Obituaries

Obituaries in Mt. Morris and Surrounding Areas in Illinois

Irene Borneman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Phil  P Egan

Phil P Egan

Jun 30, 2012

Mt. Morris, IL, Philip Patrick Egan, age 72 , died June 30, 2012 in Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, IL. Phil was born July 25, 1939 in Mt. Morris, IL the son of George & Eva (Foley) Egan. Phil graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1957. Phil married Kay Hovis on October 17th, 1959 in Oregon, IL. He was...

Mary  F Beneventi

Mary F Beneventi

Jun 16, 2012

Leaf River, IL Mary F. Beneventi, age 60 died Saturday June 16, 2012 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL. Mary was born June 19, 1951 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of John E. & Katherine (Laird) Woodford. She graduated from Guilford High School, Rockford, IL. Mary married Robert "Bob" Beneventi Jr. October 3, 1975 in Rockford, IL. Mary...

Larry  J Engel

Larry J Engel

May 15, 2012

Elgin, IL; Larry J. Engel, age 65, died May 15, 2012 in the Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois Center, Barrington, IL. Larry was born January 17, 1947, in Dixon, IL the son of William & Maxine (Finkle) Engel. Larry was a commercial roofer through Local 11, out of Westchester, IL. He lived in Elgin most of his adult...

Mary C Webster M D

Mary C Webster M D

May 12, 2012

Scottsdale, AZ: Mary Christine Webster MD, age 71, died May 12, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born September 28, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of William & Irene (Priller) Webster. Mary was a Urology Specialist for 40 years. She was a member of the American Urological Society. Mary is a graduate of Mt. Morris High School, Northern Illinois...

Paul  C Pusheck

Paul C Pusheck

May 7, 2012

Byron, IL: Paul Conrad Pusheck, age 67, died Monday, May 7, 2012 in his home, Byron, IL. He was born November 8, 1944 in DeKalb, IL; the son of Clarence and Mabel (Johns) Pusheck. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1962. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was employed at Gruno's Diamonds...

Michael  B Plemmons

Michael B Plemmons

May 7, 2012

Leaf River, IL Michael B. Plemmons, age 80, died Monday May 7, 2012 in Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, IL. Michael was born September 2, 1931 in Henderson County, NC the son of Thomas & Docia (Case) Plemmons. He graduated from Fairmont High School, Spartanville, SC class of 1950. Michael married Nancy Sigler on September 11, 1953 in Rockford, IL. He was...

Donald E "Ike" Beard

Donald E "Ike" Beard

May 2, 2012

Mt. Morris, IL; Donald E. "Ike" Beard, age 82, died May 2, 2012 in his Home. Donald was born May 7, 1929 in Mt. Morris, IL the son of Leon B. & Ethel (Johnson) Beard. He married Joan Bushman on August 25, 1967 in Oregon, IL. Donald worked at Kable Printing Company for 52 years as a Master Operator in...

Marvin  W Leopold  Sr

Marvin W Leopold Sr

May 2, 2012

Mt. Morris, IL; Marvin W. Leopold Sr., age 76, died May 2, 2012 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Marv was born May 13, 1935 the son of Walter & Margaret (Widmer) Leopold. Marv graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1953. He married Patricia L. DeSonia on December 23, 1955 in Belvidere, IL. Marv served in...

Donald  R Bicksler

Donald R Bicksler

Apr 24, 2012

Mt. Morris, IL, Donald R. Bicksler, age 86, died April 24, 2012 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL. Donald was born June 7, 1925 in Shannon, IL; the son of Archie & Orelda (Brandt) Bicksler. Donald married Betty F. Bradley on July 11, 1944 in Lynwood, CA. He served in the US Navy as a WT3C on a...