Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Scott  D Rudolf

Scott D Rudolf

Sep 22, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Scott D. Rudolf "Uncle Rudy", age 46, died Sunday September 22, 2013 in Boston MA. Scott was born March 8, 1967 in Dixon, IL the son of David & Patricia (McNett) Rudolf. Scott graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class 1985, where he was a member of the 1983 Sweet-Sixteen Basketball team which played on March 8....

Nancy  L Davison

Nancy L Davison

Sep 17, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Nancy L. Davison, age 77, died on September 17, 2013 in The Oregon Healthcare and Living Center, Oregon, IL. Nancy was born August 26, 1936 in Buffalo Township, IL the daughter of Donald N. & Gladys H. (Geldean) Davison. Nancy enjoyed visiting with anyone she came across while on the walks in Mt. Morris. She also loved...

Carol Oakes

Carol Oakes

Sep 16, 2013

Carol Oakes, age 90, died peacefully at her residence, Sunrise Assisted Living, Salt Lake City, UT, on September 16, 2013. Together with her husband, Arthur Oakes, she raised her family in New Jersey, New York, and the North Shore of Chicago. She remained in the Lake Forest, IL area for over 40 years and had recently moved to Salt Lake...

John Vye

John Vye

Sep 11, 2013

Mt. Morris - John (Jack) Burnham Vye, age 85, died on September 11, 2013 in his home. Jack was born February 15, 1928 in Baltimore, MD, the son of Vidian B. and Alysse V. (Wagner) Vye. He graduated from Waukesha High School in 1945 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He served from 1946 to 1947 in the USN. Jack...

Pauline Leekley

Pauline Leekley

Sep 4, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Pauline Leekley, age 92 died Wednesday September 4, 2013 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Pauline was born October 24, 1920, the daughter of Irvin & Sadie (Brown) Leonard. Pauline married Robert Leekley on October 18, 1947 in Mt. Morris, IL; and he preceded her in death on October 22, 1994. Pauline worked in the...

Wilma Depuy

Wilma Depuy

Sep 4, 2013

Winthrop, MN, Wilma DePuy, age 82, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL, died Wednesday September 4, 2013 in the Good Samaritan Care Center, Winthrop, MN. Wilma was born February 4, 1931 in Clifton, KS the daughter of John Southwell & Frances (Brooks) Wood Jr. She graduated from high school in Clifton, KS and then continued her education at Kansas State University...

Dale  V Chitty

Dale V Chitty

Sep 3, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Dale V. Chitty, age 85, died September 3, 2013 in Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center, Oregon, and IL. Dale was born December 4, 1927 in Shawnee, OK, the son of Clifford & Dorothy (Vavra) Chitty. Dale graduated from Flandreau High School, Flandreau SD, and Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, MN. Dale joined the United States Marine Corps on June...

Murray  G Trout

Murray G Trout

Aug 26, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Murray G. Trout, age 75, died Monday August 26, 2013 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Murray was born March 18, 1938 in Mt. Morris, IL the son of Ralph & Neva (Kile) Trout. Murray graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1956. He worked for BD McHenry Printing for 10 years, Kable Printing Company and retiring...

Carol  W Thorngren

Carol W Thorngren

Aug 26, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Carol W. (Mrs. Roger) Thorngren, age 91, died Monday August 26, 2013 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL; just 2 months after the couple had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Carol was born February 9, 1922 in Whiteside County near the village of Coleta, IL the daughter of Oscar Fay & Gertie Mae (Jacobs) Peugh....

Donald  Carl Seehaver

Donald Carl Seehaver

Aug 23, 2013

Rockford, IL, Donald Carl Seehaver, age 60, died Friday August 23, 2013 in Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Don was born November 24, 1952 in Rockford, IL the son of LeRoy & Hazel (Johann) Seehaver. Don worked as a paint and body specialist for all of the Paris Auto family most of his life. Don Loved to Fish with...

Harold M "Nels" Nelson

Harold M "Nels" Nelson

Aug 17, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Harold M. "Nels" Nelson, age 91, died Saturday August 17, 2013 in Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center, Oregon, IL. Nels was born April 22, 1922 in Asbury Park, NJ the son of Harold L. & Susan (McCoy) Nelson. Nels entered the US Army in 1947. He served in the Army Green Berets. Nels married Nancie Carr McDermott...

Theresa  L Kulevich

Theresa L Kulevich

Aug 14, 2013

Oregon, IL, Theresa L. Kulevich, age 56, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. A loving mother, sister, daughter and aunt, she was born March 5, 1957 the daughter of Julius and Rita May (Grigals) Kulevich. Raised in Lombard, IL, she was a graduate of Glenbard East High School, Class of 1975....

Ronald  P Embick

Ronald P Embick

Aug 7, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Ronald Paul Embick, age 87, died Wednesday August 7, 2013 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Ronald was born December 15, 1925 in Oregon, IL the son of Paul H. & Grace O. (Glotfelty) Embick. Ronald graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1944. He worked as a bookbinder in the bindery department, Kable Printing Company, Mt....

Christina  L Meusel

Christina L Meusel

Aug 6, 2013

Dixon, IL, Christina L. Meusel, age 50, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2013 in her home due to an extended illness. She was born March 11, 1963 the daughter of Hershel & Vickie (O'Neal) Richard. Tina was employed by Edelmann Company and Donaldson Company; and most recently she was involved with home sales. Tina served 10 years in the National...

Gene  Allen Rycraft

Gene Allen Rycraft

Aug 2, 2013

Oregon, IL, Gene Allen Rycraft, age 51, died Friday August 2, 2013 in Oregon, IL. Gene was born August 7, 1961 in Chicago, IL the son of George E. & Norberta (Wagner) Rycraft. Gene worked at Quebecor World in the finishing department. He also worked at Oasis Landscaping LTD in Mt. Morris, IL. He also did construction work. Gene was...

Roger  D Thorngren

Roger D Thorngren

Aug 1, 2013

Roger Dale Thorngren, 97, of Mt. Morris, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 16. Roger was born on February 28, 1922 in Rochelle, the son of Robert and Myrtle Thorngren, and he grew up in Milledgeville. Roger was a graduate of Milledgeville High School and the University of Illinois. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from...

Kevin  Robert Petrie

Kevin Robert Petrie

Jul 14, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Kevin Robert Petrie, age 52, died Sunday July 14, 2013 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Kevin was born August 16, 1960 in Rockford, IL, the son of Harold J. & Lucy B. (LittleJohn) Petrie. Kevin graduated from Harlem High School, Rockford, IL. He served in the US Marines for 4 years. Kevin married MaryJo Ritter on April...

Patrick  Louis Rycraft

Patrick Louis Rycraft

Jul 4, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Patrick Louis Rycraft, age 46, died Thursday July 4, 2013 in Mt. Morris, IL. Patrick was born August 16, 1966 in Chicago, IL the son of George E. & Norberta (Wagner) Rycraft. Patrick worked for Kable News Company in Customer service. Patrick loved his family. Patrick is survived by his Wife: Shelah Rycraft, Mt. Morris, IL; Children:...

Michael  J Fletcher

Michael J Fletcher

Jun 8, 2013

Michael J. Fletcher, 61, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on February 23, 1952 in Freeport, IL, to Joe and Maryalice (Egan) Fletcher. Mike was employed at Woods Manufacturing in Oregon, IL. His interests included golf, traveling, cooking, gardening, working on/repairing things, spending time with friends, playing...

Karen  Sue Sommer

Karen Sue Sommer

May 13, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Karen Sue Sommer, age 60, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend to many, of Mt. Morris, IL died Monday May 13, 2013 in Rush Hospital, Chicago, IL. Karen was born November 9, 1952 in Oregon, IL in the Warmolts Clinic the daughter of Lawrence & Lorretta (Jones) Wolfe. Karen's father preceded her in death. She...