Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
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...
Thomas D Messer
Dec 23, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Thomas D. Messer, age 71, died Friday December 23, 2016, in St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Tom was born the son of Kenneth & Mildred (Pettenger) Messer. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1964, where he played football for 3 years. Tom worked at Steve's Body Shop, and he did many odd jobs....
Deane E Rowland
Dec 21, 2016
Deane E. Rowland, 69, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by loved ones. In 2014, Deane began his long hard battle against cancer. He stayed mostly positive when the quality of life was poor, and most recently was diagnosed with lung cancer, which took his life Wednesday morning. Deane was a lifelong...
Patsy "Pat" Onken
Dec 19, 2016
Oregon, IL, Patsy "Pat" Onken 1935-2016, passed December 19, 2016. Pat was a life long resident of Oregon, IL. She was the daughter of John Miles & Beulah Arends. Pat lost her battle with cancer. Pat is survived by her children: Dana Calhoun, Mt. Morris, IL; Sue Calhoun, Mt. Morris, IL; and Peggy Janssen, Mt. Morris, IL; granddaughters: Sonia Calhoun-Gilroy...
Michael W "Mick" Hokanson
Dec 18, 2016
Michael W. "Mick" Hokanson, age 63, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on Sunday December 18, 2016 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL after a long battle with cancer. Mick was born on August 10, 1953 in Oregon, IL the son of Arthur & Dorothy (Wolfe) Hokanson. Mick married Lori Wolff on March 24, 2016 in Oregon, IL....
Elizabeth "Betty" J Patterson
Dec 13, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Elizabeth "Betty" J. Patterson, age 94, died Tuesday December 13, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Betty was born June 8, 1922 in McConnellsburg, PA the daughter of Thomas W. & Wava (Garber) Patterson. Betty graduated from Polo High School class of 1940. She received a degree in home economics in 1944 from University...
Thomas L Simpson
Nov 28, 2016
Oregon, IL, Thomas L. Simpson, age 73, died Monday November 28, 2016 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Tom was born December 12, 1943 in Rockford, IL the son of Charles & Muriel (Alberts) Simpson, Tom was raised by Royal & Marian Holden. He graduated from Oregon High School class of 1961 and he received his Associate of Science Degree...
Kenneth I Heeren
Nov 23, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Kenneth I. Heeren, age 77, died Wednesday November 23, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Ken was born December 10, 1938 on the family farm in Shannon, IL, the son of Alvin & Gertrude (Fuls) Heeren. He farmed with his father both in Shannon and later on the ancestral farm in George, Iowa. Ken...
Helen E Borneman
Nov 22, 2016
Helen Elizabeth Borneman,92, of Leaf River,died Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris. She was born December 30, 1923 in the family home in Mt. Morris, Illinois,the second child and only daughter of Roy and Beulah (Conrad) Baker. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1941and attended one year at Northern Illinois State Teachers College before...
Edwin L Smith
Nov 18, 2016
Oregon, IL, Edwin L. Smith, age 80, died Friday November 18, 2016 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL with his family by his side. Edwin was born October 23, 1936 in Ashton, IL the son of Benjamin & Emma (Holden) Smith. Edwin married Edna Donker on July 26, 1957 in Oregon, IL. He worked at Martin Marietta in Oregon for 23...
Linda Baker Burr
Nov 18, 2016
Linda Baker Burr passed away at Serenity House on November 18th, 2016 in Oregon, IL after a long illness. She was 60. Linda was born January 16th, 1956 in Freeport, IL to her parents, Uldine and Harold Baker. She graduated from Midstate College in 1979. She married Melvin Burr in 1986. The Burr's got married in Mesa, Arizona where Melvin...
Robert E "Ed" Moore
Nov 10, 2016
Forreston, IL, Robert E. "Ed" Moore, age 84, died Thursday November 10, 2016 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI. Ed was born on February 14, 1932 in Smithville, AR the son of Evert & Loma (Smith) Moore. He graduated from Lynn High School, Lynn, AR in 1951. After serving in the US Navy for 4 years, he lived...
Jerry D Macklin
Oct 28, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Jerry D. Macklin, age 81, died on Friday October 28, 2016 in her home. Jerry was born on August 1, 1935 in Macon, MS the daughter of George & Vera (Slawson) Finch. Jerry married Kenneth C. Macklin on June 15, 1955 in Macon, MS. Jerry worked as a certified nurses aide with Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt....
Margaret A "Maggie" Meyer
Oct 19, 2016
Byron, IL, Margaret A. "Maggie" (Rosko) Meyer, age 31, loving daughter, sister, and mother of Amos Patrick, died Wednesday October 19, 2016, in her home, Maggie was formerly of Mt. Morris, IL. Maggie was born August 22, 1985 in Blue Island, IL, the daughter of Donald & Luann (Martenz) Rosko. Maggie graduated from Oregon High School class of 2004, she...
Lorin H Larson
Oct 18, 2016
Stillman Valley, IL, Lorin H. Larson, age 90, died Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at home, surrounded by family. Lorin was born September 22, 1926, in Rockford, IL, the son of Herbert and Edna (Paulson) Larson. He attended P.A. Peterson Grade School where he set a record for the 40-yard dash that was not broken for many years. He graduated from...
Donald L Horst
Oct 16, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Donald L. Horst, age 98, died Sunday October 16, 2016 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Don was born May 1, 1918 in Mt. Morris, IL the son of John & Amanda (Stukenberg) Horst. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1935. Don studied music at Wartburg College, and he studied traffic management at the freight...
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