Obituaries

Aug 20, 2025

 Taylor Marie DeVoe, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend to many, passed away suddenly, at age 27, on Wednesday, August 20th 2025, at home in Byron, IL. Taylor was born in Rockford, IL on Sunday November 9th, 1997, the daughter of Bruce and Sacha DeVoe.

Taylor grew up in Byron, IL playing soccer, running track, participating in many plays/musicals,...

Aug 10, 2025

Robert H. Chamberlin, age 101, Dixon, formerly of Oregon area, died August 10, 2025 in Liberty Court, Dixon, IL. For most of his life he was a farmer in the Oregon-Nashua Township Ogle County.

He was born March 21, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Glenn and ethel (Hartsook) Chamberlin. In 1970 he married Dixie Loan of Oregon. Following...

Aug 6, 2025

Mt. Morris, IL, Leon L. Palmer Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Leon was born on August 16, 1934 in Tampico, IL; the son of Leon L. & Hazel L. (Kepner) Palmer Sr. Once he graduated from high school he entered the United States Marine Corps serving from 1954...

Jul 30, 2025

Mission, TX, Kent D. Olson, age 88, passed away peacefully in Comfort House, McAllen, TX on July 30, 2025. Kent was born on December 21, 1936 in Mauston, WI; the son of Max & Mildred (Meng) Olson. Kent was a veteran of the Koren Conflict. He married Lucille Medlin on October 9, 1965 in Stillman Valley, IL and she preceded...

Jul 21, 2025

Richard Coblentz was born on January 28th, 1947, in Hodge, Louisiana. He left this earthly realm and entered into his new heavenly home on the night of July 21st at 11:58 p.m.

He was the son of Wilfred and Margaret Coblentz.

Richard, otherwise known as “Cope,” was one of a kind. His incredible sense of humor was a big part of what...

Jul 19, 2025

Edward Allen Lawson April 22, 1953 – July 19, 2025 Polo, Illinois Edward Allen Lawson, 72, of Polo, IL, died Saturday, July 19, 2025. Ed was born in Chicago, IL, on April 22, 1953, to parents John “Ted” and Natalie “Lee” Lawson. Ed spent his youth at the White Pines Deer Park, where he returned as an adult in 1988...

Jul 16, 2025

Byron, IL, The family and friends say goodbye to the beloved David Plum, who passed away at the age of 90 on the 16th day of July, 2025 in Byron, IL. David was born on April 8, 1935 in Rockford, IL the son of Lowell W. & Velda (Windle) Plum. After college Dave started working with his father (Lowell) at...

Jul 7, 2025

Avolene Martha Stengel, 80, of Mt Morris, IL passed away July 7th, 2025, at OSF Saint Katharine Hospital in Dixon, IL.

Avolene was born July 6th, 1946 in rural Oregon, IL to Edward and Barbara (Jones) Aurand. She married Larry Stengel on August 28th, 1982, and had one child, Heather, of Genoa, IL. Avolene was an active long time member of...

Jul 2, 2025

Marcia (Allen) Baugous, age 84, an Oregon resident for most of her life, passed away on July 2nd, 2025. Marcia was the daughter of Lee and Gloria (Stevens) Allen. She was born on April 27th, 1941. On October 27th, 1978, Marcia married Don Baugous. They were married for over 40 years. After their retirement, they purchased an RV and spent...

Jun 30, 2025

Mt. Morris, IL, Gloria M. Ennenga, age 78, passed away on Monday June 30, 2025 in Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL with her children by her side. Gloria was born on January 1, 1947 in Oregon, IL; the daughter of Harvey F. & Gladys P. (Drumheller) Smice. Gloria married Curt Ennenga on January 6, 1964 in Oregon, IL, and...

Jun 20, 2025

James Thomas Sklavanitis

04/24/1963 – 06/20/2025

James Thomas Sklavanitis passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on April 24, 1963, in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Michael Ortgiesen and Mary (Hoyle) Ortgiesen. He graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1981. He married the love of his life, Brenda (Stevens) Sklavanitis on September 18, 1993....

Jun 16, 2025

Irene M. Rahn (Miller)

Irene passed peacefully on June 16, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1928, the daughter of George and Marian (Parker) Miller in Pearl City, IL. She moved to Lanark, IL. her senior year in high school where she met her husband David L. Rahn (deceased). They were married in June 1949 and shared the next 52...

May 27, 2025

Marguerite Louise Richter

September 21, 1933 – May 27, 2025

Marguerite (Marge) Richter, 91, passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Terrace May 27th in Mount Morris, Illinois. Marge was born September 21,1933 in Winona, MN to William and Alvina Morse. She graduated from Winona Senior High School in 1950 and subsequently attended Winona State Teachers College....

May 23, 2025

Mt. Morris, IL, Dorothy Lee Stahl, age 88, passed away peacefully with her children by her side in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.  Dorothy was born January 16, 1937 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of Clarence & Ruth (Williams) Kielsmeier.  Dorothy graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1955.  Dorothy married Harry M. Stahl on August 18,...

May 12, 2025

Lorraine E Cheek (nee Hartje) of Mt Morris passed into her Lord’s gentle arms on May 12. She was born October 26, 1929 in Maryland Township and was the 13th of 13 children born to William and Louise (Kreimeyer) Hartje. She graduated from Leaf River High School and married her high school sweetheart, Roger Cheek, on October 23, 1948....

May 9, 2025

Dennis “Mike” Michael Pratt, age 70, of Leaf River, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL, with family by his side. He was born November 8, 1954, in Gary, IN, to Growman and Phyllis (Thom) Pratt. Mike married Debra Poggioli on July 15, 2005, in Galena, IL.

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May 3, 2025

Sonia Vogl

July 31, 1937 – May 3, 2025

Sonia was born at home in Milwaukee, WI to Eldon and Margaret Wolff. She was the eldest of three children. Although she and her husband Robert attended the same high school, where he played football and she was a cheerleader, they never met until they both...

Apr 26, 2025

Oregon, IL, Elaine B. Guyer, age 78, passed away in her home on Saturday Morning April 26, 2025. Elaine was born on December 22, 1946 in Dixon, IL; the daughter of Jacob & Arlene (Giffrow) Jecklin.  She attended the Polo country school.  Elaine married Hale Guyer on June 24, 1989 in Oregon, IL.

Elaine worked as a...

Apr 21, 2025

Cameron Michael Pasley, age 25, passed away suddenly on April 21, 2025 in Dixon, IL. Cameron was born on September 14, 1999 in Dixon, IL the son of Joshua & Cecilia (McGuire) Pasley.  He graduated from Oregon High School, Oregon, IL.

Cameron worked for the Oregon School district as a custodian. He loved to skateboard, music, animals...

Apr 5, 2025

Joyce Carr – MOUNT MORRIS

Joyce Lorraine Snyder Carr, 88 of 411 S. McKendrie Ave., Mount Morris, died on April 5, 2025 at Allure of Pinecrest.

Joyce Carr was born on September 15, 1936 in Byron, the daughter of Charles and Rosetta (Eakle) Snyder.

Joyce was married to the love of her life,...