Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Aug 15, 2024

Kurt Elliott Bevill, age 45, passed away August 15, 2024 while on a trip to Romania. Kurt grew up in Mt Morris, Il.  He was born on June 9, 1979 in Rockford, Il to Janice Elliott-Borota (Michael) and Michael Bevill (Jenny Gann) who all survive.  He is also survived by one brother, Seth Bevill of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and special...

Aug 14, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Herman Hartle, age 89, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday August 14, 2024.  Herman was born on the family farm in Oregon, IL on June 1, 1935 the son of Earl & Mae (McKee) Hartle.  Herman married Gloria Stouffer on May 19, 1956 in Mt. Morris, IL, where they raised...

Aug 11, 2024

Byron, IL, Cindy Susann Beitel, age 71, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron, IL.  She was born on February 6, 1953 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Leo Jerome & Elizabeth Louise (Truax) Duerson. Cindy graduated from Oconomowoc High School, WI.

Cindy loved her family time with her sons and her...

Aug 9, 2024

Edna Boyer departed this earthly life to begin eternal life with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, on August 9, 2024. She passed over during a peaceful sleep in her bed with her kitty nestled beside her.

Edna was born in Dixon, Illinois on November 4th, 1947, to her parents Clifford and Lillie Gilman (Waggoner). Edna was...

Aug 3, 2024

Milledgeville, IL, Mary Lou Meier, age 58, passed away at home with her family by her side on August 3, 2024.  Mary Lou was born on October 12, 1965, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Curtis and Lorraine (Allen) Krueger.  She graduated from Mt. Morris High School, class of 1983.  Mary Lou married Gary E. Meier on August 26,...

Jul 29, 2024

Teresa Francine McDowell (née Kaufman), known as Terry as a child, departed this life on July 29, 2024, at the age of 75 in Mt. Morris, Illinois, the same town where she first graced the world on August 27, 1948. Often a quiet person, Teresa’s life was a testament to her enduring love for her family, her passion for...

Jul 24, 2024

Bert Himes, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 with his loving family by his side.  He lived a full life and touched the lives of many people along the way.

Bert spent his childhood in Oregon, IL caddying at Oregon Golf Course at a young age. In the winters, Bert set pins at the...

Jul 15, 2024

Michael F Hartman (January 7, 1950- July 15, 2024) 74 Years Old

Michael Hartman was born January 7, 1950, and was the oldest son of William L Hartman and Ruth (Butterbaugh) Hartman. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School, class of ‘68, and his Mounder pride ran deep. After graduation, he proudly served his country in the...

Jul 12, 2024

Marian June (Motter) Leerhoff Garrett, 100, of Mount Morris, died Friday July 12 at Allure of Pinecrest Manor. She was born on March 22, 1924 in Egan, the daughter of William H. and Grace (Reber) Motter. She was a 1942 graduate of Leaf River High School and was a member of the Leaf River Methodist Church and later the...

Jul 5, 2024

Gerald T. (Bud) VanDusen, 79 of Mt. Morris died suddenly on July 5, 2024 at home.

He was born November 17, 1944 in West Point, New York at the U.S. Army Hospital on base.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elaine and his son, Gerald (BJ) VanDusen, step daughter, Dawn (Brad) Plock...

Jul 4, 2024

Terry Lee Seats, 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 4th, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1961, to Ellen Yocum (Sutton) and Gerald McLaughlin (Adopted by Raymond Seats) in Rockford, IL. On June 18,1983, He married Brenda A Miller. They met on July 4, 1977, at Weller Woods. Terry knew the moment he laid eyes on Brenda that...

Jul 3, 2024

JULIA HEID-NIELSEN

April 15, 1958 – July 03, 2024

Julia, age 66, born to Gordon and Carol Heid (Rountree) in Dekalb, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Oregon, IL where she lived the last few years of her life with her eldest son Nick, daughter-in-law Joy, and granddaughter Eden. Julia...

Jul 2, 2024

James Edward Welte, 82, of Rockford IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was born February 28, 1942 in Bigfork, MN the son of Harold and Ethel (Walsh) Welte. He graduated from Bigfork High School in 1960.  He worked on the family farm and in the family business, Welte Plumbing and Heating...

Jun 23, 2024

Susan Ruth Steffa, a lifelong resident of Mount Morris, IL passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2024 at the age of 62 at Javon Bea hospital in Rockford, IL.

Susan was born on September 19, 1962 to Walter and Ruth Anselm (Vondeschwanden) in Milwaukee, WI. She was the first U.S. born citizen in her family. Later her...