Margaret A. Symons
Jan 28, 2025
Margaret Symons, of Stockton, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Margaret was born on September 18,...
Robert John Frahm
Jan 26, 2025
Robert John Frahm, age 89, of Miles, IA, passed away in his home, in the care of his family, on January 26, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 30, at Miles Presbyterian Church. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, January 29, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston,...
Lauren L. Bakken
Jan 25, 2025
Lauren L. Bakken, born February 3, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin, was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Marjorie Hines Bakken. She lived at the Gordon Jones Terrace in Lanark, Illinois, before moving to a group home in Sandwich, Illinois. Lauren was a dedicated worker at Rolling Hills Progress Center in Lanark and a proud participant in the Special Olympics. She...
Peter "Pete" Soppe
Jan 24, 2025
Peter “Pete” Soppe August 11, 1961 – January 24, 2025 Peter “Pete” Soppe, age 63, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home. Pete was a straight-shooter, a proud Navy veteran, and a devoted family man. He loved the simple things in life—grilling out with family, spoiling his grandkids, and fixing just about anything. He was loyal to his crew,...
Lorraine Ann Feltmeyer
Jan 23, 2025
Lorraine Ann Feltmeyer, age 91, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the kind of sparkle that made every room brighter. Lorraine had a knack for living her best life and never met a stranger—just friends she hadn’t made yet. Born on January 4, 1934, in Gratiot...
Jerome William Reuter
Jan 20, 2025
Jerome William Reuter, age 87, of Charlotte, IA, passed away January 20, 2025, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, IA. A funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 28, at Assumption Catholic Church in Charlotte, IA. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, before Mass. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Jerome was...
Maurita Jean Scharman
Jan 19, 2025
Maurita Jean Scharman moved on from her earthly life on Sunday, January 19th, 2025 to her forever home in heaven, being reunited with family and friends, now in the presence of the Lord Jesus. Maurita lived out her final few years with a heart of gratefulness, contentment and thankfulness for the wonderful life she was blessed to have lived. She...
Shirley Jean Schloderback
Jan 18, 2025
Shirley Jean Schloderback, age 92, of Lake Carroll, passed away in her home with her family by her side on January 18, 2025. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 25, at St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church in Shannon, IL, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place for one hour before the service. On Sunday, January 26, a visitation...
John "Jack" Allen Noble
Jan 18, 2025
John “Jack” Allen Noble, 85, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on May 26, 1939, in Savanna, Illinois, Jack was the beloved son of Alma Noble and Floyd W. Noble. He was baptized into faith on August 27, 1939, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Savanna. A graduate of Savanna Community High School’s Class of...
Verneice Velma Turner
Jan 17, 2025
Verneice V. (Schultz) Turner, age 81, of Lanark, died on Friday, January 17, 2025 in Sterling. Verneice was born on December 26, 1943 in rural Shannon, daughter of Floyd and Hazel (Dean) Schultz. She married Gerald (Jerry) Turner on May 9, 1965. She started her education in a one-room school house and graduated from Shannon High School. After graduation, Verneice...
Baby Francis Robert Hanson
Jan 17, 2025
Baby Francis Robert Hanson was born sleeping in the arms of God, Monday, January 17, 2025. Baby Francis’s spirit will be treasured by his parents, Mike and Merikita Hanson; his sister, Rosemary Jane Hanson; paternal grandparents, Bob (Diana) Hanson and Darcey Hanson; maternal grandparents, Chris (Linda) Stallings; aunts and uncles, Sean (Katie) Hasset, Tom (Sandy) Hanson, Kieren Harris and Aden...
Wilma June Acuff
Jan 14, 2025
Wilma June Acuff, lovingly known to family and friends as “Bill,” passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on November 8, 1937, in Brookville, IL, and spent her life in Savanna, IL, where she built a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. The proud matriarch of her family...
Timothy Dean Schoenig
Jan 12, 2025
Timothy Dean Schoenig, 72, of Savanna Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on January 12, 2025. Born on February 21,1952, in Clinton, Iowa, to Ronald and Mary Jane (McCreery) Schoenig. Tim lived a life marked by service, hard work, and generosity. He graduated from Thomson High School in 1971, and shortly thereafter enlisted in the...
Sharon A. Hoskins
Jan 12, 2025
Sharon A. Hoskins, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Sharon was born on August 17, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of Herbert and Lillian (Ruskuski) Nyman. She grew up in Rockford and attended local schools, graduating from East...
Nada Jean Sweely
Jan 10, 2025
Nada Jean Sweely, 94, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on January 10, 2025 at Liberty Village Manor Court in Freeport, Illinois. She grew up in the country near Lanark, one of nine siblings, and fondly remembered sewing, making her own patterns for dresses out of flour sacks during the younger years of her life. Nada was born on July 18,...
Gordon "Corky" Roach Jr.
Jan 9, 2025
Gordon "Corky" Roach Jr., of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 79 years old. A memorial visitation to honor his life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been...
Annabelle Lee Mcginty
Jan 5, 2025
Annabelle Lee McGinty, 45, of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away on January 5, 2025 at the hospice house in Sterling, Illinois after a three-year battle with cancer. Annabelle was known for her quick wit, love of sewing and cooking, and deep devotion to her family, especially her children. She was described as strong, independent, beautiful, kind, and fiercely protective of those...
Carol Maureen Haferbier
Jan 4, 2025
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our brilliant, extraordinary mother, Carol Henke Haferbier. On January 4, 2025, Carol succumbed to complications of undetected coronary artery disease and an unknown heart defect at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. While nothing but a full-length novel and multiple sequels could even start...
Thomas K. Bellich
Jan 2, 2025
Thomas K. Bellich, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Savanna, IL, passed away on January 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. A man of deep wisdom and humor, Tom left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Born on January 2, 1932, in Savanna, IL, Tom was the youngest of eight children born to Stephen and Mary (Notz) Bellich....
Gregory E. Turnbaugh
Dec 29, 2024
Gregory E. Turnbaugh, age 74, of Mount Carroll, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 20, 1950, in Morrison, IL, Greg was the son of Elwyn and Virginia (Miller) Turnbaugh. He was raised on the family farm in rural Mount Carroll and graduated from Mount Carroll High...
