Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

David  M Stahl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...