All Obituaries

Fort Collins, CO, Donna L. Satterfield, age 80, passed away on January 21, 2020 in Thornton, CO. Donna was born on October 14, 1939 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Vernon & Minnie (Diehl) Burke. Donna graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1957. She married Richard R. Satterfield on October 19, 1958 in Mt. Morris, IL and he preceded her in death on November 8, 2012. Donna worked for Kable News Company, Time Warner, and The Denver News retiring in 2004. Donna is survived by her...

Mt. Morris, IL, Mildred M. Smith, age 105, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 in her home with her daughters by her side. Mildred was born on September 8, 1914 in Rogersville, TN the daughter of James Q. & Mary (Mallory) Davis. She moved to Mt. Morris in November of 1920. Mildred graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1932. She married Kellar E. Smith on October 14, 1945 in Mt. Morris, IL, and he preceded her in death on May 29, 1990. Mildred worked as a Nurse Aid for 18...

Mt. Morris IL, Warren B. Long, age 89, graduated to his home in heaven on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  Warren was born on March 3, 1930, the son of Warren H. and Esther M Long of Rockford IL. Warren had three sisters and was the third child in the pecking order.  He joined the Army on November 30, 1955.  On May 1, 1957 he married Lillian M. Zumdahl and shortly thereafter left for the Korean War.   He returned 1 year, 3 months and 20 days later and was assigned to the...

. Forreston, IL, John Jacob Hubbard, age 89, passed away on Friday January 3, 2020 in Walnut Acres Nursing Home. John was born on June 4, 1930 in Mendota, IL the son of William C. & Esther (Vogler) Hubbard. He graduated High School in Dubuque, IA and then he received his college degree from Dubuque University. John served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Margaret Vorthmann on June 20, 1952 and she preceded in death on September 29, 1985. John worked for several...

Mt. Morris, IL, Brenda Kay Heckelsmiller, age 61, passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Brenda was born on November 12, 1958 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Roger & Joanne (Joesten) Niffenegger. Brenda earned an accounting degree from Rockford College. She worked in the Accounts Payable for Sewer Equipment Company in Dixon, IL. Brenda enjoyed time with her grandchildren, being outdoors, motorcycling, and the annual "Hayride." Brenda is survived by her; Son:...

Mt. Morris, IL, Regina I. Zumdahl, age 95, passed away on Sunday November 24, 2019 in the Oregon Living & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL. Regina was born on April 2, 1924 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Anthony & Anna (Raczkowski) Raynor. She graduated from Bowen High School class of 1942. She won a 4-year scholarship to Pius XI on the basis of her scholastic work. She attended Moser Business College in Chicago; she also attended the Fredrick Mizen Academy of Art at the Chicago Art Institute....

Daniel A. Sheely, age 46, of Oregon, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born on October 25, 1973, to Fredrick and Beverley (Gaul) Sheely at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Illinois. Dan was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School, Class of 1992. Dan married Andria Nevenhoven on September 22, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have two daughters, Taylor and Allison Sheely. Dan was a loving family man who always put his family first. He was a proud Pinecricker, a member of the Mt....

Rodney Alan Poggioli, born June 28, 1947 at home in Leaf River, second son of Nina and Harry Poggioli, Sr., passed away November 12, 2019 at home with family in Leaf River at the age of 72. Rodney graduated from Leaf River High School where he played basketball on the team that beat arch rival Forreston for the Route 72 Conference Championship. He then played football for and graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. He and Shirley (Williams) Stark were married at her family...

Mt. Morris, IL, Timothy John Hough, age 65, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Tim was born on April 21, 1954 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert G. & Virginia A. (Angle) Hough Jr. Tim graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1972, graduated from Manchester College, and he received his MBA from Northern Illinois University. He worked at Hough Hardware and for many years at Kable News Co. ascending to the position of comptroller, and he also...

Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Book, 69, formerly known of Byron, IL. entered into eternal life on Friday November 1, 2019 at Javon Bea Hospital with her family by her side. She was the eldest child of the late Bruce E. and LaVonne V. (Martin) Kielsmeier. She was born on June 4, 1950 in Oregon, IL. and graduated from Leaf River High School in 1969. Cynthia went on to serve the local communities with her parent's business the "Patty Wagon" for many years. Additionally, she worked as a CNA for several...