Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
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...
Richard A Personette
Aug 11, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Richard A. Personette, age 64, passed away August 11, 2016 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. He was born December 12, 1951 in Rockford, IL the son of Frank & Lois (Frey) Personette. Richard graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1970. Richard married Pamela VanBuskirk on June 1, 1971 in the Mt. Morris Brethren Church, and...
Robert E Diehl
Aug 7, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Robert E. Diehl, age 93, passed away Sunday August 7, 2016, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Robert was born on February 8, 1923 in Leaf River Township, IL, the son of Earl & Anna (Pieper) Diehl. He married Grace Peeso in 1942 and together they ran the family farm on Mud Creek Road that...
Pearl A Myers
Aug 6, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Pearl A. Myers, age 100, died Saturday August 6, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Pearl was born April 21, 1916 in Adeline, IL, the daughter of Joseph & Louella (Hagemann) Hayenga. Pearl married Lyman C. Myers on February 7, 1935 in Adeline, IL; and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1989. Pearl lived her...
Alan "Yogi" Jones
Aug 5, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Alan "Yogi" D. Jones, age 79, died Friday August 5, 2016 in his home with his family by his side. Alan was born October 10, 1936 in Lake City, MN the son of George & Alice (Dunbar) Jones. Alan was a Navy Veteran entering the Navy in 1953. Alan married Beverly Lantz on July 1, 2011. Alan...
Maxine E Highbarger
Jul 13, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Maxine E. Highbarger, age 90, died Wednesday July 13, 2016 in her home with her family at her side. Maxine was born May 2, 1926 in Compton, IL the daughter of John & Mildred (Parker) Koch. Maxine worked at Kable Printing Company from 1945-1989 as a bookbinder. Maxine was a life member at the Mt. Morris Ladies...
Ewell D Gardner
Jul 8, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Ewell D. Gardner, age 67, died peacefully Friday July 8, 2016, in his home with his wife by his side. Ewell was born on April 20, 1949 in Bristol, Washington County, VA, the son of Harrie W. & Mary Lee (Gilley) Gardner. He graduated from Gate City High School. Gate City, VA. Ewell married Mary Etta Heshelman...
Wilma P Pierce
Jul 7, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Wilma P. Pierce, age 93, died on July 7, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Wilma was born on December 7, 1922 in rural Polo, IL the daughter of Roy & Frances (Hoak) Reynolds. She graduated from Polo Community High School class of 1940 and married Wayne Pierce on September 1, 1942, he preceded...
Margery L Kump
Jun 27, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Margery L. Kump, age 91, died on Monday June 27, 2016, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Margery was born February 15, 1925, in Tonasket, Washington, the daughter of John B. & Freda (Stiverson) Ries. She graduated from San Bernardino High School, San Bernardino, CA. Margery married Robert H. Kump on March 5, 1944 in...
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