Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Gertrude  J Head

Gertrude J Head

Apr 7, 2013

Oregon, IL, Gertrude J. Head, age 91 died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at her home. Gertrude was born June 6, 1921 in Princeton, IL the daughter of Joseph Adam & Ada Belle (McCall) Wiggim. She graduated from Bureau County High School and from Beauty School in Kewanee, IL. Gertrude married Joseph W. Head on September 4, 1940. Gertrude owned and...

Kenneth  C Levar

Kenneth C Levar

Mar 27, 2013

Plano, TX, Kenneth C. LeVar, age 52, former Mt. Morris, IL resident, died March 27, 2013 in Plano, TX. KC was born August 19, 1960 in Oregon, IL the son of Kenneth John & Geraldine (Lamm) LeVar. KC graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1978, he also graduated from Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. KC is survived by...

John  Burton Finley  Jr

John Burton Finley Jr

Mar 26, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, John Burton Finley Jr., age 55, died Tuesday March 26, 2013 in the Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. John was born October 26, 1957 in Elmhurst, IL, the son of John B. & Nancy (Pacini) Finley Sr. John graduated from York High School, Elmhurst, IL. He married Gina M. Frustini on June 26, 1986 in Carol...

Gwendolyn  T Lundquist

Gwendolyn T Lundquist

Mar 26, 2013

Gwendolyn T. Lunquist, loving mother and grandmother, age 91, died March 26, 2013 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Gwendolyn was born September 11, 1921 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Edward R. & Edith (Talbot) Walker. She graduated from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL with a degree in English and Music. Gwendolyn married Jergen F. Lundquist May 24,...

Marvin  E Toms

Marvin E Toms

Mar 25, 2013

Byron, IL, Former Mt. Morris, IL resident, Marvin E. Toms, age 80, passed away Monday March 25, 2013 in his Home. Marvin was born July 9, 1932 in Polo, IL the son of Earl & Ada (Piper) Toms. Marvin married Ellen T. Egan on June 1, 1957 in Oregon, IL, and she preceded him in death on November 27, 1980....

Earl  A Miller

Earl A Miller

Mar 12, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Earl A. Miller, age 74 died Tuesday March 12, 2013 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Earl was born December 18, 1938 in Fargo, ND the son of Chester & Esther (Fetting) Miller. Earl married Patricia Hambley on October 5, 1957 in Rock Falls, IL. Earl was a pipefitter and plumber with Kable Printing Company...

Shiloh Kevin Franklin Balluff

Shiloh Kevin Franklin Balluff

Mar 8, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Shiloh Kevin Franklin Balluff, age 28, died Friday March 8, 2013 in Mt. Morris, IL. Shiloh was born to Anna M. (Cronk) and Kevin Balluff on January 2, 1985 in Freeport, IL. Shiloh was preceded in death by a niece, Sarah Akins (daughter of Jeremiah and Rachel Akins.) He attended school in Mt. Morris. Shiloh worked various...

Ora  Lea King

Ora Lea King

Mar 6, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Ora Lea King, age 82 died Wednesday March 6, 2013 in Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, IL. Ora was born July 28, 1930 in Niota, TN the daughter of David Baxter & Tempie Mae (Johnson) Marney. Ora married Willard T. King on May 5, 1945 in Dalton, GA. Ora worked for Kable Printing Company in the Bindery Department...

Judith  A Raines

Judith A Raines

Mar 3, 2013

Byron, IL, Judith A. Raines, age 67, died Sunday March 3, 2013 in the Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Judith was born August 12, 1945 in Windom, Kansas the daughter of Galen & Beulah (West) Raleigh. Judith worked at the Stockholm Inn for several years. She enjoyed her time with her family and her friends. Judith is survived by...

Duane D "Digger" Hagemann

Duane D "Digger" Hagemann

Mar 2, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Duane "Digger" Hagemann, age 82 , died Saturday March 2, 2013 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Duane was born October 6, 1930 in Freeport, IL the son of Herman & Ella (Avey) Hagemann. Duane graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1949. Duane served in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict from 1951...

Marion  D Bordner

Marion D Bordner

Feb 21, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Marion D. Bordner, age 84, died February 21, 2013, in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Marion was born on June 12, 1928 in Lewistown, IL the son of Homer & Jessie (Hilton) Bordner. Marion married Barbara Jean Witt on November 20, 1948 in Canton, IL. Marion and Jeannie owned and operated retail-clothing stores in Mt. Morris, IL...

Jacqueline  L Schorsch

Jacqueline L Schorsch

Feb 12, 2013

Oregon, IL, Jacqueline Lee Schorsch, Devoted Wife, Mother and Nana, age 71, died Tuesday February 12, 2013 in The Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Jacque was born April 27, 1941 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert A. & Lucille F. (Zender) Freund. She graduated from St. Benedict's High School, Chicago, IL. Jacque married Anton F. Schorsch on October...

Mary  V Arndt

Mary V Arndt

Feb 11, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Mary V. Arndt, age 94, died February 11, 2013 in her home. Mary was born December 16, 1918 in Hanna, IN the daughter of Frank M. & Eva F. (Christoph) Bales. She graduated from Union Township High school, IN. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Bethel College. Mary married Wayne Arndt in Hamlet, IN on September 27,...

Raymond H "Slats" Doyle

Raymond H "Slats" Doyle

Feb 9, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Raymond H. "Slats" Doyle, age 89, died February 9, 2013 in Oregon Healthcare Center, Oregon, IL. Raymond was born January 9, 1925 the son of George C. & Dora (Stukenberg) Doyle. Raymond graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1942. He entered the US Marine Corps and served in the Pacific Theater of Operations participating in...

George  W Noble

George W Noble

Feb 8, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, George W. Noble, age 88, died Friday February 8, 2013 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. George was born January 18, 1925 in Pine Creek Township, IL the son of Charles & Adelaide Faye (Bovey) Noble. He attended Mt. Morris Schools. George was in the US Army during WWII, serving in Japan. George married Mary...

Teresa  M Wiskur

Teresa M Wiskur

Feb 4, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL, Teresa M. Wiskur, age 77, died Monday February 4, 2013 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Teresa was born October 15, 1935 in Aurora, IL the daughter of Henry & Pauline (Pitz) Nauert. Teresa graduated from Madonna High School Class of 1954. She married Robert "Bob" Wiskur on September 1, 1956 in Aurora, IL. She...

Susan  R Hartman

Susan R Hartman

Jan 30, 2013

Polo, IL, Susan R. Hartman, age 52, died January 30, 2013 in The Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. Susan was born September 7, 1960 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Robert "Bob" Thayne & Nina Jean (Burgard) Campbell I. Susan graduated from Dixon High School Class of 1979. Susan married Mike Hartman on August 27, 1983 in Dixon, IL....

Gerald  E Blake

Gerald E Blake

Jan 25, 2013

Durand, IL - Gerald (Jerry) E. Blake, age 74, died Friday, January 25, 2013 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. He was born on May 22, 1938 in Rockford, IL, the son of Walter & Kathryn (McKee) Blake. Jerry attended Mt. Morris High School. He worked as a Material Handler for Kable Printing Company, and he also was...

Helen Larson

Helen Larson

Jan 16, 2013

Mt. Morris, IL; Helen L. Larson, age 95, died Wednesday January 16, 2013 in her home. She was born August 27, 1917 in Mt. Morris Township, IL the daughter of Ray I. & Mattie B. (Kerns) Avey. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School Class of 1934. Helen married Walter F. Larson on July 3, 1940 in Mt. Morris, IL....

Lonnie  E Mathis

Lonnie E Mathis

Jan 16, 2013

Adeline, IL; Lonnie E. Mathis, age 78, died January 16, 2013, in his home. Lonnie was born February 8, 1934 in North Moreland, Ohio, the son of James L. & Goldie R. (Rolfe) Mathis. Lonnie served in the United States Army. He married Doris O. Marshall on April 29, 1962 in River Grove, IL. Lonnie worked as a tool grinder...