Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois
Joan Irene Brinker
Apr 18, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Joan Irene Brinker, age 80, of Mt. Morris, IL died Friday April 18, 2014 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Joanie was born October 22, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Karl Matthew & Mary Irene (Benwill) Jacobs. She grew up in the Upper Peninsula, Gulliver, Michigan. Joanie graduated from Manistique High School class of 1951. Joanie...
Carlos Hernandez
Apr 8, 2014
Byron, IL Carlos Hernandez, age 70, died Tuesday April 8, 2014 in his home. Carlos was born in Pueblo Pue, Mexico on March 26, 1944 the son of Carlos & Anna Maria (Cuevas) Hernandez. Carlos married Mary Beth Penn on June 12, 1974 in Leaf River, IL. Carlos work as a set-up and operator for Austin Westran in Byron, IL...
Virginia R Masters
Apr 8, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Virginia R. Masters, age 94, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Virginia was born July 18, 1919, in Evanston, IL, the daughter of Albert J. and Eva Irene (Knox) Boelke. Virginia married Donald E. Gardiner on July 15, 1939, in Evanston, IL. They enjoyed forty years of marriage and raising a family before...
Iris Cashman Anderson
Apr 8, 2014
Geneseo, IL, Iris Cashman Anderson, age 88, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL died Tuesday April 8, 2014 in Illini Hospital, Silvis, IL. Iris was born February 8, 1926 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Nelson & Francis (Wiltshire) James. She graduated from Freeport High School class of 1944. Iris married Harry Cashman of Polo, IL on April 15, 1945, and...
Neil D Johnson
Apr 3, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Neil D. Johnson, age 77, died April 3, 2014 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Neil was born August 16, 1936 in Milledgeville, IL the son of Lester R. & Vera L. (Fulfs) Johnson. Neil graduated from Mt. Morris High School. Neil married Jacqueline L. Keilsmeier in June 1954 in Mt. Morris, IL; they had 3 children: Duane,...
Carl E Gustafson
Apr 2, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Carl E. Gustafson, age 75, died April 2, 2014 in his home. Carl was born January 3, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Gordon & Elsie (Drossard) Gustafson. Carl graduated from high school in 1957, and then entered in to the US Navy for 2 years. He married Laura Forte on December 31, 1960 in Evanston,...
Brian C Swartz
Mar 26, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Brian C. Swartz, age 39, died March 26, 2014 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Brian was born October 28, 1974 in Rockford, IL the son of Donald & Gardia (Himes) Swartz. Brian was a beloved Son, Father, Brother, and Uncle. Brian is survived by his Parents: Donald Swartz and Mother: Gardia (Himes) Cox. Children: Children: Cameron, Briana,...
Merle B Stutsman
Mar 15, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Merle B. Stutsman, age 87, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 in OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, IL. Merle was born January 12, 1927 in Aurora, IL, the son of Bennett T. & Orpha G. (Frantz) Stutsman. During WWII, he served in the United States Army. Merle received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Manchester College in 1950....
Sherry L Rowland Schultz
Mar 4, 2014
Savanna, IL, Sheryl L. "Sherry" Rowland Schultz, age 65, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL, died March 4, 2014 in University of Madison Hospital, Madison, WI due to complications from surgery. Sherry was born on April 24, 1948 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Leo J. & Evelyn V. (Erdmier) Reusch. She graduated from Stockton High...
Ronald Rothermal
Feb 24, 2014
RONALD ROTHERMAL, 71 STILLMAN VALLEY - Ronald Rothermal, 71, of Stillman Valley, IL passed away Monday, February 24, 2014, at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL from complications of a stroke. He was born March 10, 1942, in Rockford, IL to Robert and Norma (Wolfe) Rothermal. He married Katherina (Rina) Rattley on April 23, 1977, in Rockford. Ron spent most of...
Bonita L Voss
Feb 24, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Bonita Voss, age 86, died February 24, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL. Bonnie was born on July 21, 1927 in Harvey, IL the daughter of Walter & Ruth (Erickson) Finck. Bonnie married Wendell Voss on August 13, 1948 in Aurora, IL and they were blessed with 65 years of wedded bliss. Bonnie was a member...
Susan M Hokanson
Feb 21, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Susan M. Hokanson, age 45, died Friday February 21, 2014 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL after a long illness. Susan was born April 9, 1968 in Dixon, IL the Daughter of Arthur & B. Patricia (Seay) Hokanson. Susan worked in the White Pines Lodge as a waitress. She loved riding motorcycles, shooting pool, time with...
Justin P Weems
Feb 18, 2014
Polo, IL, Justin Weems, age 32, died in his home in Polo, IL on February 18, 2014. Justin was born August 17, 1981 in sterling, IL the son of James W & Becki Weems & Kim Hazlip. Justin attended Oregon and Polo School Districts. While in school he played football. Justin worked as a pressman in Quebecor printing, Mt. Morris,...
Bebe Marcella Ross
Feb 14, 2014
Bebe Marcella Ross, age 87 passed away peacefully at home, after a long illness on Friday February 14, 2014. Bebe courageously battled multiple health issues for several years with dignity and a sense of humor. She was born December 22, 1926 in Dayton Ohio the daughter of James & Ida Brown. A 1944 graduate of Byron High School she then...
Margaret E Gearhart
Feb 5, 2014
Margaret E. Gearhart, age 95 passed away February 5, 2014 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Born October 19, 1918 in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Milton and Ethel (Hinkle) Wilde. She graduated from Oregon High School and cosmetology school. She married Kenneth M. Gearhart on November 28, 1939 in Iowa. She and her husband owned and trained...
Virginia P Heberg
Feb 2, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Virginia Pearl Heberg, age 100, died Sunday February 2, 2014 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Virginia was born May 5, 1913 in Pinecreek Township, Ogle County, IL, the daughter of James G. & Elsie M. (Flook) Personette. When she was 8 years old her family moved to Mt. Morris. There, Virginia grew up and...
Richard H Bourdage
Jan 20, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Richard H. Bourdage, age 85 of Mt. Morris, IL died on January 20, 2014 in his home. Richard was born on January 24, 1928 in Berlin, NH the son of M. Placid & Wilhomina (LaChapelle) Bourdage. Rich was a father, a mentor, and a teacher to many. Rich was a carpenter at heart, loved tinkering with machinery...
Lois M Scheffler
Jan 8, 2014
Mt. Morris, IL, Lois M. Scheffler, age 85, died Wednesday January 8, 2014 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL. Lois was born January 19, 1928 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Irvin & Gladys (Shrader) Zumdahl. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School. Lois married Loren E. Scheffler on April 3, 1948 in Mt. Morris, IL. Lois loved her family...
Dorothy M "Dee Dee" Hartje
Dec 24, 2013
Leaf River, IL, Dorothy M. "Dee Dee" Hartje, age 82, died December 24, 2013 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Dorothy was born December 6, 1931 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Cletus & Norvella (Eakle) Kuntzelman. Dorothy graduated from Leaf River High School class of 1949. Dorothy married William "Squirley" Hartje Jr. on October 1, 1949 in...
Brian J Strite
Dec 20, 2013
Mt. Morris, IL, Brian J. Strite, age 41, passed away December 20, 2013 on the Family Farm. Brian was born October 2, 1972 in Sterling, IL the son of James E. & Rogene M. (Gann) Strite. Brian graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1991, and graduated from Blackhawk East College, Kewanee, IL with an Associates degree in Agriculture....
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