Vivian M. Gilman
May 25, 2017
Vivian M. Gilman, age 94, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church, Savanna, with Pastor Joey Garcea officiating. There will be a memorial visitation one hour prior to the service from 1:00 –...
Jean Tena Thompson
May 24, 2017
Jean Tena Thompson was born on October 13, 1933 in Sabula, Iowa. Her parents were the late Harold and Marjorie (McElroy) Thompson. Jean’s father was employed by the government on Mississippi River where he built dams. They resided in various river towns until 1939 when they moved back to Sabula to operate the family general store. In 1946 the Thompson...
Myrtle Jean "Toody" Henneman
May 21, 2017
Myrtle Jean “Toody” Henneman, age 86, of Lanark, Illinois passed to her heavenly home May 21, 2017 at home with her loving family at her bedside. A celebration of her passing into eternal life will be held May 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Laurel Street Community Church, Freeport, Illinois with Pastor Dennis Jarrard officiating. Visitation will be held...
Helen Marburger
May 19, 2017
Helen Juanita Marburger, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of May 19, 2017. She was a caring and compassionate mother, grandmother and great grandmother, a true lady of the south who never was seen in anything but the finest of fashions. Helen was born in Dierks, Arkansas on April 22, 1926 to Oliver and LenaFaulkner. In...
Robert "Bob" Thulen
May 17, 2017
Robert “Bob” Thulen, age 66, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will take place in Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to the service...
Betty D. Schimanski
May 16, 2017
Betty D. Schimanski, age 89, of Hanover, Illinois, formally of Apple Canyon Lake, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. A visitation will be held from 10:00 –...
Kay Andresen
May 14, 2017
Kay Andresen, age 80, of Chadwick met her Lord Sunday, May 14, 2017. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick. Memorials...
Lula E. Brock
May 13, 2017
Lula E. Brock, age 96, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Carroll County Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will take place in Oakhill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held from 5:00...
Elizabeth "Betty" Shepherd
May 13, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Shepherd (nee Potter), age 94, passed away on May 13, 2017 at the Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, KS. She was born on July 31, 1922, the child of John Carl and Blanche Potter where she was the second eldest of six children. On March 8, 1947 she married Bill Shepherd and their marriage lasted nearly...
Lois B. O'Donnell
May 10, 2017
Lois B. O’Donnell, age 78, of Sabula, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Preston, Iowa. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula. A visitation will be held 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May...
Olive "Ollie" Gilbert
May 8, 2017
Olive “Ollie” V. Gilbert, age 99, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. As per Ollie’s wishes there will be no visitation. A private family graveside service will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Olive Viola Roberts was born May 10, 1917 at Big Cut near Wacker...
Karen Regina Van Meter
May 5, 2017
Karen Regina N. Lacerda Van Meter, age 37 of Chicago, Illinois, died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula, Iowa. A visitation will be held...
Karen Regina Van Meter
May 5, 2017
Karen Regina N. Lacerda Van Meter, age 37 of Chicago, Illinois, died on Friday, May 5, 2017 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Sabula, Iowa. A visitation will be held...
Gladys I. Funk
May 3, 2017
Gladys I. Funk, age 83, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the University of Iowa City Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Inurnment will take place in Lost Mound Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00...
William "Bill" Cowsert
Apr 29, 2017
William “Bill” Cowsert, age 81, of East Dubuque, Illinois, previously of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at home with his loving family by his side. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m....
Debra R. Larem
Apr 28, 2017
Debra R. Larem, 54, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, in the loving care of her family. Private family services will be held and burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Debra was born August 13, 1962 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Patricia (Sheridan) Drehmer. She is a 1980 graduate of the Lanark...
Lavonne Joan Cavanagh
Apr 27, 2017
LaVonne Joan Cavanagh, age 87 of Forsyth, Illinois, formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday, May 19, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. A graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, with Father...
Bonnie J. Carter
Apr 26, 2017
Bonnie J. Carter, age 60, was a loving, caring and compassionate mom, grandma and friend. She died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was from Hanover, Illinois, and formerly of Savanna, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. Bonnie was born on October 14, 1956 in Savanna, the daughter of Glen and Jureine...
George "Red" Hastings
Apr 25, 2017
George “Red” Hastings, age 77, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away April 25, 2017 at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2017 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. George was...
Carol Lara
Apr 23, 2017
Carol Ruth Lara, age 75 of Elizabeth, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 28, 2017 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017...
