Obituaries

Apr 18, 2020

Robert W. Kump "Hoppy" age 76 died April 18, 2020 in the comfort of his daughter's home. He was born in Oregon, IL on May 10,1943 to Charles Kump Sr. and Florence (Steffa) Kump. He lived most of his life in Mt. Morris. He is survived by his wife Hannah Kump; Daughters: Terrie Kump of Byron, Sherry (Brad) Schumacher...

Apr 2, 2020

Sara Ann Miller was born in Dixon Illinois on December 23 1998.  She went with god on April 2 2020 in Rockford, Illinois. Sara graduated from Oregon High School. She loved to draw and open her heart up to anyone she loved spending time with grandma and  grandpa Weil, she loved to go to Walmart and walk around be...

Mar 27, 2020

Glen D. Hollis, age 79, passed away on Friday March 27, 2020 in his home.  Glen was born on April 15, 1940 in Monroe, WI, the son of Paul & Evelyn (Babler) Hollis.  He married Theresa Emmert on March 11, 2020 in his home in Stratford, IL.   Glen earned his CDL, and he worked for S Book Trucking, and...

Mar 17, 2020

Daniel Eli "Stro" Strohecker, 54, of Mount Morris, IL, formerly of Lanark, IL,  passed away with his family by his side on March 17th, 2020 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL after recently being diagnosed with mesothelioma.  He was born August 26, 1965, in Savanna, IL to Richard and Mae Strohecker.  He worked many jobs including machine operator at...

Mar 3, 2020

Oregon, IL, Debby L. Rosenbalm, age 62, of Oregon, died on March 3, 2020, in her home.

Debby was born August 4, 1957 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Elwood “Bud” Rosenbalm & Louise (Horner) Hartle.  She was raised by Bud and Doris Rosenbalm.

She was independent, strong willed, beautiful, kind, head-strong, hard-working, loved her...

Mar 1, 2020

Mt. Morris, IL, Muriel P. Miller, age 84, passed away on Sunday March 1, 2020 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Muriel was born on April 26, 1935 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Paul E. & Olive L. (Landis) Greene.  Muriel married Curtis Miller on June 26, 1954 in Mt. Morris, IL; and he preceded her...

Feb 21, 2020

Debra S. Bryant, 62, of Mount Morris, passed at home Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.  Deb was born May 31, 1957 to Larry and Deloris (Miller) Gilmer (formerly of Mount Morris).  Deb was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and wife.  She shared her love with many family members, friends and animals.  She often could be seen walking her black lab...

Feb 21, 2020

Leaf River, IL, Connie Jean Feary, age 73, passed away on Friday February 21, 2020 in her home.  Connie was born on December 27, 1946 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Dwight & Rosella (Christian) Hilliard.  She graduated from Leaf River High School class of 1965. Connie married William Amos Feary on January 18, 1964 in Leaf River, IL. ...

Feb 13, 2020

Mt. Morris, IL, Gary Gene Hatfield, age 58, passed away on February 13, 2020 in his home with his family by his side.  Gary was born April 8, 1961 in Fayetteville, NC the son of Herbert & Nellie (Brown) Hatfield. Gary married Doreena Travis in Mt. Morris, IL on August 20, 2016.  He worked in Construction.  Gary was a...

Jan 21, 2020

Fort Collins, CO, Donna L. Satterfield, age 80, passed away on January 21, 2020 in Thornton, CO. Donna was born on October 14, 1939 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Vernon & Minnie (Diehl) Burke. Donna graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1957. She married Richard R. Satterfield on October 19, 1958 in Mt. Morris, IL and...

Jan 16, 2020

Mt. Morris, IL, Mildred M. Smith, age 105, passed away on Thursday January 16, 2020 in her home with her daughters by her side. Mildred was born on September 8, 1914 in Rogersville, TN the daughter of James Q. & Mary (Mallory) Davis. She moved to Mt. Morris in November of 1920. Mildred graduated from Mt. Morris High School...

Jan 7, 2020

Mt. Morris IL, Warren B. Long, age 89, graduated to his home in heaven on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.  Warren was born on March 3, 1930, the son of Warren H. and Esther M Long of Rockford IL. Warren had three sisters and was the third child in the pecking order.  He joined the Army on November 30, 1955. ...

Jan 3, 2020

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Forreston, IL, John Jacob Hubbard, age 89, passed away on Friday January 3, 2020 in Walnut Acres Nursing Home. John was born on June 4, 1930 in Mendota, IL the son of William C. & Esther (Vogler) Hubbard. He graduated High School in Dubuque, IA and then he received his college degree from Dubuque University. John...

Nov 30, 2019

Mt. Morris, IL, Brenda Kay Heckelsmiller, age 61, passed away on Saturday November 30, 2019 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Brenda was born on November 12, 1958 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Roger & Joanne (Joesten) Niffenegger. Brenda earned an accounting degree from Rockford College. She worked in the Accounts Payable for Sewer Equipment Company in Dixon, IL. Brenda...

Nov 30, 2019

Mt. Morris, IL Daniel W. Sadler Sr., age 73, passed away on Thursday November 12, 2020 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.  Dan was born on July 3, 1947 in Chicago, IL the son of Oscar & Mary (Howard) Sadler. Dan married Pauline Luepkes on December 24, 1966 in Rockford, IL.  Dan worked as a printer for Kable...

Nov 30, 2019

Warren George Reckmeyer, 96, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris.

Warren was born on September 29, 1923, in Quincy, Illinois to George and Ruth (Wittland) Reckmeyer.  He attended the Quincy public schools and graduated in 1941.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from February,...

Nov 24, 2019

Mt. Morris, IL, Regina I. Zumdahl, age 95, passed away on Sunday November 24, 2019 in the Oregon Living & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL. Regina was born on April 2, 1924 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Anthony & Anna (Raczkowski) Raynor. She graduated from Bowen High School class of 1942. She won a 4-year scholarship to Pius XI on...

Nov 20, 2019

Daniel A. Sheely, age 46, of Oregon, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born on October 25, 1973, to Fredrick and Beverley (Gaul) Sheely at KSB Hospital in Dixon, Illinois. Dan was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School, Class of 1992. Dan married Andria Nevenhoven on September 22, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nevada. They have...

Nov 12, 2019

Rodney Alan Poggioli, born June 28, 1947 at home in Leaf River, second son of Nina and Harry Poggioli, Sr., passed away November 12, 2019 at home with family in Leaf River at the age of 72. Rodney graduated from Leaf River High School where he played basketball on the team that beat arch rival Forreston for the Route 72...

Nov 10, 2019

Mt. Morris, IL, Timothy John Hough, age 65, passed away on Sunday November 10, 2019 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Tim was born on April 21, 1954 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert G. & Virginia A. (Angle) Hough Jr. Tim graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1972, graduated from Manchester College, and he received...