Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
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....
Daryl R Christians
Jul 11, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Daryl Ray Christians, age 82, passed away in his home on July 11, 2019. Daryl was born on May 9, 1937 in Avon, South Dakota the son of John E. & Jennie G. (Hamminga) Christians. Daryl served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Daryl married Roberta J. Murdock on October 14, 1972 in Mt....
Frank "Bill" Moser Jr
Jul 3, 2019
Oregon, IL, Frank "Bill" Moser Jr. age 74, passed away in his home on July 3, 2019. Bill was born on November 22, 1944 in Oregon, IL. Bill married Doris Turman on May 31, 1963 in St. Petersburg, FL. He worked for Moser Carpet Service, as a carpet layer; he worked for Alpha Omega in printing; and he worked for...
Sherry P Mccormick
Jun 24, 2019
Chana, IL, Sherry P. McCormick, age 63, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 30, 1955 in Richland Center, WI, the daughter of Glen J. & Frances J. (MacNess) Pauls. Sherry is survived by her husband: Terry McCormick, Chana, IL; son: Sean McCormick; Chana, IL; grandchildren: Ashley...
Al J "Wink" Wieneke
Jun 16, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Alan J. Wieneke, age 73, passed away on Sunday June 16, 2019 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Al was born on June 14, 1946 in Monticello, IA, the son of Joe and Mildred (Moorman) Wieneke. He graduated from Morrison High School class of 1964; he attended Western Illinois University, Clinton Community College; and he...
Lorraine James
Jun 4, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Lorraine James, age 95, passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Lorraine was born on December 9, 1923 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Fred & Ruth (Swanson) Burdick. She graduated from Rockford West High School class of 1942. Lorraine married Leonard James on October 9, 1943 in Rockford,...
Ruth A Meyer
May 3, 2019
Ruth A. Meyer died May 3, 2019 at the Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport, IL. She was born December 4, 1926, in Rockford, Illinois. Parents were John J. and Gladys (Morrison) Meyer. Ruth lived in Pecatonica the first 8 years of her life, moved to Haldane, IL in Lincoln Township in Ogle County, attended country school, graduated from Polo Community High...
Jeannie M Freeze
Apr 18, 2019
Leaf River, IL, Jeannie M. Freeze, age 46, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL with her family by her side. Jeannie was born June 10, 1972 in Rockford, IL the daughter of LeRoy & Judy (Schrader) Freeze. Jeannie loved to spend time with her family and close friends, she loved being around...
Barbara Jo Haines
Mar 26, 2019
Barbara Jo Haines, age 72, passed away on March 26, 2019 in the Rock Falls Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Rock Falls, IL. Barbara was born December 12, 1946 in Pueblo, CO the daughter of Robert & Dorothy (Davis) Tucker. Barbara was an animal lover who adored her dog, Sadie, and she had many dogs throughout her life. She attended...

Elmer W Gann
Mar 15, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, Elmer Winfred Gann, age 95, passed away on Friday March 15, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Elmer was born on July 15, 1923 in Mt. Morris Township, Ogle County, IL the son of Shadrich & Cordelia (Reed) Gann. He graduated from Byron High School class of 1941. Elmer served in the US Army...

John D Price Iii
Mar 14, 2019
Oregon, IL, John D. Price III, age 59, passed away on March 14, 2019 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. John was born on February 24, 1960 in Oregon, IL; the son of John D. & Shirley (Jones) Price Jr. He graduated from Oregon High School the class of 1978. John marries Sharon Rote on November 17, 1995 in...
Rogene L Poppen
Mar 4, 2019
Forreston, IL, Rogene L. Poppen age 92, passed away on March 4, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Rogene was born on April 17, 1926 in Adeline, IL the daughter of Ernest & Rose (Horst) Hartje. Rogene graduated from Forreston High School class of 1944, and she received a bachelor's degree in organ & piano from Carthage...

H Harlan Baker
Feb 22, 2019
Mt. Morris, IL, H. Harlan Baker, age 96, passed away on Friday February 22, 2019 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Harlan was born December 12, 1922 in Pine Creek Township, IL, the son of Harry H. & Bertha (Tholen) Baker. Harlan graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1940 and he received his B.S. in Engineering...