Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Donna L. Waddelow
Dec 12, 2025
Mt. Morris, IL, Donna L. Waddelow, age 95, passed away on Friday December 12, 2025 at Allure of Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris, IL.
Donna was born on August 5, 1930 in Mt. Morris, IL, the daughter of Irvin and Helen (Schwartz) Fleer. She married Darrel L. Waddelow on June 23, 1951 in the United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris, IL, and he...
Donald S Koesler
Nov 30, 2025
Donald “Don” Steven Koesler, 79, of Mount Morris, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Rose Senior Living Providence Park in Novi, MI.
Don was born on August 6, 1946, in Dixon, IL to Charles and Helen (Wasmund) Koesler. He married Jane Susan (Wiswell) Koesler on March 21, 1970, and together they shared many wonderful years. She preceded him...
Ronald Durkee
Nov 25, 2025
Ronald Durkee, 74, of Belvidere, IL passed away on Nov 25, 2025 after a long fight with Parkinson’s. Ronald was a decorated Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon w/ Device, Vietnam Service Medal. Ronald was a dedicated father and is survived by his 4...
Lila Lee Baker
Nov 20, 2025
Lila Lee Baker (nee Kirk) died November 20, 2025, after a brief illness at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL, with her family at her side. Born July 15, 1923, in Quincy, IL, Lila was 102 years old. She was the oldest of five children born to Anna Kirk (nee Howanitz) and David D. Kirk.
Lila was an 81-year resident...
Jeanne L Ewart
Nov 19, 2025
Jeanne Lee Ewart, 82, of Mt Morris, IL, passed peacefully on November 19, 2025.
Jeanne Lee Ewart (née Hibberd), age 82, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Oregon, Illinois. Born on January 26, 1943, in Aberdeen, Washington, Jeanne lived a life marked by deep devotion to her family, a generous spirit, and an infectious sense of humor that brightened...
George Howe Jr.
Nov 13, 2025
George Howe Jr., age 67, of Oregon IL passed away suddenly, and unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at his home. This obituary could quickly escalate into a novel, or an epic for that matter. George Howe Jr. was a remarkable, one-of-a-kind gentleman. A true renaissance man. And although his time on this Earth ended prematurely, his accomplishments and accolades...
DeAnna J Hickman
Oct 27, 2025
Pecatonica, IL, DeAnna J. Hickman, age 55, passed away on Monday October 27, 2025 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. DeAnna was born on December 20, 1969 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of Wayne “Brad” & LaVerne (Wagner) Davis. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1988. She married Brian Hickman on February 23, 1991 in Mt....
Rhonda Louise Cheek
Oct 21, 2025
Rhonda Louise Cheek, age 56, passed away on October 21, 2025 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Rhonda was born in Peoria, Illinois on February 16, 1969 to birth parents James and Emma Bush. She had five siblings. In 1980 she was adopted by Denise Cheek and began her life in northern Illinois. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School...
Beverly J Grove
Oct 18, 2025
Beverly Jean Grove
May 22, 1941 – October 18, 2025
Beverly Jean Grove, 84, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, Illinois.
Born May 22, 1941, in LaSalle County, Illinois, Beverly was the beloved daughter of Richard and Rosella Thompson. She grew up surrounded by family, faith, and a love of animals that lasted her whole life....
Silas Jackson "Jack" Deen
Oct 13, 2025
Silas Jackson “Jack” Deen, age 77, of Adeline, Illinois passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. He was born May 3, 1948, in Sedgwick, AR to Henry and Gay Deen. The second of four children, Jack married Barbara “Bobbi” England in 1974, raising four children together. Jack retired from Quality Metal Finishing after many years of service and commitment. He...
Sandra C Goodson
Oct 10, 2025
Sandra Catherine Goodson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on 10/10/2025 at 10pm. The number 10 symbolizes completeness, perfection, and the end of a cycle and the starting of a new one. Sandra was born on September 4th, 1946 in Carlinville, IL to Raymond and Ruby Todt, the youngest of nine children. She graduated Raymond High School...
Kim I Duncan
Oct 8, 2025
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kim I. Duncan, who left us suddenly on Wednesday October 8th, 2025 at the age of 68.
Kim was born on September 14th, 1957 in Rockford, IL. The daughter of John and Marion Thompson of Mt. Morris, IL. She attended Mt. Morris schools and graduated class of...
Carolee R Harrison
Oct 7, 2025
Carolee Rose Harrison
September 2, 1947 – October 7, 2025
Carolee Rose Harrison, 78, of Mt. Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Dixon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
Born in Endicott, New York, to Charles and Leona Stinard, Carolee grew up in Owego, New York, and graduated from Mercy High School in University City, Missouri. She earned her Beautician’s...
Robert "Bob" W Bechtold
Oct 6, 2025
Robert “Bob” W. Bechtold, 86, of Rockford, Illinois, died peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025.He was born on May 30, 1939, in Oregon, IL, to Nellis and Edna (Puterbaugh) Bechtold.Bob enjoyed bowling, watching the Cubs/Bears/Bulls, and loved his family.He was preceded in death by his parents, his older brother John Bechtold, and his sisters-in-law Linda and Jean BechtoldHe is survived...
Linda M Manning
Oct 2, 2025
Linda Marie Manning 1957-2025
In the early morning of October 2nd, 2025 Linda Marie Manning ascended to heaven’s pearly gates. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Lance Le Fevre and Randy Le Fevre, and her mother, Dorris Le Fevre. She is survived by her husband, David Moneysmith, and four children, Lynette Berg, Brian Manning, Jessica Spitson, and Timothy...
Joan J Moore
Sep 15, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Jeanene Moore, who left us on September 15, 2025, at the age of 86 at Saint Anthony Hospital, Rockford Illinois.
Joan was born on August 28, 1939, in Dixon, the daughter of Clifford and Esther (Woodyatt) Murray. She lived a life full of laughter, service and devotion...
Genevieve L Satterfield
Sep 6, 2025
Mt. Morris, IL, Genevieve L. Satterfield, age 96, passed away on Saturday September 6, 2025 in Allure of Pinecrest with her family at her side. She was born on September 13, 1928 in Waynesboro, PA, the daughter of Frank & Esta Irene (Jones) Barncord, Sr. Genevieve graduated from Washington Township High School, Franklin Co., PA in 1946. She married Donald...
Linda D Nealy
Sep 2, 2025
Today, we honor the life or our mother Linda Diana Ruckes Nealy.
She was truly an amazing, kind and loving woman. A Loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend to many she will be sorely missed. We thank God for the 73 years of life he gave us with her. We thank God for the gift of time that he...
Taylor M DeVoe
Aug 20, 2025
Taylor Marie DeVoe, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend to many, passed away suddenly, at age 27, on Wednesday, August 20th 2025, at home in Byron, IL. Taylor was born in Rockford, IL on Sunday November 9th, 1997, the daughter of Bruce and Sacha DeVoe.
Taylor grew up in Byron, IL playing soccer, running track, participating in many plays/musicals,...
Robert H Chamberlin
Aug 10, 2025
Robert H. Chamberlin, age 101, Dixon, formerly of Oregon area, died August 10, 2025 in Liberty Court, Dixon, IL. For most of his life he was a farmer in the Oregon-Nashua Township Ogle County.
He was born March 21, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Glenn and ethel (Hartsook) Chamberlin. In 1970 he married Dixie Loan of Oregon. Following...
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