Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Dustin  L Merriman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joan  Irene Brinker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...