David Bower
May 9, 2026
David Theodore Bower, age 54, of Argo Fay, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Thomson, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral...
Joyce Annette Robbins
May 6, 2026
Joyce Annette Robbins, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at MercyOne in Dubuque on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born December 24, 1940, in Dixon, Illinois, Joyce lived a life filled with family, faith and a love of the outdoors.
Joyce was the daughter of Arthur and Elinor (Boyer) Kennedy. She graduated from Fulton High School, Class of 1958....
Marsha Kay Ellingburg
May 4, 2026
Marsha Kay Ellingburg (Mowen) was born December 27th, 1947 in Lanark, Illinois to Russell and Dorothy Mowen. Marsha passed away in her home on May 4th, 2026 at 3:16am in Shannon, Illinois surrounded by her family due to complications with cancer at 78 years old.
Marsha attended Lanark High School and graduated from Lanark in 1965. She worked on her family...
Catherine "Katie" Margaret Kilburg
May 3, 2026
Catherine “Katie” Margaret Kilburg, age 95, passed away on May 3, 2026, in her home, in Preston, IA. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, on Friday, May 8, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at the church prior to Mass, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph...
Samuel Austin Lee Limond
May 1, 2026
Samuel Austin Lee Limond, age 18, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away far too soon on Friday, May 1, 2026, due to a tragic accident.
Sam was born December 14, 2007, in Sterling, Illinois, the loving son of Nancy Myers Luna and Wesley Limond. He spent his early years in Rock Falls, Mount Morris, and Sterling before moving to Miles in 2022...
Claudia A. Johnson
Apr 27, 2026
On Monday, April 27, 2026, Claudia Johnson was called to our Lord’s presence, leaving behind 76 years filled with love, laughter, service, and cherished memories. A memorial service will be held June 27, 2026 at the United Methodist Church in Elizabeth, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service.
Born on June...
Cheryl Ann Temple
Apr 23, 2026
Cheryl Ann Temple, 74, of Clinton, Iowa, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Sarah Harding Home in Clinton, Iowa.
Cheryl was born August 8, 1951, in Freeport, Illinois. She was raised the daughter of Ken and Arlene (Potter) Starr.
A 1969 graduate of Thomson High School, Cheryl was a people person. She was known for her sense of humor, generous...
Virginia Mae Haas
Apr 21, 2026
Virginia Mae Haas, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL.
She was born on June 10, 1940, in Wabasha, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Betty (Murphy) Flies. Growing up, Virginia developed a strong work ethic, a trait she proudly learned from her parents and later instilled in her own children....
Lorraine Esther Ronan
Apr 19, 2026
Lorraine Esther Ronan, age 91, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Pinnacle Place in Savanna, Illinois.
Lorraine was born on March 23, 1935, in Laurel, Montana, the daughter of John Fox Jr. and Elizabeth (Knaub) Fox. Her childhood in Montana was defined by the hard work and simple joys of farm life. In her early years, she attended a...
Susan Kay Welch
Apr 18, 2026
Susan Kay Welch passed away peacefully Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 11am Friday, April 24, 2026 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa. Visitation will be 4 - 7pm Thursday, April 23 at the Funeral Home.
Susan was born December 20, 1948. Raised on a family farm near Sabula,...
Doris Juanita Gee
Apr 16, 2026
Doris “Juanita” Gee passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, quiet strength, deep faith, and enduring love for her family.
Juanita was born on October 18, 1929, in Big Rock Township, Illinois, to Clyde and Thelma (Tate) Hamblen. She graduated from Elburn High School in Elburn, Illinois. She later received CNA certification and also completed grief counseling training, reflecting...
Harriette J. Slayton
Apr 16, 2026
Harriette J. Slayton, age 92, of Mt. Carroll, formerly of Hanover, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. Born April 9, 1934, in Chicago, Harriette was the daughter of Henry and Martha Marek. Arrangements are being handled by Law Jones Funeral Home.
George James Jacovides
Apr 15, 2026
George was a devoted son, brother, and friend who carried a deep love of history, music, and his interest in Greek heritage. Born in Santa Rosa, California, the family moved to St. Simon's Island, Georgia when he was a toddler, and then onto Geneva, Illinois when he entered grade school. George grew up exploring coastlines, museums, and the stories of...
Cynthia Anne Simik
Apr 14, 2026
Cynthia Anne Simik, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. She was born on September 6, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late Wayne and Barbara (Hankes) Meyer.
Cynthia grew up in the Aurora and Westmont area, attended Holy Trinity Grade School, and graduated from Downers Grove North High School in...
Jordan Conner Lee Havens
Apr 13, 2026
Jordan Conner Lee Havens (born March 11, 2005) died Monday, April 13, 2026 due to a tragic accident — With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we remember Jordan Conner Lee Havens, a bright, kind, and loving son, brother, grandson, boyfriend, friend and teammate.
Jordan grew up in Hanover and graduated from River Ridge Schools with the...
Lisa Lynn Law
Apr 11, 2026
Lisa Lynn Law, was born on September 12, 1980, in Freeport, Illinois, and passed away on April 11, 2026, held in the love of her family and friends. A devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Lisa’s kindness, strength, and adventurous spirit touched every life she encountered.
Lisa was the youngest daughter of Roger and Janelle Haas of Elizabeth, Illinois....
Brenda Sue Ashcraft
Apr 10, 2026
Brenda Sue Ashcraft passed this life peacefully on April 10, 2026, at home surrounded by family. When no one was looking she slipped out the back door into heaven. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, at the Calvary Baptist Church in Clinton, IA. You can livestream the funeral service here, https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AsavPXpJy/ . Visitation will be from...
Salvador Sanchez
Apr 8, 2026
Salvador Sanchez, age 91, passed into the loving arms of God, on April 8, 2026, at MercyOne Clinton after a short illness.
Salvador was born on October 7, 1934, in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Everado and Esperanza (Castro) Sanchez. After the loss of his mother at the age of 10, Salvador moved to Savanna to live with his grandparents....
Dorothy McCue
Apr 8, 2026
Dorothy Marie (Knauer) McCue, 99, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life deeply rooted in family, faith, and community. She was born on February 26, 1927, in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, to George Christ Knauer and Marie Magdalene (Wurster) Knauer.
She was baptized in 1927, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll and confirmed in 1945, at Trinity...
Lester Ernest Rittmer
Apr 8, 2026
Lester Ernest “Turk” Rittmer passed away at his home in Sabula on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born on October 17, 1937, in Sabula, Iowa, he was the son of Ernest and Rose (Johnson) Rittmer. Lester was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose steady presence, strong work ethic, and warm sense of humor touched many lives.
A lifelong resident...
