Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Robert Lee Kain's Story

1947 - 2025

Age 77

Oregon, Illinois

Robert Lee Kain, born on February 24, 1947, in Kokomo, Indiana, passed away  peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center in  Oregon, Illinois. He was 77 years old.

Robert was the beloved son of...

Jan 11, 2025

Ashley Lynn Lower of Loves Park Ill, passed away on Saturday January 11th, 2025 at the age of 39.   Ashley attended Leaf River/Forreston schools and graduated from Highland College with her degree in nursing. Ashley began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and found great satisfaction in providing care for those entrusted in her care. Ashley then fulfilled...

Jan 8, 2025

Richard Alan “Big Al” Stephenson died suddenly January 8, 2025, at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona, following a brief hospitalization in late December for pneumonia. He was 83 years old.

Al was born July 17, 1941, in Macon, Georgia, where he attended Lanier Junior and Senior High School for Boys, and then Mercer University where he joined...

Jan 8, 2025

Chana, IL, Harry F. Eichhorst, age 92, died Wednesday January 8, 2025 in Oregon Living & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL.  Harry was born on February 8, 1932 the son  of Harry F. & Martha (Graff) Eichhorst.  Harry married Lucille Tyminski on April 19, 1953 in Chicago, IL; and she preceded him in death on February 17, 2017.  Harry owned...

Jan 5, 2025

Jacquelyn S. Buse, 85 passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL.  Born in Princeton, IL on June 10, 1939.  The daughter of Milton and Eleanor Burkey.  She graduated from Walnut, IL in 1957.

She worked at John Knobel & Son as a Feed Salesperson for 10 years.  Relocated to Augusta, WI and worked at...

Dec 28, 2024

Richard "Hammy" Roy Highbarger, Sr, 86, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on December 28, 2024 at Allure of Pinecrest. He was born on May 14, 1938 in Mt. Morris, to parents Ivan and Luella Highbarger. He was a 1956 graduate of Mt. Morris High School. He married Dorothy Adams on September 28, 1973 at Mt. Morris Christian Church....

Dec 12, 2024

Richard James Gribbins, 80, passed away at home in Oregon, IL on December 12th.

Richard was born in Dixon, IL on September 10, 1944 the son of James and Madeline (Jane) Gribbins.

Richard graduated from Polo High School (Class of 62) and later earned a degree in Accounting from Rock Valley College. He spent most...

Dec 12, 2024

JACQUELYN PETITT PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY DECEMBER 12, 2024.

JACKIE WAS BORN MARCH 14, 1931 IN MELROSE PARK, IL TO VERNON V. AND MARGUERITE (JORGENSEN) SMITH. GRADUATED FROM PROVISO HIGH SCHOOL MAYWOOD, IL AND ATTENDED MARYVILLE COLLEGE, MARYVILLE, TN. MARRIED DICK PETITT MAY 15, 1956 IN MAYWOOD, IL.

IN LATE MAY OF 1956 JACKIE ACCOMPANIED DICK...

Dec 10, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Gerald “Jerry” D. Knodle, age 91, passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 10, 2024 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL.  Jerry was born on March 8, 1933 in Rockford, IL the son of Harold M. & Mamie P. (Henderson) Knodle.  He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1951.  Jerry received his BS degree from Northern...

Dec 9, 2024

Theodore (Ted) G. Incontro, age 99, passed away at Timber Ridge at Talus, in Issaquah, WA on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was born on October 25, 1925 in East Saint Louis, IL, the son of Louis & Thelma (nee, Turner) Incontro.  He was a graduate of Mt. Morris High School, Mt. Morris, Il.

Ted married Jacquelyn...

Nov 29, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Forrest Eugene Floto, age 73, passed away on Friday November 29, 2024 in his home with his family by his side after a short illness.  Forrest was born on November 21, 1951 in Freeport, IL the son of Harvey & Thelma (Derby) Floto.  He graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1969.

Forrest...

Nov 26, 2024

Gary Raymond Remrey, 85 of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from cancer.

Gary was born on December 29, 1938 to Harry and Amelia Taber Remrey in Dixon, Il. And attended Nelson School.

He married Charlotte Boos of Dixon on January 4th, 1958, at St Johns Church...

Nov 18, 2024

March 6, 1939 – November 18, 2024

Larry Stiles left the physical world on Monday, Nov 18th at UW Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL, after battling a short illness, at 85 years old.  Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Marjorie Lippert (Siebert), Ralph Stiles and his stepfather Evans Lippert.  Marjorie Lippert was a well-known local...

Nov 17, 2024

Ralph A. Milliman Jr., 72 of Oregon Illinois, passed away comfortably on Sunday November 17, 2024. Known to all as “Butch”, battled a long struggle of cancer but was surrounding by his family in his last moments.

Butch was one of seven children born to Ralph and Vera Milliman on the 9th of October in 1952.  All...

Nov 16, 2024

Geraldine was born in Wauwatosa, WI on Jan 5, 1938 to Gerald and Rose. She eventually moved to Davenport and was adopted by Aileen Martens. She had 2 brothers, Donald and Pete and a sister Penny. Geri married Jerry Kline in 1957 who was in the Air Force, and they had 4 beautiful daughters, JoAnne, Catherine, Sheryl and Lori....

Nov 13, 2024

In Memory of William “Terry” Messer

February 14th, 1949 – November 13th, 2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & coach

The Love of the Game

The Time

The Effort

The Pain

The Passion

The Courage

You sacrificed it all for...

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)....

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...

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...

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...