Adalu "Lu" Carpenter Bro
Sep 29, 2023
Adalu “Lu” Carpenter Bro, Oblate in the Order of Julian of Norwich (ObJN), fine arts college professor, author, artist, and iconographer, passed peacefully at home September 29, 2023 in Walla Walla WA. She was 90 years old. Lu was born at home April 30, 1933 in Falfurrias TX, the middle of three children, to Forrest Cornelius Carpenter and Ada Pearl...
Lonnie Leo Helmle
Sep 28, 2023
Lonnie Leo Helmle, age 69, of Spragueville, IA, passed away September 28, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, IA on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will take place on Thursday, October 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., as well...
Daniel J. Piercy
Sep 28, 2023
In loving memory of Daniel J. Piercy, a loving Father, devoted Husband, and caring Son. At the age of 60, Daniel passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 after an extended illness, at home in the care of his loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held 3pm Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, followed...
Dale L. Roberts
Sep 27, 2023
Dale L. Roberts, age 85, of Apple River, IL, passed away September 27, 2023, in his home. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., at First United Methodists Church in Elizabeth, IL. Visitation will take place Thursday, October 5 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Elizabeth. Family and...
Walter G. Nelson
Sep 25, 2023
Walter G. Nelson, age 89, of rural Mt. Carroll, passed away on September 25, 2023 at home on the family farm. Walter received an answer to his prayers, living a long-healthy life with people he loved. A funeral service will be held 10:30am Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Law Jones Eastland, Lanark with burial in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will...
Dianne Lynn Miller
Sep 25, 2023
Dianne Lynn Miller, age 71, of Savanna, IL passed away September 25, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center, in Clinton, IA. A private memorial service will be held. Family and friends are invited to share in Dianne’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Dianne was born January 31, 1952, in Rice Lake, WI, the daughter of Emmett and Lorraine (Towle) Huston. She attended school...
Caryn S. Nehrkorn
Sep 22, 2023
Caryn Sue Nehrkorn, formerly of Lanark, passed away Friday, September 22, at The Grove of Elmhurst, IL. A private family memorial service will be held. Burial will be in Lanark City Cemetery. Caryn Sue Nehrkorn was born July 7, 1956, daughter of Walter (Doc) and Evelyn (Wallace) Nehrkorn. She grew up in Lanark and attended Lanark Schools. During her early...
Norma Jean Floming
Sep 19, 2023
Norma Jean Floming, age 91, of Mt. Carroll, IL passed away September 19, 2023 at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, September 25, 2023 at SS John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mt. Carroll at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, at Law...
Joene Sue Michel
Sep 13, 2023
Family was a big part of Joene’s life, especially the ones that called her “Nana.” At the age of 80, Joene Sue Michel passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the Wilton Iowa Retirement Home. A Funeral Mass will be held 1pm Saturday, September 16, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery,...
Gladys Richter
Sep 12, 2023
Gladys Richter, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 12, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 18, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak...
Walter Cornelius Empen Jr.
Sep 12, 2023
Walter Cornelius Empen, Jr, age 88, of Maquoketa, IA passed away on September 12, 2023 at Jackson Ridge Nursing Home and spent several years at Clover Ridge Assisted Living in Maquoketa. A private family service will be held. Please no memorials. Walter was born November 5, 1934 in Preston, IA, the son of Walter and Caroline (Trenkamp) Empen, Sr. He...
April Joan Glazier
Sep 11, 2023
April Joan Glazier was a loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend to many. On September 11, 2023, at the young age of 49, she passed away after an extended but private battle with illness. Visitation with family, friends, and all who would love to attend will be held from 1 – 5pm Friday September 15th at Law Jones Funeral...
Llewellyn "Lew" Dennison
Sep 10, 2023
Llewellyn “Lew” Dennison passed away September 10, 2023, at his daughters home in Mt. Carroll, IL with family by his side. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL, at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in Sabula, IA. Lew was born...
Sandra Meinsma
Sep 10, 2023
Sandra W. Meinsma, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Sunday, September 10, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dementia Society of America. Sandy was born September 1, 1943, daughter of Wayne and Marilyn (Handel) Hockman. She grew up...
James "Mike" Michael Kruger
Sep 6, 2023
James Michael “Mike” Kruger, 83, of Apple Canyon Lake passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2023, with his beloved wife and family by his side. A visitation will be held from 10-11am, Wednesday, September 13, 2023, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery with...
Nathan "Henry" Heidenreich
Sep 5, 2023
Henry (as many knew him) was in his element when he was wearing his Stetson hat or pulling on his Fireman’s gear. At the age of 48, Nathan “Henry” Heidenreich passed into eternity way too soon, he will be missed by many. A private family service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, followed by a Celebration...
Steven Michael Starr
Sep 5, 2023
Steven Michael Starr, age 60, of Thomson, IL, passed away September 5, 2023, with his family by his side. A private family visitation will be held with a public graveside service, to follow, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Lower York Cemetery in Thomson. A celebration of life will then follow at Triple Play Bowling and Banquet,...
Linda L. Pauley
Sep 4, 2023
Linda L. Pauley, age 75, of Thomson, IL, passed away at her home on September 4, 2023. A celebration of Linda’s life will be held at a later date. Linda was born at the Savanna Hospital on August 6, 1948, as the daughter of Harry Jr. and Mildred (Handel) Root. Linda lost her mother Mildred when she was very young,...
Julie Lynn Haas
Sep 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Julie Haas, a memorial visitation will be held at The Copper Cow, in Mt. Carroll, IL, on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A memorial service will start at 3 p.m., with food to be served after its conclusion. Family and friends are encouraged to share photos of Julie, here on our...
Howard Clayton Metcalf Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
Howard Clayton Metcalf, Jr., age 65, of Hanover, IL, passed away August 30, 2023 at his home, with family by his side. Howard was born December 2, 1957, in Blue Island, IL, the son of Howard and Norma (Garrett) Metcalf, Sr. He attended school in the West Chicago area. After graduating high school, Howard married Pam Best, and together they...
