Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Martha A Ingram
Mar 6, 2016
Dixon, IL, Martha A. Ingram, age 89, died Sunday March 6, 2016 in Dixon, IL in her home with family surrounding at her bedside. Martha was born February 6, 1927 in Cumberland Gap, TN the daughter of Thomas & Lola (Jarvis) Sutton. Martha married Clifford Ingram in 1944 in Middlesboro, KY; and he preceded her in death in 1996. Martha...
Joanne G Hill Tarbox Styles
Mar 5, 2016
JOANNE GRACE HILL TARBOX STYLES January 3, 1918 - March 5, 2016 Joanne Grace Hill Tarbox Styles, distinguished educator, writer, artisan, and philanthropist, died at age 98, Saturday, March 5 in Mount Morris, IL where she and her first husband, Hascy Tarbox, bought a farm in 1962. In 2012, she donated 50 acres of her farm to the Northern Illinois...
Karen B Johnson
Mar 4, 2016
Polo, IL, Karen Blanche Hendrickson Johnson, age 71, went home, healed and whole, to be with Jesus Christ on Friday, March 4, 2106. She passed away at Serenity Hospice and home, Oregon, IL after a long bout with COPD. Karen was born March 10, 1944 in DeKalb, IL the daughter of Lester & Dorothy (Cline) Hendrickson. Karen is survived...
Kathryn A Giblin
Feb 11, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Kathryn Ann Giblin, age 89, died on Thursday February 11, 2016 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Kathryn was born on January 8, 1927 Harmon, IL the daughter of Emmett & Gladys (Green) Giblin. She graduated from Newman Catholic High School class of 1944. Kathryn married Robert Slater on July 24, 1944; he preceded her in death on...

Gilbert Lowe
Feb 1, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Gilbert Lowe, age 93, formerly of Rochelle, IL, died Monday February 1, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Gilbert was born April 4, 1922 in Wayne County, IL the son of Charlie & Inez (Porter) Lowe. Gilbert served in The United States Army during WWII in Normandy and Northern France. Gilbert married Dorothy E....

Betty Mcnett
Jan 30, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Betty McNett, age 91, died on Saturday January 30, 2016 in The Brookdale Senior Living, Rockford, IL. Betty was born on December 2 3, 1924, the daughter of Dudley & Florence (Stull) Allen. Betty is a Graduate of Mt. Morris High School Class of 1942. She married Richard McNett 2/19/46. Betty retired from Kable News 1986. Betty...

Thelma E Newcomer
Jan 25, 2016
Leaf River, IL, Thelma Elizabeth Newcomer, age 104, died on Monday January 25, 2016 in the Maple Crest Care Center, Belvidere, IL. Thelma was born April 25, 1911 in Egan, IL the daughter of John E. & Verna L. (Plum) Haire. Thelma graduated from Leaf River High School class of 1928 and Northern Illinois University. She married Joseph C. Newcomer...

Myrna M Williams
Jan 21, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Myrna M. Williams, age 80, died Thursday January 21, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. She was born October 1, 1935 in Havana, IL the daughter of John & Telva (Dobson) Lippert. Myrna graduated from Oregon High School, and she received an Associates Degree from Sauk Valley Community College. Myrna was a Purchasing Manager...

Robert L Campshure
Jan 17, 2016
Robert L. Campshure, 80, Cedarville, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016 at his home. He was born on Nov. 30, 1935 in Appleton, Wis., the son of Leo and Catherine (Keller) Campshure. He attended St. Therese Elementary School and graduated from Appleton High School in 1954. He attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Bob was a veteran, serving in...
Suzanne Renee Chavez
Jan 11, 2016
Suzanne Renee (Diehl) Chavez, age 51, died Monday, January 11, 2016 in Goodyear, AZ. Sue was born March 1, 1964 in Dixon, IL to Robert and Janell (Myers) Diehl. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1982 and later obtained her Bachelors degree in Nursing and Masters degree in Business Administration. Sue married Ronald Chavez on March 17, 1990. She...

Harlan E Blake
Jan 10, 2016
Leaf River, IL, Harlan E. Blake, age 97, died Sunday January 10, 2016 in The Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Harlan was born December 31, 1918 in Leaf River, IL the son of Hugh & Kathryn (Long) Blake. Harlan graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1936. Harlan married Margaret Conway on December 27, 1950 in Mt. Morris,...

Karshan A Luttig Peterson
Jan 10, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Karshan Ami Luttig Peterson, age 35, died Sunday January 10, 2016 in the Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center, Oregon, IL. Karshan was born July 15, 1980 in Rockford, IL. At an early age, she enjoyed car rides, this love carried over to her enjoying snowmobiling, fishing, and trips north with family and friends. She enjoyed art projects,...
Alexis Marie Walker
Jan 5, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Alexis Marie Walker, age 19, died January 5, 2016 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL with her family surrounding her. Alexis was born September 5, 1996 the daughter of Michael & Barbara (Bicksler) Walker. Alexis graduated from Oregon High School Class of 2015. She was attending Educators of Beauty, Sterling, IL. Lexie loved her job at McDonalds...

Royal L Wells
Jan 1, 2016
Mt. Morris, IL, Royal L. Wells, age 84, died Friday January 1, 2016 in the Oregon Living and rehabilitation Center, Oregon, IL. Royal was born December 14, 1931 in Mt. Morris, IL the son of Edgar & Norma (McLean) Wells. Royal graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1950. He served in the United States Air Force serving in...

Anna Marie Castle
Dec 31, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Anna Marie Castle, age 96, died Thursday December 31, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Terrace. Anna was born Dec 29, 1919 in Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL the daughter John & Gennie (Johnson) Dirksen. She graduated Oregon High School class of 1936, where she was Valedictorian; she then earned her BA Degree NIU and graduated with Honors....
Gerald R Quimby
Dec 30, 2015
Gerald R Quimby,78 of MT.Morris Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Saint Anthony hospital Rockford il on December 30,2015 he is survived by his wife Tina J Quimby of Mt.Morris along with his two loving fur babies that he loved dearly seven children Geraldine (Artemio)Rodriquez of Killen Tx,Lynn Quimby of Fairfeild Ia,Theresa Quimby of Aurora Il,Rose...

Mary Ellen Ridenour
Dec 24, 2015
Mary Ellen Ridenour, 88, died December 24, 2015 at Pinecrest Community, Mt. Morris, Ill. Born August 2, 1927 in Freeport, Ill., she was the only child of Ellen Mary Anna Muller Stengel and Frederick Andrew Otto Stengel. She grew up in rural Forreston, attended Mt. Morris schools and graduated from Carthage College with Honors and degrees in Home Economics and...

Kraig H Avey
Dec 22, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Kraig H. Avey, age 39, died suddenly in his home on December 22, 2015, after suffering with health issues for several years. Kraig was born October 8, 1976 in Rockford, IL the son of Dennis & Rose (Sheely) Avey. He graduated from Oregon High School which he hated in 1995, and he considered himself a life long...
Frances Louise Murray
Dec 10, 2015
Frances Louise Broyles Murray, 88, of Mt. Morris, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL. She was born on January 19, 1927 near Fayetteville in Lincoln County, Tennessee, the daughter of Hosea and Mamie Broyles. Fran received her Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Middle Tennessee State College in...
Rogene E Taylor
Dec 9, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Rogene E. (Mongan) Taylor, age 81, died Wednesday December 9, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Rogene was born January 6, 1934 in Dixon, IL the daughter of Eugene & Esther (McCullough) Mongan. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1951. Rogene married Amos H. Taylor Jr. on June 2, 1951 in...