Obituaries

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...

Dec 28, 2023

Ty L. Hannebaum, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

He was born on December 21, 1970, in Kansas City, MO; the son of Leroy and Linda (Taylor) Hannebaum. Ty graduated from Manhattan High School class of 1989, then subsequently graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and later earned an...

Dec 28, 2023

Frank Floski Jr. - “Poppa” – 98, a shining example of the Greatest Generation and one of Ogle County’s oldest World War II veterans, died peacefully December 28, 2023 in the loving presence of his three children following a life dedicated to country, community, and family.

Frank was born July 19, 1925 to Frank and Sarah Floski...

Dec 22, 2023

Marion E Thompson, 84 died suddenly at her home in Mt Morris on Friday, December 22nd 2023.

Marion was born May 7, 1939 to Robert and Lola (Blake) Duncan, Mt Morris. Marion attended Mt Morris schools and graduated Class of 1957.

Marion married John G Thompson on March 17, 1961 in Mt. Morris, IL. Marion...

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.

...

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...