Obituaries

Mary Ann Webb

Nov 9, 2024

With the holding of deep sadness it must be said that Mary Ann Webb (Tait) passed away peacefully at St. Anthony Medical Center in the early morning hours of November 9th, 2024 after a brief battle with several illnesses.

Born in Evanston, Illinois on Sunday, April 30th, 1939 to Joseph Richard (Dick) Tait and Laura Hecker (Nee'Beech)....

William E Hammond

Nov 5, 2024

William Earl Hammond, 89, of Leaf River, passed away on November 5th, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born April 10, 1935 to Dorcey and Carolyn Hammond. He was a lifelong Leaf River resident. Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was even known to pan for gold in the mighty Leaf River. He was a gun enthusiast and...

Ida Jean Nielsen

Nov 4, 2024

Ida Jean Nielsen (Desrochers), 82, of Rockford IL passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024.  She was born August 29, 1942 in Moonbeam, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Samuel and Marguerite (Ouellette) Desrochers. She met a U.S. Air Force man stationed in Canada named Robert Nielsen and they were married on September 1, 1962.  She then moved to...

Dean D Schroder

Nov 1, 2024

Dean D Schroder, 58 of Oregon died Friday November 1, 2024 at Serenity Home in Oregon following an acute illness.

He was born October 21, 1966 in Rockford, the son of Donald and Mae (Bell) Schroder.

Dean spent many years working as a farmer where he was the happiest.  He also worked at Quality Metal...

Robert H Trampel

Oct 24, 2024

Robert Trampel (Bob), passed away at the age of 84 on October 24, 2024. He was a resident at the Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center in Oregon Illinois.

Bob worked for many years with his father in the family auto body shop in Oregon. He enjoyed auto mechanics and doing auto body work. After he retired, he...

Christopher J Ferg

Oct 23, 2024

Christopher Jacob Ferg, 55, of Frankfort, IL passed away of a heart attack on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.  Soulmate to girlfriend, Julie Reece, positive role model to her children, Aaron and Allison Reece, Chris will be remembered for the laughter, smiles, and love he brought to their household.

Chris was a dedicated truck driver for G&D Integrated...

Mirdza Kalnins

Oct 15, 2024

Mirdza Kalnins, 92, of Mt. Morris, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Allure of Pinecrest after a brief illness. She was born on February 28, 1932, in Riga, Latvia, the eldest child of Edgars and Marija (Gatavs) Kiploks. Mirdza began her primary education in Riga, but in 1944, she was forced to flee her beloved homeland due...

Jaedyn A Hill

Oct 15, 2024

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter Jaedyn Hill, who was tragically taken from us on October 15, 2024, at the tender age of 16. Born October 6, 2008, Jaedyn was a bright and caring individual whose life was filled with love, joy, and dreams of a promising future.

Jaedyn...

Thelma M Messer

Oct 7, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Thelma M. Messer, age 94, passed away on Monday October 7, 2024 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron, IL.  Thelma was born on February 7, 1930 in Columbia City, IN the daughter of Alvin & Francis (Boschet) Ray.  She is a Mt. Morris High School High School graduate.  Thelma married William D. “Bill” Messer on July 12,...

Joyce Marie Latzke

Sep 15, 2024

Joyce Marie Latzke, age 88, of Pana, Illinois, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the home of her daughter Jackie. She was born October 21, 1935, in Varna, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Smith) Sylvester. On May 3, 1952, she married her forever love Richard J. Latzke, Sr., in Illinois.

She was a huge baseball...

Roger Alan Sheely

Sep 15, 2024

Roger Alan Sheely

Born on May 24, 1947 and he passed away on September 15, 2024

Roger was a family man; Proud US Marine; and a bass fishing enthusiast.

Services will be held at a later date.

Judith M Hunter

Sep 8, 2024

Rockford, IL, Judith “Judy” M. Hunter, age 78, passed away on September 8, 2024 in her home.  Judy was born on January 19, 1946 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of Kenneth & Rose (Asche) Schrader.  Judy worked at Kable News Company in Mt. Morris, IL, where she met many people whom became her friends.

Judy was an...

Charles E. "Chuck" Buser

Sep 7, 2024

Charles Emory Buser, Chuck to all, passed away on September 7, 2024 in the loving care of his wife, Deborah and daughters, Anne and Amy.  Chuck was born August 7, 1948 to Gail Jacob and Harriett Conrad Buser in Rockford, IL.

With his ball glove slipped over the handlebar, Chuck spent his youth riding his bicycle through...

Elizabeth Rae Wisnosky

Aug 30, 2024

Elizabeth Rae Wisnosky

November 30, 1978 - August 30, 2024

Elizabeth “Liz” Wisnosky, age 45, passed away Friday August 30 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City.

Liz was born November 30, 1978 in Champaign Illinois to Nancy Dickson and Lawrence Wisnosky both of Mount Morris, Illinois.

Liz graduated from...

Marguerite D Mattingley

Aug 30, 2024

Marguerite D. Mattingley 87, of Leaf River passed away on August 30, 2024, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born November 28, 1936, in Livonia, MO and was the daughter of

Lorenzo Ben and Mamie (Rutledge) Branscomb.

Marguerite married Lee Mattingley on January 28, 1956. She worked in the lock department for

National...

Anna Mary Millhouse

Aug 28, 2024

Anna Mary Millhouse, 93, of Oregon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, Illinois. She was born on September 28,1930 to Orville and Clara Belle Allen in Milledgeville, Illinois. Anna Mary married Robert L. Millhouse on January 24, 1949. She was a mother of three. Blenda, Karen, and Allen, and a foster...

Sarah Louise Wible

Aug 26, 2024

Machesney Park, IL, Sarah Louise Wible, age 90, formerly of Mt. Morris, IL passed away in her home on Monday August 26, 2024.  Sarah was born on October 17, 1933 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of Raymond & Mary (Riley) Hartsell.  She married James Wible Sr. and he preceded her in death.  She graduated from Rockford School of Nursing...

Judith Irene Huntoon

Aug 24, 2024

Obituary for Judith Irene Huntoon

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Judy Huntoon,  a beautiful and caring woman, on August 24th, 2024 at the age of 85. She was a devoted mother, a loving sister, a cherished grandmother, and a beloved great-grandmother.

Born on February 12, 1939,  Judy lived...

William Paul Anderson

Aug 20, 2024

William Paul Anderson, 87, of Mt. Morris died peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, with family at his side. He was born July 11, 1937, in Hodgeman County, Kansas, to Orla Jay “Bill” and Lokadia (David) Anderson.

Paul grew up working on the family farm with his parents, brothers, and sister. He graduated from Inola High School...

Linda Kay Bechtold

Aug 18, 2024

Linda Kay Bechtold, 76, of Mt. Morris, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born on April 4, 1948, in Oregon, IL to Kenneth and Mildred (Pettinger) Messer. She married Clarence E. Bechtold at Mt. Morris EFC on September 17, 1967. She loved the Lord; her personal Savior, was an avid reader,...