Donna Jean (Mcginnis) French
Nov 23, 2023
Donna Jean (McGinnis) French, of Lanark, IL, formerly of Thomson, IL, passed away Thursday, November 23, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. A celebration of Donna’s life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Majestic Pines Saturday, December 2. Donna was born August 12, 1949, daughter of Paul and Corabelle (Hamm) McGinnis. She grew up in...
Barbara G. Leonard
Nov 23, 2023
Barbara G. Leonard, of Sabula, IA, passed away Thursday, November 23, at her home. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Graveside Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula. A luncheon at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna will be held after...
William "Bill" Ready
Nov 23, 2023
William “Bill” Ready had a heart of gold, he was a good friend, proud Grandpa and loving Father. He was manly and gruff on the outside and soft as a teddy bear on the inside. At the age of 79, Bill passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital near Rockford. A Celebration of life service will be...
Gordon William Hatfield
Nov 22, 2023
Gordon William “Bill” Hatfield, age 81, of Elizabeth, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 at Midwest Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 3:00-6:00 pm on Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, IL; and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. A funeral service will be held at...
Peggy Ann Beyer
Nov 22, 2023
Peggy Ann (Steffes) Beyer went home to the Lord on November 22, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. She was born on April 29, 1945 to Florence (Musser) and Raymond Steffes in Freeport Illinois. Peggy spent her youth helping her family farm in rural Massbach. She was active in 4H and later on served as a...
Dwayne J. Sleeman
Nov 21, 2023
Dwayne J. Sleeman, of Savanna, passed away Tuesday, November 21, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Dwayne was born June 30, 1957, youngest son of David and Mildred (Hahns) Sleeman. He grew up in the small town of Wascoe, IL, and attended Geneva High School, graduating with the class of 1975. After high school, Dwayne joined the United...
Marcia Siedenburg
Nov 18, 2023
Marcia Siedenburg, 61, passed peacefully at her home Saturday, November 18, 2023. Marcia also known as Marcie, was well known for her kindness, generosity and her strong-willed personality. Marcie was a dedicated hard worker and absolutely loved her work family at Nestle Purina. Marcie enjoyed spending time with her loved ones at family events and the holidays. In Marcie’s free...
Jo Ella Eve Frint
Nov 17, 2023
Jo Ella Eve Frint was an amazing Mom and devoted Grandma. At the age of 83, Jo Ella passed into the loving care of our God, Friday, November 17, 2023 at Allure of Mt. Carroll Nursing Center. A private service will be held 2pm Monday, November 20, 2023 at Law Jones Eastland, Lanark, followed with private burial in the Lanark...
David Barraza
Nov 16, 2023
David Barraza, of Chadwick, IL, passed away Thursday, November 16, at his home. Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, at the Milledgeville Brethren Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Dave was born on March 1, 1949, son of Raymond and Louisa Barraza. He was...
Barbara Winona Watts
Nov 14, 2023
Barbara Winona Watts passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. Barb was born May 2, 1947, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Raymond “Victor” and Frances “Mary” (Marr) Anderson. She attended Camanche schools. She married Robert Harmon and had three sons and one daughter. She later married Thomas Watts and had two...
Rita Mae Jenkins
Nov 14, 2023
Rita Mae Jenkins enjoyed family get-to-gethers and especially being a Grandma. “She was everything, our rock, and she was fun!” At the age of 88, Rita passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the Big Meadows Nursing Center in Savanna, in the loving care of her family and FHN Hospice. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12noon, Monday,...
Cheryl Lynn (Eier) Brown
Nov 14, 2023
Cheryl Lynn (Dreier) Brown was called home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Cheryl was born on January 8, 1962 in Clinton, Iowa to Harold and Marlys Dreier of Savanna, IL. She attended and graduated from Northern Illinois University with her Bachelor of Arts degree that allowed her to share her talent for the...
Mary D. Smiley
Nov 9, 2023
Mary D. Smiley, of Savanna, IL, passed away Thursday, November 9th, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service, in Antl Hall. Burial will take place in...
Louis Antonio Martinez
Nov 3, 2023
Louis Antonio Martinez, age 51, of Hanover, IL passed away on November 3, 2023. A funeral service will be held at Pentecostal Church at 407 Fillmore Street, on Saturday November 18th, 2023. Family and friends are invited to share in Louis’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Louis was born March 27, 1972 in Chicago, IL, the son of Angel Martinez and Rosalia...
Betty G. Boyer
Nov 1, 2023
Betty G. Boyer, of Thomson, formerly of Mt. Carroll, passed away Wednesday, November 1. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 6, at the funeral home, as well as one hour prior to the service on...
John L. Armstrong
Oct 31, 2023
John L. Armstrong, of Thomson, IL, formerly of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, at The Citadel of Sterling. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. John was born February 6, 1946, son of Walter and Minnie (Banion) Armstrong. He grew up on the family farm, the youngest of seven children. His childhood was...
Richard Dambman
Oct 31, 2023
Richard Dambman most enjoyed family gatherings and being a Grandpa. At the age of 94, Richard passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Citadel Nursing Center in Sterling. A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30am Friday, November 10, 2023 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4...
Thomas Burmahl
Oct 30, 2023
Thomas “Tom” John Burmahl enjoyed living all seasons of life. He was an adoring Husband, loving Father, proud Grandfather and a caring Great-Grandpa. At the age of 78, Tom passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at home in the loving care of his family. A funeral service will be held 11am Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran...
Lelia Marie Schneider
Oct 21, 2023
Lelia Marie Schneider, age 84, of Savanna, IL, passed away peacefully at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center on October 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9:00 to 10:30am at SS John and Catherine Catholic Church, 314 South Main St, Mount Carroll. A funeral Mass officiated by Rev. Chris Kuhn will follow...
Robert Eugene Dewulf
Oct 20, 2023
Robert ‘Bob’ ‘Papa Bob’ Eugene DeWulf was born on July 11, 1952 at Mercy Hospital, Davenport, IA. He took his final breath at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA on Friday, October 20, 2023. Bob was raised in Tipton, IA and continued farming outside of Tipton until 1993. He has been a resident of the Preston, IA community for the...
