Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lore Bogdanovich
Jul 22, 2014
Byron, IL, Lore Bogdanovich, age 97, died Tuesday July 22, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL surrounded by her family. Lore was born August 12, 1916 in Guetersloh, Germany the daughter of Heinrich & Gertrude (Wolkovitz) Tiedeman. Lore came to America in 1952 and settled in Lyons, IL until 1997 when she moved to Byron, IL to...
Everett E Lundin
Jul 19, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Everett Lundin, age 85, died Saturday July 19, 2014 in the Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Everett was born on July 23, 1928 in Mt. Morris, IL the son of Dale Everett Miller & Julia Slaughter Miller Lundin. Everett was baptized December 25, 1928 in Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, IL. He was later adopted by...

Micheal E Zell
Jul 4, 2014
Oregon, IL, Micheal E. Zell, age 63, died Friday July 4, 2014 in his home, with the love of his life beside him. Micheal was born February 19, 1951 in Oregon, IL the son of Donald & Lucille Zell. Micheal married Crystal Sue Hose on June 21, 1997 in Oregon, IL after 7 years of friendship. He worked in construction...
Lois Ann Iva Bishop
Jul 2, 2014
Oregon, IL, Lois Ann Iva Bishop, age 78, died July 2, 2014 in Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb, IL. Lois was born November 26, 1935 in Mendota, IL the daughter of Hilbert & Pearl (Mathesius) Larsen. She graduated from Shabbona High School, Shabbona, IL. Lois married Edwin Bishop on January 9, 1988 in Rochelle, IL, and he preceded her in death on...

Donald L Conklin
Jul 2, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Donald L. Conklin, age 57, died Wednesday July 2, 2014, after a short illness, while surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born on July 7, 1956 in Montrose, PA the son of Roland & Linda (Walters) Conklin. Don moved to Mt. Morris from Phoenix, AZ to work at Quebcor Printing. He was presently employed at Pinney...

Dustin L Merriman
Jun 5, 2014
Leaf River, IL, Dustin L. Merriman, age 20, died peacefully on June 5, 2014 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Dustin was born June 8, 1993 in Rockford, IL the son of Dale & Theresa (Cagle) Merriman. Dustin was a graduate of the OCEC through Byron and Oregon, IL. Dustin loved music and dancing; Basketball, Balloons, and he truly...

Samuel B Fielder
May 28, 2014
Byron, IL, Samuel B. Fielder, age 82, he went to heaven after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's on May 28, 2014 in Neighbor's Nursing Home, Byron, IL, his passing was so beautiful there was no doubt for all of us that was there that God had ushered his spirit from his body. The Pastor came and prayed for Sam and...

Harriet M Fletcher
May 15, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Harriet Mae (Kielsmeier) Fletcher, age 84, passed away May 15, 2014 in Pinecrest Community following a battle with cancer. Harriet was born May 19, 1929 in Mt. Morris Township the daughter of Clarence & Hazel (Bearman) Kielsmeier. Harriet is survived by her children: Donna Jacobs Dietrich, Mt. Morris, IL; Diane Jacobs Burd, Pewaukee, WI; Dale (Kathy) Baker,...

Rosalie K Anderson
May 11, 2014
Leaf River, IL, Rosalie K. Anderson, age 76, passed away May 11, 2014 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL; in the loving arms of her family following abdominal complications and surgery. Rose was born March 2, 1938 in Hanover, IL the daughter of Charles & Florence (Curley) Bearsley. She graduated from Hanover High School class of 1956. Rose married Sid...

Donald E Dusing
May 2, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Donald E. Dusing, age 91, died May 2, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Don was born May 1, 1923 in Grand Detour, IL the son of Winfred & Lora (Wells) Dusing. Don graduated from Polo High School class of 1941. Don married Jean L. Dusing on September 26, 1944 in Mt. Morris, IL,...

Ellen L Sutton
Apr 29, 2014
Mt. Morris, Il. Ellen Sutton Age 76, died Tuesday April 29, 2014 at Serenity Hospice &Home Oregon , Il. Ellen was born April 15, 1938 in Aston, Il. the daughter of Vernon Yocum & Coral May Jones. She was married to James Sutton on October 6, 1979 in Mt.Morris Il. Ellen worked at Rahn Elementary School, Ogle county police department...

Curtis C Krueger
Apr 18, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Curtis C. Krueger, age 87, died Friday April 18, 2014 in the Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Curtis was born April 1, 1927 in Rockford, IL the Son of Lewis & Alvina (Miller) Krueger. Curtis married Lorraine E. Allen on May 20, 1948 in Mt. Morris, IL, and they were married for 66 years. Curtis served...