Obituaries

Jun 20, 2024

Douglas L. Wean

Douglas Louis Wean entered eternal life on Thursday, June 20th in Oregon, IL

He was born March 29, 1948, the son of Charles and Dorothy Wean. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School, Class of ’66 and was a Mounder through and through.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and after boot...

Jun 12, 2024

Lester Harold Karstedt, Jr., 68, of Tempe, Arizona, (formerly of Mt. Morris, Illinois) passed away on June 12, 2024. Lester was born in Freeport, Illinois to Lester Karstedt and Sarah (Molter) Karstedt on February 8, 1956. Lester moved to Mt. Morris from Freeport at a young age, growing up in Mt. Morris and graduating from Mt. Morris High School,...

May 28, 2024

Gene Edward McGee, age 92, a resident of Mount Morris IL, formally Land O’ Lakes WI since 1993 died Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Serenity Hospice House in Oregon, IL. He was born April 9th, 1932 in Freeport IL to John and Bernice (Haire) McGee. Gene was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force from December 1951 –...

May 23, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Gerald J. Unger, age 92, passed away on May 23, 2024 in Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL.  Gerald was born on August 1, 1931 in Rochelle, IL.  He graduated from Mt. Morris High School.  Gerald served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked in the printing industry for his career and he...

May 14, 2024

Gary Dean Martin, age 62, passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2024,

surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born November 8th, 1961 in Rockford, IL. He worked at Quality

Metal for 30+ years, and enjoyed being outdoors. Gary was a devoted

husband, father, grandpa, brother, and uncle.

In...

May 8, 2024

Charles William “Chuck” Devereaux, 82, of Mt. Morris, IL, (formerly of Aurora, IL) passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Chuck was born on February 19, 1942 in Aurora, IL, the son of Reed and Irma (Schacht) Devereaux. After graduating from East Aurora High School in 1960, he proudly served in...

May 2, 2024

Ronald M. Kuntzelman 90, of Leaf River passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Allure of

Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. He was born December 1, 1933, in Freeport, IL and was the son of

Cletus and Norvella (Eakle) Kuntzelman.

Ronald graduated from Leaf River High School in 1952. He married Doris Jean...

Apr 21, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Geneva Florence Mueller Boone, age 93, passed away on Sunday April 21, 2024 in Serenity Hospice &Home, Oregon, IL.  Geneva was born on September 1, 1930 in Menominee, Michigan; the daughter of Ernest &Vivian (Hiatt) Mueller.  She graduated from Wausaukee High School in Wisconsin.  Geneva married Horace Boone on May 1, 1954 in McAllister, WI; and...

Apr 18, 2024

Stillman Valley, IL, Lisa K. Cook, age 62, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday April 18, 2024.  Lisa was born on November 8, 1961 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of William C & Janice M. (Bonne) Wilson.  She graduated from Byron High School class of 1979.  Lisa married Lee R. Cook Jr. on...

Apr 11, 2024

MT. Morris, IL, Richard L. Wilkinson, age 74, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 in Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL.   Rich was born on May 18, 1949 in Coral Gables, FL; the son of David E. & Frieda J (Beck) Wilkinson.  He graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport, IA.  Rich married Deborah Holtman on July...

Apr 10, 2024

Forreston, IL, Jeff “Big Daddy” Branscomb, 49, of Forreston, passed away suddenly at home on the morning of April 10, 2024.  He was born August 3,1974 to Deborah & Roger Branscomb and lived his whole life close to family.

Jeff worked at Kable Printing/Quebecor in Mt. Morris for 14 years, at Americold in Rochelle for 13 years...

Mar 16, 2024

Eddie J Huseman, 67, of Mount Morris, passed at home on the morning of March 16th, 2024. He was born on December 1st, 1956 in Princeton, Illinois. He was the son of Ellsworth and Mamie Huseman. He grew up in Polo and attended Polo High School where he graduated class of 1975. Ed was employed at Kable Printing/Quebcor until...

Mar 16, 2024

Cheryl Lee Campbell was born 8/23/43 and lived her entire life in Leaf River.  She met Jim Campbell, the love of her life, at 23, married and together they raised 3 children. Cheryl was a very active member of their community. She also served as the town librarian for several years as well as taking a large part in...

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara (Barb) A. Greene (nee Keller), 78, of Oregon, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Serenity Hospice and Home on March 15, 2024.

Barb was born October 1, 1945, to Howard and Lorraine Keller in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of Kelly High School, Class of 1963.

Barb married John...

Mar 15, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Curtis H. Ennenga, age 77, passed away suddenly in his home on March 15, 2024.  Curt was born on September 4, 1946 in Oregon, IL; the son of John P. & Catherine (Meyer) Ennenga.  Curt married his loving wife Gloria Smice on January 6, 1964 in Oregon, IL.

Curt was an avid outdoorsmen who...

Mar 12, 2024

Russell L. Martin, age 77, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Russ was born February 19,1947 the son of Robert and Pauline (Voss) Martin. He attended Oregon Community High School graduating in 1965. After high school Russ joined the Army and served from 1966-1968. When he returned home he married Judy Mumford, on...

Mar 8, 2024

Oregon, IL, Barbara J. Kirchner, age 75, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL.  Barb was born on January 28, 1949 in Oregon, IL; the daughter of Robert Gerald & Pauline Marie (Voss) Martin. Barb married James Kirchner on June 10, 1967 in Oregon, IL, he preceded her in death on...

Mar 5, 2024

Sadly our mother Linda Johnson Guzman passed away on Tuesday March 5th at the ripe age of 74. She was a strong, stubborn and beautiful woman.  In 1993 her world was flipped upside down with passing of her husband and the father of her children, Miguel Guzman. From that night forward she carried the weight and challenges of raising...

Mar 1, 2024

It is with heartbreaking sorrow we share the passing of Philip (Phil) A. Giuffre, Jr. age 63.  Phil was born in Chicago, IL December 13, 1960 and left us on March 1, 2024.  We celebrate his legacy of dedicated service, strength and perseverance.  Phil enlisted in the US Army in 1979; Trp B 1/17th CAV, 82 Airborne, Ft. Bragg. ...

Feb 13, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Emmitt W. Martin, age 70 passed away suddenly on Tuesday February, 13, 2024 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL.  Emmitt was born on January 8, 1954 in Rockford, IL; the son of Robert Gerald & Pauline Marie (Voss) Martin.  Emmitt graduated from Oregon High School class of 1972.  He worked for the Local 150 operating engineers retiring...