Obituaries

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...

Jan 2, 2024

Polo, IL, Mervin “Merv” Ludewig, age 86, passed away on Tuesday January 2, 2024 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.  Merv was born on October 1, 1937 in Forreston, IL, the son of Fred & Ruth (Welp) Ludewig.  He married Gail Newcomer on December 31, 1978 at their home in Rural Polo, IL.

Merv was owner...

Jan 2, 2024

Doris E. Coil, age 81, passed away peacefully in Generations at Neighbors, Byron, IL on Tuesday January 2, 2024.  Doris was born on November 15, 1942 in Oregon, IL; the second daughter of Floyd Edward & Hazel Mae Agnes (Wallace) Haynes.  She graduated from Oregon High School.  She married Leslie Earl Coil in April of 1969, and they remained...

Dec 29, 2023

Cheryl R Christians, age 77 passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL on Dec. 29, 2023. Cheryl was born Oct 15, 1946 in Avon, SD. The daughter of John and Jenny (Hemminga) Christians. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1965. She then attended Rockford Business College.

In 1976 Cheryl began her career...

Dec 29, 2023

Leaf River, IL, Dennis C. Krueger, age 71, passed away on Friday December 29, 2023, at home in Leaf River, IL.  Dennis was born on August 7, 1952, in Rochelle, IL; the son of Curtis C. and Lorraine (Allen).  He graduated from Mount Morris High School class of 1970, Mount Morris, IL.

Dennis enlisted in the Army...