Ruth A. Soppe
Mar 16, 2025
Ruth A. Soppe, of Savanna, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 16, 2025, after a long illness. She was 83 years old. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 22, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna, followed by a meal in her honor. A private family graveside...
Lynnette L. Bourrette
Mar 13, 2025
Lynnette L. Bourrette, 67, of Hanover, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Midwest Medical Center Nursing Home in Galena, IL. Lynn was born on December 11, 1957, in Chappell, NE, the daughter of Burton and Florence (Kintz) Sherich. In 1965, the Sherich family relocated to Hanover when Burt transferred to the Savanna Army Depot. Lynn was...
Betty Marguerite Dollinger
Mar 11, 2025
Betty Marguerite Dollinger, age 100, of Lanark, IL, passed away in her home with her family by her side on March 11, 2025. A private family service will be held and burial will take place at Lanark Cemetery. Betty was born March 6, 1925, in Englewood, CA, the daughter of Robert and Irma (Rowland) Lower. Her family moved to Lanark...
Sandra Pratt
Mar 10, 2025
Sandra K. Pratt, 77, of Thomson, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10th, 2025, at Rock River Hospice House in Sterling, IL. A funeral service to honor’s Sandra’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17th, at First United Methodist Church in Savanna, IL. Visitation will take place prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to...
Esther Clarene Wand
Mar 9, 2025
Esther Clarene Wand, age 90, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away March 9, 2025 at Winn Prairie Retirement Home, in Freeport, IL. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, in Elizabeth. Visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Memorials may be made to St....
Marlis Kapfenstein
Mar 8, 2025
LANARK – The Eastland Cougars have lost one of their most loyal fans. Marlis Kapfenstein, 87, of Lanark, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at FHN Hospital in Freeport. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering community spirit, a love for family, and a seat forever reserved among the "Big Four" at Cougar games. Marlis was born on December 21,...
Constance "Connie" Fink
Mar 8, 2025
Constance “Connie” (Braunlin) Fink, age 70, of Thomson, Illinois, passed into the arms of God Saturday, March 8, 2025 at home after a brief illness. A funeral service will be held 12 noon Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois, with a visitation from 10am – 12noon, prior to the service. Burial will be in...
Ellen G. Secor
Mar 7, 2025
Ellen Secor, of Spragueville, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the age of 71. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 29, at St. John Lutheran Church in Preston, Iowa, at 11 AM with visitation at the church an hour prior to the service. Born on January 24, 1954, to Gerald...
Mary Jean Morro
Mar 5, 2025
Mary Jean Morro, age 73, of Thomson, IL, passed away in her home with her family by her side, on March 5, 2025. Her family will celebrate her life in a private way. Mary was born August 28, 1951, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harvey and Vivian (Ruskey) Andrews. She attended Chicago public schools and went on to marry...
Ruby Jean Handel
Mar 2, 2025
Ruby Jean Handel, age 83, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away March 2, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family memorial gathering will take place. Ruby was born February 14, 1942 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Voris and Delores (Groharing) Corbett. She attended Center Hill and Mt. Carroll schools. On December 23, 1958, Ruby married Richard...
John James Creighton
Feb 28, 2025
John James Creighton was born on May 21, 1941, at home in Thomson, Illinois, to Nellie Margaret (LaShelle) and George Herbert Creighton Sr. He attended school in Thomson and graduated from Thomson High School in 1960. An avid athlete, John was passionate about sports, excelling in basketball and particularly in baseball as a pitcher. His talent on the mound led...
Lloyd Peter Michel
Feb 24, 2025
Lloyd Peter Michel, 90 years old, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the church, prior to Mass. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic...
Linda Kay Timmer
Feb 24, 2025
Linda Kay Timmer, 79 of Preston, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 24, 2025 at the Maquoketa Care Center, Maquoketa, IA. Linda was born September 19, 1945 in Morrison, IL to Delbert & Gertrude (Dykstra) Nelson. She graduated with the Fulton High School class of 1963. After high school she began employment with Fidelity Life Insurance...
Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Amy Whitney
Feb 23, 2025
MILWAUKEE, WI—Lt. Colonel (ret.) Amy Caroline Whitney, 75, of Milwaukee, WI, entered her celestial life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, following a brief stay in hospice at Luther Manor in Milwaukee after a many years’ long battle with cancer. The 1950 Carroll County New Year’s Baby was born January 2, 1950, at the Savanna City Hospital, the daughter of Helen...
Robert Eugene Tomman Sr
Feb 22, 2025
Robert Eugene Tomman, Sr., age 89, of Polo, IL, passed away February 22, 2025, at Rock River Hospice & Home, in Sterling, IL. A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a time of sharing at 3 p.m., Saturday March 1, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson. Burial will take place on a future date,...
Mary Louise Tietjens
Feb 22, 2025
Mary Louise Tietjens (Kuhl) of Clermont, FL, was born August 26, 1944, to Raymond and Genevieve "Sally" (Yates) Kuhl. Mary lived a remarkable life filled with love, achievement, and adventure. A proud graduate of Miles High School’s class of 1962, where she met the love of her life, Louis Tietjens. Following her graduation, she pursued higher education at Viterbo College...
Karen Johnson
Feb 22, 2025
Karen Johnson, a lifelong resident of Sabula, IA, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 85. A memorial service to honor Karen’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Sabula. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00...
John Lewis Berhow
Feb 21, 2025
John Lewis Berhow Jr, 68, of Shannon, IL joined his son in Heaven on February 21st, 2024. John was born on September 18th, 1956 at Ames, IA, the son of John and Lena Delores (Howell) Berhow, Sr.. He married Paula Loomis from Morrison, IL, and together they had a son, Shawn M. Berhow, in 1981. Later he married Julia Brainerd,...
Gertrud Carr
Feb 21, 2025
Gertrud Carr, 85, of Savanna, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 21, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she was cherished by all who knew her. Born on February 26, 1939, in Ludwigswinkel, Germany, Gertrud was the youngest of thirteen children to Jakob and Maria (Lelle) Jagle. She grew up on the family farm, helping...
Michael Thomas Nesbitt
Feb 16, 2025
Michael Thomas Nesbitt. age 80 and a life-long resident of Savanna, Illinois; passed away on Sunday, February 16th, 2025 at the Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, Illinois. He was born July 10, 1944 in Clinton, Iowa, the beloved son of Spencer and Mary (Pulley) Nesbitt. Growing up in Savanna, Illinois, Michael graduated from Savanna High School in 1962....
