Obituaries
Michael Terry Hook
Jun 25, 2020
Michael Terry Hook, age 66, of Mount Carroll, IL, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. A celebration of life visitation will take place at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mount Carroll, from 1pm to 3pm, with a service at 3pm. As per the request of the family, face coverings will be required. Thank you...
Steven Edward Marken
Jun 24, 2020
Steven Edward Marken, age 65, passed away Wednesday, June 24th, at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, IA. A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, August 15th, at 11:00 a.m. in Savanna Township Cemetery. Steven was born July 20th, 1954, son of Gene and Jean (Howard) Marken. Steve attended Thomson High School and graduated with the class of 1973. He worked...
William Lee Schneider
Jun 22, 2020
William “Bill” Lee Schneider, age 87, of Savanna, IL, passed away suddenly, in his home, on June 22, 2020. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held Sunday, August 2, 2020, from 1pm to 3pm. Bill was born May 21, 1933, on the family farm in Mount Carroll, IL, the son of E. Kenneth and Gladys (Campbell) Schneider. He grew...
William "Bill" Croschere
Jun 20, 2020
William “Bill” Croschere, age 71, of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, after a sudden illness. A Celebration of Life and will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude’s or the Salvation Army (his favorites). William was born September 13, 1948 in Chicago, the son of William...
Sheryl Taylor
Jun 16, 2020
Sheryl Taylor, age 60, formerly of Savanna, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. A private funeral mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Savanna. Visitation will take place from 3pm to 6pm Friday, June 26, 2020, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, as well as...
Lois J. Baker
Jun 15, 2020
Lois J Baker, age 76, of Hanover, IL, passed away Monday, June 15th, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL. A private family funeral service will be held at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Hanover. Lois was born May 9th, 1944, daughter of Earl and Linnie (Hayes) Croffoot. She grew up in Hanover, attending Hanover schools. Lois graduated from Hanover...
Richard Alan Petersen
Jun 14, 2020
Richard Alan Petersen, age 93, loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, and Great-Great-Grandpa passed away June 14th, 2020 at home in Sabula. A funeral and celebration of life will be held 10:30 am Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Sabula Methodist Church. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula. Social distance guidelines will be followed. Memorials may be made to the...
Harlan Edward Brunner
Jun 14, 2020
Harlan Edward Brunner, age 82 of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Allure Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the...
Leallen Lee Hafer
Jun 13, 2020
LeAllen Lee Hafer (49) also known to respond to Leroy, Elroy, Levy, LeeLee, Leebone, Roy and Leemonster passed away on Saturday, June 13th. His passing has left a huge hole in the hearts of the many who loved him. Lee was born on October 2, 1970 in Savanna IL. He tipped the scales at a whopping 5 lbs 9 ounces...
Duane Larry St. Ores
Jun 12, 2020
Duane Larry St. Ores was born February 21, 1946 in Savanna, Ill. to Curtis and Irene (Ditsworth) St. Ores. He grew up on the family farm, enjoying the outdoors and learning the value of hard work, before serving in the United States Air Force and starting his family. Duane passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 74....
Carol Honerbaum
Jun 12, 2020
Carol Honerbaum, age 74, of Hanover, IL, passed away, Friday, June 12, 2020, at MercyOne Hospital in Dubuque, IA. A private memorial service will be held, with inurnment taking place at Evergreen Cemetery, in Hanover. Family and friends are invited to share in Carol’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Carol was born December 12, 1945, in Hanover, IL, the daughter of Winfield...
Fred C. Mayhall
Jun 11, 2020
Freddie Carroll Mayhall, age 83, of Thomson, IL, passed away in his home in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 11, 2020. A private family celebration of Fred’s life will be held. A memorial fund has been established in Fred’s name. Fred was born April 10, 1937, in Quitaque, TX, the son of Bert and Thelma (Havenhill) Mayhall. He...
Richard Glenn Peterson
Jun 11, 2020
Richard Glenn Peterson, age 75, of Sabula, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, followed by a family Celebration of Life service. Social distance guidelines will be used. Interment will be in Sterling Cemetery,...
Ardina Bell Brown
Jun 7, 2020
Ardina Bell Brown, age 71, of Sabula, IA, passed away Sunday, June 7th, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A private family funeral service will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Ardina was born on July 3rd, 1948, daughter of Joseph and Harriot (Harrison) Robertson. She spent her entire life on the island and...
Raymond D. Shannon
Jun 7, 2020
Raymond D. Shannon, age 69, of Sabula, passed away Sunday, June 7th, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later.
Katherine F. Diehl Carroll
Jun 4, 2020
Katherine F. Diehl-Carroll, age 96, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away Thursday, June 4th, 2020, at Waverly Place in Stockton, IL. A private graveside funeral service will be held at Derinda Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. A celebration of Katherine’s life will be held at a later date. Family and friends are invited to share in Katherine’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com . Katherine was...
Lawrence L. Haas
Jun 4, 2020
Lawrence L. Haas, age 86, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed after a sudden illness Thursday, June 4, 2020 at home. A private family funeral service will be held with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been established for autistic children, any memorials may be forwarded to 826 Dewhurst St, Mt. Carroll, IL 61053. Lawrence was...
Dixie L. Gayton
May 28, 2020
Dixie L. Gayton, age 78, of Loves Park, IL, passed away in her home Thursday May 28, 2020. A public visitation will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, IL from 10am to 12pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, with a private funeral service, and burial at Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, to follow. Memorials may be made to Zion...
James Albert Mills
May 23, 2020
A man with a perfect heart gives all of love to his family, friends and community. James Albert Mills was such a man. On May 23, 2020 at the age of 71, Jim went to be with his Lord after a brief illness. A private family service will be held on Friday. You may watch the service from your home...
Randy Lee Shaw
May 22, 2020
Randy Lee Shaw, age 60, of Mt. Carroll, IL., passed away on May 22, 2020, at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born December 23, 1959, in Savanna, IL, to Randall and Virginia (Engelking) Shaw. Randy grew up on farms where his father worked until his father’s passing in 1968, when Randy was just nine years old. He attended...
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