Charles E. Ross
Feb 16, 2023
Charles E Ross, age 93, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday February 16, 2023, at home. A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm on Friday, March 3, at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Savanna with Reverend Daniel Foelske officiating. Burial will take place in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 12:00 am prior to the...
Norma D. Egbert
Feb 15, 2023
Norma D. Egbert, age 85, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away at home after a recent decline in health, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Log Church Cemetery near Hanover, Illinois. Norma was born on July 13, 1937, in Elizabeth, Illinois to the late Joseph and Blanche (Miller)...
Betty Ione Fosdick
Feb 14, 2023
Betty Ione Fosdick lived with a gracious heart, always treasuring moments with family. At the age of 93, Betty passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Illinois with her loving family by her side. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 4, 2023 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Savanna...
Chandler Jo Betts
Feb 13, 2023
Chandler Jo Betts, age 16, of Preston, IA, passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals, in Iowa City, after a tragic accident. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, at 12 noon. Visitation will take place at the church from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Chandler was born April 9,...
Clark Edward Gerleman
Feb 8, 2023
Clark Edward Gerleman, age 79, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Clark was born on January 5, 1944 to Rudy and Wilma (Kuboushek) Gerleman of Calmar, Iowa. He worked for FMC Corporation for over 25 years travelling all over the United States and to Japan in various levels...
Richard "Dick" Keeney
Feb 6, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Keeney, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, and friend. At the age of 69, Richard passed away suddenly on February 6, 2023. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, Iowa, with burial...
Ada Rebecca Vesely
Jan 31, 2023
Ada Rebecca (Schaal) Vesely, age 94, a resident of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, where she had resided since October 2018. The family extends a special thank you for the care of their mother. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 6th, at the Savanna Township Cemetery....
Anne Meredith Swan-Johnson
Jan 28, 2023
Anne Meredith Swan-Johnson, loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on January 28, 2023, at her home in Savanna, Illinois, surrounded by family, friends, and caregivers. She was 82 years old. Anne was born January 16, 1941, to parents Dr. Maxwell and Ruth Anne (Swan) Johnson in Williston, North Dakota. In 1942, Maxwell joined the Army Air Corp...
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....
