Charles L. Kloepping
May 29, 2025
A Simple Life Well Lived Charles L. Kloepping, passed away peacefully at the Parkview Living Center in Freeport on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the age of 85. Charles was born on February 12, 1940, in Freeport to Lester and Lucille (Koertner) Kloepping. He grew up on the family farm, in rural Pearl City. Charles lived a life rooted in...
Johnny L. Wallette
May 28, 2025
Johnny L. Wallette, age 74, of Savanna, IL passed away on May 28, 2025 at Rock River Hospice and Home, in Sterling, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. Johnny was born November 9, 1950, in Berlin, Germany. His mother, Helga Kapernick, would go on to fall in love with Moses Wallette, a Native American U.S. servicemember stationed there. The young...
Mary Alice (Vandervinne) Newendyke
May 27, 2025
Mary Alice (VanderVinne) Newendyke May 30, 1934 – May 27, 2025 Mary Alice (VanderVinne) Newendyke, age 90, of rural Lanark, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in the loving care of her family and FHN Hospice. Mary was born on May 30, 1934, in Newton Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, the daughter of Dave and Effie (Huizenga)...
Carol J. Rayhorn
May 24, 2025
Carol Rayhorn, of Elizabeth, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living Center in Galena, Illinois. A funeral service will be held in her honor. Carol was born in Hanover, the daughter of Homer and Mina (Haas) Vandervate. A proud graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1955, she continued her...
Kevin Geistkemper
May 19, 2025
Kevin Geistkemper, age 63, of Savanna, IL, passed away on May 19, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals, in Iowa City. A funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Savanna, on Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna....
Charles Lawrence Spathies
May 18, 2025
Charles Lawrence Spathies, age 66, of Lanark, IL, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital, in Freeport, IL, on May 18, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, May 31, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, before the service. Charles, or Chuck as most knew him,...
Carl Martin Schoenhaar
May 17, 2025
Carl Martin Schoenhaar, 79, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Midwest Senior Care in Galena surrounded by his loving family. “We are thankful for the compassionate care he received from the Galena Senior Care center and Hospice of Dubuque.” Born July 7, 1945, in Savanna, Illinois, to Paul and Emily (Tack) Schoenhaar, Carl dedicated...
Mary Christine "Christi" Dannels
May 15, 2025
Mary Christine (Christi) Dannels, nee Sullivan, passed away peacefully at home with her family on May 15th, 2025 after an extended illness. Christi was born on July 12,1966 in Kokomo, Indiana to her father William Sullivan and her late mother Georgeann Patchett. She Graduated from Kokomo High School in 1984, after which she enrolled at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where...
Barbara Ann Mcfadden
May 13, 2025
Barbara Ann McFadden, age 73, of Savanna, IL, passed away in her home, with her family by her side on May 13, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 18 at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL. Visitation will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., before the service. Burial will take place...
Cynthia Ann Backes
May 13, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Backes, 76, of Savanna, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Big Meadows in Savanna. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, with a visitation from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. prior to the service. Cremation rites have been accorded, and burial will take...
Duane Hammer
May 13, 2025
Duane Hammer was born December 5th, 1947. He passed away May 13, 2025 with his wife, Karen of nearly 60 years, by his side. He was 77 when he passed. He was the first of seven children born to Glenn and Goldie (Dalton) Hammer. He learned early that life brings the experience to navigate future road blocks but that it's...
Francis Joseph Hawk
May 9, 2025
Francis Joseph Hawk, age 85, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away on May 9, 2025, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, May 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, with a memorial service at 6p.m. Burial will take place on a later date, at Oak Hill Cemetery,...
Jeffrey L. Henak
May 9, 2025
Jeffrey Henak, age 43, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital after enduring many years of heart-related health issues. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Sabula VFW. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Born on February...
Bonnie Jean Lotz
May 8, 2025
Bonnie J. Lotz of Lanark went to her eternal home and reunited with her husband, Jim, on May 8, 2025, at the age of 86. Bonnie grew up as a Milledgeville girl, the daughter of Evan and Kathryn (Schreiner) Strauch. Shortly after graduating from Milledgeville High School, she married James Lotz, and they had 57 years together before his passing...
Carla Jean Palmer
May 8, 2025
Carla Jean Palmer, age 73, of Elizabeth, IL, passed in her home, with her family by her side on May 8, 2025. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 16, at Elizabeth Cemetery. Carla was born November 19, 1951, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Claude and Jaunita (Lee) Nardin. She attended Elizabeth schools,...
Rebecca Elizabeth Kerkove
May 4, 2025
Rebecca Elizabeth Kerkove, known to friends and family alike as Becky, passed on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Mercy Medical in Clinton, Iowa following a series of illnesses. Becky was born to David and Marion (Krafft) Brown on November 6, 1946. She spent her childhood with five siblings in Savanna, and she attended Oak Park Bible Church and Chestnut Park...
Violet M. Keckler Merryman
Apr 23, 2025
Violet Merryman, age 85, of Savanna, Illinois, and formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., preceding...
Jennifer Ann Gaughan
Apr 17, 2025
Jennifer Ann Gaughan, age 61, of Lanark IL, passed away on April 17, 2025 at her home, with family by her side. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, April 26, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Lanark. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local Police or Fire Departments. Jennifer...
Donna Lahre Schleuning
Apr 13, 2025
Donna Lahre Schleuning of Thomson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the...
Jean May Marken
Apr 4, 2025
Jean May Marken, age 96, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow...
