Obituaries

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...

Feb 8, 2024

Leroy James "Jim" Minnick, beloved lifelong partner and best friend to Mary Brown passed away peacefully on Thursday February 8th, 2024, at the age of 68. Jim was known to family and friends for his kindness, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Born in Glendale, California on December 25, 1955. Jim grew up in...

Feb 7, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Donald J. Myers, age 97, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.  Don was born on February 25, 1926 in Mt. Morris Township, IL, the son of Samuel & Grace (Snyder) Myers.  He served in the United Sates Navy during WWII, and fought in the Pacific Theater on the...

Jan 16, 2024

Larry Wilson, 78, of Mount Morris, IL, passed away on January 16, 2024, at his home with his wife and son by his side, after a two-year battle with cancer. Larry was born on October 17, 1945, in Martin, TN, to Irgy T and Effie Pocahontas Carmichael.  After attending Martin High School in 1960, he worked in construction and...

Jan 11, 2024

Mt. Morris, IL, Sharon K. Cox, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 11, 2024 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  She was born on July 21, 1938 in Oregon, IL in her grandmother’s home; the daughter of Edward Burnell & Margaret Jane (Reid) Wagaman.  Sharon graduated from Mt. Morris High School.  Sharon married Karl Cox...

Jan 6, 2024

Daniel Lavern Rosenbalm, fondly known as Dad, Pappy, Step-dad, Brother, Papa, Uncle Ulferts, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in his home. Born on October 27, 1951, in Dixon, IL to Ellwood (Bud) Rosenbalm and Nola (Louise) Hartle, Dan married Karen Rosenbalm on October 12, 1990, in Sycamore.

Dan...

Jan 5, 2024

Margie L. Stouffer, age 97, passed away Friday January 5, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. surrounded by her family after a short illness. Margie was born March 15, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert Kirkham & Hilda (Kirkham) Winget. Margie grew up in Springfield, Ohio and after college moved to Ashton, IL with her parents...