Gladys "Jackie" Kehl
Apr 21, 2023
Gladys “Jackie” Kehl, age 89, longtime and dedicated resident of Mt. Carroll, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 1pm, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll with Pastor Steven Newell officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, followed by a...
Wanda Krabbenhoft Brechler
Apr 20, 2023
Wanda has returned home! Wanda Krabbenhoft Brechler passed away on April 20, 2023 at the age of 93. Wanda was born on Sept. 17, 1929 to Milton and Hazel(Kroeger) Krabbenhoft. She was raised in Miles, Iowa, where she was a graduate of Miles High School and received her Bachelors of Commerce from the University of Iowa. She was a proud...
Dorathy M. Overcash
Apr 19, 2023
Dorathy M. Overcash, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away April 19th, 2023, at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. A celebration of Dorathy’s life will be held at a later date. Dorathy was born December 22, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Francis (Searles) Christiansen. She attended Wheaton High School, and graduated with the class of 1942. Soon after...
Greggory Joseph Boyle
Apr 19, 2023
Greggory Joseph Boyle, age 65, longtime resident of Freeport, Illinois passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Lena Living Center, Lena, Illinois. He was loved and cared for by his family. There will be a private family gathering to honor his life. He is survived by two sons, Jason Kaufman of Portland, Oregon and Stephan Blanchard of Denver, Colorado;...
Dorothea Rahn
Apr 19, 2023
Longtime teacher and Timber Lake Playhouse founding board member, Dorothea Rahn, 92, of Lanark, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born March 16,1931 in Chicago, the daughter of Albert and Ruth (Peterson) Rosanes. She graduated from Hyde Park High School, Chicago, Class of1948, Beloit College in 1952 with BA in Speech and Theater, and received a...
Danny Joe Holland
Apr 18, 2023
Danny Joe Holland of Hanover, IL (67), was born February 9, 1956, in Savanna, IL, to Herman and Stella (Girot) Holland, and passed away from natural causes on April 18, 2023. Dan attended school in Elizabeth, IL and retired from Kelly Springfield after 20+ years. Anyone who knew Dan, knew he was a free spirit, he loved his girls, his...
John "Possum" Michael Mueller
Apr 17, 2023
John “Possum” Michael Mueller, age 61, of Lanark, IL, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at University of Wisconsin Hospital surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held on his birthday, Saturday April 22, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark, IL. John was born April 22, 1961 in Freeport,...
John "Johnnyo" O'Reilly
Apr 15, 2023
John "Johnnyo" Patrick O'Reilly, age 59, passed away unexpectedly April 15th, 2023 at his home in Dubuque, IA. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date. John was born November 28, 1963, son of Edward and Joan (Brennan) O'Reilly. He grew up in the Chicago suburb of Skokie, Illinois and attended Niles East High School, graduating...
David Orien Coyle
Apr 14, 2023
David “Papa” Orien Coyle, 78 of Savanna, IL reunited with the love of his life Etta “Mema” Mathis on April 14th, 2023. Dave was born on November 5th,1944 in Piggott, Arkansas to Thomas and Thelma (Flowers) Coyle. He graduated from West High School in Aurora, IL in 1962. He was a proud Union Sheet Metal worker for Local 265 and...
Mercedes Madison Stehl
Apr 14, 2023
Mercedes Madison Stehl, age 19, of Lanark, IL, passed away tragically from an automobile accident on Friday, April 14, 2023, near Lena, IL. A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April, 19, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Law Jones...
Arnold A. Jess
Apr 13, 2023
Arnold A. Jess, of Sabula, IA, passed away Thursday, April 13, in Clinton, IA. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 19th, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula. Friends and family are invited to gather between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at the cemetery. After the service a memorial luncheon will be held at Manny’s Pizza...
Kenneth Robert Kuhnert
Apr 11, 2023
Kenneth Robert Kuhnert, age 84, was a loving father and devoted husband and special friend. Kenneth passed away early Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 4:00 ~ 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 with a service at 6:00 p.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois....
Virgil Tyler
Apr 6, 2023
Virgil (Red) A. Tyler, age 92, of Savanna, IL passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2023. A funeral Mass will be held 11am Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held 9 – 10:45am Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Law Jones...
Mary Clare Wendel
Apr 6, 2023
Mary Clare Wendel, age 98, of Clinton, IA, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the Alverno Nursing Home in Clinton. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, IA at 11 a.m. A scripture wake service will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the church,...
Curt Alan Pidde
Apr 5, 2023
Curt Alan Pidde, age 58 of Thomson, IL, passed away April 5, 2023 at home after an extended illness. A graveside service with full military rites will be held at 2 p.m, April 30, 2023 at Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, followed by fellowship and a luncheon at the Argo Fay United Methodist Church. Memorials may be given in Curt’s honor...
Robert & Barbara Crist
Apr 2, 2023
Robert and Barbara Crist will be interred at Savanna Township Cemetery, in Savanna, IL, on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The graveside memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. Robert was born December 29, 1951, and passed on January 30, 2013 in Rodney, IA. Barbara was born, November 30, 1954, and passed April 2, 2023, in Sioux City, IA.
Lowell Lee Starr
Apr 1, 2023
Lowell Lee Starr, age 85, of Thomson, IL, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Burial with a graveside service and military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023 at Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, IL. Lowell was born December 22, 1937, in Maquoketa, IA, the son of Harold...
Janet Lee Rattray
Mar 29, 2023
Janet Lee Rattray née Miller, 85 years old, of Savanna, Illinois passed away March 29, 2023, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna. Janet loved playing the piano and spending time with her friends. She was an avid sports fan, her favorites being the Cubs, the Bears, and all things Illini. Janet was always up for good conversation and fun...
Gerald Dee Turner
Mar 26, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Dee Turner, 85, of rural Lanark died on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Jerry was born on September 2, 1937 in Sterling, IL, son of Dwight and June (Herrington) Turner. He graduated from Milledgeville High School. He married Verneice Schultz on May 9, 1965, in Shannon. Jerry spent his entire life living on the family farm, with the early...
Harold Edgar Scace
Mar 20, 2023
Harold Edgar Scace, age 77, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the Elizabeth Community Building. Harold was born April...
