Jim Reinhardt
Jan 4, 2022
Jim Reinhardt, aged 63, passed away on January 4th in his home. He left the world just as he entered the world; with love from his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents H Robert Sr. and Patricia and his late brother Don, and is survived by his sisters, Cathy, Mary, and Patricia, former spouse Laura, his children...
Russell Hartman
Jan 4, 2022
On Tuesday, January 4, 2022 Russell Hartman, at the age of 70, was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Russ was born on April 5, 1951 in Savanna, IL to George and Patricia (Stiefel) Hartman. He attended Center Hill School near Mt. Carroll and graduated with the Mt. Carroll High School Class of 1969. As a...
Celia T. Hartman
Jan 3, 2022
Celia T. Hartman, age 32, of Thomson, IL, succumbed to her illness and passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 at University of Iowa Hospitals, in Iowa City, IA. A private memorial gathering will be held in her honor. A public celebration of Celia's life will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at...
Edna Darlene Read
Jan 3, 2022
Edna Darlene Read of Mount Carroll, IL, formerly of Elizabeth, IL, passed away Monday, January 3rd, at Allure Nursing Home. A memorial service in honor of Darlene's memory will be held at a later date. Darlene was born June 14th, 1926, daughter of Everett and Leona Pearl (Chambers) Johns in Rippey, Iowa. She was the youngest of 8 children, where...
Gary Bjarnson
Jan 1, 2022
Gary Bjarnson, 85, of Lake Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2022, after holidays filled with laughter, memories, and visits with the closest of family and friends. A private family memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Serenity Hospice and Home. Friends are invited to watch the service at 11:00am on...
Yerda J. Potter
Dec 30, 2021
Yerda J. Potter, age 80, of Hanover, IL, passed away on December 30, 2021 at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, IA. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the Hanover United Methodist Church at 11:30 am. Visitation will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 at the church, before the service. Burial will follow at Old Log Church...
Rodney Clair Dobson
Dec 28, 2021
Rodney Clair Dobson, age 79, of Green Island, IA peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at home. Following Rodney's wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6 from 5pm to 7pm at Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, IA. Rodney was born October 29, 1942 in Osceola, IA, to Clair...
Stephen "Gator" Thayer
Dec 27, 2021
Stephen “Gator” Thayer, age 64, of Sabula, IA, passed away Monday, December 27th, at his home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 1st, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will take place in the...
Stanley Holmbo
Dec 26, 2021
Stanley A. Holmbo, age 75, of Sabula, IA, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, IA. A visitation will be held Monday, January 3, 2021 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Military honors will be take place at 4pm at the start of the visitation. Family and friends are invited to share in Stan’s...
Shirley Ann Moothart
Dec 25, 2021
Shirley Ann Moothart, age 89, of Chadwick, IL, passed away on December 25, 2021 at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark, IL, on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 10:30 am. Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm a Law Jones...
Carol A. Lindsay
Dec 24, 2021
Carol A. Lindsay, age 80, of Lanark, IL, passed away Friday, December 24th, 2021 at home. A private family funeral service will be held, with burial in Lanark Cemetery. Carol was born July 4th, 1941 in Lanark, the daughter of Clarence and Rose (Waters) Lotz. Carol graduated from Lanark High School with the class of 1959. Carol married the love...
Cheryl A. Fiser
Dec 22, 2021
Cheryl A. Fiser, age 74, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 22nd, at her home. A celebration of Cheryl’s life will be held at a later date to be determined by her family. Cheryl was born January 16th, 1947, daughter of Howard and Clarise (Gillette) Rohrssen. She grew up in Elgin, IL. where she graduated from Larkin...
James Berry Williams
Dec 18, 2021
James Berry Williams was one of the oldest WWII veterans in Northwest Illinois. He truly cared about his family, his students and his community his entire life. At the age of 98, Berry passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 after a brief stay at Allure Nursing Center of Mt. Carroll. Berry was born October 4, 1923 in Black Mountain,...
Rosalind A. Boyer
Dec 18, 2021
Rosalind A. Boyer, age 79, of Savanna, IL, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Big Meadows nursing home, in Savanna. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 11am at St. John’s Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will take place at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, before the mass, from 9am to 10:45am. Burial...
Becky Dannels
Dec 18, 2021
Becky Dannels, lifelong Savanna resident, was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She made family life fun, always shared her gracious smile, and never stopped rooting for her favorite Chicago Cubs. On Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 80, Becky passed away at home after an extended illness in the care of her loving family and FHN Hospice. Becky...
Nicholas J. Aebly
Dec 17, 2021
Nicholas Aebly, age 42, of Redmond, WA, passed away Friday, December 17th, in Chicago, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial fund has been established. Nicholas will be dearly missed by his loving parents, Stephen Aebly of Mt. Carroll, IL, and Pamela Aebly of Redmond, WA.
Donald W. Adams
Dec 16, 2021
Donald W. Adams, age 94, of Mesa Arizona, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, passed away December 16th, 2021. A private family funeral service will be held. Donald was born January 3rd, 1927, son of Richard and Bessie (Barnoske) Adams. He grew up in Savanna, and graduated from Savanna High School. After graduation Donald joined the United States Navy, and served in...
Mary Frances Townsend
Dec 14, 2021
Mary Frances Townsend, 81, passed away peacefully at Big Meadows Nursing Home on Wednesday, Dec 14, 2021. Mary was born January 14, 1940 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Ralph and Frances Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Frank Townsend of Hanover; two daughters, Cindy (Kenny) Rogers of Hanover, IL and Tina (Jim) Conard of Monmouth, IL; seven grandchildren,...
Richard "Dick" Veith
Dec 14, 2021
Richard “Dick” Veith, loving husband, father and grandfather, was a lifelong resident of Mt. Carroll, and never tired of learning something new or participating in his beloved community. He was known as a great friend and storyteller. He is appreciated for his service to Carroll County and Stephenson County as the Director of Probation from 1970, and then Trial Court...
Joan Mccarthy Kieffer
Dec 14, 2021
Joan McCarthy Kieffer, age 89, of Preston, IA, passed away with loving memories and care from her family on December 14, 2021. A funeral mass celebrating Joan’s life will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston at 11am on Monday, December 20, 2021. Visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the church with a Rosary service...
