All Obituaries

   MT. Morris, IL, Richard L. Wilkinson, age 74, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 in Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL.   Rich was born on May 18, 1949 in Coral Gables, FL; the son of David E. & Frieda J (Beck) Wilkinson.  He graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport, IA.  Rich married Deborah Holtman on July 25, 1970 in Kings, IL.  Rich served in the United States Army.  After the service he entered law...

Forreston, IL, Jeff “Big Daddy” Branscomb, 49, of Forreston, passed away suddenly at home on the morning of April 10, 2024.  He was born August 3,1974 to Deborah & Roger Branscomb and lived his whole life close to family. Jeff worked at Kable Printing/Quebecor in Mt. Morris for 14 years, at Americold in Rochelle for 13 years and was excited to begin his new career with the US Postal Service.  Jeff loved any and all sports with his favorite teams the Bears, the...

Cheryl Lee Campbell was born 8/23/43 and lived her entire life in Leaf River.  She met Jim Campbell, the love of her life, at 23, married and together they raised 3 children. Cheryl was a very active member of their community. She also served as the town librarian for several years as well as taking a large part in the church nursery. Cheryl, along with her close friends, loved to laugh. She truly loved people and was generous with her time and resources. Whether she was hitting...

Eddie J Huseman, 67, of Mount Morris, passed at home on the morning of March 16th, 2024. He was born on December 1st, 1956 in Princeton, Illinois. He was the son of Ellsworth and Mamie Huseman. He grew up in Polo and attended Polo High School where he graduated class of 1975. Ed was employed at Kable Printing/Quebcor until it closed, where he then started working for Hormel Foods in Rochelle. He always approached his work stoically, with dedication, integrity, and an indestructible work...

  Mt. Morris, IL, Curtis H. Ennenga, age 77, passed away suddenly in his home on March 15, 2024.  Curt was born on September 4, 1946 in Oregon, IL; the son of John P. & Catherine (Meyer) Ennenga.  Curt married his loving wife Gloria Smice on January 6, 1964 in Oregon, IL.   Curt was an avid outdoorsmen who loved to hunt, fish, and camp.  He was meticulous. Curt loved to go to all his children and grandchildren’s sporting events.  He loved to go to his...

Barbara (Barb) A. Greene (nee Keller), 78, of Oregon, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Serenity Hospice and Home on March 15, 2024.  Barb was born October 1, 1945, to Howard and Lorraine Keller in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of Kelly High School, Class of 1963. Barb married John G.W. Greene on September 26, 1964, in Chicago where they started their family before moving to Glendale Heights, Illinois in 1972.  It was in Glendale...

Russell L. Martin, age 77, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Russ was born February 19,1947 the son of Robert and Pauline (Voss) Martin. He attended Oregon Community High School graduating in 1965. After high school Russ joined the Army and served from 1966-1968. When he returned home he married Judy Mumford, on September 14, 1968. Russ worked on the family farm and then became a semi truck driver taking him all over the country. Russ loved to talk to the people...

   Oregon, IL, Barbara J. Kirchner, age 75, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL.  Barb was born on January 28, 1949 in Oregon, IL; the daughter of Robert Gerald & Pauline Marie (Voss) Martin. Barb married James Kirchner on June 10, 1967 in Oregon, IL, he preceded her in death on July 18, 2020; and they were married for 53 years. Barb was a wonderful homemaker, who was an excellent cook. She loved spending time with her...

  Sadly our mother Linda Johnson Guzman passed away on Tuesday March 5th at the ripe age of 74. She was a strong, stubborn and beautiful woman.  In 1993 her world was flipped upside down with passing of her husband and the father of her children, Miguel Guzman. From that night forward she carried the weight and challenges of raising four strong and stubborn children. An obstacle that would break many only made her and our relationship stronger.  The thing that we will miss the...

It is with heartbreaking sorrow we share the passing of Philip (Phil) A. Giuffre, Jr. age 63.  Phil was born in Chicago, IL December 13, 1960 and left us on March 1, 2024.  We celebrate his legacy of dedicated service, strength and perseverance.  Phil enlisted in the US Army in 1979; Trp B 1/17th CAV, 82 Airborne, Ft. Bragg.  He proudly served for 3 years before being honorably discharged in 1982, due to an injury.  Phil dedicated 20 years of service with the Chicago...