Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

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...

Charles "Chuck" E Diehl
Dec 9, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL Charles "Chuck" E. Diehl, age 87, died Tuesday December 9, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing home, Mt. Morris, IL. Chuck was born December 16, 1926 in Mt. Morris Township, Ogle County, IL the son of Earl & Anna (Pieper) Diehl. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School and received a degree from Iowa State University. Chuck married...

John A Erkan
Dec 3, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, John A. Erkan, age 57, died Wednesday December 3, 2014 in his home in Mt. Morris, IL. John was born May 20, 1957 in Istanbul, Turkey the son of Turhon & Betuli Erkan. John married Donna Sue Remrey on November 7, 1996 in Pinecreek Township, Ogle County, IL; she preceded him in death on November 5, 2014....

Barbara A Kump
Nov 19, 2014
Leaf River, IL, Barbara A. Kump, age 77, died Wednesday November 19, 2014 in UW Hospital, Madison, WI. Barb was born July 21, 1937 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Harry & Anna (Arens) Nichols. Barbara married Royal Grove, who preceded her in death and then Barbara then married William Kump who also preceded her in death. Barb owned and...

Carolyn K White
Nov 16, 2014
Carolyn K. White, 75, Mt. Morris, died Sunday, November 16, 2014, after a brief illness. Carolyn was born September 10, 1939 in Sumner, Iowa to Lois E. and Hilbert M. Haack. She moved to Forreston, Illinois as a young girl and graduated from the Forreston schools in 1957. Carolyn loved to regale the fun times with her classmates, often being...

Alene D Auman
Nov 15, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Alene D. Auman, age 95, died Saturday November 15, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Alene was born in Springfield, WI the daughter of Nathan & Nellie (Eickman) Studebaker. Alene married Leland Potter on October 15, 1949, he preceded her in death on September 16, 1967. Alene then married Orlo Auman on March 6,...

Donna Sue Erkan
Nov 5, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Donna Sue Erkan, age 55, died Wednesday November 5, 2014 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Donna was born February 10, 1959 in Clinton, Iowa the daughter of Donald C. & Sylvia J. (Baird) Remrey. Donna married John Erkan on November 7, 1996 in Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL. Donna loved her cats, nature, walking by the...

Barbara Jean "Jeannie" Bordner
Oct 16, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Barbara Jean "Jeannie" Bordner, age 84, died Thursday October 16, 2014 in Ogle County Serenity Hospice & House, Oregon, IL. Jeannie was born on August 18, 1930 in Canton, IL the daughter of Duane E. & Margaret L. (Walraven) Witt. Jeannie married Marion D. Bordner on November 20, 1948 in Canton, IL. Jeannie and Marion owned and...

Melvin "Frizz" Pontnack
Oct 2, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Melvin "Frizz" E. Pontnack, age 75, died Thursday October 2, 2014 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Melvin Was Born November 10, 1938 in Freeport, IL the son of Earl & Irene (Trester) Pontnack. Frizz married Carol Nystrom August 17, 1995 in Dollar City, MO. Avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, Nascar, word finds, camping, loved by...

Jean M Messer
Oct 2, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Jean M. Messer, age 90, died Thursday October 2, 2014 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Jean was born December 19, 1923 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Michael & Magdalina (Trapp) Pontius. Jean graduated from Aquin High School class of 1941. She married Alvin Messer on March 9, 1946 in Freeport, IL. Jean was a wonderful mother...

Mary Ellen Bearman
Sep 8, 2014
Oregon, IL, Mary Ellen Bearman, age 82, died Monday September 8, 2014 in the Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Mary Ellen was born May 4, 1932 in Bradford Township, Lee County, IL the daughter of Harold H. & Genevieve I. (Danekas) Gerbers. She graduated from Franklin Grove High School. Mary Ellen Married Wayne Bearman on Feb 21, 1954 in...

Edward B F Bryant
Aug 28, 2014
Leaf River, IL, Edward B. F. Bryant, age 86, of Leaf River, IL died in his home on August 28, 2014. Ed was born on March 17, 1928 in Blue Jacket, OK the son of Russell & Gladys (Harper) Bryant. After graduating from High School and some college he entered the US Army serving from 1952 to 1953 in Germany....

Yvonne T Meier
Aug 20, 2014
Oregon, IL, Yvonne T. Meier, age 76, died Wednesday August 20, 2014 in Oregon Rehab & Living Center, Oregon, IL. Yvonne was born February 21, 1938 in Honey Creek, IL, the daughter of Glenn G. & Goldie G. (Gilroy) Suter. Yvonne graduated from Oregon High School class of 1955. She married Ted Meier on June 8, 1957 in Oregon, IL....