Obituaries
William M. Holloman
Nov 16, 2017
William M. Holloman, age 67 of Lanark, Illinois, died on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home. Cremation Rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 27, 2017 at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon, Illinois. Burial of his cremated remains will take place in the Shannon Brethren Cemetery, Shannon, Illinois. Bill...
Eddie Ansell
Nov 14, 2017
Eddie G. Ansell, 63 of Elizabeth, Illinois and formally of Morris, Illinois passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, after a lengthy battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Evergreen Cemetery in...
Gerald "Jerry" Edward Randecker
Nov 13, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" E. Randecker was born on August 24, 1955 in Savanna, IL, and passed away on November 13, 2017 at the age of 62. Jerry lived a life full of family, friends, travel, adventure, music and laughter. Jerry was the co-owner and CEO of JSA Executive Search located in San Antonio, TX for the past 8 years. He previously...
Johanna "Joh" Benson
Nov 12, 2017
Johanna “Joh” Benson, age 83, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Prairie Ridge of Galena in Galena, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in DeKalb. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017 at...
William "Bill" Hartman
Nov 8, 2017
William “Bill” Hartman, age 70, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with Military Rites conducted by Savanna VFW Post #2223. Bill was born May 6, 1947, in...
Ilene Miller
Nov 7, 2017
Ilene Miller, age 87, of Sabula, Iowa passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Eagle Point Nursing Home in Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m....
Harry O'Brien Peterson
Nov 5, 2017
Harry O’Brien Peterson, age 72, of McCausland, Iowa, passed away November 5, 2017, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family gathering will be held. Harry was born December 14, 1944, in Hartley, Iowa, the son of Lester and Mary (Epping) Peterson. He attended Spalding High School, and graduated with the Class of 1963. He attended...
Betty Page
Nov 4, 2017
Betty Page, age 92, of Elizabeth, Illinois died on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Church of St. Mary in Elizabeth, Illinois. Burial will take place in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth.
Lois M. Moran
Nov 3, 2017
Lois M. Moran, age 89, of Savanna, Illinois, formerly of Courtland, Illinois, died on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Allan William Hayward
Nov 3, 2017
Allan William Hayward age 53, of Preston, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Alverno in Clinton, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Preston, Iowa. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation and burial of cremated remains will take place in Preston...
Mae L. Hoster
Nov 1, 2017
Mae L. Hoster, age 94, of Stockton, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, surrounded by her loving family at her home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church, Elizabeth. Burial will take place in Woodbine Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Friday, November 10,...
Austin Todd Shellhause
Oct 31, 2017
Austin Todd Shellhause, age 25, of Hazel Green, Wisconsin and Lanark, Illinois lived life to the fullest, sharing his “go-getter” spirit with friends and family. Whenever he was around, life was fun and full of energy. Austin died Tuesday, October 31, 2017 as the result of a vehicle accident while working near Cuba City. A funeral service will be held...
Paul G. Kallemeyn
Oct 30, 2017
Paul G. Kallemeyn, age 74, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017, at his home. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna, with military rites conducted by Savanna VFW Post #2223. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to...
Kennard Miller
Oct 29, 2017
Kennard Miller, age 72, of Sabula, Iowa passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017 at home after an extended illness. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Preston, Iowa. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula with full Military Rites. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November...
Charlotte Rahn
Oct 29, 2017
Charlotte Rahn, age 73, of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at home. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will take place in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll....
Charles J Guenzler
Oct 28, 2017
Charles J. Guenzler age 93, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2017 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held from 4:00...
Sylvia Jean Westphal
Oct 19, 2017
Sylvia Jean Westphal, age 67, of Savanna, Illinois died suddenly on October 19, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Green’s Tap in Savanna. A memorial fund has been established in Sylvia’s memory. Sylvia was born on July 25,...
George A. Stephens
Oct 17, 2017
George A. Stephens, age 79, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 near his home during a walk with his dog Roscoe. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Lakewood Memorial Cemetery, Elgin, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt....
Harold John Miller
Oct 14, 2017
Harold Miller age 87, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Massbach, Illinois. Burial will take place in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Massbach. A visitation will...
Robert "Bob" Lee Locke
Oct 13, 2017
Robert “Bob” Lee Locke Jr. age 54, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. A memorial fund has been established in Bob’s memory. Bob was born on August...
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