Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...