All Obituaries

Glen D. Hollis, age 79, passed away on Friday March 27, 2020 in his home.  Glen was born on April 15, 1940 in Monroe, WI, the son of Paul & Evelyn (Babler) Hollis.  He married Theresa Emmert on March 11, 2020 in his home in Stratford, IL.   Glen earned his CDL, and he worked for S Book Trucking, and The Leaf River Ranch retiring in 2008.   Glen is survived by his wife: Theresa Hollis, Polo, IL; children: Todd (Jodi) Hollis, German Valley, IL, Toni (Craig) Lund,...

Warren George Reckmeyer, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris.   Warren was born on September 29, 1923, in Quincy, Illinois to George and Ruth (Wittland) Reckmeyer.  He attended the Quincy public schools and graduated in 1941.   He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from February, 1942, to January, 1946.  After the war, he attended the Royal Academy of Music in Glasgow, Scotland.  Upon returning to the...

Daniel Eli "Stro" Strohecker, 54, of Mount Morris, IL, formerly of Lanark, IL,  passed away with his family by his side on March 17th, 2020 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL after recently being diagnosed with mesothelioma.  He was born August 26, 1965, in Savanna, IL to Richard and Mae Strohecker.  He worked many jobs including machine operator at Quad Graphics in Mount Morris, IL for 23 years and most recently as a machinist for Danfoss Power Solutions in Freeport,...

  Oregon, IL, Debby L. Rosenbalm, age 62, of Oregon, died on March 3, 2020, in her home.   Debby was born August 4, 1957 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Elwood “Bud” Rosenbalm & Louise (Horner) Hartle.  She was raised by Bud and Doris Rosenbalm.   She was independent, strong willed, beautiful, kind, head-strong, hard-working, loved her family and friends, and had a heart of gold.   Debby is survived by her mother: Doris Rosenbalm, Oregon, IL;...

   Mt. Morris, IL, Muriel P. Miller, age 84, passed away on Sunday March 1, 2020 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Muriel was born on April 26, 1935 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Paul E. & Olive L. (Landis) Greene.  Muriel married Curtis Miller on June 26, 1954 in Mt. Morris, IL; and he preceded her in death on March 28, 2015.  She worked as a secretary for Kable News Company in Mt. Morris, IL for 26 years.  She was a member of the Mt....

Debra S. Bryant, 62, of Mount Morris, passed at home Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.  Deb was born May 31, 1957 to Larry and Deloris (Miller) Gilmer (formerly of Mount Morris).  Deb was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and wife.  She shared her love with many family members, friends and animals.  She often could be seen walking her black lab "Oreo" in parks and on rural roads around Mount Morris.   Following her birth in Huntington, IN, she moved with her...

  Leaf River, IL, Connie Jean Feary, age 73, passed away on Friday February 21, 2020 in her home.  Connie was born on December 27, 1946 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Dwight & Rosella (Christian) Hilliard.  She graduated from Leaf River High School class of 1965. Connie married William Amos Feary on January 18, 1964 in Leaf River, IL.  She grew up and raised a family in Leaf River, IL.   Connie loved gardening, crocheting, quilting, making doll clothes, going...

 Mt. Morris, IL, Gary Gene Hatfield, age 58, passed away on February 13, 2020 in his home with his family by his side.  Gary was born April 8, 1961 in Fayetteville, NC the son of Herbert & Nellie (Brown) Hatfield. Gary married Doreena Travis in Mt. Morris, IL on August 20, 2016.  He worked in Construction.  Gary was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, and uncle.  He loved riding and working on his Shovelhead.  His smile, kind words, and...

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...