Donald D. Schott Sr
Jan 25, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Schott Sr, age 90, on January 25, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. “He was an honorable man, leaving a loving legacy for his family.” Born on November 28, 1932, in Marquette, Iowa, Don grew up along the Mississippi River, where his father worked on the...
Sandra Jean Barten
Jan 25, 2023
Sandra “Sandy” Jean Barten, of Miles, IA, passed away Wednesday, January 25, at her home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston, IA. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Sandy was born December 1, 1947, daughter of...
Karl Rafferty
Jan 25, 2023
Karl Rafferty, of Mount Carroll, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. There will be a visitation at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life held at the Mount Carroll Church of God on Saturday, January 28 at 11:00 a.m. The service...
Leonard Lee Koch, Sr.
Jan 17, 2023
Leonard Lee Koch, Sr., age 91, passed peacefully into God’s loving embrace on January 17, 2023, with his children by his side. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 21, 2023, at 12:00PM at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10:00AM to the time of service. Internment will occur immediately after...
Larry J. "Lj" Meyers
Jan 16, 2023
A born educator, former Principal Larry J. “LJ” Meyers of Lake Carroll, Illinois passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at home in the loving care of his family, with support of FHN Hospice. To honor his life a Mass of Christian burial will be held 12 noon Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Shannon, Illinois. Visitation...
Joretta Sandholdt
Jan 13, 2023
Joretta Sandholdt was a lifelong resident of the Sabula area, raising a family and enjoying spending time on the river. At the age of 88, Joretta passed away January 13, 2023 at home in the care of her loving family, with the support of Mercy Hospice. A Celebration of Life service will be held 6 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2023...
David "Gus" Doland
Jan 12, 2023
David “Gus” Doland “70” from rural Miles, IA, passed away Thursday, January 12, after a four month battle with mantle cell lymphoma at Mercy One, Clinton surrounded by his loved ones. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston. Their will be time...
Mary Kay Fitzpatrick
Jan 12, 2023
Mary Kay Fitzpatrick, age 84, formerly of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 12 at Allure of Mount Carroll with the support of Freeport Health Network Hospice. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 a.m., both on Friday, January 20 at St. Mary’s Church in Elizabeth, Illinois. Rev. Michael Morrissey will officiate....
Paul W. Teichler Sr.
Jan 12, 2023
Paul William Teichler Sr. of Preston, IA, passed away Thursday, January 12, at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Mavis Mae Tipton
Jan 9, 2023
Mavis Mae Tipton, a lifelong resident of Carroll County, always told her kids, “If you don’t have fun, it’s your own fault.” At the age of 92, Mavis passed away January 9, 2023, at Big Meadows Nursing Center in Savanna. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10 am Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Church of God,...
Michael Joseph Kirk
Jan 7, 2023
Michael Joseph Kirk, age 65, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 at home in the loving care of his family with the support of Hospice of Dubuque. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...
Judith M. Cayard
Jan 4, 2023
Judith M. Cayard, of Savanna, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 4, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Judy was born May 21, 1945, daughter of Marion and Dorothy (Novak) Snow. She and her twin sister Jean where the oldest of five children, growing up in Indiana. Judy graduated from Maine Township High School West with the class of 1963....
Earle Kenneth Burmeister
Jan 4, 2023
Earle Kenneth Burmeister, age 99, of Lanark, IL, passed away January 4, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark, on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at Lanark...
Glen Brunner
Jan 3, 2023
Glen Brunner, of Savanna, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 3, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. The visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at...
Sandra Kay Witt
Jan 1, 2023
Sandra Kay Witt, age 81, of Lanark, IL, passed away Sunday January 1, 2023, at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Lanark First Brethren Church, at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 at First Brethren Church from 4 p.m. to 7p.m., as well as...
Patricia E. Schaible
Jan 1, 2023
Patricia Elaine Schaible, age 82, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away January 1, 2023 at her home from cancer. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the service. Interment will occur on a later date. Family and...
Terry Norman
Dec 29, 2022
Terry Norman, 71, of Sabula, IA, passed away on December 29, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at Mercy One Medical Center in Clinton, IA. A funeral service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 2 p.m. Visitation will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., before the service. Family...
Katherine Ann Parks
Dec 29, 2022
Katherine Ann Parks, age 79, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away December 29, 2022 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 6 pm Friday, January 6, 2023, at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 4 – 6 pm, prior to the service. Memorials may be made in her honor for...
Donald Arthur Zeeryp Jr.
Dec 27, 2022
Donald Arthur Zeeryp, Jr., age 66, of Savanna, IL, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at his home, with his family by his side. A celebration of Donald’s life will be held at Ridge Runner’s in Savanna, on January 28, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Our only request is that you bring your best memories of him, and...
Bridget A. Slattery
Dec 27, 2022
Bridget Agnes Slattery (nee Byrne) Elizabeth, IL Peacefully passed away on December 27th, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. A private family service will be held at St. Mary’s church in Elizabeth, IL. Bridget was born January 26th, 1937 in Carrownanallght Knock, County Mayo Ireland. Fondly known as Aggie by her family, she was the youngest of five...
