Violet M. Keckler Merryman
Apr 23, 2025
Violet Merryman, age 85, of Savanna, Illinois, and formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., preceding...
Jennifer Ann Gaughan
Apr 17, 2025
Jennifer Ann Gaughan, age 61, of Lanark IL, passed away on April 17, 2025 at her home, with family by her side. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local Police or Fire Departments. Jennifer...
Donna Lahre Schleuning
Apr 13, 2025
Donna Lahre Schleuning of Thomson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the...
Jean May Marken
Apr 4, 2025
Jean May Marken, age 96, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow...
Charlene Ann O'Neill
Apr 4, 2025
Charlene Ann O’Neill, age 82, passed away April 4, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital, in Clinton, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded. Charlene was born August 26, 1942, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of William and Bernice (Bailey) Bousman. She attended Savanna schools, and shortly after, met Robert O’Neill, who was stationed at the Savanna Army Depot. The couple was married...
Stacy Ellen Rummel
Apr 3, 2025
Stacy Ellen Rummel passed away on April 3rd, 2025, and is now resting with Jesus, seeing, walking and talking in ways she could never do in this life. Stacy was born in Savanna, IL, on May 8, 1959, to Benjamin and Mildred Rummel. Though intellectually and physically disabled, she was very cheerful, always saying “Hi” to everyone she met. She...
Richard Lee Kehl
Apr 2, 2025
Richard “Dick” L. Kehl, age 91, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 4, at First Baptist Church in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service....
Margaret Ann Randecker
Mar 30, 2025
Margaret Ann Randecker, of Massbach, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by her family at Midwest Medical Center Senior Care Facility. She was 86. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Massbach, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service. She will...
Helen Vernetta Aude
Mar 26, 2025
Helen Vernetta Aude, age 92, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away peacefully at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL, on March 26, 2025. A private family funeral service will be held, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, in Mt. Carroll. A public celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Manny's...
Stanley Jerome Krontz Sr.
Mar 26, 2025
Stanley Jerome Krontz, Sr., age 91, of Thomson, IL, passed away March 26, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital, in Clinton, IA. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3, at Lower York Cemetery, in Thomson, at 1 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at Manny’s Pizza, in Savanna, IL, at 2 p.m. Stan was born July 4, 1933,...
Burgandy "Kandi" Knowles
Mar 21, 2025
Burgandy "Kandi" Knowles, age 54 of Savanna, IL, passed away Friday, March 21, at UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI. A private celebration of Kandi's life will be held at a later date. Kandi will be dearly missed by her loving spouse, Terry Gallup, and many close friends and family.
Diane Lynn Kottman
Mar 21, 2025
Diane Lynn Kottman, age 73, passed away at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL, on March 21, 2025. A graveside funeral service will take place at Elizabeth Cemetery, Saturday May 3, at 10 a.m. Diane was born December 4, 1951, in Ogden, UT, the daughter of Ralph and Merle Ann (Moore) Thomure. She grew up and attended school in...
Nancy Ann Adams
Mar 19, 2025
Nancy Ann Adams, age 89, of Sabula, IA, passed away at The Alverno, in Clinton, IA, on March 19, 2025. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22 at Evergreen Cemetery, in Sabula. A celebration of life will follow at Manny’s, in Savanna, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Nancy was born March 19, 1936,...
Albert "Al" J. Notz
Mar 19, 2025
Albert “Al” J. Notz, age 97, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Allure Nursing Home in Sterling, Illinois. Albert was born March 18, 1928, the son of Albert C. Notz and Berta (Roberts) Notz in Savanna, Illinois. He attended high school in Savanna, where he met the love of his life, Betty Ann Hartman. On January...
Ruth A. Soppe
Mar 16, 2025
Ruth A. Soppe, of Savanna, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, after a long illness. She was 83 years old. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 22, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, followed by a meal in her honor. A private family graveside...
Lynnette L. Bourrette
Mar 13, 2025
Lynnette L. Bourrette, 67, of Hanover, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Midwest Medical Center Nursing Home in Galena, IL. Lynn was born on December 11, 1957, in Chappell, NE, the daughter of Burton and Florence (Kintz) Sherich. In 1965, the Sherich family relocated to Hanover when Burt transferred to the Savanna Army Depot. Lynn was...
Betty Marguerite Dollinger
Mar 11, 2025
Betty Marguerite Dollinger, age 100, of Lanark, IL, passed away in her home with her family by her side on March 11, 2025. A private family service will be held and burial will take place at Lanark Cemetery. Betty was born March 6, 1925, in Englewood, CA, the daughter of Robert and Irma (Rowland) Lower. Her family moved to Lanark...
Sandra Pratt
Mar 10, 2025
Sandra K. Pratt, 77, of Thomson, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10th, 2025, at Rock River Hospice House in Sterling, IL. A funeral service to honor’s Sandra’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17th, at First United Methodist Church in Savanna, IL. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to...
Esther Clarene Wand
Mar 9, 2025
Esther Clarene Wand, age 90, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away March 9, 2025 at Winn Prairie Retirement Home, in Freeport, IL. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Elizabeth. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Memorials may be made to St....
Marlis Kapfenstein
Mar 8, 2025
LANARK – The Eastland Cougars have lost one of their most loyal fans. Marlis Kapfenstein, 87, of Lanark, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at FHN Hospital in Freeport. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering community spirit, a love for family, and a seat forever reserved among the "Big Four" at Cougar games. Marlis was born on December 21,...
