 82, died on June 12, 2023. Cherished daughter of the late James and Helen (nee Sullivan) McCormick; dear sister of the late Dennis (Elizabeth) McCormick and the late Joseph (Mary Beth) McCormick; proud aunt of James McCormick, Elizabeth (William) Kenny, Edward McCormick, Kate (late Donard) Lucey, Theresa (Ken) Callero, Molly (Jeremiah) Sullivan and the late...
Earl Gilliland
Jun 10, 2023
Earl Gilliland, age 90, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling. A funeral service will be held 11am Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held 9:30 – 11am prior to the service at the Church. Memorials may be made...
Ruby North
Jun 10, 2023
"In a world where love knows no bounds, Ruby North, a beloved wife, mother, dedicated friend, and an extraordinary soul who reveled in the joys of being a grandma, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of affection and warmth. Ruby North was born on March 8, 1953, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar and Delores (Joynt) Byers. Growing...
Patricia "Pat" Wolber
Jun 9, 2023
Patricia “Pat” Wolber, age 88, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2023 at the funeral home, as well as...
Arvilla Rose Straub
Jun 8, 2023
Arvilla Rose Straub, age 84, of Chadwick, IL, passed away June 8, 2023 at Rock River Hospice and Home. Arvilla’s family wants to convey a special thank you to the people of Rock River Hospice for their care and devotion to Arvilla. A celebration of Arvilla’s life will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in...
Scott Edward Randall
Jun 8, 2023
Scott “Rudy” Edward Randall, age 61, of Miles IA, passed away on June 8, 2023, in his home due to health complications. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, IA. Visitation will take place at the church from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15,...
Tiffany R. Knautz
Jun 6, 2023
Tiffany Knautz, age 31, of Hanover, IL, passed away suddenly Tuesday, June 6, at Midwest Hospital in Galena, IL. Tiffany was born June 27, 1991, daughter of Penny Bourrette of Hanover, and Todd (Amy) Knautz of Benton, WI. She spent much of her childhood growing up in Ottumwa, IA, where she made many fond memories. Later she moved to the...
Scott Alan Kradle
Jun 5, 2023
Scott Alan Kradle, long-time resident of Savanna and Mt. Carroll, pool player, motorcycle rider and most of all, Grandpa. At the age of 57, Scott passed away from a sudden illness on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. (What he would have given to pass in Wisconsin to honor his faithfulness to the...
Larry S. Giles
Jun 4, 2023
Larry S. Giles, age 67, of Savanna, IL passed at home surrounded by family on Sunday June 4, 2023. He was born on December 21, 1955 in Knoxville, TN. Larry was a devoted husband, father, papa, and son. His passion was caring for his mom, children, and grandchildren and he worked for the laborer’s union for over 30 years to...
Mary Elizabeth Lang
Jun 4, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Lang, age 92, of Savanna, IL, passed away June 4, 2023 at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. A private committal service will take place at Chadwick Cemetery, in Chadwick, IL. Family and friends are invited to share in Mary’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Mary was born November 13, 1930, in Forreston, IL, the daughter of John and Inez (Cheeseman)...
Harry Charles Wilkinson
Jun 2, 2023
Harry Charles Wilkinson, age 88, of Thomson, Illinois, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the funeral home. Burial will be in...
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