Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
William D "Bill" Messer
Apr 12, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, William D. "Bill" Messer, age 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and mentor; passed away in his home on Sunday April 12, 2015 with his family at his side. Bill was born September 16, 1928 in Mt. Morris, IL the son of Kenneth & Mildred (Pittenger) Messer. Bill graduated from Mt. Morris High school class of...
Curtis W Miller
Mar 28, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Curtis "Crazy Curt" W. Miller, age 80, died Saturday March 28, 2015 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Curt was born July 23, 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota the son of Chester A. & Esther C. (Fetting) Miller. Curt married Muriel P. Greene on June 26, 1954 in Mt. Morris, IL. Curt worked as a...
Doris Michael
Mar 23, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Doris Michael, age 89, died Monday March 23, 2015 in The Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Doris was born October 22, 1925 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Lloyd & Gerda (Johannesson) Hoffman. Doris graduated from Mt. Morris High School the class of 1943. Doris married Francis Michael April 26, 1947 in Oregon, IL. Doris was...
Elisabeth S "Lisbet" Mann
Mar 21, 2015
Elisabeth Sue Mann, age 55 of Rockford formerly of Mt. Morris, IL died Saturday, March 21, 2015. She was born October 19, 1959 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Eric and Nancy Mann of Mt. Morris, IL. Lisbet, as she was known to family and friends, graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1978, Highland Community College in 1981 and...
Donald George Leary
Mar 21, 2015
Oregon, IL, Donald George Leary, age 90, died March 21, 2015 in the Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Don was born October 23, 1924 in Oregon, IL the son of George C. & Rose (Schmidt) Leary. Don married Angela Seyster in St. Mary Catholic Church, Oregon, IL on February 7, 1948. Don was a life long Dairy Farmer with...
Henry H Brechters
Mar 12, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Henry H. Brechters, age 93, died Thursday March 12, 2015, in Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, Byron, IL. Henry was born April 4, 1921 in Paynes Point, IL, the son of Harry Brechters & Grace (Wiltfang) Brechters. Henry married Betty Wolfe in 1942 and she preceded him in death in 1978; he then married Anna E. Miller on November...
Oren E Stengel
Feb 25, 2015
Oren Eugene Stengel, 90, of Mt. Morris, died February 25 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris. He was born June 6, 1924, at FHN (then, Freeport Memorial Hospital) in Freeport, Illinois, the third child and only son of Edward and Edna (Paul) Stengel. He was a lifelong resident of Mt. Morris Township, attended Coon Creek (country) school northwest of...
David Petro
Feb 20, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, David Petro, age 59, passed away Friday February 20, 2015 in his home in Mt. Morris, IL. David was born May 19, 1955 in Geneva, Ohio, the son of William V. & Helen V. (Dodge) Petro Sr. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, volunteering at the church, helping others, and spending time with his family and friends. David was...
Paul M Mastny
Feb 13, 2015
Paul M. Mastny, 58, of Mt. Morris IL, formerly of Berwyn IL, died February 13, 2015 in his home, lovingly tended by his family, following a twenty-month battle with cancer. He was born June 15, 1956 in Hinsdale IL to George and Aloysia (Sirovatka) Mastny. Paul attended St. Leonard Elementary School and Morton West High School in Berwyn IL. After...
Leo Barney Jr
Jan 29, 2015
Leaf River, IL, Leo Barney Jr., age 84, passed away from heart complications Thursday January 29, 2015 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Leo was born July 1, 1930 in Tomahawk, WI the son of Leo & Alma (Kluckman) Barney Sr. Leo married Katherine Robinson on July 5, 1958 in Rockford, IL. Leo was a proud member of The United...
Dean L Fletcher
Jan 22, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Dean Fletcher, age 54, died suddenly Thursday January 22, 2015 in his home. Dean was born November 2, 1960 in Rockford, IL the son of Frank & Harriet (Kielsmeier) Fletcher. Dean spent his entire life in Mt. Morris attending Mt. Morris schools and helping many with jobs around Mt. Morris. Dean is survived by his Sisters: Donna...
Wilda E Lundin
Jan 8, 2015
Wilda E. Lundin, age 81, died Thursday January 8, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Wilda was born on August 2, 1933 near Shambaugh, Iowa. She is the daughter of Martin Anderson and E. Esther McKee Anderson. Wilda was baptized at Shambaugh Methodist Church in Shambaugh, Iowa. She graduated from Clarinda High School in 1951. She attended Clarinda Junior College in...
Carol Sue Pontnack
Jan 4, 2015
Mt. Morris, IL, Carol Sue Pontnack, age 68, died January 4, 2015 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL; Carol was a loving mother and wife. Carol was born April 12, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of John &Annabel (Hohstadt) Nystrom. Carol Married Melvin "Frizz" Pontnack on August 17, 1995 in Dollar City, MO. Carol was an excellent cook,...
Ethel Marie Mckay
Dec 26, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Ethel Marie McKay, age 85, died Friday December 26, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Marie was born May 28, 1929 in Mt. Erie, IL the daughter of Herman & Pearl (Anniss) Greifzu. She was a graduate of Mt. Erie High School Class of 1945 (3 Year Accredited School) and she was a graduate...
Sally A Holtapp
Dec 26, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Sally A. Holtapp, age 67, died Friday December 26, 2014 in her home in Mt. Morris, IL. Sally was born September 18, 1947 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Paul & Betty (Stonebraker) Guyer. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1965 as a Mounder. Sally married Glendon Holtapp Jr. on May 19, 1967 in...
Sherwood N Stouffer
Dec 23, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Sherwood N. Stouffer "Woody," age 86, died Tuesday December 23, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL surrounded by his family after putting up a strong fight of numerous medical battles for 5 years. Sherwood was born November 8, 1928 in the Mt. Morris family home on Hitt Street the son of William Boyd &...
Shelby J Walker
Dec 20, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Shelby J. Walker, age 72, died Saturday December 20, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Shelby was born May 3, 1942 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Cletus & Lenora (Conrad) Walker. Shelby was a former resident of Stouffer Terrace in Oregon, IL. Shelby precipitated in activities with Special Olympics, and Village of Progress....
Diane J Schmidt
Dec 19, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Diane J. Schmidt, age 53, died Friday December 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Diane was born October 24, 1961 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Donald & Shirley (Haug) Calhoun. Diane grew up in Brookfield, WI and graduated from Brookfield East High School in 1980. She...
Glenn G Schnulle
Dec 18, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Glenn G. Schnulle, age 76, died Thursday, December 18, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL surrounded by loved ones. Glenn was born February 18, 1938 in Egan, IL, the son of Gustav & Amy (Rothermel) Schnulle. Glenn married Sandra Walters on February 11, 1961 in Leaf River, IL. Glenn owned and operated his own...
Patricia Nelson
Dec 11, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Patricia Nelson, age 64, died Thursday December 11, 2014 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Patricia was born April 13, 1950 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Kenneth & Patricia (Dawson) Fletcher. Patricia married Terry Nelson on November 9, 1968 in Park Forrest, IL. Patricia was involved with the development of handicapped children for Stillwater Area...
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