Obituaries

Ronald E Beyer

Ronald E Beyer

Jun 13, 2019

Ronald E. Beyer, 82, a strong man with a servant’s heart, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Waverly Place Nursing Home in Stockton, IL, following a short battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. He was born on June 2, 1937, in Woodbine, Twp., Jo Daviess County, IL, the son of Lorenz and Augusta (Eacker) Beyer. He attended the rural Barrett...

Robert "Rob" Nelson

Robert "Rob" Nelson

Jun 13, 2019

Robert “Rob” Raymond Nelson, age 45, of Shannon, Illinois, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 13, 2109 at St. Anthony O.S.F. Medical Center, Rockford, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Bethel Methodist...

Esther Phialmlee

Esther Phialmlee

Jun 13, 2019

Esther Phialmlee, age 78, of Savanna, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 in her home. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, June 21, 2019 at 11 am at Savanna Township Cemetery. Memorials can be made in the form of donations to Animal Care organizations. Esther was born April 19, 1941 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Raymond...

Robert A. Heath

Robert A. Heath

Jun 13, 2019

Robert A. Heath, age 70, of Thomson, Illinois, died Thursday, June 13, 2019 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Robert was born February 14, 1949, the son of Vernon and Audrey Heath in Clinton, Iowa. He attended Clinton High School, graduating with the Class of 1968. Robert worked...

William "Don" Crockett

William "Don" Crockett

Jun 11, 2019

William “Don” Crockett, age 86, of Thomson, Illinois, went to heaven to be with God with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at the University of Iowa City Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the York Community Church, Thomson. Burial with full military...

Merle Law

Merle Law

Jun 11, 2019

Merle Law, age 89, of Savanna, Illinois, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Burial will follow in the Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 4:00–8:00 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2019...

Jean Dyson

Jean Dyson

Jun 6, 2019

Jean Dyson, 93, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will...

Darlene Reusch

Darlene Reusch

Jun 5, 2019

Darlene Reusch, age 87, lifelong resident of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, and 9:30 – 10:15...

Charles R. Schroeder

Charles R. Schroeder

Jun 1, 2019

Charles "Chuck" R. Schroeder, age 78, of Savanna, Illinois, died on Saturday, June 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at UnityPoint Health - Trinity, Rock Island. A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A time of sharing will be held at 5:00 p.m., following the visitation. A...

Hope Mae Oderwald

Hope Mae Oderwald

May 31, 2019

Hope is what we have to live by. Hope gives us strength. Hope tells us that we have brighter days ahead. Hope shows us that our true spirits live eternally…………………. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at the age of 20, Hope Mae Oderwald went to be with her Lord. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00, Friday, June...

Judith Gail Stevens

Judith Gail Stevens

May 30, 2019

Judith Gail Stevens was born at Savanna City Hospital to Ruth and William Stevens on November 19th, 1943 and died at Good Samaritan Nursing Home on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Judy graduated from Savanna High School in 1962 and went on to earn a PRN degree in 1964 and an RN degree in 1983. Most of her nursing career was...

Albert "Leroy, Sparky" Anderson

Albert "Leroy, Sparky" Anderson

May 27, 2019

Albert “Leroy, Sparky” Anderson, age 76, of Savanna passed into eternity Monday, May 27, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with a time of sharing at 8:00 p.m. Family and friends will also join at Mannys following...

Marcella L. Butschi

Marcella L. Butschi

May 27, 2019

Marcella L. Butschi, age 94, of Preston, Iowa, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at the Jackson County Regional Healthcare Center following a short illness. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston. Burial will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00...

Kathryn Louise Broderick

Kathryn Louise Broderick

May 26, 2019

Kathryn Louise Broderick, 94, of Savanna, died on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll. She was born February 23, 1925 in rural Monroe County, Wisconsin, the second of eleven children born to Fredrick and Louise (Fenske) Scholze. Her husband of 63 years, P.J. Broderick, preceded her in death. Surviving are her three children: James (Cheryl)...

Arta Lou Schriner

Arta Lou Schriner

May 26, 2019

Arta Lou Schriner, age 86, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Lavora C. Flemming

Lavora C. Flemming

May 24, 2019

LaVora C. Flemming, age 91, of Miles, IA, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, at Mill Valley Care Center in Bellevue, IA. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, May 31, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston, IA with burial in Miles Cemetery, Miles, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm, Thursday,...

Louise M. Tippett

Louise M. Tippett

May 24, 2019

Louise M. Tippett, age 88, of rural Galena, Illinois, entered into heaven on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Galena-Stauss Nursing Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church,...

Doris M. Schaible

Doris M. Schaible

May 23, 2019

Doris M. Schaible, age 75, of Freeport, Illinois, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Her visitation will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 28,...

Shirley Ann Lantz

Shirley Ann Lantz

May 22, 2019

Shirley Ann Lantz, age 75, of East Moline, Illinois, died at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. A Rosary will be held at 8:15 p.m., following the visitation at the funeral home. A Traditional Latin...

John Eldon Powell

John Eldon Powell

May 19, 2019

John Eldon Powell, age 83, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church, Savanna with a Flag Presentation to follow the service. Burial will take place in Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton, Iowa. A visitation will...

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