Obituaries
Curt D. Barnes
Dec 10, 2022
Curt Douglas Barnes, age 69, of Durand, IL, passed away at Medina Nursing Home, on December 10, 2022, due to complications from metastatic prostate cancer. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark, IL, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2 p.m., before the service. Curt...
Gladys Cini
Dec 8, 2022
Gladys Cini had a simple, but strong faith in God’s guidance. If you knew her, you saw it in her relationships, her involvement in her community, and even in her work. At the age of 95, Gladys passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Friendship Manor in Rock Island, IL, surrounded by those she loved. Gladys was born July...
Ward B. Dittmar
Dec 8, 2022
Ward B. Dittmar, of German Valley, IL, passed away Thursday, December 8, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be...
Benjamin E. Highstrom Jr.
Dec 7, 2022
Benjamin E. Highstrom Jr., of Sabula, IA, passed away Wednesday, December 7. Memorial service will be held Sunday, December 18, at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Sabula. Ben...
Mernice (Sonny) H. Yenney
Dec 7, 2022
Mernice (Sonny) H. Yenney of Mount Carroll IL, passed away Wednesday December 7th, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison IL. A funeral service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, on Saturday, December 17th at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Friday, December 16th and one hour prior to...
Mildred "Jimmie" Shores
Dec 6, 2022
Mildred “Jimmie” Shores, age 98, of Savanna, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 15, 2022, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will take place prior to the mass, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:40 a.m., at Law...
Donald "Dale" Wand
Dec 5, 2022
Donald Dale Wand, age 84, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away on December 5, 2022, at his daughter's house in Galena, IL. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Elizabeth, on Friday, December 9th at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., at the church, prior to the mass. Burial will...
Eleanor Gerlach
Dec 5, 2022
Eleanor Gerlach, age 93, of Preston, Iowa died peacefully on Dec 5th, 2022, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, Iowa. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston, Iowa at 11am on Saturday 10th with a period of visitation prior to the mass at 9am. Online condolences and tributes may be given to the...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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