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...
Robert "Bob" Neal Blanchard
Aug 9, 2023
Robert “Bob” Neal Blanchard, age 83, of Goose Lake, IA, passed away Wednesday, August 9, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center in Maquoketa, IA. Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, IA. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial...
Joe Jilderda
Aug 9, 2023
Joe (Johannes) Jilderda, age 84, of rural Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on August 9, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A private graveside service will be held followed by a public Celebration of Life Gathering & Luncheon from 11am - 1pm, Monday, August 14, at the Argo Fay United Methodist Church, rural Mt. Carroll. Joe was...
Steve Tietjens
Aug 4, 2023
The perfect kind of day for Steve Tietjens included being with family, hunting, fishing, bee keeping and at the end of the day enjoying a few beers with friends. At the age of 80, Steve passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, in his favorite spot, at home on Sabula Lake. Steve was born August 25, 1942 in Clinton, Iowa, the...
Jack L. Schildwachter
Aug 4, 2023
Jack L. Schildwachter, age 77, of Hanover, IL, passed away Friday, August 4th, 2023, at his home in Hanover. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Carolyn C. Miller
Jul 31, 2023
Carolyn C. Miller, age 66, of Preston, IA, passed away July 31, 2023, after a brief illness. A memorial visitation will be held Friday, August 4, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL. A celebration of life gathering will then follow at Manny’s in Savanna. Carol was born December 17, 1956, in...
Joyce E. Morgan
Jul 30, 2023
Joyce E. Morgan, of Savanna, IL, passed away Sunday, July 30, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 12, at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Joyce...
John Richard Stine, Sr.
Jul 26, 2023
John Richard Stine, Sr., age 83, of Savanna, IL, passed away at his home on July 26, 2023. A celebration of John’s life will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 11, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. John was born March 14, 1940, in Charleston, IL, the son of Paul and Jeanetta “Halene” (Scott) Stine....
Marty R. Hill
Jul 23, 2023
Marty Hill passed away July 23, 2023. A graveside memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Savanna Township Cemetery. Marty Hill was born on September 24, 1961, in Savanna, Illinois. Marty was named after his mom’s favorite country singer, Marty Robbins. Marty was nicknamed “Buck”, shortened from Buccaroo, by his Uncle Clyde Bailey, who gave...
Norma Jean Arnold
Jul 20, 2023
Norma Jean Arnold, age 86, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away July 20, 2023, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. Burial and a graveside service will take place Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Elizabeth Cemetery, at 1 p.m. All are welcome to gather at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Elizabeth, at 12:30 p.m. to process to the cemetery. Norma...
Charles Henry Kessler
Jul 20, 2023
Charles Henry Kessler passed away on July 20, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home in Mount Carroll, IL. Charles was born April 14, 1926, at the Kessler family farm in Wacker, Illinois. He was the second son of Charles Ellsworth Kessler and Vera Weidman Kessler. Charles attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse at Hickory Grove and graduated from Mt....
Janice Marie Tatar
Jul 19, 2023
Janice Marie Tatar, age 60, of Loves Park, IL, passed away July 19, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL, with a two hour visitation prior, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and a gathering at Manny’s Pizza immediately after. Family and friends are invited...
Diane S. Kueter
Jul 14, 2023
Diane S. Kueter, age 84, of Miles, IA, entered into eternal life Friday, July 14. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston, IA. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the church. Memorials can be made to Clarke University Student Success Center....
