Obituaries
Donna M. (Culver) Schleuning
Mar 10, 2026
Donna Mae (Culver) Schleuning, age 86, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Galena Nursing Home.
Born on May 5, 1939, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to David and Bernice Bearce, Donna grew up in the country near the Iron Hill area. On October 4, 1958, she married Francis Culver. Together they shared 36 years of marriage and...
Donald Eugene Naeve
Mar 13, 2026
Donald Eugene Naeve, 79, of Sabula, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife Sue, and his three daughters. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, at Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., prior to the service. Military honors and...
Marlyn A. Kline
Mar 6, 2026
Marlyn Ann Kline, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6.
Born on September 29, 1931, in Sterling, Nebraska, Marlyn was the loving daughter of Lawrence and Anna (Herr) Kritner. On June 14, 1951, she married the love of her life, Richard A. Kline, in Lincoln, Nebraska, beginning a beautiful partnership that spanned 64 years.
Marlyn’s caring nature and strong...
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,...
Carol Sue Frahm
Mar 15, 2026
Carol Sue Frahm, age 87, of Miles, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Miles Presbyterian Church. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Preston, as well as...
Tracy Lynn Notz
Mar 10, 2026
Tracy Lynn Notz, 57, of Miles, IA, passed away on March 10, 2026, at Alverno Nursing Home in Clinton. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 21, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Preston, IA. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Reeseville Cemetery.
Tracy was...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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