Duane Hammer
May 13, 2025
Duane Hammer was born December 5th, 1947. He passed away May 13, 2025 with his wife, Karen of nearly 60 years, by his side. He was 77 when he passed. He was the first of seven children born to Glenn and Goldie (Dalton) Hammer. He learned early that life brings the experience to navigate future road blocks but that it's...
Francis Joseph Hawk
May 9, 2025
Francis Joseph Hawk, age 85, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on May 9, 2025, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, May 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, with a memorial service at 6p.m. Burial will take place on a later date, at Oak Hill Cemetery,...
Jeffrey L. Henak
May 9, 2025
Jeffrey Henak, age 43, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital after enduring many years of heart-related health issues. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Sabula VFW. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Born on February...
Bonnie Jean Lotz
May 8, 2025
Bonnie J. Lotz of Lanark went to her eternal home and reunited with her husband, Jim, on May 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Bonnie grew up as a Milledgeville girl, the daughter of Evan and Kathryn (Schreiner) Strauch. Shortly after graduating from Milledgeville High School, she married James Lotz, and they had 57 years together before his passing...
Carla Jean Palmer
May 8, 2025
Carla Jean Palmer, age 73, of Elizabeth, IL, passed in her home, with her family by her side on May 8, 2025. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 16, at Elizabeth Cemetery. Carla was born November 19, 1951, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Claude and Jaunita (Lee) Nardin. She attended Elizabeth schools,...
Rebecca Elizabeth Kerkove
May 4, 2025
Rebecca Elizabeth Kerkove, known to friends and family alike as Becky, passed on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Mercy Medical in Clinton, Iowa following a series of illnesses. Becky was born to David and Marion (Krafft) Brown on November 6, 1946. She spent her childhood with five siblings in Savanna, and she attended Oak Park Bible Church and Chestnut Park...
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...
