Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Marion L Baker
Nov 5, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Marion Louise Baker, age 90, died Thursday November 5, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Marion was born March 4, 1925 in Mt. Morris, IL, the daughter of Hubert E. & Pearl S. (Rudy) Knodle. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1943. Marion married H. Harlan Baker on March 22, 1947...
Charles A Forsyth
Nov 4, 2015
Charles A. Forsyth, age 101, of Mt. Morris, IL passed away November 4, 2015 at Pinecrest Manor. Charles was born on July 24, 1914 in Cameron, WI the son of Iver E. and Jennie (Meyer) Forsyth. He graduated from Central High School in Superior, WI in 1932. Charlie served in the Army Medical Department during World War II, 1941-1945. He...
Glen M Borneman
Oct 26, 2015
Leaf River, IL, Glen M. Borneman, age 94, died Monday October 26, 2015 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Glen was born on October 5, 1921 in Leaf River, IL the son of Fred & Gladys (Mayer) Borneman. He graduated from Leaf River High School, Leaf River, IL. Glen was a paratrooper in the Army Air Corp. during World War...
Debra Lee Hartje
Oct 10, 2015
Leaf River, IL, Debra L. Hartje, age 60 passed away Saturday October 10, 2015 in her home with her family by her side. Per Debra's wishes there will be a family memorial at a later date.
Flossie E Horst
Sep 28, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Flossie E. Horst, 91, died Monday September 28 ,2015 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL with her family by her side. Flossie was born October 25, 1923 in Morrison, IL the daughter of Samuel M. & Edith C. (Hensler) Witmer. Flossie graduated from Sterling High School, and she received a Nursing degree from Sterling Public Hospital, which she...
Evelyn L Clow
Sep 28, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Evelyn L. "Donna" Clow, age 76, died Monday September 28, 2015 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Donna was born December 3, 1938 in Chicago, IL the daughter of William & Edna (Stabler) Samples. Evelyn has been called Donna by her friends since her teens, per her request. Donna married Nathan B. Clow on March 29, 1978 in...
Dorothy E Parkinson
Sep 22, 2015
Morrison, IL, Dorothy E. Parkinson, age 87, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL, died Tuesday September 22, 2015 in Resthave Home, Morrison, IL. Dorothy was born on April 24, 1928 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Karl & Emily (Sturn) Niklaus. She was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School class of 1946 and 1949 graduate of Chicago Wesley Memorial School...
Ruby E Van Brocklin
Aug 29, 2015
Leaf River, IL, Ruby E. Van Brocklin, age 99, died Saturday August 29, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Ruby was born March 31, 1916 in Winnebago County, IL the daughter of Amos & Maude (Knodle) Rowland. She attended Sheldon School and then Winnebago High School. Ruby spent time in Chicago working for Mars Candy Company. Ruby married Leo Van...
Barbara J "Bobby" Penn
Aug 29, 2015
Leaf River, Barbara J. "Bobby" Penn, age 84, died Saturday August 29, 2015 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Barbara was born March 21, 1931 in Lawrence County, Arkansas the daughter of Ozro & Effie (Lingo) Goodwin. She graduated from Walnut Ridge High School, AR the class of 1948. Barbara married Joe T. Penn on July 1, 1949 in...
Judith E Klasek
Aug 27, 2015
Leaf River, IL, Judith E. Klasek, age 77, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 in Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Judith was born on June 25, 1938 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Albert & Lillian (Varis) Kobler. She graduated from Morton High School, Cicero, IL. Judith's husband, Kenneth Klasek preceded her in death on February 12, 2011. At...
Albert M Felker
Aug 25, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Albert M. Felker, age 86, died Tuesday August 25, 2015 in The Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Albert was born February 17, 1929 in Oak Park, IL the son of Hugh W. & Ruth (Newcomer) Felker. Albert served in the US Airforce during the Korean Conflict, and was stationed in Bangor, Maine. Albert graduated with a...
James W Wakenight Sr
Aug 24, 2015
Oregon, IL, James W. Wakenight Sr., age 72, died in Oregon Rehab & Healthcare center on August 24, 2015. James was born November 30, 1942, in Oregon, IL the son of Lloyd & Mary (Wragg) Wakenight. James married Shirley Burger on December 16, 1961 in Oregon, IL. He worked for Kable printing company and when he retired he was a...
Doris R Blake
Aug 24, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Doris R. Blake, age 92, Loving wife, mother, grandma, GG, and woman of great faith was called home on August 24, 2015. Doris was born July 12, 1923 in Mt. Morris, IL the daughter of William & Eunice (Fulton) Pieper. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1941. Doris married Arnold (Beanie) Blake on June...
Lorraine E Krueger
Aug 20, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Lorraine E. Krueger, age 86, died Thursday August 20, 2015 in Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center, Oregon, IL. Lorraine was born March 18, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Loren & Marie (Vaughn) Allen; but was raised by Frank & Mena Marsh. Lorraine married Curtis C. Krueger on May 20, 1948 in Mt. Morris, IL, and...
Dolores I "Dodie" Gecan
Aug 19, 2015
Celebration Of Life Planned Following a private graveside service the family of Delores I. (Dodie) Gecan are having an open house and luncheon Celebrating the Life of "Dodie" from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M at the Mount Morris Moose Club on Saturday July 9th. Friends of Dodie and her family are welcome to attend to meet with Dodie's family and...
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
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
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
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
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...
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