All Obituaries

Wilma Hongsermeier 90, of Mt. Morris, IL stepped into the arms of her Savior, Tuesday morning January 31, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born the second of six children to Mr. Verde A. and Mrs. Mamie F. (Cox) Coble of Flora, IL on June 19, 1932.  Wilma was an above average student during her academic career and received a Certificate of Award for an A average in spelling in the eighth grade. Later, her knowledge of spelling became very useful to her children and...

Marvin Arthur Kunde of Oregon, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Rockford, IL on January 26, 2023. He was born in Dixon, IL on June 24, 1939 to Arthur Walter Ferdinand Kunde and Leota Helen (Howe) Kunde. Marvin graduated from Dixon Highschool in 1957. Marvin served in the US Air Force for eleven years as a EOD Technician and served in Vietnam. Being in the military was something Marvin was very proud of.  On special holidays he would fly all his flags on his...

David Allan McCarty, age 76, passed away January 21, 2023. David was born September 10, 1946, the son of Raymond and Mabel McCarty. He is the brother of Deanna Vernagus and James McCarty. He was a hard-working and giving man. He is survived by 10 children, 20 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded by 2 children and 1 grandchild.           He was an avid model train hobbyist with a true love for N scale trains. He was a master of...

  Mt. Morris, IL, Linda (Schumacher) Himes, age 79, passed away on Friday January 20, 2023.  Linda was born on December 2, 1943, the daughter of Paul & Kathleen (Olson) Schumacher Lindquist. She attended Stillman Valley High School.   Linda enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, traveling, and holiday gatherings.   Linda is survived by her children: Jim Himes, Sheri Possehl, Mike Himes; grandchildren: Tiffany (John) Ingersol, Alex Possehl, Cody Possehl, and...

Oregon, IL, Raymond LeRoy Larson, age 76, passed away suddenly on Monday January 16, 2023.  Ray was born on October 23, 1946 in Upland, CA; the son of Goodwin & Ruth (Liedenburg) Larson.  He graduated from Fosston High School in Fosston, MN; he then attended Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN.    Ray married Jan Zwer on February 27, 1988 in Ottumwa, IA.    Ray worked at JC Penny as a merchandise Manager for 25 years, he worked as a manager for American...

 On Monday January 9th, 2023, Shirley C. Thompson passed away to the sweet songs of Elvis, at the age of 83. Born on November 10th, 1940 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Carrie E. Germond & Maximilian Stopenbeck. She was raised in the Dutchess Co. NewYork area, attending all the St. Mary's Schools in Fishkill, NY. She later received her Associates in Psychology & Business Accounting at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL. in 1979. Going on to work for Eaton Corporation, Carnation,...

Carol Smith, 79, formerly of Belvidere, passed away on January 3, 2023. Carol retired from AG Communications in Genoa, Illinois. She was one who was always on the go. She loved to visit friends and family. She always looked forward to her breakfast meetings at Mc Donalds with her “crew”. Carol was a kind hearted woman who did what she could for others. She left a lot of great memories with all of those who knew her. She will be greatly missed.  She was predeceased in death...

  Leaf River, IL, Leonard “Tobe” Hagemann, age 90, passed away on December 23, 2022 in Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL with his family by his side.  Tobe was born on March 16, 1932 in Leaf River, IL on family farm; son of August & Dorothy (Green) Hagemann.   He married Donna Stanley on April 5, 1953 and they had 3 daughters.    The outdoors and land were always his passion and calling.  He was a lifelong farmer; Sunset Acres...

Linda “Carr” Greenhow 1954-2022 Linda Doreen “Carr” Greenhow, 68, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1954, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Richard & Patricia (Jones) Carr. She was raised in Oregon, IL, and graduated from Oregon High School in 1973. She then moved to Loves Park, IL, with her former husband, where they raised...

Oregon, IL. June Carol McCoy, age 79 passed away on December 13, 2022.  June was born on June 29, 1943 in Plainfield, IL. The daughter of Ada and James A. Williams.  She married James McCoy on July 6, 1961 in St. Charles, IL.  She and Jim moved to Oregon, IL in the early 1960s.  June worked as a quality control analyst at ACME Borden in Oregon. She enjoyed cross stitching, visiting casinos and traveling especially in south Texas.   June enjoyed watching her...