Obituaries

Brad Alan Anderson

Brad Alan Anderson

Jul 11, 2023

Brad Alan Anderson, age 63, of Savanna, IL, passed away July 11, 2023 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. A celebration of Brad’s life will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Family and friends are invited to share in Brad’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Brad was born September...

Judith Rae Adolph

Judith Rae Adolph

Jul 11, 2023

Judith Rae (Lewis) Adolph passed away peacefully Tuesday July 11th, at Resthave Home in Morrison at the age of 86. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11am Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God, with a visitation prior to the service from 9:30 – 11am Saturday at the Church. A luncheon will be held...

Diane June Swanson Kostecki

Diane June Swanson Kostecki

Jul 10, 2023

Diane June Swanson Kostecki, age 76, of the Elizabeth, IL area passed away July 10, 2023 at Dubuque Specialty Care. There will be a brief visitation at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Elizabeth, on Saturday, July 15, from 11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. We will then process to Woodbine Cemetery for a committal service. Family and friends are invited to...

Margaret Anne Misek

Margaret Anne Misek

Jul 8, 2023

Margaret Anne (Sichta) Misek passed away peacefully in her sleep at Allure Nursing Center, Mt. Carroll on July 8, 2023 at the age of 75, after a nearly 4-year battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to the Mass...

Donald Chris Hoskins Sr

Donald Chris Hoskins Sr

Jul 7, 2023

In Loving Memory: Donald "Chris" Hoskins Sr. February 17th, 1939 - July 7th, 2023 Shannon, Illinois bids farewell to a beloved figure who brightened the lives of all who knew him. Donald "Chris" Hoskins, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, peacefully passed away on July 7th 2023, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, Wisconsin. While his physical...

Margie V. Mummert

Margie V. Mummert

Jul 6, 2023

Margie V. Mummert, age 97, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Church of God in Mt. Carroll, at 11 a.m. Vistation will take place one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Lanark Cemetery. Friends...

Carole L. Bourrette

Carole L. Bourrette

Jul 4, 2023

Carole L. Bourrette of Hanover, IL, passed away Tuesday, July 4, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 9, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, followed by a time of sharing. A private family graveside committal service will be held at a later date. Carole was...

Barry Craig Ellithorpe

Barry Craig Ellithorpe

Jun 30, 2023

Barry Craig Ellithorpe, age 75, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on June 30, 2023, at Allure Nursing Home in Stockton, Illinois. Barry was born December 1, 1947, in Savanna to Leonard and Melva (Howell) Ellithorpe. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 until 1968 when he was honorably discharged. After his time in the Army, he took an interest...

Lorraine R. Helle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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