Obituaries
Judith I. Armstrong
Sep 15, 2021
Judith I. Armstrong, age 75, of Thomson, IL, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Swedish American hospital in Rockford, IL. Family and friends are invited to share in Judy’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Judy was born August 13, 1946 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Leonard and Gladys (Hartman) Lantz. She grew up in Mt. Carroll, attending Mt. Carroll schools....
Harlan A. Haug
Sep 14, 2021
Harlan Alfred Haug, age 88, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Midwest Medical Center, in Galena, IL. A funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda Twp, at 11am, on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Visitation will take place on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 4pm to 6pm...
Wayne T. Linker
Sep 12, 2021
Wayne T. Linker, age 85, of Freeport and previously of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Wayne was born December 6, 1935 at home near Chadwick, the son of John and Florence (Bundy) Linker. He is a 1953 graduate of the Chadwick High School where he played saxophone in the band...
Benjamin H. Ehredt
Sep 8, 2021
Benjamin H. Ehredt, age 57, of Savanna, IL, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at his home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11am at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will take place Friday September 24, from 6pm to 8pm, at Law Jones Funeral Home, as well as one hour prior to...
Mary Jeanette Gibson
Sep 8, 2021
Mary Jeanette Gibson of Preston, IA, passed away Wednesday, September 8th, at her home surrounded by her children. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 13th, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 12th, at the church, as well as one hour prior to the service. Memorials...
Douglas Heidenreich
Sep 7, 2021
Douglas Heidenreich, age 66, lifelong resident of Sabula, Iowa went home to Heaven Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at MercyOne Hospital, Clinton, Iowa, after an extended battle with cancer. Doug greeted life each day with appreciation, enthusiasm and hard work. He was born in the Savanna City Hospital and attended Sabula Schools with the Class of 1973. Doug enlisted in the...
Richard Gray
Sep 4, 2021
Richard Gray will be remembered for his groundbreaking research work in the field of Cellular Neurophysiology at the University of Texas at Austin. At the age of 68, Richard passed away at home near Miles Iowa. A graveside inurnment will be held at a future date in the Sterling Cemetery, rural Sabula, Iowa. Memorials may be given in Rick's honor...
Robert Thomas Kradle
Sep 3, 2021
Robert Thomas Kradle, of Chicago and age 96, was an “Ole Antiquer” and lover of treasures at heart. Robert passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Symphony of Lincoln Park Nursing Center in Chicago. A graveside service to honor his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Illinois, with Pastor Traci Maas...
Jodi Danell French
Aug 28, 2021
Jodi Danell French, age 52, of Thomson, Illinois passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Courage was natural for Jodi, and she faced adversity with a smile. She was strong, compassionate and GIVING. Jodi was born March 29, 1969 in Savanna, the daughter of Gerald and Donna (Sippel) Smith. She is a 1987...
Matthew S. Limesand
Aug 28, 2021
Matthew Steven Limesand, age 42, of Lanark, IL, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. A private funeral service will be held. A public memorial visitation will be held from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. Inurnment will occur at Lanark City Cemetery. Family and friends...
Joseph B. Weis
Aug 26, 2021
Joseph B. Weis, age 72, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Preston, IA, passed away Thursday August 26th surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday September 7th, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be...
Lorraine Y. Dobson
Aug 24, 2021
Lorraine Yvonne Dobson, age 70, of Preston, IA, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at MercyOne Hospital, in Dubuque, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, September 26 from 12pm to 2pm at Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston. Family and friends are invited to share in Lorri’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Lorri...
Lecey "Sue" E. Wheetley
Aug 24, 2021
Lecey Elizabeth (Sue) Wheetley, age 65 of Savanna, Illinois, died peacefully at home Tuesday, August 24, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, August 27, in the Fiesta Room at Manny’s in Savanna. Sue was born November 28, 1955, the daughter of Jake and Bessie (Patterson) Taylor in Proctor, Arkansas. She married Frances...
Carolyn K. Wilslef
Aug 23, 2021
Carolyn K. Wilslef, age 78, of Miles, Iowa passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 28, 2021 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Preston, with a visitation from 12-2:00pm, prior to the service at the Church. Burial will take place in...
Joseph Mccray
Aug 23, 2021
Joseph Eugene McCray, age 81, of Mt. Carroll passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at FHN Hospital, Freeport, IL. A celebration of life service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held 4:00-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the funeral home. Joseph was born June 8, 1940...
Shannon Hammer
Aug 22, 2021
Shannon Hammer, age 30, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at home. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Whenever you wear hot-pink remember Shannon, as that was her favorite color. She was always full of life and fun-loving. Shannon was born...
Heidrun "Heidi" David
Aug 19, 2021
Heidrun “Heidi” David of Warren, IL, formerly of Savanna, IL, passed away Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at the Monroe Clinic in Monroe, WI. A celebration of Heidi’s life will be held at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home....
Carey Edward Massie
Aug 18, 2021
Carey Edward Massie, age 66, of Savanna, IL, passed away in his home with his family by his side, on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Savanna, IL. Family and friends are invited to share in his life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Carey was born September 29, 1954, in Savanna, IL,...
James A. Thayer
Aug 14, 2021
James A. Thayer, age 65, of Lanark, IL, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at FHN Hospital, in Freeport, IL. A celebration of life gathering will be planned for a future date. Family and friends are invited to share in Jim’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Jim was born July 18, 1956, in Denver, CO, the son of Andrew and Patricia (Cahoon)...
Brenda Mitchell
Aug 14, 2021
Brenda Mitchell, age 81, of Freeport passed away peacefully Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Manor Court of Freeport. Brenda had a conscientious and ambitious spirit. She always planned ahead, but would set-off on a trip with a friend, in a moments notice! Here we say, “Goodbye for now Brenda, we will see you again.” Brenda was born during a snowy...
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