Obituaries
Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Norman R Nelson "Rhubarb The Clown"
Dec 16, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL Norman R. Nelson "Rhubarb The Clown", age 87, died December 16, 2012 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Norm was born May 22, 1925 in Morris, IL the son of Roy & Anna (Hejlek) Nelson. Norman graduated from Morris High School class of 1943. Norm enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 before graduating from...

John Roy Sundvall
Nov 13, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL; John Roy Sundvall, age 93, died November 13, 2012, in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. John was born April 6, 1919, in Seligman, Missouri, the son of Gust A. & Anna W. (Wallin) Sundvall. The family moved shortly thereafter to Jackson County, Kansas. John attended schools in Whiting, Holton, and Denison. He graduated from Denison...

Rev Len Huff
Nov 6, 2012
Rev. Leonard (Len) Huff Rev. Leonard Leslie Huff, 83 of Mt. Morris died on Tuesday November 6, 2012 at his home, ending a full life filled with love for the Lord, family and friends. He was born in Morris, Manitoba Canada on December 18,1928, the oldest son of Frederick and Lillian (Gretzinger) Huff. He graduated from Daniel McIntyre HS and...

Don Schlatt
Oct 13, 2012
Hudson, FL - Don Schlatt, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL., died October 13, 2012 at his residence in Hudson, following Melanoma Cancer. He is survived by his wife Karen; 2 daughters, Elizabeth Romberger and Bonnie Melissa Eslinger; 1 step-daughter, Kirsten Uzzardo; 6 grandchildren. Mass will be at the St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Hudson, FL. It will be followed by...

William "Bill" Mcginnis
Oct 10, 2012
William "Bill" McGinnis; Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, died October 10, 2012, age 90, in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born December 17, 1921 in Dixon, IL the son of Oliver & Elizabeth (Spaulding) McGinnis. He attended Dixon High School. Bill enlisted in the US Army in 1941, where he served in...

Kathy Ghibellini Davidson
Oct 6, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL; Kathy Ghibellini Davidson, age 53, died Saturday October 6, 2012 in St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Kathy was born January 6, 1959 in Rockford, IL the daughter of James & Angela (Salerno) Ghibellini. Kathy graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1977. Kathy worked for the Ogle County Sheriff's Department in Maintenance for 15 years....

Berta L Wolford
Sep 29, 2012
London Mills, IL; Berta L. Wolford, age 77, died Saturday September 29, 2012 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Berta was born January 21, 1935 in Rapatee, IL the daughter of Reynold & Alberta (Fullmer) Conlon. She graduated from Spoon River Valley class of 1952. Berta married Robert Ray Wolford on November 1, 1953 in London Mills, IL; Robert preceded...

Betty J Remmers
Sep 28, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL; Betty J. Remmers, age 69, died Friday September 28, 2012 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Betty was born July 9, 1943, in Dixon, IL the daughter of Leslie & Jeanette (Good) Kitzmiller. She graduated from Forreston High School class of 1961. Betty Married Louis B. Remmers on July 19, 1976 in Princeton, IL, Louis preceded her in...

Laverne F "Twerp" Zellers
Sep 25, 2012
Leaf River, IL; LaVerne F. "Twerp" Zellers, age 90, died September 25, 2012 in the Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Twerp was born January 8, 1922 the son of Floyd & Ella (Johnson) Zellers in Leaf River, IL. He graduated from Leaf River High School. He served in the US Navy from 1944 to 1946. Twerp served on PT...

Irene Borneman
Sep 24, 2012
Leaf River, IL; Irene Borneman, age 96, died September 24, 2012 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Irene was born June 15, 1916 in Green Castle, PA, the daughter of Russell & Cora (Drury) Dietrich. She married Glen Borneman October 23, 1948 in Cahokia, MO. She worked as a CNA for Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. She loved...

Alvin Messer
Sep 17, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL, Alvin Messer, age 92, died Monday September 17, 2012 in Oregon Healthcare Center, Oregon, IL. Alvin was born June 29, 1920 in Pine Creek Township, Ogle County, IL the son of Lawson Bryan & Ida (Chambers) Messer. Alvin graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1938. Alvin served in the US Army from 1941 to 1945...

Gina M Finley
Aug 27, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL. - Gina M. Finley, age 54, died on August 27, 2012 at her home. She was born on May 15, 1958 in Chicago, Il. the daughter of Tulio and Mary M. (Abboreno) Frustini. She graduated from Glenbard High School in Glen Ellyn, IL. She married John Burton Finley Jr. on June 28, 1986 in Carol Stream, IL....

Robert S Janssen
Aug 22, 2012
Oregon, IL. - Robert S. Janssen, age 79, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1933 in White Rock Township, IL the son of Simon Anton and Tillie (Terveile) Janssen. He graduated from Kings High School. He served in Germany in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a truck driver for Wausau,...

Thomas P Lewandowski Ii
Aug 6, 2012
Oregon, IL Thomas P. Lewandowski II., age 30, died Monday August 6, 2012 in his home. Thomas was born October 3, 1981 in Sterling, IL the son of Thomas P. & Tammy (Gray) Lewandowski. Tom graduated from Oregon High School Class of 2000; he also graduated from Highland Community College 2007 with Associates in Applied Science. Tom also attended Northern...

Opal K Shook
Aug 4, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL; Opal K. Shook, age 90, died Saturday August 4, 2012 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing. Opal was born May 28, 1922 the daughter of Roy J & Helen (Roos) Ballard. Opal was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School class of 1940. She married John Shook in Mt. Morris, IL in 1948, he preceded her death in November...

Glenda Lee King
Aug 1, 2012
Memorial services for Glenda L. King, age 73, who passed away at home August 1, 2012, were held at Mt. Olives Lutheran Church, on August 26, 2012. Glenda was raised and received her schooling in Leaf River, IL. Following a long career in the computer division of Salt River Project AZ, she spent her retirement years actively involved in her...

Donna M Bicksler
Jul 25, 2012
Freeport, IL Donna Mae Bicksler, age 69, died Wednesday July 25, 2012, in her home after long battle with Pulmonary Disease. Donna was born August 26, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Harm & Jerina (Johnson) Groen. Donna attended Leaf River Schools. Donna married Wayne C. Bicksler on May 21, 1976 in Freeport, IL. She worked for Kable Printing...

Gladys Anna Mae Springer
Jul 11, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL Gladys Anna Mae Springer, age 89 died July 11, 2012 in her home. Gladys was born May 28, 1923 in Leaf River, IL the daughter of John & Emma (Wells) Motter. Gladys graduated from Byron high School. She was a lifetime area resident. Gladys married Ross W. Springer on November 22, 1941 in Des Plaines, IL. He...

Lavonne M Glotfelty
Jul 4, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL - Lavonne Mae Glotfelty, age 83, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Lavonne was born May 11, 1929, in Thomson, IL the daughter of Donald and Florence Robison. She graduated from Mount Carroll High School, Class of 1947. Lavonne married Marlowe Glotfelty on June 7, 1952 in Mt. Morris, IL. She worked at...

Rose E Kirk
Jul 3, 2012
Mt. Morris, IL: Rose E. Kirk, age 63 died Tuesday July 3, 2012 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL surrounded by her loved ones. Rose was born March 4, 1949, in Olean, NY the youngest daughter of Floyd & Rachel (Simon) Maine. Rose married Kenneth Kirk on July 30, 1993. She had previously worked at Quality Metals in Byron...