Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Glen Dale Kness
Nov 2, 2022
Glen Dale Kness, age 89, of Mt. Carroll, previously of Chadwick, passed away November 2, 2022, at Allure Nursing Center, Mt. Carroll. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held 2 – 4 pm Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with a service and Military Rites accorded at 4 pm at the funeral home....
Cheryl Lynn Neill
Oct 30, 2022
Cheryl “Wing” Lynn Neill, age 66, of Chadwick, IL, entered eternal life on October 30, 2022. The daughter of Raymond and Delores (Yell) Neill, Cheryl was born on November 25, 1955, in Detroit, MI. During her life, Cheryl worked at Ralph Marlin and the Milwaukee Auto Auction. Her true calling was being a passionate and loving friend, family member, and...
Leanna Theresa Deppe
Oct 29, 2022
Leanna Theresa Deppe, age 91, of Preston, IA, passed away Saturday October 29, 2022, at MercyOne Hospital, in Dubuque, IA. A funeral mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Preston at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home,...
Richard Keith Noble
Oct 25, 2022
Richard “Dick” Keith Noble, age 92, a life-long resident and strong supporter of the Mt. Carroll community, passed away peacefully at the Allure Nursing Center in Mt. Carroll Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He will be remembered for leading by example in his family and in his community. Please join us in celebrating his life at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November...
Barbara J. Dauphin
Oct 23, 2022
Barbara J. Dauphin, age 87, of Savanna, IL, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 10 a.m. at New Hope Fellowship Church, in Savanna, IL. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral...
Wendell S. Case
Oct 23, 2022
Wendell Shane Case, age 50, of Savanna, IL, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. A celebration of Wendell’s life will be held at his brother Phil's home at 12066 Scenic Bluff Rd, Savanna, IL, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Family and friends are invited to share in Wendell’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Wendell was born September 23,...
Michael G. Sipe
Oct 19, 2022
Michael Gene Sipe, age 63, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at FHN Hospital, in Freeport, IL, after a tough last chapter of his life, marred with health trouble. We can all sleep well now, knowing that Mike is free. And though we’re not quite sure exactly how the whole heaven thing works, if there’s a...
Carolyn Lou Appel
Oct 18, 2022
Carolyn Lou Appel, age 82, of Thomson, IL, gained her angel wings Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held Friday, October 21, 2022, at First Lutheran Church in Chadwick, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. before the service. Burial will follow at...
Patrick John Meyers
Oct 17, 2022
Patrick John Meyers, age 55 of Sabula, IA passed away suddenly at home on Monday, October 17, 2022. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 am Saturday, October 22, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 pm Friday, October 21, 2022, and one hour prior to the Mass, at...
Blaine Hardacre
Oct 17, 2022
Blaine Hardacre really liked to visit with people. His goodbyes took time and included his affirmation of love. At the age of 90, Blaine Hardacre, of Lanark, IL passed into the arms of God on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Winn Prairie Assisted Living Community in Freeport. A funeral service will be held 11 am Friday, October 28, 2022, at...
Gregg T. O'Bryant, Sr.
Oct 15, 2022
Gregg T. O'Bryant Sr., age 61, of Sabula, IA, passed away Saturday, October 15. A celebration of Gregg's life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, IA. Gregg was born October 12, 1961, son of John and Patricia (Stoddard) O'Bryant. He spent his early years in Virginia,...
Michael Anthony Lopez
Oct 14, 2022
Michael Anthony Lopez, age 64, of Savanna, IL, passed away October 14, 2022. Cremation rites have been accorded and family and friends are invited to share in Michael’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Michael was born January 14, 1958, in Hollywood, CA, the son of Alexander and Alicia (Duarte) Lopez. He attended schools in the La Puente, CA area, graduating from Nogales...
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