Earl T. Altensey
Mar 7, 2026
Earl T. Altensey of Sabula, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 7.
Born on August 16, 1972, he was the son of Matthew and Marilyn (Gilbert) Altensey. Earl grew up in Savanna, Illinois, where he attended Savanna Schools. From a young age, he was known as a ball of energy and admittedly a bit of a hell-raiser...
Marlyn A. Kline
Mar 6, 2026
Marlyn Ann Kline, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6.
Born on September 29, 1931, in Sterling, Nebraska, Marlyn was the loving daughter of Lawrence and Anna (Herr) Kritner. On June 14, 1951, she married the love of her life, Richard A. Kline, in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning a beautiful partnership that spanned 64 years.
Marlyn’s caring nature and strong...
Marcella "Sally" A. Brown
Mar 6, 2026
Marcella “Sally” A. Brown, 90, of Savanna, peacefully returned to God on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the loving care of family and hospice caregivers at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from...
Linnea Elizabeth Belt
Mar 3, 2026
Linnea Elizabeth Belt, age 90, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away on March 3, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home. She was born on September 9, 1935, in Morrison, Illinois, the daughter of Seth and Florence (Lind) Nelson.
Linnea was a first‑generation American and 100% Swedish, a heritage she carried with deep pride. Her parents were Swedish immigrant farmers who, in 1946, sold...
John F Eversoll
Mar 2, 2026
John F. Eversoll passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, community volunteer, and lifelong friend to many.
John was born December 16, 1937 and raised in Elizabeth from early childhood. He enjoyed playing basketball in high school and graduated with the Class of 1955. Soon after...
Dena Rae Miller
Mar 2, 2026
Dena Rae Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at home in the loving care of her family and MercyOne Hospice. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 AM Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass in...
Lois Carol Nycum
Feb 28, 2026
Lois Carol Nycum Brubaker, age 106, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at Parkview Nursing Home in Freeport, Illinois. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, at 12:00 noon at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Visitation will take place at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service....
Jesse D. Fosdick Sr.
Feb 28, 2026
Jesse Duane Fosdick Sr., age 83, a lifelong resident of Savanna, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Born on January 29, 1943, in Savanna, Illinois, Jesse was the son of Charles and Pearl (Sopko) Fosdick. Growing up he developed a deep and enduring love for his hometown and the surrounding nature. He attended Savanna schools and later met the love of...
Linda Louise Pratt
Feb 24, 2026
Linda Louise Pratt, 80, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Hanover, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in Hanover. Memorials may be made...
Glenn Norman Anderson
Feb 23, 2026
Glenn Norman Anderson, age 81, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Glenn was born in Lowry, MN, on September 19, 1944, the son of Norman and Ada (Paulson) Anderson. He grew up in Minnesota, before moving to the Rockford area to work with Ingersol Milling Machine Company, ultimately...
Marie Elenore Lartz
Feb 23, 2026
Marie Elenore Lartz, age 67, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away at home on February 23, 2026. A celebration of Marie’s life will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Marie was born on September 17, 1958, in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Helen (Wagner)...
Arlene Ann Kaatz
Feb 23, 2026
Not long after the sun set on February 23rd, 2026, Arlene Ann (Bonk) Kaatz peacefully joined the angels she was so wanting to see. Known for her perfect white smile and boundless kindness, empathy, and compassion, Arlene touched everyone with her gentle, welcoming spirit. She was a devoted Christian her entire life.
Arlene was born September 5th, 1952. She was raised...
Larry "Bim" McGinnis
Feb 22, 2026
Larry "Bim" McGinnis, 75, of Thomson, Illinois, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, after a brief battle with cancer. As he wanted, his family was by his side.
Bim was born on February 16, 1951, to Paul “P.K.” and Corabelle (Hamm) McGinnis. He grew up learning good business practice and strong...
Joan Marie Bielema
Feb 19, 2026
Joan Marie Bielema, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at home.
Joan was born March 1, 1955, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Ronald and Mona (Shumaker) McColley. She graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1974. Those who knew Joan best would tell you she had a gift for making life feel lighter—she was warm,...
Charles R. Anderson
Feb 18, 2026
Charles R. Anderson, 91, of Savanna, IL passed away on February 18, 2026.
Born on April 8, 1934, Charley was the son of Anne (Kenny) and Gil Anderson. The youngest of four boys, he grew up in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. He graduated from Tilden Tech High School in 1952 and went on to college at...
Richard C. Meade
Feb 18, 2026
Richard (Dick) C. Meade, of Fulton, IL (formerly of Thomson) passed away in his home on February 18, 2026, 18 days shy of his 91st birthday.
Richard C. Meade was born on March 8, 1935 to John and Thera Meade in Clinton, IA. After graduating from Clinton High School in 1953, he proudly attended the University of Iowa. While he was...
Connie Sue Hendrick
Feb 17, 2026
Connie Sue Hendrick, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Rock River Valley Hospice & Home in Sterling. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chadwick. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the...
Daniel Q. Coulson
Feb 16, 2026
Daniel Q. Coulson, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 16, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa.
Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Dan was the son of Joseph and Patricia (Hepner) Coulson. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, he served from 1972 to 1975 with Harbor Clearance Unit 1 out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, honorably discharged as a Boatswain's Mate...
Roberta "Bobbi" Lou Hochbaum
Feb 16, 2026
Roberta “Bobbi” Lou Hochbaum, 75, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Sterling, Illinois. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 21, at 11:30 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., prior to the service.
Born July 2, 1950, to Lyle and Doris (Sigafus) Tipp, Bobbi...
Paula Denise Sager
Feb 15, 2026
Paula Denise Sager, age 70, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on February 15, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. A private funeral service will be held, and interment will take place at Savanna Township Cemetery.
Born on July 13, 1955, in Savanna, Paula was the daughter of Paul and Betty (Oberheim) Sager. She grew up in Savanna and graduated...
