Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Frederick  L Clow

Frederick L Clow

Jun 11, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Frederick Lyman Clow, age 78, died Sunday June 11, 2017 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Fred was born July 16, 1938 in Rockford, IL the son of Nathan Pierce & Ruth Elizabeth (Dexter) Clow. Fred graduated from Rockford East High School class of 1956 where he played basketball for the ERABS when Rockford West...

Gladys  L Osborne

Gladys L Osborne

Jun 7, 2017

Gladys L. Osborne, age 100, died Wednesday June 7, 2017 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Gladys was born September 6, 1916 in Dixon, IL the daughter of Fred F. & Louise (Stanley) Odenthal. She graduated from Dixon High School class of 1934 and she attended Dixon Business College. On September 18, 1938 she married Hubert Osborne in Dixon,...

R  Dean Macklin

R Dean Macklin

Jun 2, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, R. Dean Macklin, age 89, died Friday June 2, 2017 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Dean was born February 29, 1928 in Harlem, IL the son of Frank C. & Ida Mae (Baker) Macklin. Dean graduated from Stillman Valley High School. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Dean married Mabel...

Morris  R Pieper

Morris R Pieper

May 11, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Morris R. Pieper, age 96, died Thursday May 11, 2017 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Morris was born at home on the family farm west of Mt. Morris on July 8, 1920 the son of Henry & Cora (Rebman) Pieper. He attended first through eighth grade at Maple Grove Country School, where he was...

Helen  M Boyden

Helen M Boyden

May 5, 2017

Oregon, IL, Helen M. Boyden, age 101, died Friday May 5, 2017 in Oregon Healthcare & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL with her children at her side. Helen was born September 4, 1915 in Polo, IL. Helen married George Boyden in Oregon, IL and he preceded her in death on December 7, 2000. Helen was a homemaker, was hard worker, she...

Rick  Lee Hagemann

Rick Lee Hagemann

May 4, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Rick Lee Hagemann, age 60, passed away on Thursday May 4th, 2017 in the William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital, Madison, WI surrounded by his family. Rick was born August 19, 1956 in Freeport, IL the son of Arnold & Alice (Baker) Hagemann. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1975. Rick enlisted into the...

Janet  D Kliebe

Janet D Kliebe

May 1, 2017

Janet D. Kliebe, 75, long-time resident of Mount Morris, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of May 1, 2017, at the home of her daughter in California. Jan was born July, 1941, in Rockford to Samuel and Fannie (Alton) Puckett, the middle of seven children. She married Kenneth L. Kliebe, also of Rockford, on August 27,...

Jeffrey  A Cox

Jeffrey A Cox

Apr 18, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Jeffrey A. Cox, age 49, passed away on April 18, 2017 from complications from a stroke in St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL with his family by his side. Jeffrey was born May 22, 1967 in Dixon, IL the son of Gerald & Gardia (Himes) Cox. Jeffrey enjoyed life, helping others, cooking, fishing, spending time with his...

Frances  M Bressler

Frances M Bressler

Mar 28, 2017

Naperville, IL Frances Marian Bressler, age 81, died Tuesday March 28, 2017 in Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility, Naperville, IL. Fran was born Frances Marian Scheidler on April 12, 1935 in Coldwater, Michigan, the daughter of Rollin & Irma (Hanna) Scheidler. Fran was one of 8 children, brothers and sisters include; Beth Lou, Donald, John, Rollin, David, Irma, and Rebecca. She...

Evelyn  G Hall

Evelyn G Hall

Mar 23, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Evelyn G. Hall, age 92, died Thursday March 23, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport, IL. Evelyn was born on April 3, 1924 in Burlington, IL, the daughter of George S. & Evelyn (Tucker) Henderson. Evelyn married Kenneth J. Hall on April 8, 1944 in Sycamore, IL and he preceded her in death on July 28,...

Virginia  G Borneman

Virginia G Borneman

Mar 20, 2017

Leaf River, IL, Virginia G. Borneman, age 90, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport following a brief illness. Virginia was born on July 26, 1926 near Leaf River, IL, the daughter of John and Helen (Reber) Wagner. She graduated from Leaf River High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to...

Francis  "Mike" Michael

Francis "Mike" Michael

Mar 16, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Francis C. Michael (known as Mike to friends), age 93, died Thursday March 16, 2017 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Mike was born September 18, 1923 in Rochelle, IL, the son of Francis E. & Anna L. (Paul) Michael. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1941. Mike served in the Pacific as...

Jerry  R Leekley

Jerry R Leekley

Mar 14, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Jerry R. Leekley, age 55, died suddenly Tuesday March 14, 2017 in his home. Jerry was born November 6, 1961 in Rockford, IL the son of Robert & Pauline (Leonard) Leekley. Jerry graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1980. Jerry loved his hometown, he was an usher at the Mt. Morris Church of The Brethren,...

Robert  A Stouffer

Robert A Stouffer

Mar 3, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Robert A. Stouffer, age 92, died March 3, 2017 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, with his family by his side. Robert was born March 23, 1924 in Rockvale Township, rural Ogle County, the son of Ray & Emma (Agon) Stouffer. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1942. He served in the US Navy. Robert...

Lucille  T Eichhorst

Lucille T Eichhorst

Feb 17, 2017

Chana, IL, Lucille T. Eichhorst, age 86, died Friday February 17, 2017 in Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center, Oregon, IL. Lucille was born June 2, 1930 the daughter of Alek & Stanislava "Stella" (Rutkowski) Tyminski in Chisholm, MN. Lucille married Harry Eichhorst on April 19, 1953 in Chicago, IL. She loved to work in her yard, gardening, crochet, cleaning, long...

Joan Pattermann

Joan Pattermann

Feb 17, 2017

Joan Pattermann, 77 Joan passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Joan was born January 15, 1940 in Wheaton, IL the daughter of Wilfred and Matilda (nee Borter) Mittman. She was united in marriage to LeRoy Pattermann. He preceded her in death on June 08, 1998. They had a beautiful marriage and were...

Lavonne  A Rasmussen

Lavonne A Rasmussen

Feb 9, 2017

Oregon, IL, Lavonne A. Rasmussen, age 99, Died Thursday February 9, 2017, in Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center, Oregon, IL. Lavonne was born December 3, 1917 in New Bedford, IL the daughter of Herbert & Pearl (Potts) Yonk. She married Wesley Rasmussen and he preceded her in death. Lavonne and Wesley farmed for several years in Dixon and Oregon Area....

Barbara J Towns Flocker

Barbara J Towns Flocker

Feb 3, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, Barbara J. Towns Flocker, age 88, died Friday February 3, 2017 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Barb was born July 5, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, IA the daughter of Harold & Salome (Marshall) Marchant. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School. Barb married Lyle Towns on March 29, 1952 in Mt. Morris, IL; Lyle...

William  "Bill" Whitmore

William "Bill" Whitmore

Feb 3, 2017

Mt. Morris, IL, William "Bill" Whitmore, age 60, died Friday February 3, 2017 in his home in Mt. Morris, IL. Bill was born March 8, 1956 in Oregon, IL the son of Jack & Alice (Bellows) Whitmore. Bill served in the US Army. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, puzzles, and being with family and friends. Bill is survived by his brothers:...

David  E Proud

David E Proud

Jan 28, 2017

David Eugene Proud, age 94, died on January 28, 2017. Born on September 18, 1922 in Chicago, he was the third son of Richard and Gladys Proud. Physically active, intellectually curious, articulate, witty, and civic-minded, Dave Proud touched the lives of many people in his family, church, and community. He graduated from Morton High School (Cicero, Ill.) in 1940 and...