All Obituaries

     Mt. Morris, IL, David W. Atteberry, age 66, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2021 in KSB Hospital.  David was born on March 12, 1955 in Fairfield, IL, the son of Theodore & Mary (Masterson) Atteberry.  He graduated from Oblong High School.  David served in the United States Navy for 7 years.  David married Vivian Boone on June 15, 1991 in Mt. Morris, IL.   David worked for Sea World and Universal Florida as an Electrician and he was an...

Jana L. (Meier) Bricker, 62, of Mount Morris, IL passed away peacefully at Swedish American Hospital on July 6th, 2021.  Visitation will be at 5:30 P.M. on Friday July 9th with a short memorial ceremony to follow at 7 P.M. at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris, IL.  She will subsequently be cremated and part of her remains dispersed in Florida and Colorado and the remainder buried in Illinois at a later date in accordance with her wishes. Jana was born on February 13th, 1959 in...

  Margaret Ellen (Ray) Worley passed away on June 25, 2021 at the age of 94.  Margaret was born on August 30, 1926 to Arthur and Fay (Simmons) Ray.  She grew up on the family farm helping her father with the outdoor work while her sister helped their mom with the indoor work.  She graduated from Roseville, IL high school and studied at Western Illinois University after which she taught at a one-room school during WWII.  Margaret married J.R. Worley on September 1,...

Mt. Morris, IL, Marvin L. "Wally" Satterfield, age 81, passed away in his home on June 24, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL.  Marv was born on March 5, 1940 in Dixon, IL the son of Leonard E. & Margaret R. (Davidson) Satterfield. He attended Mt. Morris High School.  Marv married Cheryl Bowker on November 25, 1966 in Mt. Morris, IL.   Marv worked for Dewey Jacobson Gulf Gas Station for several years, worked for the Mt. Morris Street Department, and he finished his career...

Carol (Heywood) Tuttle, 92, of Mount Morris, IL passed away peacefully and in the presence of family on Monday, June 21st, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL. Carol was born on October 10, 1928, in Chicago, IL to Oliver Charles Heywood and Dorothy May (Smith) Heywood.  Carol grew up in Hinsdale, IL with her parents and older brother George.  She was an active girl with a love of the outdoors, camping, swimming, and tennis.  Following her graduation from Hinsdale...

Melvin Dennis Burr, age 66, of Mount Morris, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 10th, 2021 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL after a long illness.  Melvin was born March 1st, 1955 in Newcastle, WY to Darlene (Roberts) Burr and Kenneth Burr and grew up in Upton, WY. He moved to Arizona and built large mining equipment in his early years. He loved music and riding motorcycles and met his future wife Linda Baker in Mesa, AZ. He married Linda (Baker) Burr on March 30th, 1986....

   Byron, IL. Brian Robert Rice, age 33, passed away peacefully in his home on June 4, 2021.  Brian was born on April 22, 1988 in Rockford, IL, the son of Randall & Anne (Sundmacher) Rice.  He graduated from Byron High School, class of 2006; Brian also received a B.S. in Advertising from University of Whitewater, class of 2010.    Brian had a strong Christian Faith and was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Rockford, IL.  He played on...

  Byron, IL, Floyd Bryan Moles, age 75, passed away on Monday May 17, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Bryan was born on September 2, 1945 in Paintsville, KY, the son of Floyd B. & Sallie E. (Music) Moles.    Bryan married Patricia Joyce on September 6, 1986 in Rockton, IL.    Bryan was the owner/operator of several businesses in the Northern Illinois area.  Bryan lived and enjoyed life to the fullest, as evidence by his deep...

  Sterling, IL, Caleb M. Vogel, age 20, tragically was taken from us on May 16, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Caleb was born on July 14, 2000 the son of Andrew Vogel and Lindsay Bufford in Sterling, IL.  Caleb was loved very much, and he had the cutest baby face, and was deemed Mr. powty face.  Growing up he was surrounded by family who loved him dearly.  With such a kind, caring heart he would always ask “How are you doing?” followed by “You want...

On Saturday, May 15th 2021, Susan Murray Heeg, mother of two daughters, sister, and friend to many, passed away at the age of 60. Susan was born on May 3rd, 1961 to William and Frances (Broyles) Murray in Quincy, Illinois. Susan graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology from Northern Illinois University in 1990. Susan was a talented artist. She especially loved utilizing the mediums of colored pencils and markers, but also branched out into the realm of digital art creation. She...