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