Obituaries

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...

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...