Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Sharon Denise Wallace
Oct 20, 2026
Sharon Denise Wallace (1936-2026)
Sharon Denise Wallace, 89, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on October 20, 2026 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL.
She was born in Moline, IL on November 18, 1936 to Vernon Harold Nelson and Annette Eshleman.
She attended schools in Viola, IL and Monmouth, IL. She graduated in 1955 from Monmouth High School. She also took...
Geri Sue Bielema
Oct 18, 2026
Geri S. Bielema, age 71, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2026 in her home with her husband by her side. Geri was born May 20, 1955 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Richard E. & Lois J. (Johnson) Irvin. She graduated from Guilford High School, Rockford, IL.
Geri married Scott R Bielema on January 17, 1987 in Rockford, IL.
She was...
Janet K Lawrence
Oct 17, 2026
Janet K. Lawrence
January 1, 1941 - October 17, 2026
Janet K. Lawrence was called to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Allure of Pinecrest.
Janet was born on January 1, 1941, in Brookville, Illinois, the daughter of Nevin and Ruby Moore. She graduated from Lanark High School with the class of 1959. Janet went on to study home...
Judy M Raney
Oct 10, 2026
Mt. Morris, IL, Judy Mae Raney, age 81, of Mt. Morris, IL passed suddenly on October 10, 2026 in her home. She was born in Freeport, IL on November 28, 1944 the daughter of Clem & Frances (Fransen) Bauer. She graduated from Leaf River High School, Leaf River, IL. Judy married Darrell F. Raney on November 2, 1963 and they...
Laverne E Davis
Oct 2, 2026
Mt. Morris, IL, Laverne E. Davis, age 89, passed away peacefully in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Laverne was born on June 2, 1937 in Dewey, IL, the daughter of Elmer & Mamie (Lane) Wagner. She graduated from Cornell High School in Cornell, IL and then she received her BS from Illinois State University with a degree in Teaching.
Laverne...
Lavon Helen Gilman
Sep 23, 2026
Rockford, IL, Lavon H. Gilman, age 83, passed away on Thursday September 23, 2026 in Javon-Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. Lavon was born on May 2, 1943 in Rock Falls, IL, the daughter of Lawrence & Helen (Schulte) Martenson. She graduated from Rock Falls High School class of 1961.
Lavon married James Gilman on August 30, 1964 in Rock Falls, IL and...
Gerald Lee "Fricky" Frickson
Sep 23, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerald Lee Frickson.
Gerald Lee Frickson “Fricky”, age 80, of Adeline, IL passed away suddenly on September 23, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Gerald was born on August 5, 1946 in Rockford, IL to Robert & Deloris (Roush) Frickson. He was raised by Harry & Maude Thomas....
Jessica A Peterson
Sep 14, 2026
Jessica was born on July 30, 1984, in St. Charles, IL the daughter of Gloria & Douglas Peterson.
Jessica’s greatest joy in life was being a mother. She loved her sons more than life itself, and they were always at the center of her heart. She also enjoyed expressing her creativity through drawing and scrapbooking, creating things that reflected the artistic...
Cindy K Pederson
Sep 14, 2026
Cindy Kay Pederson, 76, of Oregon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 14th, surrounded by loved ones.
Cindy was born to Everett and Sylvia Early. On July 29, 1950, she married the love of her life, Dennis Pederson June 13th, 1969, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage, memories, laughter, and a beautiful family. Cindy was a...
Kevin James Todd
Sep 12, 2026
Kevin James Todd
March 2, 1957 – September 12, 2026
Kevin James Todd, age 69, passed away in his home, in Oregon, IL on September 12, 2026. He was born March 2, 1957, in Dixon, IL, the son of James & Carolyn (Reimer) Todd.
Kevin worked for Etnyre in Oregon before working for the Byron Nuclear Plant as an iron worker. He then...
Rebecca S Hollewell
Sep 9, 2026
Rebecca (Becky) Hollewell, age 60, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Becky was born September 20, 1965 in Morrison, IL. The beloved eldest daughter of Allen and Charlotte Rahn.
On July 18, 1998, Becky married Lee Hollewell. Together they enjoyed 28 years of marriage; raising their boys, operating a trucking business,...
Kenny A Maxwell
Sep 6, 2026
Kenny Allen Maxwell, age 76, passed away at his home in Oregon, il on September 8, 2026. Born January 9, 1950 in Morrilton, AR to Bernice and James Maxwell. He experienced a rich and full life. He graduated from leaf river high school in 1968 and joined the Army. Upon his return home, he went on the become one the...
Janet Anne Stengel Meadows
Aug 30, 2026
Janet Anne Stengel Meadows December 21, 1944 -August 30, 2026
Janet Anne Stengel Meadows was born December 21, 1944 in Freeport, Illinois. She was the daughter of Edward L. and Lucille V. (Schelling) Stengel. The youngest of 4 children, she grew up on the family farm near Mt. Morris, Illinois, experiencing all that farm life entails, with animals, chores, 4H, and...
Lester A Taylor
Aug 27, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Lester Allen Taylor, who departed on August 27, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on March 6, 1957, in Dixon, Illinois, Lester was the cherished son of Emma Lois Bower Taylor and Arvil Taylor.
Lester cultivated a life rich in quiet dignity, marked by a steady resolve and...
Connie M Mummert
Aug 19, 2026
Connie M. Mummert (Gilbert), 72, of Polo, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on August 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1953, in Oregon, Illinois, Connie was the daughter of Laverne and Dorothy (Roderick) Gilbert. She attended Oregon schools and was a member of East Oregon Chapel Church of God throughout her...
Marion W Morrison
Aug 17, 2026
Oregon, IL, Marion W. Morrison, age 89, passed away on Monday August 17, 2026 in Shepherd Premier Senior Living, Oregon, IL with her loving daughters beside her. She was on Born December 8, 1936; the daughter of Walter & Marian (Callahan) Wirz. She attended Evergreen School and graduated from Rockford West High School class of 1954.
Marion worked as an administrative...
Harlan D Long
Aug 13, 2026
Polo, IL, Harlan D. Long, age 83, passed away on Thursday August 13, 2026 in Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. Harlan was born on August 22, 1942 in Oregon, IL, the son of Eber U & Martha L (Coffman) Long. Harlan graduated from Polo High School class of 1960.
Harlan enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading, mystery novels, he was the...
Patricia Lynn Painter
Aug 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of, Patti (Laundy) Painter, who passed away on August 2nd, 2026 at the age of 65.
Patti will be remembered for her sense of humor and always looking on the bright side of things. She spent most of her adult life working in nursing homes and taking care of the elderly....
Linda M Hutchison
Jul 15, 2026
Linda Marie Hutchison (LaPage), a woman defined by her profound kindness, boundless compassion, and immense generosity, passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on December 10, 1950, Linda spent her life quietly lifting up those around her and pouring her heart into her family. Just two days prior to her passing, she and her devoted...
David Michael Warkins
Jul 12, 2026
David Michael Warkins, 84, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Serenity Home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and man of steadfast faith, Dave lived a life defined by music, craftsmanship, service, and an unwavering love for his family. To know him was to know kindness, humility, and a quiet strength...
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