Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Charles "Chuck" E Diehl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Russell  A Bicksler

Russell A Bicksler

Aug 17, 2014

Freeport, IL, Russell A. Bicksler, age 91, died Sunday August 17, 2014 in Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, IL. Russell Was Born February 23, 1923 in Shannon, IL the son of Archie & Orelda (Brandt) Bicksler. Russell attended Leaf River Schools. Russell married Betty J. Blair on April 6, 1947. Russell worked as a Farmer before driving truck for Northern Propane...

Samuel  E Thomas

Samuel E Thomas

Aug 15, 2014

Mt. Morris, IL, Samuel E. Thomas, age 96, died Friday August 15, 2014 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Sam was born June 5, 1918 in Rural Ogle County, IL the son of Frank & LuLu (Hedrick) Thomas. Sam graduated from Mt. Morris Schools. Sam married K. Annette Towns on January 3, 1942 in El Paso De Robles, CA....

Wayne  L Lantz

Wayne L Lantz

Aug 15, 2014

Oregon, IL, Wayne L. Lantz, age 81, died Friday August 15, 2014 in Heritage Square Nursing Home, Dixon, IL. Wayne was born July 7, 1933 in Lighthouse, rural Ogle County, IL the son of Russell & Gwendolyn (Bennett) Lantz. Wayne graduated from Mt. Morris High School and went on to own his own trucking business, White Lighting Express. He enjoyed...

James M "Gibby" Maxwell

James M "Gibby" Maxwell

Aug 15, 2014

Forreston, IL, James M. "Gibby" Maxwell, age 87, died August 15, 2014, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Jim was born August 1, 1927 in Solgohachia, AR, the son of James V. & Eva (Chism) Maxwell. Jim married Bernice Bull on April 9, 1949 in Arkansas and later married Mary Jean Wearmothe on April17, 1997 in Mountain View,...

Darrel  L Strite

Darrel L Strite

Aug 2, 2014

Mt. Morris, IL, Darrel L. Strite, age 90, died Saturday August 2, 2014 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Darrel was born February 12, 1924 in Polo, IL the son of Joseph & Caroline (Schnulle) Strite. Graduated from Mt. Morris High School. Darrel Married Dorothy Nunn on December 24, 1942 in Mt. Morris, IL. Dorothy preceded him in death...

Susan  M Jorgensen

Susan M Jorgensen

Aug 1, 2014

Mt. Morris, IL, Susan M. Jorgensen, age 59, died Friday August 1, 2014 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Susan was born March 13, 1955 in Beloit, WI the daughter of Kenneth & La Nore M. (Kopitzke) Duxstad. Susan graduated from West High School, Rockford, IL and received an Associates Degree from Rock Valley College. She married James A....

Aileen  A Personette

Aileen A Personette

Jul 29, 2014

Mt. Morris, IL, Aileen Personette, age 90, died Tuesday July 29, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Aileen was born May 17, 1924 in Polo, IL the daughter of Ross & Ina May (Hurdle) Hostetter. Aileen graduated from Polo High School, Polo, IL. She also graduated from North Central College, Naperville, IL. Aileen married Donald G. Personette...

Jean  L Miller

Jean L Miller

Jul 27, 2014

Ashton, IL, Jean L. Miller, age 79, died Sunday July 27, 2014, in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Jean was born November 12, 1934 in Omaha, NE the daughter of Loy & Margaret (Wilcox) Fisk. She married Daniel Miller on September 16, 1954 in Sparta, WI. Jean and Dan farmed in the Ashton area for over 40 years and...