Obituaries

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...

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...