Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Eleanore L Finfrock
Oct 9, 2018
Mt. Morris, IL, Eleanore Lucille Finfrock, age 94, passed away on Tuesday October 9, 2018 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. Eleanore was born on August 6, 1924 in Davenport, IA the daughter of J. Henry Edward & Estella (Rutt) Frerichs. She graduated from Davenport High School class of 1943. Eleanore married John W. Finfrock...
Karen Lairmore Sheldon
Sep 27, 2018
Karen Lairmore Sheldon, 66 of Oregon, Illinois passed away Thursday September 27, 2018 in her home after a short battle with cancer. Her immediate family was fortunate to be with her during her peaceful passing. Karen was the daughter of Tommy Lairmore and Sybil (Wrigglesworth) Lairmore and was born October 15, 1951 in McMinnville, Oregon. Karen was a dedicated wife...

Robert D Elliott
Sep 15, 2018
Oregon, IL, Robert D. Elliott, age 85, passed away on Saturday September 15, 2018 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Bob was born May 29, 1933 in Oregon, IL the son of Edward & Hazel (Harnish) Elliott. Bob married Doris Baker on February 18, 1956 in Mt. Morris, IL for 62 years. Bob served in the US Army....
Lois I Christians
Sep 7, 2018
Mt. Morris, IL, Lois I. Christians, age 89, died Friday September 7, 2018 in Oregon Living & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL. Lois was born November 5, 1928 in Fair Haven, IL the daughter of Glen & Helen (Isenhart) Wolfley. Lois married Leslie Christians on April 30, 1949 in Chadwick, IL. Leslie passed away on March 29, 2007. Lois loved camping...
Anna E Brechters
Sep 5, 2018
Anna E. (Zumdahl) Brechters, age 89, died September 5, 2018, at Huntington Place in Janesville, Wisconsin. Anna was born on February 2, 1929, the daughter of William and Marion (Miller) Zumdahl. She lived most of her life in Mt. Morris until moving to Janesville. Anna graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1947. She married Earl Miller. She later married...
Marjorie M Holtapp
Aug 21, 2018
Oregon, IL, Marjorie M. Holtapp, age 93, died August 21, 2018 in Oregon Living & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL. Marjorie was born March 26, 1925 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Rudolf & Jacoba (Oltmanns) Mammen. She married Glendon E. Holtapp on September 25, 1943 in Oregon, IL and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2000. Marjorie was...
Judy L Wollstadt
Aug 14, 2018
Rockford, IL, Judy L. Wollstadt, age 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 14, 2018 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL., following a four-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Judy was born on November 18, 1941 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of George and Alah (Blake) Lang. She graduated from the College of Wooster in 1963. She married Loyd...
Carol Ann Wander
Aug 12, 2018
Rochelle, IL, Carol Ann Wander, age 63, passed away on August 12, 2018 in her home with her family by her side. Carol was born on June 13, 1955 in Downers Grove, IL the daughter of William & Loraine (Kubis) Vokoun. Carol graduated from Downers Grove High school, and she received two Bachelor's degrees from North Central College, Naperville, IL....
Francis P Bral
Jul 22, 2018
Leaf River, IL, Francis P. Bral, age 82, passed away July 22, 2018 at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL surrounded by his family. Francis lived in the Leaf River area most of his life. He served as Road Commissioner for 32 years. Francis was a loving father that raised six children: Barb (Mel), Paul (Joanne), Tina (Curt); his deceased...
Ronald J Davis
Jul 5, 2018
Mt. Morris, IL, Ronald J. Davis, age 71, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018 in University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI. Ron was born on May 10, 1947 in Rockford, IL, the son of Robert J. & Marion E. (Gudmundson) Davis. Ron grew up in Mt. Morris and graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1965, "MOUNDERS FOREVER"....
Bradley D Pfoutz
Jul 5, 2018
Mt. Morris, IL, Bradley D. Pfoutz, age 67, passed away on Thursday July 5, 2018 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL with his wife by his side. Brad was born February 7, 1951 in Rochelle, IL the son of Dean E. & Mary Jane (Majors) Pfoutz. Brad graduated from Ashton High School class of 1969. He joined the United...
Michael H Mcnett
Jul 5, 2018
Oregon, IL. Michael H. McNett, age 80, died on Thursday July 5, 2018 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. He was born July 20, 1937, in Freeport, IL, the son of Harlan and Amy McNett. Married Judy Miller, 1961, in Burlington, WI. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1955, University of Wisconsin Whitewater, 1963 (Education) and...
Vernon A Fliehler Jr
Jun 29, 2018
Dixon, IL - Vernon August Fliehler, Jr. January 31, 1939-June 29, 2018 The family of Vernon A. Fliehler, Jr. wishes to express our sincere thanks for the flowers and other expressions of love during our time of bereavement. Beloved Husband of Diane Marie Fliehler. Loving Father to Deonna Campbell (Daren), Tara Piotrowski (James), Grandfather to Carly Piotrowski and Miley Piotrowski....
Karen Marie Dorcey
Jun 10, 2018
Mt. Morris, IL, Karen Marie Dorcey, age 53, Passed peacefully in her home on Sunday June 10, 2018, with her three children at her side [after a battle with breast cancer]. Karen was Born August 12th 1964 in San Francisco, CA the daughter of George and Shirley (Wakeland)Dorcey. Raised in San Francisco, Karen enlisted in the Marine Corps at 17...
Betty M Davis
May 30, 2018
Betty M. Davis, 87, Mt. Morris, IL passed away peacefully at Pinecrest Manor on May 30, 2018. She was born April 22, 1931 in DeSmet, South Dakota. Betty was the daughter of Bloice and W. Blanche (Vaughn) Holverson. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1949. Betty married Darrel E. Davis in Mt. Morris on September 23, 1949. She...
Linda Straith
May 25, 2018
Linda Straith (Earth Angel Grannie) age 64, was called to heaven on Friday May 25th, 2018. She was born April 20th, 1954 in Chicago. A graduate of Northwestern University in Bilingual Education. Spent her life working in Nursing and Real Estate, as well as other occupational endeavors. Loving daughter of Florinda Berry, Eliseo and Aurora (Quela) Garcia, her adopted parents....

Glenn V Green
May 15, 2018
Mt. Morris, IL Glenn V. Green, age 89, died on May 15, 2018 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Glenn was born on August 1, 1928 in Almena, Kansas the son of Thomas G. & Cora L. (Williamson) Green. Glenn married Maxine Henry on July 23, 1948 in Almena, Kansas. He was a printer for a Gary Post...
Donald C Holder
May 14, 2018
Lindenwood, IL Donald C. Holder, age 52, died on May 14, 2018 at his home. Don was born on April 6, 1966 in Dekalb, IL., the son of Odetta (Peterson) Holder. He attended Rochelle Township High School. Don was employed at Rochelle Foods as an electrician. He self- taught himself this trade and later became certified. Don has lived in...

Lois Irene Pauls
May 9, 2018
OREGON IL- Lois Irene Pauls 90, of Oregon, IL died Wednesday May 9, 2018 at her home in Oregon after a short illness. Lois was born Oct. 21, 1927 in Oregon Township, the daughter of Carrie Shugars and John Kelser. She married John E (Eddie) Pauls on July 6, 1956 in Oregon, IL. He preceded her in death on Oct....
John "Jack" Kimes
May 8, 2018
Mt. Morris, IL, John "Jack" A. Kimes, age 74, passed away at home on Tuesday May 8, 2018 with his wife and family by his side. Jack was born June 28, 1943 in Caseyville Township, IL the son of Ford & Helen (Beres) Kimes. Jack married Peggy Bull on January 31, 2003 in Rockford, IL. He was a machine fabricator...