Obituaries

Charlie Dannels

Charlie Dannels

Dec 4, 2022

Charlie Dannels, a beloved Father, Grandfather & Husband, passed away December 4, 2022, at his home in the care of his family and Mercy Hospice. Visitation will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with a funeral service to follow at 4 p.m. He was born Charles Eugene...

Jean Griswold

Jean Griswold

Dec 3, 2022

Barbara “Jean” Griswold, age 97, of Savanna, IL, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Alverno Skilled Care Center, in Clinton, IA, after a brief stay. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, in Savanna, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held Friday, December 9, 2022 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna,...

Rose Mary Stewart

Rose Mary Stewart

Dec 2, 2022

Our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Rose Mary Stewart, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at the age of 74. If you knew her, you knew that she was sweet and never wanted to burden others, but also could speak her mind and let you know what-was-what. Family was her main focus. Rose would even play video games and...

William "Bill" Weidman

William "Bill" Weidman

Dec 2, 2022

Bill and Letty Weidman were made for each other. After meeting at a card party in Savanna, IL, the rest was history. They dated for a short while, before throwing caution to the wind, taking off towards Chicago, and eloping on April 11, 1952. They returned, walked through the door and Bill’s mother knew, asking, “You didn’t get married, did...

Jennifer L. Morlock

Jennifer L. Morlock

Nov 29, 2022

Jennifer L. Morlock, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Thomson, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 29, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. Funeral Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 9, at the United Methodist Church in Thomson. Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at the church. A luncheon will follow the service. Jenny was...

Lydia Ann Root

Lydia Ann Root

Nov 28, 2022

*Please note that the venue for the visitation and Celebration of Life service has changed to Community United Church of Christ.* It is with a heavy sadness that we share with you that our devoted, loving mother, Lydia Ann Root, from Savanna, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 after a courageous battle with MDS, a blood cancer....

Harlene M. Duffy

Harlene M. Duffy

Nov 28, 2022

On Monday, November 28th, Harlene M Duffy, passed away in Yuma, AZ at the age of 85. She was born on August 15, 1937, in Davenport, IA, the daughter of George Edwin and Katherine Marie Secoy . She is survived by her two children, Michael E. Garcia (Joanne) and Kathleen M. Groves from her first marriage to Eugene A. Garcia...

Jesse D. Foley Jr.

Jesse D. Foley Jr.

Nov 27, 2022

Jesse D. Foley, Jr., age 54, of Savanna, IL, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. A celebration of Jesse’s life will be planned in the coming weeks. Family and friends are invited to share in Jesse’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Jesse was born May 3, 1968, in Clinton, IA, the son of Jesse and...

Edith "Eileen" Ailene Mcintyre

Edith "Eileen" Ailene Mcintyre

Nov 25, 2022

Edith “Eileen” Ailene McIntyre, age 91, of Savanna, IL, passed away in her home with her husband by her side on Friday, November 25, 2022. A funeral service will be held Tuesday November 29, 2022 at Savanna First Presbyterian Church at 2pm. Visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2pm, at the church. Burial will follow the service, at...

Katherine "Katie" Potter

Katherine "Katie" Potter

Nov 22, 2022

Katherine “Katie” Potter could light up the room with her smile. At the age of 89, Katie passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Whitehall Nursing Center, Deerfield, Illinois. Katie was a longtime resident of Hanover, Illinois where a graveside service will be held 1 pm, Saturday, December 3rd 2022 at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The National...

Jason C Sturtevant

Jason C Sturtevant

Nov 22, 2022

Jason Charles Sturtevant was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandpa. At the age of 81, Jason passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at FHN Hospital in Freeport after a brief illness. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with a visitation 12 – 1 pm, one hour prior...

Norma J. Ritter

Norma J. Ritter

Nov 19, 2022

Norma J. Ritter, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Saturday, November 19, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in...

Maria Lynn Lynch

Maria Lynn Lynch

Nov 19, 2022

Maria Lynn Lynch will be missed for her spunky personality, her ability to brighten any situation, her beautiful smile and mostly the sound of her infectious laughter. At the age of 56, Maria Lynch, of Lanark, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, in the loving care of her family, with the support of Serenity Hospice. A Celebration of Life gathering...

Darlene A. Irwin

Darlene A. Irwin

Nov 16, 2022

Darlene A. Irwin, of Mt. Carroll, IL, formerly of Hanover, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 16, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, at the Hanover United Presbyterian Church in Hanover. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. before the service at the church. In lieu of...

Kurtis Kehl

Kurtis Kehl

Nov 13, 2022

Kurtis Kehl of Mt Carroll passed away at home surrounded by his family after battling pancreatic cancer on November 13, 2022. Kurtis spent his life living. He was born in Savanna, IL on March 12, 1956, to Alvin and Dorothy Kehl. Kurt attended Mt Carroll High School, and while there heard a speech given by a Peace Corp Volunteer that...

Bradley "Buck" Harris

Bradley "Buck" Harris

Nov 7, 2022

Bradley “Buck” Harris, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away November 7th, at his home. A celebration of Buck’s life will be held at a later date. Buck was born June 2, 1975, son of Gary and Jean Harris. He grew up in Fairhaven and attended Milledgeville High School, graduating with the class of 1993. In school Buck played many sports,...

James Douglas Russell

James Douglas Russell

Nov 6, 2022

James Douglas Russell, age 87, of Savanna, IL, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna. A graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, in Mt. Carroll, IL on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 10 a.m. Family and friends are invited to share in Jim’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Jim was born October 20,...

Del Pyse

Del Pyse

Nov 3, 2022

Del Pyse, age 50, of Lanark passed away November 3, 2022 at Manor Court in Freeport after an extended illness. Del worked at Rolling Hills for 29 years while living at Gordon Jones Terrace in Lanark. He participated in Special Olympics track & field, softball and bowling. Del won many medals. He was born April 17, 1972 in Fenton, Illinois,...

Ivon Miller

Ivon Miller

Nov 3, 2022

Ivon L. Miller, age 89, of Chadwick, Illinois, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 after a tragic two-vehicle accident near Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2022 at the First Brethren Church, Lanark, with Pastor Tim Swigart officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00...

Clyde H. Michel

Clyde H. Michel

Nov 3, 2022

Clyde H. Michel, of Preston, IA, passed away Thursday, November 3rd, at MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. The visitation for Clyde will be held Saturday, November 12th at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Preston, IA from 9:00 to 10:30 am. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Clyde was born on the family farm outside of Springbrook, IA,...

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