John "Jack" Ross
Nov 1, 2021
John “Jack” Charles Ross 1945-2021 died in his home on November 1st, 2021. He attended Savanna schools and graduated from Savanna High School. He was very active in many sports and other activities. He then attended Fullerton California Junior College, returned to Savanna, and attended Western Illinois University, and graduated with a degree in business. Jack was job coordinator for...
Daniel D. Smith
Nov 1, 2021
Daniel “Dan” Smith, age 92 of Hauntown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Legacy Pointe Assisted Living, Iowa City, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the United Presbyterian Church, in Miles, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2021 at Law-Jones Funeral...
Jack J. Marken
Nov 1, 2021
It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Jack J. Marken. Jack passed away in his home on November 1st at the age of 92. He was born in Savanna, Illinois on October 30th, 1929 and married Diana Diehl on July 27th, 1950, making Thomson, Illinois their home. Jack was known by many for his sharp...
Gerald "Jerry" Smith
Oct 31, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Smith, age 83, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. Jerry was born in Savanna, Illinois on April 27, 1938. As a young man he served his country in the United States Navy where he spent time overseas. He later moved to Bensenville, Illinois and worked on the railroad. Jerry and his first wife had three children, Anthony “Tony”,...
Gavin M. Lartz
Oct 29, 2021
Gavin M. Lartz, age 19, of Normal, IL, died tragically in an automobile accident on Friday, October 29, 2021. A memorial visitation, celebrating Gavin’s life will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, IL, on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 2pm to 4pm. Family and friends are invited to share in Gavin’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Gavin was...
Elizabeth Ann Barnett Lang
Oct 29, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Barnett Lang, age 63, of Lanark, IL, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, in her home with family by her side. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 1pm to 3pm at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. Following the visitation, all are encouraged to join in celebrating her life at Dave’s Place, in...
Robert L. "Bob" Patterson
Oct 29, 2021
Robert L. “Bob” Patterson, age 82, of Hanover was known as a hero and great man to his family, the best bus driver in the world to many students, and a guy that would help anybody at-the-drop-of-a-hat. At the age of 82, Bob passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Center. Robert was born February...
Mary Patricia "Patty" Nevills
Oct 29, 2021
Mary Patricia “Patty” Nevills, age 53, of Savanna, IL, was taken from us far too soon. She passed on Friday, October 29, 2021, at FHN hospital, in Freeport, IL. A memorial visitation will be held from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna. Military honors will take place at 1pm on the...
Letitia "Letty" Weidman
Oct 24, 2021
Letitia “Letty” Weidman, age 97, longtime resident of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home, with her husband and daughter by her side. Letty was born May 10, 1924, the daughter of Harry and Ella (Weggan) Stanelle in Forest Junction, Wisconsin. She attended high school in Brillion, Wisconsin, graduating with the Class of 1942. She later...
Kenneth W. Starr
Oct 19, 2021
Kenneth W. Starr, age 87, of Thomson, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. A public graveside service will be held Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 2pm at Lower York Cemetery in Thomson. Family and friends are invited to share in Ken’s memory at lawjonesfunerahome.com. Service may be viewed live by joining the group:...
Sylvester "Scout" Tebbe
Oct 17, 2021
Sylvester “Scout” Tebbe, of Maquoketa, formerly of Spragueville, passed away Sunday, October 17 at Clover Ridge in Maquoketa. Funeral mass will be held Thursday, October 21, at 11:00 a.m. at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Scout was born September 21, 1926, son of...
Pearl Elaine Grove
Oct 16, 2021
Pearl Elaine Grove, age 80 of Lanark, Illinois passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Allure of Mt. Carroll Nursing Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Law-Jones Eastland, Lanark. Visitation will be held 9:30 -11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. To watch Pearl's service...
Richard Gulley
Oct 14, 2021
Richard Gulley, age 81, of Lake Carroll, Illinois passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, Illinois. A private family service will be held on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. To watch the service online, visit Richard's Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/375975624265174 In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established...
Randall Welp
Oct 12, 2021
Randall Welp passed away October 12th, 2021, following an extended illness. Born on January 21, 1950, to Delmer and Wilma (Dennis) Welp, Randy grew up on a farm east of Lanark and attended Lanark High School, graduating with the class of 1968. He graduated from Northern Illinois University, lived for a time in California, and then returned to Lanark. Upon...
Betsy J. Dannels Frankel
Oct 11, 2021
Betsy J. Dannels Frankel of West Islip, NY, formally of Savanna, IL, passed away Monday, October 11, in West Islip. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, as well as one hour prior to the service...
Virginia M. Turnbaugh
Oct 10, 2021
Virginia Turnbaugh, age 93, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 in her home. A private funeral service will be held, with burial taking place in Lanark Cemetery. A public celebration of life will be held at the Chadwick American Legion Hall from 3pm to 7pm, on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Memorials may be made to FHN...
Geraldine Norton
Oct 3, 2021
Geraldine Norton, age 89, of Hanover, IL completed her earthly journey on October 3, 2021 at Bell Tower Assisted Living in East Dubuque, IL. A funeral service will be held on Friday October 15, 2021 at 11am at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Hanover, IL. Visitation will take place from 9am to 11am that morning. Burial will follow at Evergreen...
Cindy L. Merboth
Sep 30, 2021
Cindy L. Merboth, age 68, passed away September 30, 2021, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Family and friends are invited to share in Cindy’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Dwaine Hazen Griffiths
Sep 30, 2021
Dwaine Hazen Griffiths was born April 25, 1952, in Savanna, Illinois the son of James and Betty (Gibson) Griffiths. Dwaine enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending quality time with friends and family, especially his grand-daughter Isla. Some of his best memories include traveling to Texas with his dear friend Garnet Heinen. Dwaine also enjoyed family gatherings with his many nieces and...
Betty Lighthart
Sep 29, 2021
Betty Lighthart, of Mount Carroll, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 29th, at her home in Mount Carroll. Cremation rites have been accorded.
