Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
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...
Mary Barbara Wagner
Oct 12, 2016
Leaf River, IL, Mary Barbara Wagner, age 69, died Wednesday October 12, 2016 in her home in Leaf River, IL, with her daughter by her side. Barbara was born December 20, 1946 in Chalmers Township, IL the daughter of Edmund & Dorothy (Billeter) St. Ledger. She graduated from St. Mary Academy class of 1964, Nauvoo, IL. Barbara married Lawrence Wagner...
Leo D Ridenour
Oct 5, 2016
Leo Dee Ridenour, of Mt. Morris, IL died October 5, 2016 at Pinecrest Terrace at 95. He was born April 6, 1921 at home in Leaf River, IL, the son of John "Howard" Ridenour and Hanna (Cain) Ridenour. Leo lived in Leaf River five years until moving to Rockford where he attended 1st and 2nd grade. He moved to Mt....
David C Wright
Oct 1, 2016
David C. Wright, 88, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday night, October 1, 2016, at Freeport Hospital after a courageous battle with pneumonia. David, also known as "Cork", was born on August 17, 1928, in Oregon Township, IL, to Carroll and Belle (Lewis) Wright. On November 12, 1949, in Mt. Morris, IL, he married his high school sweetheart from just...
James C Smith
Oct 1, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, James C. Smith, age 79, passed away on Saturday October 1, 2016 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Jim was born on September 9, 1937 in Freeport, IL the son of Charles & Grace (Smith) Smith. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1955. Jim served in the United States Army from 1957 to...
Gerald D Merrill
Sep 29, 2016
Oregon, IL, Gerald D. Merrill, age 83, passed away on September 29, 2016 in Serenity Hospice & Home after a long illness. Gerald was born May 10, 1933 in Oregon, IL the son of Charles E. & Adeline G. (Heatherington) Merrill. Gerald worked for Kable Printing Company, Mt. Morris, IL. He loved to golf and fix or work on anything....
Dale R Drexler
Sep 29, 2016
Oregon, IL, Dale R. Drexler, age 69, loving husband, father, and grandfather went to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday September 29, 2016 surrounded by his family. Dale is the son of Roderick & Marjorie (Elliott) Drexler. Dale graduated from Mt. Morris High School. Dale married Sandy Samsel in June of 1984. He enjoyed his kids, grandkids, family and friends,...
Rose Luepkes
Sep 24, 2016
May Rose Luepkes 89, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris, IL., after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. May was born May 3, 1927 in Byron Township to Arthur & Ada (Haugh) Miller. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Harry Luepkes on January...
Harry W Dwyer Jr
Sep 17, 2016
Oregon, IL., Harry W Dwyer Jr., age 56, passed away September 17, 2016 in Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center, Oregon, IL. He was born May 16, 1960 in Viroqua, WI the son of Harry and Kathryn (Malli) Dwyer Sr. Harry graduated from Oregon High School class of 1978. Harry worked as an over the road truck driver for Hollewell Trucking...
Mary E Thompson
Aug 25, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Mary E. Thompson, age 71, died Thursday August 25, 2016 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL. Mary was born on October 10, 1944 in Lee Center, IL the daughter of John @ Mary (Derr) Thompson. Mary worked for Kable News Company, Mt. Morris, IL retiring in 2010. Mary was a unique combination of sweet and sour, she...
Elva J Buser
Aug 14, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Elva J. Buser, age 94, died Sunday August 14, 2016 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Elva was born June 16, 1922 in Forreston, IL the daughter of William & Ceres (McLain) Hiteman. She graduated from Forreston High School class of 1940. Elva married Maurice Buser on November 20, 1946 in Forreston, IL and he preceded...
Irma Ossmann
Aug 12, 2016
Oregon, IL, Irma Ossmann, age 94, died Friday August 12, 2016 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Irma was born December 5, 1921 the daughter of Walter & Mayme Lee. Irma worked at Windcharger Electrical Company in Sioux City. IA, and when she moved to Mt. Morris and Oregon area she worked for Kable Printing Company and Kable News. Irma was...
Max W Betz
Aug 12, 2016
Leaf River, IL, Max W. Betz, age 94, died August 12, 2016 in his home. Max was born April 20, 1922 in rural Leaf River the son of William & Cora (Kendal) Betz, and lived most of his life in or near Leaf River, IL. Max joined the US Army and he served in the 108 Evacuation Medical Hospital Unit...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
