Robert Eugene Tomman Sr
Feb 22, 2025
Robert Eugene Tomman, Sr., age 89, of Polo, IL, passed away February 22, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling, IL. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a time of sharing at 3 p.m., Saturday March 1, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson. Burial will take place on a future date,...
Mary Louise Tietjens
Feb 22, 2025
Mary Louise Tietjens (Kuhl) of Clermont, FL, was born August 26, 1944, to Raymond and Genevieve "Sally" (Yates) Kuhl. Mary lived a remarkable life filled with love, achievement, and adventure. A proud graduate of Miles High School’s class of 1962, where she met the love of her life, Louis Tietjens. Following her graduation, she pursued higher education at Viterbo College...
Karen Johnson
Feb 22, 2025
Karen Johnson, a lifelong resident of Sabula, IA, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 85. A memorial service to honor Karen’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Sabula. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00...
John Lewis Berhow
Feb 21, 2025
John Lewis Berhow Jr, 68, of Shannon, IL joined his son in Heaven on February 21st, 2024. John was born on September 18th, 1956 at Ames, IA, the son of John and Lena Delores (Howell) Berhow, Sr.. He married Paula Loomis from Morrison, IL, and together they had a son, Shawn M. Berhow, in 1981. Later he married Julia Brainerd,...
Gertrud Carr
Feb 21, 2025
Gertrud Carr, 85, of Savanna, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 21, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was cherished by all who knew her. Born on February 26, 1939, in Ludwigswinkel, Germany, Gertrud was the youngest of thirteen children to Jakob and Maria (Lelle) Jagle. She grew up on the family farm, helping...
Michael Thomas Nesbitt
Feb 16, 2025
Michael Thomas Nesbitt. age 80 and a life-long resident of Savanna, Illinois; passed away on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at the Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, Illinois. He was born July 10, 1944 in Clinton, Iowa, the beloved son of Spencer and Mary (Pulley) Nesbitt. Growing up in Savanna, Illinois, Michael graduated from Savanna High School in 1962....
Pamela Goss
Feb 13, 2025
On February 13, 2025, the world lost a remarkable woman, Pamela Goss, who passed away at 70 in Savanna, Illinois. Born in Rockford, Illinois, on March 4, 1954, Pamela lived her life rooted in a deep Christian faith and an enduring love for her family. A memorial gathering will be planned in the future. Her 50-year marriage to Robert Goss...
Dwight A. Vought
Feb 13, 2025
Dwight A. Vought, 84, of Elizabeth, IL died Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born June 13, 1940 in Mulkeytown, IL. Dwight loved his three daughters, Diana (Donald), Pamela, and Anita (deceased). He had six grandchildren, Christina (Bob), Jonathon (Shannon), Jennifer (Cameron), Michael (Nikki), Ryan, Sarah and ten great grandchildren. Dwight had an 8th grade education, started a successful business...
Judith A. Meyer
Feb 12, 2025
Judith A. Meyer passed away peacefully at her home outside of Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 89. Judy was born on February 8, 1936, to Elmer and Catherine (Schroeder) Brodeen in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago and attended Aquinas High School. It was in 1951 that she met the love of her life,...
William Frank Fox Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
William (Bill) Frank Fox, Jr., a free spirit with a heart full of music and an endless curiosity for the world, passed away on February 11, 2025. Bill was a man of many talents, blessed with an innate gift for music, a brilliant mechanical mind, and a deep love for animals and his family. He could pick up any instrument...
Vernon Mattie
Feb 11, 2025
Vernon Charles Mattie, age 95, of Thomson, IL, passed away February 11, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. A graveside service will take place at Lower York Cemetery in Thomson, on Saturday, April 5, at 12 noon. A celebration of Vernon’s life will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Manny’s in Savanna, following the graveside service....
Keith Vandermyde
Feb 9, 2025
Keith Vandermyde, age 73, of Lanark, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Manor Court of Liberty Village Nursing Center in Freeport. Visitation will be held 5 – 7pm Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Shannon Baptist Church, Shannon, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 10:30am Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Shannon Baptist Church, with a luncheon...
Ronald D. "Ron" Aise Sr.
Feb 8, 2025
Ronald D. “Ron” Draise, Sr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1951, in Circleville, Ohio, to the late Donald and Elizabeth Morgan Draise. On April 6, 2013, he married the former Julie Ackerman who survives. Also surviving are children, Ronald D....
Dora Catherine Meyer
Feb 5, 2025
Dora Catherine Meyer, age 86, of Maquoketa, IA, passed away on February 5, 2025, at Mill Valley Care Center, in Bellevue. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, IA. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 9, at the church, as well as...
Floyd K. Roberts
Feb 4, 2025
Floyd K. Roberts, age 85, of Lanark, IL, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Heritage Woods in Freeport, IL. Born in Alvin, IL, to Ralph and Sarah Roberts, Floyd grew up on the family hog farm and graduated from Bismark High School, where he participated in band and Future Farmers of America. He attended the University of Illinois,...
Ray Elmer Appel
Feb 3, 2025
Ray Elmer Appel, age 74, of Thomson, IL, passed away at Serenity Hospice Home, in Oregon, IL, on February 3, 2025. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 7, at 5 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. Visitation will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place...
Kimberly "Cog" Sweitzer
Feb 3, 2025
Kimberly "Cog" Sweitzer, a true country character, has left this world for greener pastures. He passed on Monday, February 3, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 22, 1954, the son of Leonard and Betty (Earlenbaugh) Sweitzer, Cog's early years were spent growing up on a farm, milking cows and doing chores along with his knack...
Rita Kay Cook
Feb 1, 2025
Rita Kay Cook, age 88, of Hanover, IL, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Galena Stauss Nursing Home, Galena, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, with Pastor Mike Nesbit officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A luncheon, provided by the...
Doris Ellen Geisz
Jan 30, 2025
Doris (Edwards) Geisz, age 89, peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. Doris was born on May 28, 1935, in Lanark, IL, to Glen and Mary Ellen (Zilhart) Edwards. She attended Georgetown School through 8th grade and graduated from Lanark Highs School with the class of 1953. After graduation she...
Larry L. Bower
Jan 28, 2025
Larry L. Bower, age 81, of Monroe, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 4, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove...
