Obituaries
Philip Weston Brach
Apr 8, 2019
Philip Weston Brach, born March 27, 1935, passed away on April 8. Philip was born and raised in Thomson and graduated from York Community High School in 1953. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956 and received an honorable discharge in January 1960. During his term of service, Philip spent a year in Saudi Arabia. After returning...
George J. Olmsted
Apr 7, 2019
George J. Olmsted, age 91, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will take place in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Orland Park, Illinois at a later date. George was born September 21, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to George and Emily (Kuch) Olmsted. Growing up in Chicago, he attended Hale...
Dennis Gene Deppe
Apr 7, 2019
Dennis Gene Deppe, age 61, of Preston, Iowa passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at home in the care of his loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston, with Father Austin Wilker as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Preston. Visitation will be held...
David Mark Kness
Apr 2, 2019
David Mark Kness, age 59, of Clinton, Iowa, previously of Chadwick, Illinois died Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chadwick, Illinois. Burial will take place at Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, April 5,...
Norma Jean Holy
Mar 31, 2019
Norma Jean Holy, age 94, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll, Illinois, two days after her 94th birthday. A private inurnment will be held at a later date in Center Hill Cemetery. Norma was born March 29, 1925 in Savanna to Jens and Marie (Boerner) Hansen. On August 14, 1955...
John Albert Thraen
Mar 27, 2019
John Albert Thraen, age 81, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee. A Memorial gathering will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth, IL. Following the Memorial gathering, a Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. also at Law-Jones...
Betty Roberts
Mar 26, 2019
Betty Roberts, age 86, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Sauk Valley Senior Living Center, Rock Falls, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in Center Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., prior...
Kenneth "Ken" Smith
Mar 24, 2019
Kenneth “Ken” Smith, age 88, of Thomson, Illinois, died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with his wife, Lois by his side. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019 at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 9-11:00 prior to the service at the...
Kathy Sue Hartman
Mar 21, 2019
A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held: 1:00p.m.- 4p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019 in Antl Hall of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna, IL. Please join our family in Celebration of Kathy’s life. She was a sunny spring day, the spark plug of family gatherings, the fun sister that family vied to host during her visits from Colorado....
Charlotte Maudene Mckinley Mills
Mar 18, 2019
Charlotte Maudene McKinley Mills passed peacefully, Monday, March 18, 2019 and went to be with the Lord. Funeral services will be held at the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 with Pastor Jeanne Ohms officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. Charlotte...
Andrew Leon Leake
Mar 15, 2019
Andrew Leon Leake, age 89 of Elizabeth, Illinois, died at his home surrounded by his loving family. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A graveside service with military rites will take place at 2:00 p.m., March 31, 2019 at the Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Illinois followed by a gathering for family and friends at the Lexington Community Building from 3:00 –...
Mitchell Timm
Mar 13, 2019
Mitchell Timm, age 62, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois decided to go on an unexpected journey looking for his next great adventure on March 13, 2019. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Military Rites will be accorded following the gathering at the funeral home. A celebration...
Robert John Cornish
Mar 12, 2019
Robert John Cornish, age 71, of Savanna, IL passed away on March 12, 2019, in his home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of ashes will take place at the Ridge Road Cemetery Association, Falls Cemetery in Rochester, New York, at a future date. Robert was born September 4, 1947 in Rochester, NY to Oliver and Charlotte (Howell) Cornish. He...
Donald Law
Mar 8, 2019
Donald Law, age 86, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will follow in the Lanark Cemetery, Lanark, Illinois. Visitation will be held 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at...
Jo Ann Louise Kunde
Mar 8, 2019
Jo Ann Louise Kunde, age 85, of Preston, Iowa, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2019 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Preston. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 11, 2019 at St. John Evangelical...
Kenneth J. Alexander
Mar 8, 2019
Kenneth J. Alexander 73, of Shannon passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8th, 2019 at home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon. A memorial gathering will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial of Ashes will take place in Shannon Cemetery. Ken...
Mary Alice Darr
Mar 6, 2019
Mary Alice Darr, age 73, of Savanna, Illinois, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A visitation will be held from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation Rites...
Mary Elizabeth Wolfe
Mar 2, 2019
Mary Elizabeth Wolfe, age 90, loving wife, mother of three children, and grandmother, from Savanna, Illinois, died on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at the Carroll County Good Samaritan, Mt. Carroll. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A memorial gathering and luncheon will be...
Zonia Madeline Ryniewicz
Mar 1, 2019
Zonia Madeline Ryniewicz (Cookie), 86, of Savanna IL., passed away on Friday March 1ST, 2019 in Rockford Mercy Health Hospital with loved ones by her side. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., prior to the service...
Lindsey Loujean Grams
Feb 27, 2019
Lindsey LouJean Grams, age 22, of Savanna, Illinois, formerly of Camanche, Iowa, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019 following the...
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