Obituaries

Dec 23, 2022

Leaf River, IL, Leonard “Tobe” Hagemann, age 90, passed away on December 23, 2022 in Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL with his family by his side.  Tobe was born on March 16, 1932 in Leaf River, IL on family farm; son of August & Dorothy (Green) Hagemann.   He married Donna Stanley on April 5, 1953 and they...

Dec 18, 2022

Linda “Carr” Greenhow 1954-2022

Linda Doreen “Carr” Greenhow, 68, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1954, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Richard & Patricia (Jones) Carr. She was raised in Oregon, IL, and...

Dec 13, 2022

Oregon, IL. June Carol McCoy, age 79 passed away on December 13, 2022.

June was born on June 29, 1943 in Plainfield, IL. The daughter of Ada and James A. Williams.

She married James McCoy on July 6, 1961 in St. Charles, IL.

She and Jim moved to Oregon, IL in the early...

Dec 12, 2022

Robert “Bob” Parks, 64, of Mt Morris passed unexpectedly on December 12, 2022.  He was born April 13, 1958, the son of Raymond and Brenda Parks. He lived in Rockford for many years, graduating from West High School in 1976.  He was active with the Track and Field team and competed in Cross Country events.  His name is on...

Dec 5, 2022

William Emile Kereven William “Bill” Kereven passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2022. Born into a large loving family on October 18, 1949 he was the youngest of many children of James and Hazel (Baile) Kereven. Bill was raised by his family, friends, and the Oregon and the Mt. Morris communities, graduating from Oregon High School in 1969. Upon...

Nov 27, 2022

Elizabeth W. James will be remembered as a loving and empowering woman.

She performed many courageous acts throughout her life, such as marching for women's rights while she was going to college for her English Masters Degree. She devoted 21 years to her country serving as a Navy Chief with her beloved husband Bruce of whom were...

Nov 19, 2022

Mt. Morris, IL, George “Greely” Myers, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by his family.  Greely was born on May 25, 1939 in Freeport, IL; the son of Frank C. & Blanche O. (Wacaster) Myers. He lived in Leaf River until age 9 and then moved to Mt. Morris.  He graduated...

Nov 19, 2022

Margaret Ann Sweeney Born: January 22, 1941 Died: November 19, 2022 MT. MORRIS, IL - Margaret Ann (Mueller) Sweeney, age 81, of Mt. Morris, IL, peacefully passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon on November 19, 2022, after a brief illness. Margaret was born on January 22, 1941, at home in Paynes Point, IL, the youngest daughter...

Nov 14, 2022

Oregon, IL, Wayne E. Bearman, age 94, passed away on Monday November 14, 2022 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.  Wayne was born on August 16, 1928 in Pine Creek Township, IL; the son of John W. & Ella A. (Rohns) Bearman.  He graduated from Mt. Morris High School.  Wayne served in the United States Army serving during...

Nov 9, 2022

Polo, IL, Gregory C. Chambers, age 73, passed away on November 9, 2022 in CGH Hospital, Sterling, IL.  Greg was born on June 12, 1949 in Rockford, IL; the son of Clarence & Ruby (Thedorff) Chambers.  He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1967.  After high school Greg served his country in the United States Air Force....

Nov 5, 2022

Mt. Morris, IL, Marvin Eugene Miller, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday November 5, 2022.  He was born on July 22, 1933 in Freeport, IL; the son of Oliver Kenneth & Myrtle June (Folk) Miller. Marv was a Mt. Morris High School graduate class of 1951; and he was a lifetime Mt. Morris resident. ...

Nov 3, 2022

Mt. Morris, IL, Rose Mary Sheely Avey, age 69, passed away on Thursday November 3, 2022 in Rock River Hospice & Home, Sterling, IL; with her family by her side.  Rose was born on December 4, 1952 in Oregon, IL; the daughter of Orville & Marie (Jones) Sheely.  Rose graduated from Mt. Morris High School, Once a Mounder Always...

Oct 10, 2022

Mt. Morris, IL, Marilyn Jean Muller, age 94, passed away in Pinecrest Manor Nursing home, Mt. Morris, IL; on Monday October 10, 2022. Marilyn was born on March 30, 1928 in Rockford, IA; the daughter of Arthur John & Gladys Marie (Call) Davidson.  Marilyn married Kenneth Muller in 1949; and he preceded her in death.  She was a graduate...

Oct 6, 2022

Mt. Morris, IL, Florence R. (Ruth) Myers, age 97, passed from this life quietly on October 6, 2022.  Ruth was born on June 29, 1925 in Washington; the daughter of Frank & Florence (Ingram) Mitchell.  She graduated from Mt. Morris High School; after high school she became an air traffic controller during WWII.  While she was in air traffic...

Oct 2, 2022

Oregon, IL, James D. “Jim” Ferris, age 88, passed away on Sunday October 2, 2022 in his home.  Jim was born on June 25, 1934 in Savanna, IL; the son of Dewey & Cora (Hubble) Ferris.  He graduated from Savanna High School class of 1953.

Jim married Betty Boyden on December 22, 1961 in Oregon, IL.  He...

Oct 1, 2022

Oregon, IL, Richard A. “Dick” Bearman, age 86, passed away on Saturday October 1, 2022 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.  Dick was born on April 8, 1936 in Pine Creek Township, IL; the son of John W. & Ella A. (Rohns) Bearman.  Dick married Nancy Blase on August 17, 1956 in Mt. Morris, IL and they have...

Sep 11, 2022

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,...

Aug 31, 2022

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....

Aug 23, 2022

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...

Aug 19, 2022

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...