Obituaries

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...

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...