Obituaries

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...

Jul 30, 2023

Robert (Bob) Thomas Tuten, 78, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday morning, July 30, 2023 , with family at his side and while listening to his granddaughter sing during the Grace Valley CRC worship service. Bob was born on January 19, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Jesse and Ruth (Haddy) Tuten. He graduated...

Jul 15, 2023

Gerald (Jerry) Lehrke, 82, passed away on July 15, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital after a short illness. He was born August 20, 1940 in Oregon, IL at the old Oregon Hospital on north third street to William and Stella (Morgan) Lehrke. He attended Oregon High School and enlisted in the Army in 1959 where he was a lineman....

Jul 13, 2023

Clint Dietrich passed away on Thursday July 13th 2023. Although he struggled with addiction he will be remembered for his casual witty humor. He loved the outdoors spending many years Trapping, Hunting, Fishing and just being outside. Survived by Son Brandon Dietrich, Daughter Lexis Dietrich Special Friend Sondra Hicks, Brother Jeff (Karen) Dietrich, Sister Janell (Jim) Miller. Grandchildren Mason...

Jul 5, 2023

Debra Lynn (Nall) Diehl, 67, of Mt. Morris, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023, after suffering from some heart issues earlier last month.

Debby was born to the late Buddy Roger & Marjorie (McCue) Nall, on December 8, 1955, in Beloit, Wisconsin. Debby married Brian Diehl on February 11, 2005. He was the love of...

Jul 1, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Lavonne Irma Anderson, age 100, passed away on July 1st, 2023 at Allure at Pinecrest Manor, Mt. Morris, IL.

Lavonne was born on September 24th, 1922, on the family farm in Cherry Grove Township, Lanark, IL, one of six children born to Elmer and Etta (Bolinger) Gaul.

She married Harry William Anderson...

Jun 25, 2023

Lucinda (Cindy) Eastman, 77, of Mt. Morris, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 25, 2023, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL surrounded by her family.

Cindy, was born to the late Earl and Myrtle (Burton) VanWambeke, on March 20, 1946, in Rockford, Illinois.  Married to John Eastman on February 14, 1964 in Rockford.

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Jun 21, 2023

Victoria Elizabeth Finfrock, 78, of Mt. Morris, IL, passed away on June 21, 2023 in Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, surrounded by family. Vicki was born March 6, 1945 in Bloomington, IL, to the late John and Benita (Clifford) Schneider. She graduated from Minonk-Dana-Rutland High School (class of 1963), Western Illinois University, and received a Master of Education from...

Jun 21, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Ronald Lee Coil, age 63, passed away suddenly on Wednesday June 21, 2023.  Ron was born on October 29, 1959 in Dixon, IL; the son of Leslie & Patricia (Barnhart) Coil.  He attended Oregon Schools, Oregon, IL.

Ron worked for Crest Foods for the last several years.  He was a very caring person, he...

Jun 13, 2023

Edward C. Giese (Goose), passed away at the age of 80 on June 13, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Ed was born on January 24, 1943, “on a nudist farm in Tennessee” as he loved to tell people or Dixon, Illinois to Edward Sr and Margaret (Pabst) Giese.  He farmed as young man and built a...

Jun 8, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Robert (Bob) Noel Bennett, age 83, passed away on June 8, 2023 at KSB Hospital surrounded by his family.  Bob was born on February 19, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Mary (McCabe) Bennett.

Bob graduated from Providence St. Mel High School in 1958, was in the Army from 1958-1960 and...

May 30, 2023

Edward “Ed” Rasmussen was born in Amboy, IL on August 17th, 1945 to Wesley and LaVonne (Yonk) Rasmussen. He passed away Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 at the Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center under the care of Serenity Hospice after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and LaVonne Rasmussen, brothers Jerry and Vernon...

May 25, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Irene I. LeFevre, age 94, passed away on Thursday May 25, 2023 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Irene was born March 21, 1929 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of Charles & Elsie (Kelly) Floto. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School.

Irene married Walter LeFevre on September 11, 1949 in Mt....

May 11, 2023

Donna K. Wright, age 89, of Mt. Morris, IL passed away on May 11, 2023 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.

Donna was born March 21, 1934 in Highland, WI to Bill and Florence (Wendelin) Knight.  Donna married Bob Wright on June 27, 1953 in Ohio, IL.  She’s a life-long member of the VFW and...