Obituaries

Matthew F. Lundquist

Matthew F. Lundquist

Mar 14, 2023

Matthew F. Lundquist, age 68, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Lena Living Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the service. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt....

Roger Stoddard

Roger Stoddard

Mar 11, 2023

Roger Stoddard loved being a Dad. Sharing chocolate milk and donuts, and playing legos with Dominic made him the happiest. At the age of 30, Roger was taken too early, Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Waterloo, Iowa after a tragic accident. A Memorial gathering will be held 10 – 11 am, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home...

Michelle Lynn Sharp

Michelle Lynn Sharp

Mar 8, 2023

We are saddened to share the death of our wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother, Michele Lynn Sharp (Chase). Mom had just turned 50 on October 5th of 2022. Though her life was short lived, it was full of life, family, love, adventure, and discoveries. Mom had lived in 5 different states during her life. She was born on October 5th...

Robert F. Hopkins Sr.

Robert F. Hopkins Sr.

Mar 8, 2023

Robert F. Hopkins of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 8, at his home in Elizabeth. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lynda Marlene Peters

Lynda Marlene Peters

Mar 6, 2023

Lynda Peters, age 61, of Savanna, IL, passed away suddenly, at Clinton Mercy Hospital on March 6, 2023. A celebration of Lynda's life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Inurnment will take place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. Lynda was born May 23,...

Leonard "Lenny" Ray Gerber

Leonard "Lenny" Ray Gerber

Mar 4, 2023

If you called “Lenny” Gerber your friend, he was your friend 100%. He could be ornery, but he was always a straight-shooter, telling it like it is. At the age of 57, Leonard Ray Gerber passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals after an extended illness, with his loving family by his side. A Celebration...

Linda Lou Witmer

Linda Lou Witmer

Feb 28, 2023

Linda Lou Witmer, of Mt. Carroll, IL, formerly of Lanark, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 28, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 6, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the funeral home, as well...

Colleen "Chopper" Terry

Colleen "Chopper" Terry

Feb 25, 2023

Colleen “Chopper” Terry was a person who always kept life fun and was a great friend to many people. At the age of 67, Colleen passed away peacefully at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a long battle with her health. A Celebration of Life will be held 6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna....

Doris Deneen Trader

Doris Deneen Trader

Feb 24, 2023

Doris Deneen Trader, age 99, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away February 24, 2023, at home surrounded by family including the four-legged members. A visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth. A funeral mass will be held at the church, on Saturday, March 4 at 10 a.m. There will be visitation...

Roger William Jacobs

Roger William Jacobs

Feb 21, 2023

Roger William Jacobs, age 65, of Chadwick, IL, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at University of Iowa Hospitals, in Iowa City. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, IL, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held Friday, February 24, 2023 at Law Jones...

Nicholas Bainbridge

Nicholas Bainbridge

Feb 17, 2023

Nicholas “Nick” Adair Bainbridge served his country by working with NATO in Northern Europe, worked closely with the Mississippi River as Lockmaster of Lock & Dam 11, volunteered in his local community of Hanover as Fire Chief, and enjoyed life with his soulmate and wife, Nellie, in rural Hanover. At the age of 80, Nick passed away Friday, February 17,...

Michael Thomas Swiech

Michael Thomas Swiech

Feb 17, 2023

Michael Swiech of Mount Carroll, 27, passed away on Friday, Feb 17, 2023, in Chadwick, Illinois from a tragic accident. A visitation will be held 3-7 p.m. Sunday, February 26, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 27 at SS. John & Catherine Catholic Church, Mount Carroll, followed...

Charles E. Ross

Charles E. Ross

Feb 16, 2023

Charles E Ross, age 93, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday February 16, 2023, at home. A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm on Friday, March 3, at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Savanna with Reverend Daniel Foelske officiating. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 am prior to the...

Norma D. Egbert

Norma D. Egbert

Feb 15, 2023

Norma D. Egbert, age 85, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away at home after a recent decline in health, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Log Church Cemetery near Hanover, Illinois. Norma was born on July 13, 1937, in Elizabeth, Illinois to the late Joseph and Blanche (Miller)...

Betty Ione Fosdick

Betty Ione Fosdick

Feb 14, 2023

Betty Ione Fosdick lived with a gracious heart, always treasuring moments with family. At the age of 93, Betty passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois with her loving family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Savanna...

Chandler Jo Betts

Chandler Jo Betts

Feb 13, 2023

Chandler Jo Betts, age 16, of Preston, IA, passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals, in Iowa City, after a tragic accident. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, at 12 noon. Visitation will take place at the church from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Chandler was born April 9,...

Clark Edward Gerleman

Clark Edward Gerleman

Feb 8, 2023

Clark Edward Gerleman, age 79, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Clark was born on January 5, 1944 to Rudy and Wilma (Kuboushek) Gerleman of Calmar, Iowa. He worked for FMC Corporation for over 25 years travelling all over the United States and to Japan in various levels...

Richard "Dick" Keeney

Richard "Dick" Keeney

Feb 6, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Keeney, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend. At the age of 69, Richard passed away suddenly on February 6, 2023. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, Iowa, with burial...

Ada Rebecca Vesely

Ada Rebecca Vesely

Jan 31, 2023

Ada Rebecca (Schaal) Vesely, age 94, a resident of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, where she had resided since October 2018. The family extends a special thank you for the care of their mother. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 6th, at the Savanna Township Cemetery....

Anne Meredith Swan-Johnson

Anne Meredith Swan-Johnson

Jan 28, 2023

Anne Meredith Swan-Johnson, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home in Savanna, Illinois, surrounded by family, friends, and caregivers. She was 82 years old. Anne was born January 16, 1941, to parents Dr. Maxwell and Ruth Anne (Swan) Johnson in Williston, North Dakota. In 1942, Maxwell joined the Army Air Corp...

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