Ronald Louis Petesch
May 8, 2020
Ronald Louis Petesch, age 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2020 of natural causes. Ron is survived by his wife of almost 72 years (5/15/48), Lois (Cheney) and by his daughter, Rhonda (Gibbs) of Bloomington, MN. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Matthew (Kate) of Fort Collins, CO, Meghan (Shaen) Inglis of Keller, TX, Jonathan (Renee) of...
John "Jack" Whitney White
May 3, 2020
John “Jack” Whitney White would light up a room with his storytelling and laughter. At the age of 84, Jack passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, May, 3, 2020. Jack was born January 27, 1936, in Hanover, IL and was the son of Alva White (1895-1947) and Dorothy (Girot) White-Whalen (1901-1987). Jack graduated from Hanover High School, then...
William Elden Green Sr.
May 2, 2020
William Elden Green, Sr., age 71, of Massbach, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 in his home. A private family funeral service will be held in his honor, with burial taking place at Albreicht Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to share in Bill's life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Bill was born December 4, 1948, in Savanna, IL, the son of Lyle...
Debbie Jo Lee
May 1, 2020
Debbie Jo Lee, age 61, of Preston, IA, passed away Friday, May 1st, surrounded by loved ones at her home. A private family funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston. Burial will take place in Preston Cemetery. Debbie was born August 26, 1958, the daughter of Alvin and Verma (Steines) Yaddof. She attended Preston High...
Donald Dwight Atherton
May 1, 2020
Donald Dwight Atherton had trucking in his blood from an early age. At the age 72, Don passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at home with family by his side. A private family funeral service will be held. You may watch from your home on Facebook Live 2:00 pm Friday, May 8, 2020, or any time after, by going to...
Mary Jo Holcomb
Apr 30, 2020
Mary Jo Holcomb of Savanna, IL passed peacefully on April 30, 2020 after a brief illness. Mary Jo Bristol was born December 28, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Marion Bristol of Thomson, Illinois. She lived all of her life in the Thomson area, was educated in the Thomson schools and held a CNA certificate. She was...
Anthony (Tony) Robert Boffo
Apr 28, 2020
Anthony Boffo, age 59, of Albany, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. Burial will take place in Savanna Township Cemetery, with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Tony was born April 20, 1961, the son of Richard and Carol (Bates) Boffo. He married Ann Kelsey in 1983....
Wilma Grace Wurster
Apr 28, 2020
Wilma Grace Wurster, 83, of Elizabeth, IL., passed away on April 28, 2020, at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born January 3, 1937, in Woodbine, IL, to Omar and Grace (Eacker) Wurster. Wilma attended Terrapin Ridge Grade School. She continued her education at Elizabeth High School graduating with the class of 1955. Wilma was musically gifted, she learned...
Clyde Robert "Sam" Semrow
Apr 27, 2020
Clyde “Sam” Semrow had a God-given talent for remembering detail and telling wonderful stories of people, places and things. At the age 96, Clyde passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at home with family by his side. A private family funeral service will be held. You may watch from your home on Facebook Live 1:00 pm Saturday, May 2, 2020,...
Gary D. Gray
Apr 26, 2020
Gary D. Gray, age 77, of Mount Carroll, IL, passed away Sunday, April 26th, in the comfort of his home “on the ridge” surrounded by family. He endured his journey with cancer with courage and fortitude. Gary was born January 30, 1943, son of Walter and Ella (Phillippe) Gray. Gary spent his early childhood in Pinkstaff, IL, until his father’s...
Elmer I. Eickert
Apr 26, 2020
Elmer I. Eickert, age 97, of LaSalle, IL, formerly of Chadwick, IL, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at LaSalle Veterans Home. A visitation will be held, Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 10:30am to 11:3) am, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, IL. Burial will follow at Oak Knoll Cemetery, in Sterling, IL. A celebration of life gathering...
Richard "Rich" Irving Holmquist
Apr 26, 2020
Richard (Rich) Irving Holmquist was born 07/14/1964 in Scottsdale AZ to Richard and Rosecella Holmquist. He passed away Sunday April 26th at his home in Savanna, IL at the age of 55 after a lengthy hard fought battle with his health. Throughout it all keeping his quick wit and infectious smile. He served 6 years in the Navy. He ran...
Carolann Kay Stricklin
Apr 26, 2020
Carolann Kay Stricklin, age 74, of Savanna, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at FHN Hospital, Freeport. A private family funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Friends and family are also invited to share in Carol’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Carol was born May 28, 1945 in Savanna, the daughter of Carroll...
Edna Buchholz
Apr 25, 2020
Edna V. Buchholz, age 101, of Mount Carroll, IL, passed away on Saturday April 25th, 2020. A private family service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Edna was born September 28th, 1918, in Davies, NE. She married the love of her life, Victor Buchholz, in Hopkinton, IA....
Andrew T. Green Sr.
Apr 24, 2020
Andrew “Gump” Green, Sr., age 69, of Savanna, IL, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at MercyOne Clinton. Public visitation will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL from 5pm to 7pm. We ask that attendees please remain in their vehicles until ushered into the building by Law Jones staff, in order to...
Sheila D. Jennings
Apr 24, 2020
Sheila D. Jennings, age 89, of West Liberty, IA, formerly of Savanna, IL, passed away Friday, April 24th, at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty. A private family service will be held at Spring Lake Cemetery in Savanna. A memorial fund has been established at Heartland Pet Welfare. Sheila was born September 1st, 1930, in Ealing, England, a suburb of...
Lois L. Hartman
Apr 22, 2020
Lois L. Hartman, age 89, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Allure Nursing Center of Mt. Carroll. A private family funeral service will be held. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. Lois was born January 14, 1931, in Savanna, the daughter of Owen and Lucille (Hartman) Moore. She grew up attending Savanna Schools...
Donna M. Diephuis
Apr 20, 2020
Donna M. Diephuis, age 81, of Thomson, IL, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Iowa City Hospitals. A private family service will be held, with burial at Lower York Cemetery. In light of today's circumstances, a celebration of life gathering in Donna's honor will be held at a later time. A memorial fund has been established in her name....
Darlene Fern Kaufman
Apr 19, 2020
Darlene Fern Kaufman, age 87 of Mt. Carroll Illinois died Sunday, April 19th 2020 at Mercy One Health Care Clinton Iowa. A private family funeral service will be held at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll with Parson Bob Stark officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt Carroll. You may watch from your home on Facebook...
Marjorie N. Buckwalter
Apr 17, 2020
Marjorie N. Buckwalter, age 96, of Mt. Carroll passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Javon Bea Mercy Health, Rockford. Marjorie was born July 13, 1923 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of James F. and Ada (Jones) McCray. She is a 1942 graduate of the Mt. Carroll High School. Marjorie retired from...
