Dena Rae Miller
Mar 2, 2026
Dena Rae Miller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at home in the loving care of her family and MercyOne Hospice. A Funeral Mass will be held 11 AM Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass in...
Cora Mae Stricker
Mar 9, 2026
Cora Mae Stricker passed away on March 9, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, March 13, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Savanna, IL. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery.
Born August 2,...
Linnea Elizabeth Belt
Mar 3, 2026
Linnea Elizabeth Belt, age 90, of Morrison, Illinois, passed away on March 3, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home. She was born on September 9, 1935, in Morrison, Illinois, the daughter of Seth and Florence (Lind) Nelson.
Linnea was a first‑generation American and 100% Swedish, a heritage she carried with deep pride. Her parents were Swedish immigrant farmers who, in 1946, sold...
Sally Marie Belander-Marken
Feb 8, 2026
Sally Marie Belander-Marken, 70, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. A private graveside service will be held at Savanna Spring Lake Cemetery. A public celebration of Sally’s life will be held at Manny’s Pizza, in Savanna, on Saturday, March 14, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. In...
Ronald Lee Preston
Nov 15, 2025
Ronald Lee Preston, 80, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, November 15, 2025.
Ron was a resilient, community-minded individual whose life was defined by perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering spirit of independence. Born on March 17, 1945, Ron's early life was shaped by determination and adaptability.
Growing up in the Mount Carroll area, Ron attended Center Hill School...
Earl T. Altensey
Mar 7, 2026
Earl T. Altensey of Sabula, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 7.
Born on August 16, 1972, he was the son of Matthew and Marilyn (Gilbert) Altensey. Earl grew up in Savanna, Illinois, where he attended Savanna Schools. From a young age, he was known as a ball of energy and admittedly a bit of a hell-raiser...
Richard Alan Warfield
Jan 19, 2026
Richard Alan Warfield, 62, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away at home Monday, January 19, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Born November 19, 1963, in Freeport, Illinois, Richard was the son of the late Roy and Ruby (Stone) Warfield Sr. of Shannon. He graduated from Shannon High School, class of 1982. During this time he met Kathi Orth. They married...
Marcella "Sally" A. Brown
Mar 6, 2026
Marcella “Sally” A. Brown, 90, of Savanna, peacefully returned to God on Friday, March 6, 2026, in the loving care of family and hospice caregivers at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 16, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held prior to Mass from...
Jeffrey A. Neuschwanger
Dec 22, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Neuschwanger, age 72, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. In lei of flowers donations in memory of Jeff can be sent to Law Jones Funeral Home ref: Jeffrey Neuschwanger Memorial.
Jeff was born on June 17,...
Lyle Hartman
Jan 13, 2026
Lyle H. Hartman
April 4, 1928 — January 13, 2026
Lyle Herbert Hartman, age 97, of Savanna, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Sunrise Senior Living in Tucson, Arizona. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 10, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Mt. Carroll, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior...
John F Eversoll
Mar 2, 2026
John F. Eversoll passed away at home with his family by his side on Monday, March 2, 2026. He is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, community volunteer, and lifelong friend to many.
John was born December 16, 1937 and raised in Elizabeth from early childhood. He enjoyed playing basketball in high school and graduated with the Class of 1955. Soon after...
Lois Carol Nycum
Feb 28, 2026
Lois Carol Nycum Brubaker, age 106, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at Parkview Nursing Home in Freeport, Illinois. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, at 12:00 noon at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Visitation will take place at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service....
Jesse D. Fosdick Sr.
Feb 28, 2026
Jesse Duane Fosdick Sr., age 83, a lifelong resident of Savanna, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Born on January 29, 1943, in Savanna, Illinois, Jesse was the son of Charles and Pearl (Sopko) Fosdick. Growing up he developed a deep and enduring love for his hometown and the surrounding nature. He attended Savanna schools and later met the love of...
Linda Louise Pratt
Feb 24, 2026
Linda Louise Pratt, 80, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 7, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Hanover, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, in Hanover. Memorials may be made...
Glenn Norman Anderson
Feb 23, 2026
Glenn Norman Anderson, age 81, of South Beloit, IL, passed away on February 23, 2026 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Glenn was born in Lowry, MN, on September 19, 1944, the son of Norman and Ada (Paulson) Anderson. He grew up in Minnesota, before moving to the Rockford area to work with Ingersol Milling Machine Company, ultimately...
Marie Elenore Lartz
Feb 23, 2026
Marie Elenore Lartz, age 67, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away at home on February 23, 2026. A celebration of Marie’s life will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Marie was born on September 17, 1958, in Blue Island, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Helen (Wagner)...
Arlene Ann Kaatz
Feb 23, 2026
Not long after the sun set on February 23rd, 2026, Arlene Ann (Bonk) Kaatz peacefully joined the angels she was so wanting to see. Known for her perfect white smile and boundless kindness, empathy, and compassion, Arlene touched everyone with her gentle, welcoming spirit. She was a devoted Christian her entire life.
Arlene was born September 5th, 1952. She was raised...
Larry "Bim" McGinnis
Feb 22, 2026
Larry "Bim" McGinnis, 75, of Thomson, Illinois, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, after a brief battle with cancer. As he wanted, his family was by his side.
Bim was born on February 16, 1951, to Paul “P.K.” and Corabelle (Hamm) McGinnis. He grew up learning good business practice and strong...
Joan Marie Bielema
Feb 19, 2026
Joan Marie Bielema, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at home.
Joan was born March 1, 1955, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Ronald and Mona (Shumaker) McColley. She graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1974. Those who knew Joan best would tell you she had a gift for making life feel lighter—she was warm,...
Charles R. Anderson
Feb 18, 2026
Charles R. Anderson, 91, of Savanna, IL passed away on February 18, 2026.
Born on April 8, 1934, Charley was the son of Anne (Kenny) and Gil Anderson. The youngest of four boys, he grew up in the Englewood neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. He graduated from Tilden Tech High School in 1952 and went on to college at...
