Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Francis  P Bral

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Nancy  Mae Plemmons

Nancy Mae Plemmons

May 8, 2018

Lightsville, IL, Nancy Mae Plemmons, age 81, passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2018, while she was on her way to work. Nancy was born March 23, 1937 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Harold & Nellie (Wakenight) Sigler. Nancy married Michael Plemmons on September 11, 1953 in Rockford, IL; and he preceded her in death on May 7, 2012....

Esther E Wilson

Esther E Wilson

Apr 16, 2018

Esther Wilson, 99, Leaf River, IL Esther Eileen (Werkheiser) Wilson, 99, passed peacefully Monday, April 16, three days short of her 100th birthday. She was born April 19, 1918, on the family farm in Jo Daviess County, the Sixth child of William Leslie and Emma Belle (Finkenbinder) Werkheiser. She married Ralph Malone Wilson of Leaf River on June 5,...

Vincent  Paul Musso

Vincent Paul Musso

Apr 3, 2018

Mt. Morris, IL, Vincent Paul Musso, age 79, passed away on Tuesday April 3, 2018 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Vincent was born July 25, 1938 in Rockford, IL the son of Joe V. & Mary Evelyn (Epperson) Musso. He attended Whig Hill School in Rockford, IL. Vincent married Myrna L Coupar on August 6, 1966 in...

Eva  Marie Armbruster

Eva Marie Armbruster

Mar 31, 2018

Mt. Morris, IL, Eva Marie Armbruster, age 100, passed away Saturday March 31, 2018 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing with her children by her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on March 17, 1918 the daughter of Frederick & LaVona (Green) McCready. Marie moved to Rockford, IL in 1933 and graduated from Rockford Senior High School class of 1935. After...

Mary Ellen Whitney Sassaman

Mary Ellen Whitney Sassaman

Mar 30, 2018

Mary Ellen Whitney Sassaman, 100, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2018, after a long and full life. She was born October 29, 1917 on a farm between Davis Junction and Stillman Valley. She was delivered during a blizzard with snow so deep that her father had to take a horse and cutter over the fences to fetch her grandmother....

Steven  Charles Glenn

Steven Charles Glenn

Mar 28, 2018

Rock Falls, IL, Steven Charles Glenn, age 74, passed away on March 28, 2018 in Rock River Hospice and Home, Sterling, IL. Steve was born on March 7, 1944 the son of Carl & Francine Glenn. Steve is survived by his wife: Alvina Glenn; 3 sons: Nick (Sue) Glenn, Scott (Tammy) Glenn, and Brian Glenn; daughter: Mea Sheely; grandchildren and...

Eugene  Robert Gann

Eugene Robert Gann

Mar 28, 2018

Mt. Morris, IL, Eugene Robert Gann, age 74, passed away Wednesday March 28, 2018 in Winning Wheels, Prophetstown, IL. Gene was born on June 5, 1943 the son of Clarence W. & Kathryn (Friemuth) Gann. He graduated from Oregon High School class of 1961. Gene served in the US Army during Vietnam. He was a life long resident of the...

Sherwood  J Drumheller

Sherwood J Drumheller

Mar 17, 2018

Mt. Morris, IL, Sherwood J. Drumheller, age 67, passed away on March 17, 2018 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Sherwood was born June 26, 1950 in Rockford, IL the son of Kenneth & Mae (Hass) Drumheller. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1968. He joined the US Navy on August 7, 1968 serving 7 years; he served...