Obituaries
Carl G. Carlson
Jan 17, 2018
Carl G. Carlson, age 91, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 22, 2018 at the Community United Church of Christ, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial of ashes...
James W. Bradley
Jan 16, 2018
James Bradley, age 59, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00, prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in St. John’s Catholic...
Velma Kreuder
Jan 16, 2018
Velma Kreuder, age 86, of Savanna, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2018 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the church, followed by a luncheon. A burial of ashes...
Ralph "Bud" F. Huss
Jan 15, 2018
Ralph “Bud” Huss, age 95, of Chadwick, Illinois, formerly Rawson, Ohio of passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Resthave Home in Morrison. Burial of cremated remains will take place Elm Grove in Finlay, Ohio. Memorials may be given to the Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County, 4550 Fostoria Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840 or to an organization of...
Ronald "Ron" L. Hebeler
Jan 13, 2018
Ronald L. Hebeler, 64, of Fulton, IL put up his final shot at the buzzer on January 13, 2018, bringing to an end a heroic effort in the face of a formidable opponent. As Ron's final seconds ticked off the clock he was surrounded by his own all-star team:manager (wife) of 40 years Pam, daughter Emily (Kyle) Ambroso, and son...
Marcia Havens
Jan 4, 2018
Marcia Havens, age 59, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Elizabeth. Burial will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Elizabeth. Visitation will take place from 4:00 – 7:00...
Penny S. Von Essen
Jan 4, 2018
Penny S. Von Essen, age 63, of Savanna, Illinois, went to meet her Lord, with her loving family by her side after an extended illness Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. A funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna. Burial...
Connie Garman
Jan 1, 2018
Connie Garman, age 70, of Rockford, Illinois, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at home. A funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Hanover United Methodist Church. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., prior to the service...
William "Bill" Harry Tippett
Dec 30, 2017
William “Bill” Harry Tippett, age 91, of rural Galena, Illinois, died on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 -7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2018 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabeth,...
Harriet "Cricket" Roberts
Dec 26, 2017
Harriet “Cricket” M. Roberts age 74, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Cremation rites will be accorded, and no services are planned at this time.
Florence E Rohr
Dec 26, 2017
Florence E. Rohr age 98, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Mercy Living Center North in Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. Burial will take place in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. A visitation will be held from 11:00 – 12:00...
Michael E. Scott
Dec 20, 2017
Michael E. Scott, age 71, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at home. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private family service will be held. Michael was born January 26, 1946, in Crittenden County, Kentucky, the son of Marion and Mary (Coker) Scott. He attended St. Charles School. Michael worked as a carpenter/framer until retirement. He enjoyed...
John F. Krughel
Dec 19, 2017
John F. Krughel, age 78, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2017 at Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. John was born November 21, 1939, in Clinton,...
Donna (Fisher) Semrow
Dec 18, 2017
Donna (Fisher) Semrow, age 78, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 in the care of her family at her daughter’s home in Savanna. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2017, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with a Celebration of Life at 2:00 p.m. A...
William "Bill" Mccormick
Dec 18, 2017
William “Bill” Bernard McCormick, age 72 (February 18, 1945-December 18, 2017), of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully at FHN Memorial Hospital while embraced by his three children. His loss creates a huge void in the lives of his family and friends, but they are thankful that he is at peace. Truly one of a kind, Bill grew up on the...
Milton Henry Ury
Dec 17, 2017
Milton Henry Drury, age 85, of Miles, Iowa, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston, Iowa. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Rural Miles. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....
Richard Allen Sass
Dec 15, 2017
Richard Allen Sass, age 70, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, with luncheon to follow at the Hanover VFW. A memorial fund has been established...
Joan "Jo Ann" Olmsted
Dec 14, 2017
Joan “Jo Ann” Olmsted, age 87, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the...
Floyd "Jesse" James
Dec 13, 2017
Floyd “Jesse” James, age 80 and a long-time resident of Savanna, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Facility, Mt. Carroll. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Community Church of Christ in Savanna, with a visitation held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at...
Shellane Elise Roe
Dec 4, 2017
Shellane Elise Roe age 63, of Green Island, Iowa passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Eagle Point Nursing Home in Clinton, Iowa after a long battle with dementia. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 on at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula, Iowa. A...
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