Obituaries

Dec 19, 2023

Garner D. Stevens III 55, passed away unexpectedly at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL. Garner was born on June 13, 1968, in Rockford, IL and was the son of Sharon (VanVelzer) Wallace and Garner Stevens Jr. Garner worked for Woods Equipment and Quality Metal for many years. He was an avid lover of music and cooking. He is survived...

Dec 13, 2023

Barbara J. Fay, went home to Jesus on Wednesday December 13, 2023 after a very long illness. She was 90. Barb was born to Pete and Ann (O’Neil) Pisman on November 13, 1933 in Port Byron, IL.

She was a dedicated loving mother, grandmother and friend.  She loved crafting and woodworking,  gardening and camping with the love...

Dec 12, 2023

Carolyn Sue Jacobs

Carolyn Sue Jacobs 78, of Mt. Morris passed away on December 12, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL.

She was born November 3, 1945 in Oregon, IL and was the daughter of Alvin “Pete” and Lillian (Merritt) Black. Carolyn was married to Barry M. Jacobs in October 1961 in...

Dec 7, 2023

Leaf River, IL, Donna M. Wells, age 89, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023 in Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL.  Donna was born on August 19, 1934 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of Teno and Elizabeth (Johnson) Encerti.  She graduated from East High School class of 1952, Rockford, IL.  Donna married John S. “Pap” Wells on September...

Dec 5, 2023

Oregon, IL, Susan L. Mackay, age 82, passed away suddenly in her home on December 5, 2023.  Susan was born on July 29, 1941 in Kewanee, IL; the daughter of Haydn E & Eileen M. (Lee) Metz.  She graduated from Oregon High School.  Susan married Stephen Mackay on April 30, 1960 in Oregon, IL; and he preceded her in...

Dec 3, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Nathan B. Clow, age 78, passed away on December 3, 2023 in Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL.  Nate was born on February 11, 1945 in Rockford, IL; the son of Nathan Pierce and Ruth Elizabeth Clow.  He attended Rockford Schools and graduated from East High School in 1963.  Nate then graduated from Carroll University in...

Dec 3, 2023

Denise Marie Speers was born on September 6, 1959.  She passed away on Sunday December 3, 2023

Dec 2, 2023

Barbara L Feary, 74, of Dixon passed away December 2, 2023.  She was born January 14, 1949, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Anderson) Saaijenga.  She married James Feary on May 29, 1970 in Dixon. Barbara worked at Allied Locke Industries for 25 years and Dixon Public Schools for 15 years. She loved working with children and felt a...

Nov 30, 2023

Leaf River, IL, Analyn S. Motter, age 81, passed away on November 30, 2023 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Analyn was born on April 17, 1942 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of Donald & Lillian (Summers) Motter.  She graduated from Leaf River High School Class of 1960. She played basketball for Northern Illinois University.

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Nov 15, 2023

William V. Motter, 98, of Mt. Morris, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  Bill was born on June 13, 1925, in Egan, IL., the son of William H. and Grace (Reber) Motter.  Bill married the love of his life, the former Helen G. Benditz, in Aurora, IL., on April 23, 1954.  They were married for 56 years until...

Oct 29, 2023

Lloyd William Martin Passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on the morning of October 29th.  He was the Son of Diana Feary and Lenard Martin born February 9th 1982. Lloyd was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Uncle and Friend. His favorite hobbies included fishing, camping, floating down the river, Card games and video games. He enjoyed...

Oct 10, 2023

Gisa A Vinnedge, Amboy Illinois

Gisa A. Vinnedge, age 80 of Amboy, IL passed on October 10, 2023 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL. Gisa was born on March 20, 1943 in Bad-Oeynhausen Germany, the daughter of Fritz Meyer and Lore Meyer Bogdanovich.  She Moved to United States in 1952.

Children: Dave (Kim) Vinnedge-...

Sep 30, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Joanne Lindquist, age 85, passed away on Saturday September 30, 2023 in her home with her family by her side.  She was born on June 3, 1938 in Elmhurst, IL; the daughter of John & Lil (Karlson) Korinek.  Joanne graduated from Wheaton Central High School class of 1956, Wheaton, IL.  Joanne married Richard “Dick” Lindquist on...

Sep 22, 2023

Donald Edward Sorensen passed away peacefully in his sleep, in the early morning hours, on Sept 22, 2023, at his home in Mt. Morris, IL. He was 81 years old. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Don was born May 8, 1942, to Edward and Nellie Sorensen.  He was very proud of his childhood...

Sep 20, 2023

Thomas M. Miller

Tom peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023 at Serenity Home & Hospice in Oregon, IL.

He was the son of Harold and Angela (McLennan) Miller and was born in Elmhurst, IL on October 31st, 1944.

Tom graduated from Mt. Morris High School (Class of ’63) where he loved being...

Sep 15, 2023

Joan (Peggy) L. Janssen

Oregon----Joan (Peggy) Janssen passed away September 15th 2023 at Meadows of Franklin Grove nursing home.  She was born May 15th, 1932 to parents Erma and Charles Wagner in Byron, IL.  She graduated from high school in 1951 and married the love of her life Alan Janssen on June 10th, 1951.  She grew to...

Sep 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robin (Rob) Daniel Hanke

April 26, 1972-September 11, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rob Daniel Hanke on September 11, 2023. He leaves behind his wife, Lora Hanke, his children, Waylon Hanke, Katlyn Reber, and Issac Reber, his father Neel (Pawpaw) Hanke, his mother Barbara...

Aug 22, 2023

Don Everette Henderson, age 86, passed away at Serenity Hospice in Oregon, IL on August 22,

2023, after a long battle with cancer. Don was born February 15, 1937, in Rockford, IL the son

of Everette Raymond and Lovita Pauline (Sisk) Henderson. He grew up in Mt. Morris, IL and

graduated from the...

Aug 19, 2023

Doris Lillian Pearson Swedberg died on Saturday morning, August 19th at Allure of Pinecrest. She was born in Kittson County, MN on December 29, 1924 to Oscar Elmer Pearson and Annie (Hicks) Pearson.  She was the youngest of 6 children, all of whom predecease her.

Dori enjoyed music, theater, and drama.  She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College...

Aug 11, 2023

Pamela Lynn Borgmann, 61, of Leaf River (Adeline), passed away on Friday, Aug. 11th surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Priscilla Rainey (Leaf River/Adeline) and the late Richard Luke (Canon City, Colorado). Pam was the beloved wife of Darrell for 40 years. She was Mom to Kelli Borgmann (Forreston) and Richie Borgmann (Freeport) and...