Pamela Goss
Feb 13, 2025
On February 13, 2025, the world lost a remarkable woman, Pamela Goss, who passed away at 70 in Savanna, Illinois. Born in Rockford, Illinois, on March 4, 1954, Pamela lived her life rooted in a deep Christian faith and an enduring love for her family. A memorial gathering will be planned in the future. Her 50-year marriage to Robert Goss...
Dwight A. Vought
Feb 13, 2025
Dwight A. Vought, 84, of Elizabeth, IL died Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born June 13, 1940 in Mulkeytown, IL. Dwight loved his three daughters, Diana (Donald), Pamela, and Anita (deceased). He had six grandchildren, Christina (Bob), Jonathon (Shannon), Jennifer (Cameron), Michael (Nikki), Ryan, Sarah and ten great grandchildren. Dwight had an 8th grade education, started a successful business...
Judith A. Meyer
Feb 12, 2025
Judith A. Meyer passed away peacefully at her home outside of Elizabeth on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 89. Judy was born on February 8, 1936, to Elmer and Catherine (Schroeder) Brodeen in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago and attended Aquinas High School. It was in 1951 that she met the love of her life,...
William Frank Fox Jr.
Feb 11, 2025
William (Bill) Frank Fox, Jr., a free spirit with a heart full of music and an endless curiosity for the world, passed away on February 11, 2025. Bill was a man of many talents, blessed with an innate gift for music, a brilliant mechanical mind, and a deep love for animals and his family. He could pick up any instrument...
Vernon Mattie
Feb 11, 2025
Vernon Charles Mattie, age 95, of Thomson, IL, passed away February 11, 2025, at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA. A graveside service will take place at Lower York Cemetery in Thomson, on Saturday, April 5, at 12 noon. A celebration of Vernon’s life will be held from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Manny’s in Savanna, following the graveside service....
Keith Vandermyde
Feb 9, 2025
Keith Vandermyde, age 73, of Lanark, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Manor Court of Liberty Village Nursing Center in Freeport. Visitation will be held 5 – 7pm Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Shannon Baptist Church, Shannon, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 10:30am Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Shannon Baptist Church, with a luncheon...
Ronald D. "Ron" Aise Sr.
Feb 8, 2025
Ronald D. “Ron” Draise, Sr., 73, of Chillicothe, passed at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 1, 1951, in Circleville, Ohio, to the late Donald and Elizabeth Morgan Draise. On April 6, 2013, he married the former Julie Ackerman who survives. Also surviving are children, Ronald D....
Dora Catherine Meyer
Feb 5, 2025
Dora Catherine Meyer, age 86, of Maquoketa, IA, passed away on February 5, 2025, at Mill Valley Care Center, in Bellevue. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 10, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Preston, IA. Visitation will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 9, at the church, as well as...
Floyd K. Roberts
Feb 4, 2025
Floyd K. Roberts, age 85, of Lanark, IL, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Heritage Woods in Freeport, IL. Born in Alvin, IL, to Ralph and Sarah Roberts, Floyd grew up on the family hog farm and graduated from Bismark High School, where he participated in band and Future Farmers of America. He attended the University of Illinois,...
Ray Elmer Appel
Feb 3, 2025
Ray Elmer Appel, age 74, of Thomson, IL, passed away at Serenity Hospice Home, in Oregon, IL, on February 3, 2025. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 7, at 5 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. Visitation will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will take place...
Kimberly "Cog" Sweitzer
Feb 3, 2025
Kimberly "Cog" Sweitzer, a true country character, has left this world for greener pastures. He passed on Monday, February 3, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 22, 1954, the son of Leonard and Betty (Earlenbaugh) Sweitzer, Cog's early years were spent growing up on a farm, milking cows and doing chores along with his knack...
Rita Kay Cook
Feb 1, 2025
Rita Kay Cook, age 88, of Hanover, IL, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the Galena Stauss Nursing Home, Galena, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, with Pastor Mike Nesbit officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A luncheon, provided by the...
Doris Ellen Geisz
Jan 30, 2025
Doris (Edwards) Geisz, age 89, peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. Doris was born on May 28, 1935, in Lanark, IL, to Glen and Mary Ellen (Zilhart) Edwards. She attended Georgetown School through 8th grade and graduated from Lanark Highs School with the class of 1953. After graduation she...
Larry L. Bower
Jan 28, 2025
Larry L. Bower, age 81, of Monroe, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 4, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove...
Margaret A. Symons
Jan 28, 2025
Margaret Symons, of Stockton, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 4, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Margaret was born on September 18,...
Robert John Frahm
Jan 26, 2025
Robert John Frahm, age 89, of Miles, IA, passed away in his home, in the care of his family, on January 26, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, January 30, at Miles Presbyterian Church. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, January 29, at Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston,...
Lauren L. Bakken
Jan 25, 2025
Lauren L. Bakken, born February 3, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin, was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Marjorie Hines Bakken. She lived at the Gordon Jones Terrace in Lanark, Illinois, before moving to a group home in Sandwich, Illinois. Lauren was a dedicated worker at Rolling Hills Progress Center in Lanark and a proud participant in the Special Olympics. She...
Peter "Pete" Soppe
Jan 24, 2025
Peter “Pete” Soppe August 11, 1961 – January 24, 2025 Peter “Pete” Soppe, age 63, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home. Pete was a straight-shooter, a proud Navy veteran, and a devoted family man. He loved the simple things in life—grilling out with family, spoiling his grandkids, and fixing just about anything. He was loyal to his crew,...
Lorraine Ann Feltmeyer
Jan 23, 2025
Lorraine Ann Feltmeyer, age 91, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 23, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the kind of sparkle that made every room brighter. Lorraine had a knack for living her best life and never met a stranger—just friends she hadn’t made yet. Born on January 4, 1934, in Gratiot...
Jerome William Reuter
Jan 20, 2025
Jerome William Reuter, age 87, of Charlotte, IA, passed away January 20, 2025, at Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, IA. A funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 28, at Assumption Catholic Church in Charlotte, IA. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, before Mass. Burial will follow at Assumption Cemetery. Jerome was...
