Gary Lee Turney Sr.
Dec 2, 2024
Gary Lee Turney, Sr., age 82, of Chadwick, IL, passed away on December 2, 2024, at Serenity Home, in Oregon, IL. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, December 6, at 2 p.m. at Fairhaven Cemetery, in Fairhaven, IL (rural Chadwick). A Celebration of Gary’s Life will take place following the burial at Manny’s Too, in Fulton, IL, starting...
Bonnie V. Lee
Dec 1, 2024
Bonnie V. Lee, age 91, of Sabula, IA, passed away December 1, 2024 at Addington Place, of Clinton, IA. Bonnie was born September 2, 1933, to William and Hazel (Dawson) Lienau, Bonnie grew up in rural Fredericksburg, IA. A nurse by trade, she graduated from Fredericksburg High School, and earned a degree in nursing from Mount St. Clare College, in...
Joseph J. Baca
Dec 1, 2024
Joseph J. Baca, age 81, of Savanna, Illinois, and formerly of Chicago, Burbank, and Brookfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Born on February 20, 1943, in Chicago, Joe grew up, the son of Joseph and Francis Baca, and one of six siblings. He attended Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois,...
Theresa "Terrie" Ann Miller
Dec 1, 2024
Theresa “Terrie” Ann (Schnitzler) Miller of Mt. Carroll, passed away peacefully at her home on December 1, 2024. She is survived by Russell, her loving husband of over 46 years, sons, Michael of Chicago, IL and Kurtis (Breana) Miller of Batavia, IL, as well as two granddaughters, Mia and Cecilia. She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin “Boots”...
Phillip L. Byers
Nov 27, 2024
Phillip “Dadster” Lee Byers passed away in his home on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 in Shannon, Illinois at the age of 70 years. Born to Mary Alice Byers and Emerson Lee Byers in Freeport, IL on November 1st, 1954, Phil was raised in Shannon as the middle of three children with older brother Eddie and younger sister, Nancy Lynne. Phil...
Kurtis A. Atherton
Nov 24, 2024
Kurtis "Kurt" Andrew Atherton, 72, of Dubuque, formerly of Lanark, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024. A private graveside service will be held on January 18, 2025, to honor Kurt’s life and legacy. Born on November 30, 1951, in Freeport, Illinois, to James and Julia (Weisz) Atherton, Kurt was raised in Charter Oak, California. After graduating high school, Kurt...
Jesse Lavern Bundy
Nov 22, 2024
Jesse LaVern Bundy, age 86, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away November 22, 2024 at University of Iowa Hospital, in Iowa City, IA. A private graveside service will take place at Center Hill Cemetery. Jesse was born November 7, 1938, in Savanna, the son of Grant and Hattie (Smith) Bundy. He attended Savanna schools, graduating from Savanna High School with...
Todd Lavern Moreland
Nov 16, 2024
Todd LaVern Moreland, age 62, of Savanna, IL, passed away November 16, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital, in Rockford, IL. A celebration of Todd’s life will be held, Monday, November 25, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Todd was born July 17, 1962, in Rock Island, IL, the son of Charles and Katherine...
Gerald Michael Bonjour
Nov 15, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Michael Bonjour, 55, of Galena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, Illinois. Family and friends are invited to come together to honor Gerald’s life and...
Brian D. Kaufman
Nov 9, 2024
Brian Donald Kaufman, 62, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Mercy Hospice. Brian was born on January 2, 1962 in Morrison, Illinois, the son of Donald Preston and Darlene Fern (Smith) Kaufman. He attended Mount Carroll schools and graduated with the class of 1980,...
Robert David Gipe
Nov 6, 2024
Robert D. Gipe, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born on July 27, 1932, to Ellwood and Helen (Grimm) Gipe, Robert grew up on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong work ethic and a love for the land, helping care for cows, pigs, and crops. He attended Milledgeville schools and Milledgeville High School before...
Alan Fay Hammer Sr
Nov 4, 2024
Alan Fay Hammer, Sr., age 74, of Savanna, IL, passed away on November 4, 2024. A funeral service will be held Friday, November 15 at 1 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Thomson, IL. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Alan or “Shorty” as many called him, was born November 17,...
Donna Bottrell
Nov 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Bottrell on November 1, 2024, at the age of 75. A private family service will be held in her honor. Donna was born on July 2, 1949 in Savanna, Illinois. As a young teenager, she chose to leave school early to help support her family after her father’s...
Joyce E Clarkson
Nov 1, 2024
Joyce E. Clarkson, born January 5, 1944, passed away on November 1, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Joyce was the youngest child of Norval and Bessie (Kloepping) Goodrich and grew...
Alden (A.J.) Joseph Tiegs
Oct 31, 2024
Alden “A.J.” Joseph Tiegs, age 20, of Fulton, IL, passed away in a tragic work accident on October 31, 2024, in Clinton, IA. A celebration of his life will be held on a future date. A.J. was born January 27, 2004, in Clinton, IA. At a young age he was adopted by his grandparents, who lovingly raised, and homeschooled him,...
Jeffrey Brett Petersen
Oct 31, 2024
Jeffrey Brett Petersen, age 73, of Sabula, IA, passed away on October 31, 2024, at The Alverno Nursing Home, in Clinton, IA. A graveside memorial service will be held Sunday, November 10, at Evergreen Cemetery, in Sabula, at 1 p.m. Jeff was born August 21, 1951, in Savanna, IL, the son of Richard and Ellen (Moritzen) Petersen. He attended Sabula...
Betty Jean Lashelle
Oct 29, 2024
Betty Jean LaShelle, age 67, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Genesis East Nursing Center. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. A celebration of life service will be held at 6pm, Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Visitation will be held 3 – 6pm, prior to the...
Cora Rita Ruiz
Oct 27, 2024
Cora Rita Ruiz, age 95, a cherished lifelong resident of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and in the compassionate care of hospice in Gratiot, Wisconsin. In recent years, Cora needed assistance and resided with her beloved niece in Gratiot, where she continued to share her radiant smile and warmth....
Lloyd Hartman
Oct 25, 2024
Lloyd Hartman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on October 25, 2024, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. He was 85 years old. Family, friends, and community members are invited to a celebration of life service on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Visitation will take place at...
Michael B Young
Oct 25, 2024
Michael B Young, age 68, of Preston, IA, passed away, in his home with his family by his side on October 25, 2024 after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Preston, on Thursday, October 31, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at Law Jones Funeral Home, Wednesday, October...
