All Obituaries

  Mt. Morris, IL, Melvin E. “Moe” Kielsmeier, age 84, passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home on Sunday September 11, 2022.  Moe was born on February 3, 1938 in Freeport, IL, the son of Clarence & Ruth (Williams) Kielsmeier.  He was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School class of 1957.  Moe married Nancy Glotfelty on October 12, 1957 in the Mt. Morris Brethren Church; Nancy was Moe’s high school sweetheart for 65 years.    He...

Nancy L. Mowen, an amazing mother, wife, nana, friend, mentor, counselor, servant, and daughter of William R. Pratt and Charlotte J. (Taylor) Pratt passed away Wednesday, August 31st after a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 27, 1947 in Belvidere, Illinois. She married Marcus J.Mowen on July 28, 1973 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Nancy held a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, Master of...

     Mt. Morris, IL, Isabelle Krol, age 92, went to be with our Lord Jesus on Tuesday August 23, 2022, at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Isabelle was born on June 4, 1930, in Dour, Belgium; the daughter of Nicolas and Rose (Fleurant) Duez.  She graduated from high school in Belgium.  Isabelle met her future husband at a Christmas Eve dance, and married Zenon Krol on December 6, 1952, in Dour, Belgium. They came to the United States in 1953 and...

  Mt. Morris, IL, Marilyn (Aper) Mumbower Smith, age 87, passed away on Friday August 19, 2022 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL.  Marilyn was born on August 3, 1935 in Sterling, IL; the daughter of George & Helen (Wagner) Aper.  She was a graduate of Sterling High School.  Marilyn married Donald Smith on July 6, 1999 in Freeport, IL; and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2010.  Marilyn worked as a home health care aide and most recently drove cars for Ken Nelson...

  Rockford, IL, James P. Wean Sr., age 80, passed away on Sunday August 14, 2022, in his home in Rockford, IL.  Jim was born on December 6, 1941 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Charles R. & Dorothy E. (Beutjer) Wean Sr.   He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1959.  Jim enter the US Navy in August 1959 and retired from the service in June 1965; while in the Navy he was trained as a Computer Analyst.   Jim enjoyed sports; where he coached football,...

Rodney A. (Beda) Miller, 82, passed at Serenity Home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born on January 16, 1940, in Rockford, IL, to Oliver and Nannie (Martin) Miller. Rodney graduated from Mount Morris High School – Class of 1958 – once a Mounder, always a Mounder! He then attended Pressmen’s Home (located in Rogersville, Tennessee) – a trade school for printing. Besides his months of training in Tennessee, Rod lived his entire life in Mount Morris. He married his...

Patricia M. Burd, age 93. Passed away on Monday July 25, 2022 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Patricia was born on March 17, 1929 in Oregon, IL; the daughter of Wilbur & Ida (Kump) Sweeney.  She was a High School Graduate, and after High School she married Allen E Burd on July 5, 1947 in Mt. Morris, IL.  Allen preceded her in death on February 29, 2008.   Patricia was a member of the Evangelical Free Church, Mt. Morris, IL; where she served as a...

James ‘Jim’ A. Jeter –   Jim Jeter, affectionately known as ‘Bonez’ passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 after a short battle with cancer at the age of 44.   Jim was born Friday, September 16, 1977 in Dixon, IL to Dave and Evie Baker.  He was a welder by trade, employed at Hennig, Inc.  A lifelong resident of Oregon, IL, graduating from Oregon High School, class of 1996.   Jim was an avid Buffalo Bills fan!  He enjoyed grilling...

Linda Kay Hall, age 66, passed away on Saturday July 23rd, 2022. She was born November 3rd, 1955 in Rockford, IL to parents Thomas and Roberta Hall. Linda was raised in Leaf River, IL. She worked for Testors in Rockford, IL for nearly 20 years where she made many lifelong friends. She was an exceptionally caring and funny person, who nurtured many lasting friendships. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister who loved traveling the world with her sister, Dottie. Most of all, her...

Wayne C. Bicksler 84, of Freeport died at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris.  He was born February 4, 1938, in Freeport, IL and was the son of Archibald and Orelda (Brandt) Bicksler. He graduated from Leaf River High School in 1956.  He married Donna Mae Groen in 1978 in Oregon, IL she preceded him in death on July 25, 2012.  Wayne worked as a machinist for Seward Screw and Barber-Colman retiring after 50+ years in 2004. Wayne loved to travel throughout the United States and...