Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Dolores I "Dodie" Gecan

Dolores I "Dodie" Gecan

Aug 18, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Dolores I. "Dodie" Gecan, age 85, died peacefully in Mesa Arizona with loving family members by her side, Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Dodie was born November 22, 1929 in Polo, IL the daughter of Elmer & Margorie (Allison) Wilson. Dodie married William T. Coffman on June 10, 1950 in Polo, IL, and he preceded her in death...

Robert  L King

Robert L King

Jul 31, 2015

Byron, IL, Robert L. King, age 94, died Friday, July 31, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Robert was born on January 5, 1921 in Van Orin, IL the son of William and Esther (Molln) King. He married his wife Nadine in 1940. She preceded him in death in 2002. Robert is survived by 1 son: Dennis (Kay...

Melody Martinez

Melody Martinez

Jul 17, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Melody Martinez, age 76, died peacefully in her home with her family by her side on Friday July 17, 2015. Melody was born May 7, 1939 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Harry Allan & Norberta Agnes (Kelley) Hallin. Melody married Antonio Martinez Jr. on February 20, 1977 in Chicago, IL, and he preceded her in death...

Rosemary Merrill

Rosemary Merrill

Jul 13, 2015

Oregon, IL, Rosemary Merrill, age 85, died Monday July 13, 2015 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Rosemary was born March 16, 1930 in Oak Park, IL the daughter of Max & Elizabeth (Chovanic) Wittge. Rosemary is survived by her 2 Sons: Chris Merrill, Oregon, IL and Cerby (Bonnie) Merrill, Oregon, IL. 5 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. 1 Sister: Emma...

Ruth  Irene Balluff

Ruth Irene Balluff

Jul 2, 2015

Ruth Irene Balluff, 101, a long-time resident of Mt. Morris, died July 2, 2015 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, Illinois. Ruth was born on April 14, 1914, the daughter of ‘Bert' Lewis Albert Davis and Effie Mae (Marteney) Davis. She married ‘Bud' Carl Edward Balluff on October 14, 1933 in the family home in Pinecreek Township, Illinois. Ruth worked...

Lynn  A Manis

Lynn A Manis

Jul 2, 2015

Oregon, IL, Lynn A. Manis, age 73, died on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at his home after a short battle with cancer. Lynn was born November 11, 1941 (Armistice Day) in Freeport, IL the son of Mack & Roberta (Kaff) Manis. He attended Mt. Morris Schools. After high school he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Lynn worked as a...

Kristi  Kay Onken

Kristi Kay Onken

Jun 21, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Kristi Kay Onken, age 53, died Sunday June 21, 2015 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, IL; after she lost her battle with kidney disease. Kristi was born September 22, 1961 in Dixon, IL the daughter of George Robert & Patsy Kay (Rinard) Onken. She was a long time Mt. Morris resident. Kristi loved spending time with...

Roger  E Satterfield

Roger E Satterfield

Jun 15, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Roger E. Satterfield, age 71, died Monday June 15, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL with his daughters by his side. Roger was born August 17, 1943 the son of Leonard E. & Margaret R. (Davison) Satterfield. Roger graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1961. He served in the US Army for 1 year,...

Everett  R Kested

Everett R Kested

Jun 11, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Everett R. Kested, age 100, died Thursday June 11, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Everett was born July 29, 1914 in Dixon, IL the son of Shelby & Etta (Underkoffler) Kested. He graduated from Dixon High School class of 1932. Everett married Ruth L Williams on August 11, 1938 in Dixon, IL; Ruth...

Everette  R Henderson

Everette R Henderson

Jun 11, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Everette Raymond Henderson, age 101, died Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Everette was born February 23, 1914 in Worden, WI the son of Orlando W. and Faith A. (Winkler) Henderson. Everette attended Lincoln School in Stanley, WI (1919-1925), Stanley Jr. High (1925-1927), Stanley High School (1927-1929), Rockford High School (1929),...

Ev Mcgee

Ev Mcgee

Jun 6, 2015

Ev McGee, age 82, a resident of Land O' Lakes, WI since 1993, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL, died Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, WI. She was born April 30, 1933 in Chana, IL to Merritt and Mabelle Dailey. Ev worked at Kable Printing in Mt. Morris for 30 years. She started visiting...

William Hiteman

William Hiteman

Jun 5, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, William "Ole" Hiteman, age 95, died Friday June 5th in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Ole was born July 16, 1919 to William Hiteman and Ceres McLain Hiteman in Forreston, Illinois. He married Ethel Jane Deuth Hiteman September 1945; partner, companion and wife of 72 years; Jane died September 2009. Ole attended Forreston School,...

Janice  V Davidson

Janice V Davidson

Jun 2, 2015

Janice V. Davidson, 98, of Mt. Morris, passed away June 2, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Morris. She was born February 23, 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of William Henry and Ethel (Paschal) Barber. She married Robert Edwin Davidson on July 4, 1935 in Anderson, Indiana, he preceded her in death. Janice came to Mt. Morris...

Vivian  M Unger

Vivian M Unger

May 26, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Vivian M. Unger, age 94, died Tuesday May 26, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Vivian was born on September 4, 1920 in Donora, PA the daughter of Orval B. & Myrtle (Berwick) Hiscox. She graduated from Oregon High School class of 1938. Vivian married William E. Unger Sr. on September 28, 1940 in...

Timothy  J Feary

Timothy J Feary

May 13, 2015

Timothy J Feary, age 33, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 as a result of a car accident. Timothy was born October 21, 1981 in Dixon, Illinois, the son of James and Barbara Feary. Timothy graduated from Dixon high school, class of 1999. He joined the United States Army in 2003. He served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and also in Korea....

Marian  E Gray

Marian E Gray

May 6, 2015

Lifelong Mt. Morris resident Marian Elizabeth Gray, 98, passed peacefully at home amidst the love of her family on May 6, 2015. Born to Walter and Sarah McNett on Jan. 31, 1917. MMHS Class of '35. National Honor Society, Pepster's president and always a Mounder. Loving wife of William Gray, mother of Sally and Nancy, grandmother of Sean, sister of...

Eric  J Pepper

Eric J Pepper

May 5, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Eric J. Pepper, age 37, died Tuesday May 5, 2015 in rural Oregon, IL. Eric was born February 13, 1978 in Freeport, IL the son of Sandra Pepper Ewens. Eric graduated from Oregon High School class of 1997. Eric worked for Danlee Wood Products, Forreston, IL. Eric loved his guitar, sketching, he loved the Arts, and loved...

Doug  A Weidman

Doug A Weidman

May 2, 2015

Polo, IL, Doug "Dude" Weidman, age 44, of Polo, IL died Saturday May 2, 2015, as a result of a motorcycle crash. Doug was born January 30, 1971 in Morrison, IL the Son of Charm (Mihelich) Weidman. He attended schools in Morrison and he graduated from Morrison High School class of 1989. Doug married Kim Ghibellini on August 24, 2014...

Anita  L Martin

Anita L Martin

Apr 22, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Anita Louise Martin, age 68, died Wednesday April 22, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Anita was born July 15, 1946 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Hal L. & Jennie H. (Hillers) Snodgrass. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1964. Anita married Earl E. Martin on September 6, 1969 in...

Patricia  L Leopold

Patricia L Leopold

Apr 17, 2015

Mt. Morris, IL, Patricia L Leopold, age 78, died in her home on Friday April 17, 2015, Mt. Morris, IL. Pat was born February 10, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Arlington Joseph & Mildred (Coss) DeSonia Sr. Pat graduated from Belvidere High School class of 1955. She married Marvin W. Leopold Sr. on December 23, 1955 in Belvidere,...