Duane A. Gruhn
Feb 7, 2026
Duane August Gruhn, 88, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 7, 2026, after a short illness. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Law-Jones Funeral Home Eastland in Lanark, with visitation prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Shannon Brethren...
Delbert Miller
Feb 7, 2026
Delbert Miller, a lifelong resident of Preston, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at The Alverno in Clinton, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, at The Miles Cemetery in Miles, Iowa, where military honors will be rendered.
Delbert was born...
Jonathan Mark Kragel
Feb 6, 2026
Jonathan Mark Kragel passed away after an extended illness on February 6, 2026 at home. He was born May 28, 1957, in Queensboro, New York, and was the son of Ronald and Joyce (Martin) Kragel. He graduated from high school in New York and later served in the United States Navy.
Jonathan worked as a forklift operator and was a proud...
Edwin "Buddy" Eugene Johnson, Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Edwin “Buddy” Eugene Johnson, Sr., 81, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on February 5, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life will be held this summer. Buddy’s family would like to offer their sincere thanks to Big Meadows Nursing Home, for the wonderful treatment Buddy received. “Buddy’s girls,” took...
Jane E. Hines
Jan 31, 2026
Jane Elizabeth Hines, age 67, of Chadwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, at Law Jones Funeral Home...
Joseph Leslie Helle
Jan 31, 2026
Jospeh Leslie Helle, age 80, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away January 31, 2026 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL. Interment will take place at Savanna Township Cemetery, in Savanna Illinois. His family wishes to sincerely thank the staff of Pinnacle Place and Big Meadows for the kindness and care they showed to Joe.
Born February 6, 1945, in...
Kay F. Saltow
Jan 30, 2026
Kay F. Saltow, age 84, formerly of Savanna, IL, passed away at Allure Nursing Home, of Mt. Carroll, IL, on January 30, 2026. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Kay was born July 12, 1941, in Savanna, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Thulen) Saltow. She graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1960. She began working for Eaton Corporation...
Sandra J. Jepsen
Jan 29, 2026
Sandra “Sandy” J. Jepsen, age 87, of Sabula IA, passed away peacefully at Eagle Point Nursing home on January 29, 2026. Sandy was born on January 22, 1939, in Iowa, to August “Butch” and Iola “Ollie” (Schmidt) Franzen.
Sandy lived a full life centered around friends and family. She loved working on puzzles, gardening, and canning, and especially treasured spending time...
Gordon D. Thompson
Jan 29, 2026
Gordon D. Thompson, age 69, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 29, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, at Pleasant Valley Church of God in rural Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Out of state relatives...
Roger Dale Pritchard
Jan 26, 2026
Roger Dale Pritchard, 81, of Thomson, IL, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at home, leaving behind a legacy of unapologetic honesty, a fair amount of orneriness, and a heartfelt impact on more than he realized.
Roger was born on December 14, 1944, in Sterling, IL the son of Herbert and Ruby (Meyer) Pritchard. In his younger years, Roger spent...
Eva Marie McCarthy
Jan 25, 2026
Eva Marie McCarthy, age 94, of Hanover, IL, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Eva was born December 4, 1931, in Raisinville Township, in Monroe County, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Edna (Heiden) Berns. She grew up in Dundee and Monroe, Michigan, graduating from Dundee High School with the class of 1952. In Rothbury,...
Thaddeus "Frank" Francis O'Malley
Jan 25, 2026
Thaddeus “Frank” Francis O’Malley, 88, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Thomson.
Born September 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, Frank was the son of Thaddeus “Ted” and Delia (Kelly) O’Malley. He grew up in Chicago, attending and graduating from high school there. For a time he pursued seminary studies, guided by a deep and lifelong Catholic faith,...
Roberta Ann Fritz
Jan 25, 2026
Roberta Ann Fritz, age 72, of Mt. Carroll, IL, formerly of Hanover, IL, passed away on January 25, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, in Dubuque, IA.
Roberta was born February 27, 1953 in Hanover, the daughter of Robert and Rose (Baker) Fritz. She graduated from West Dubuque High School with the...
Rhonda Dian Pieper
Jan 25, 2026
Rhonda Dian Pieper, born December 30, 1956, in Savanna, IL, passed away on January 25, 2026 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula, IA, this spring. A celebration of Rhonda’s life will be planned for February 15, at 1 p.m., at Manny’s Pizza, in Savanna. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Gayle Ehredt
Jan 24, 2026
Gayle Ehredt, born October 3, 1951, in Savanna, Illinois, passed away on January 24, 2026. She lived a life centered on family and simple joys. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, February 6 at the funeral...
Larry Keith Broshous
Jan 23, 2026
Larry Keith Broshous, age 70, of Stockton, Illinois died at home after an illness on January 23, 2026.
Larry was a simple, steady man whose greatest pride was his family. Born in Freeport on May 23, 1955, he graduated from Stockton High School in 1973 and spent thirty‑five years working at Kelly Springfield in Freeport, where he was known for his...
Elaine M. Mommsen
Jan 22, 2026
Born into time: February 20, 1928
Born into eternity: January 22, 2026
Elaine M. Mommsen, age 97, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and cherished community member, passed away peacefully at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport, Illinois.
Elaine was born in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Esther (Stick) Rohloff. Exposed to her father’s experience with agriculture and gardening, Elaine,...
Mary L. Vorland
Jan 22, 2026
Mary Louise Harmon was born to Sidney and Ruby (Citurs) Harmon on February 7, 1950, in Mason City, Iowa. She grew up on a farm near Northwood, Iowa, graduating from Northwood-Kensett High School in 1968. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1972.
On August 5, 1972, she married the love of her life, James Vorland, and they moved...
David Minter
Jan 20, 2026
David "Dave" Minter, age 69, of Savanna, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Dave was born on September 13, 1956, and from a young age, it was clear he was his own person. He grew up in Evanston, Illinois, where he attended...
Lawrence A. Thines
Jan 20, 2026
Lawrence A. Thines (JR), 67 of Preston, Iowa, passed away suddenly at home, on January 20, 2026. Born on May 21, 1958, in Clinton, Iowa, he was the son of Lawrence and Eleanor Thines. Lawrence lived his life close to the land he loved–growing up farming outside of Preston, Iowa. To many of his friends, he was affectionately known as...
