Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Cynthia "Cindy" Book
Nov 1, 2019
Cynthia "Cindy" Sue Book, 69, formerly known of Byron, IL. entered into eternal life on Friday November 1, 2019 at Javon Bea Hospital with her family by her side. She was the eldest child of the late Bruce E. and LaVonne V. (Martin) Kielsmeier. She was born on June 4, 1950 in Oregon, IL. and graduated from Leaf River High...
Walter E Lefevre
Oct 25, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Walter E. LeFevre, age 93, passed away on Friday October 25, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Walt was born on October 18, 1926 in Dixon, IL the son of George & Katherine (Hummel) LeFevre. He graduated from Oregon High School. Walt married Irene Floto on September 11, 1949 in Mt. Morris, IL. Walt...
Stanley J Ubben
Oct 24, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Stanley J. Ubben, age 75, passed away on Thursday October 24, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Stan was born on February 24, 1944 in Freeport, IL the son of Walter & Erma (Stengel) Ubben. Stan graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1963, and then he completed Mechanical Training at Universal Trade...
James David Dickson
Oct 22, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, James David Dickson, age 70, passed away Tuesday October 22, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Jim was born June 13, 1949 in Rockford, IL the son of Robert D. & Esther E. (Hedrick) Dickson. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1967. Jim served in the US Army from 1969 until...
Mary Jo Dusing
Oct 19, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Mary Jo Dusing, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 19, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. She was born on February 3, 1946 in Shullsburg, WI, the daughter of James Louis & Loretta (Francis) DeRocher. Mary Jo married Michael Dusing on October 4, 1969 in Freeport, IL. She loved to sew,...
David M Stahl
Oct 12, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, David Michael Stahl, age 60, passed away on Saturday October 12, 2019, in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. David was born March 22, 1959 in Dixon, IL the son of Harry M. & Dorothy (Kielsmeier) Stahl. David graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1977. He worked as a carpenter for 36 years in Florida. David enjoyed...
Catherine Eva Gutshell
Oct 6, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Catherine Eva Gutshall, age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on October 6, 2019. Catherine was born on February 18, 1925 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Clarence & Viva (Edwards) Carson, Catherine was a sister to brothers: Clarence Jr. and Eugene; she was also a sister to Francis. Catherine married Robert Gutshall on May 19,...
Mary Katherine Green
Oct 5, 2019
Mary Katherine Green, 95, died October 5, 2019 at Pinecrest Community in Mount Morris, Illinois. Mary was born December 7, 1923, in Montague City, Massachusetts, the daughter of Oscar R. and Lucy M. (Stoughton) Slifer. When she was 15, her family settled on a farm near Conrad, Iowa. Mary graduated from Conrad High School in 1941 and from McPherson College,...
Donna J Jones
Sep 20, 2019
Leaf River, IL, Donna J. Jones, age 82, passed away on Friday September 20, 2019 in the Oregon Living and Rehab Center with her family by her side. Donna was born March 12, 1937 in Leaf River, IL the daughter of Clinton N and Vernie V (Snyder) Motter. Donna attended Leaf River High School. Donna had various jobs over the...

Steven A Gann
Sep 19, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Steven A. Gann, 68 passed away in his home on Thursday September 19, 2019. Born September 29, 1950 in Freeport, IL to Walter F. Gann and Lota I. Osborne. Steven graduated from Oregon High School in 1970. While employed at Chrysler Corp in Belvidere he served in the Vietnam War. After returning from Korea, he returned to...
Patricia A Rosenbaum
Sep 16, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Patricia A. Rosenbaum, age 87, passed away on Monday September 16, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Pat was born on January 3, 1932 in Polo, IL the daughter of Donald & Gladys (Geldean) Davison. Pat graduated from Polo High School class of 1949. Pat married Bill Rosenbaum and he preceded her in death...
Marvin S "Marv" Olson Jr
Sep 14, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Marvin "Marv" S. Olson Jr., age 80, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 in Serenity Hospice & Home surrounded by his family. Marv was born January 18, 1939 in Oregon, IL the son of Marvin S. & Clarice (Drummond) Olson Sr. Marv married Carolyn Beck on April 14, 1973 in Mt. Morris, IL. He served in the...
Esther E Buskohl
Sep 8, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Esther E. Buskohl, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 8, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Esther was born on February 7, 1931 in German Valley, IL the daughter of John R. & Dolly J. (Smith) Baal. She graduated from Leaf River High School. Esther married Marvin Buskohl in Leaf River, IL...
Michael Steven Penn
Sep 1, 2019
Leaf River, IL., Michael Steven Penn, age 67, passed away on Sunday September 1, 2019 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Steve was born on September 6, 1951 in Rockford, IL the son of Joe T. & Barbara (Goodwin) Penn. He graduated from Leaf River High School class of 1969. Steve married Nancy L. Weichman on August 13, 1977...
John R Grove
Aug 28, 2019
Leaf River, IL, John R. Grove, age 87, passed away on Wednesday August 28, 2019 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. John was born on September 5, 1931 in Leaf River, IL the son of Roy L. & Alice (Kapperman) Grove. He graduated from Leaf River High School class of 1950. John served in the United States Army during...
Vernon L Mcguire
Aug 24, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Vernon Leon McGuire, age 71, passed away in his home on Saturday August 24, 2019. Vernon was born on March 16, 1948 in Mendota, IL the son of Robert & Ila (Musser) McGuire. Vernon served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He worked for E.D. Etnyre for 35 years as a welder/foreman. Vernon loved to...
Diana "Lynn" Martin
Aug 18, 2019
Oregon, IL, Diana L. "Lynn" Martin, age 72, passed away on Sunday August 18, 2019 in Serenity Hospice & Home with her family by her side. Lynn was born on September 20, 1946 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Harry A. & Marguerite (Bornemeier) Smith. She graduated from Oregon High School Class of 1964. Lynn Married George "Bill" Martin on...
Clifford H Greenhow
Aug 16, 2019
Clifford H. Greenhow 1937-2019 Clifford "Cliff" H. Greenhow, 82, of Byron, IL passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, in his home surrounded by family. Born June 16,1937, in Rockford, IL, the son of Herbert and Alice (Anthony) Greenhow. Cliff proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955-1957. He then went on to be owner of Cliff Greenhow Construction Custom Home...

Sue Smith
Aug 1, 2019
Oregon, IL; Sue Smith, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Sue was born on November 21, 1943 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Leon & Polly (Black) Toms. She married Robert Smith and he preceded her in death. Sue has lived in this community her entire life. She graduated from Oregon High School....
Charlotte Galvin
Jul 25, 2019
Oregon, IL; Charlotte Ruth Galvin, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on July 25, 2019. Charlotte was born on August 22, 1927 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Charles & Rose (Reid) Edwards. In December 1945 Charlotte married Paul E. Myers in Lima, OH. They had three children together; Paul (Kathy) E. Myers Jr....