Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

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,...

William D "Bill" Messer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...