Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

Eleanore Lundgren
Jan 23, 2017
Byron, IL, Eleanore Lundgren, age 94, died Monday January 23, 2017 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron, IL after a short illness. She was born November 25, 1922 the daughter of Chester & Ethel Grimme. Eleanore enjoyed entertaining, was volunteer for 10 years at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, on the pediatric floor. She was active in her church in the ladies circle,...
Eleanore L Lundgren
Jan 23, 2017
Mt. Morris, IL, Eleanore L. Lundgren, age 94, died January 23, 2017 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron, IL after a long illness. Eleanore was born November 25, 1922 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Chester & Ethel Gremme. She married Weikko Lundgren. She was active in her church in North Lake, IL and at Disciples United Methodist Church, Mt. Morris,...

Margaret L Blake
Jan 20, 2017
Mt. Morris, IL, Margaret L. Blake, age 88, died Friday January 20, 2017 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home with her family by her side. Margaret was born June 11, 1928 in Rockford, IL the daughter of John & Cora (Ballard) Conway. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1946. Margaret married Harlan Blake December 27, 1950 in Mt....
Andrew James Smith
Jan 18, 2017
Andrew James Smith, 33 years old, Oregon, IL Andrew Smith, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 18, 2017. Andrew was born on September 7, 1983, in Rochelle, IL. He is survived by his parents, James and Shirley (Toppe) Smith, of Oregon, IL; his sisters Sarah (Adam) Kennay, of Ashton, IL; and Joanne (Chris) Moan,...
Kenneth L Neslund
Jan 14, 2017
LEAF RIVER, IL, Kenneth LeRoy Neslund 85, passed away on January 14, 2017 surrounded by his children who loved him so much. Born to Axel and Amanda Berg Neslund on February 16, 1931 in Superior WI, the youngest of 7 children. Ken graduated from Superior Central High School in 1949. He enlisted in the US Army in 1952. Married Shirley...