Obituaries

Mar 3, 2023

Oregon, IL, Stephen D. Mackay, age 85, passed away in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL on Friday March 3, 2023.  Stephen was born on February 2, 1938 in Freeport, IL, the son of George & Elizabeth (Robinson) Mackay.  He graduated from Oregon High School, Oregon, IL.   Stephen married Susan L. Metz on April 30, 1960 in Oregon,...

Feb 28, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Ronald Karl Duane Bjorklund, age 87, passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2023 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Ron was born on February 19, 1936 in Milroy, MN; the son of Robert A. & Ellen A. (Johnson) Bjorklund.  He graduated from high school in Tracy, MN the class of 1954.  Ron was a...

Feb 26, 2023

Oregon, IL, Erin Groves was pronounced deceased on Sunday February 26, 2023.  She was born to Nicole Short and Ronald Groves on May 5, 1983 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL where she was raised.

Erin is survived by her children: Alicia, Journey, and Chirstian; parents: Nicole (Randy Caronna) Short, Norco, LA and Ronald Groves, Rockford, IL;...

Feb 20, 2023

Sterling, IL, Carolyn June Hilliard Scharfenberg, age 75, passed away in her home in Sterling, IL on February 20, 2023 with her family by her side.  Carolyn was born on November 26, 1947 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of Dwight & Rose (Christian) Hilliard.  She was raised in Leaf River, IL and graduated from Leaf River High School class...

Feb 17, 2023

Leaf River, IL, Robert “Bobby” Wilson, age 88, passed away on February 17, 2023 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, Mt. Morris, IL.  Bobby was born on July 4, 1934 in Ogle County, IL, the son of Floyd & Mertle (Hazard) Wilson.  He was a lifetime Leaf River resident until he had to move to Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris,...

Feb 10, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Tracy E. Reeder. Age 56, passed away on Friday February 10, 2023 in Javon Bea Hospital Rockford, IL. Tracy was born on January 5, 1967 in Dixon, IL; the son of Glenn E. & Leona (Heeren) Reeder.

Tracy graduated from Mt. Morris High School class of 1986.  Tracy worked for Quebecor after high school...

Jan 31, 2023

Wilma Hongsermeier 90, of Mt. Morris, IL stepped into the arms of her Savior, Tuesday morning January 31, 2023, after an extended illness.

She was born the second of six children to Mr. Verde A. and Mrs. Mamie F. (Cox) Coble of Flora, IL on June 19, 1932.  Wilma was an above average student during her academic...

Jan 26, 2023

Marvin Arthur Kunde of Oregon, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side in Rockford, IL on January 26, 2023. He was born in Dixon, IL on June 24, 1939 to Arthur Walter Ferdinand Kunde and Leota Helen (Howe) Kunde. Marvin graduated from Dixon Highschool in 1957.

Marvin served in the US Air Force for...

Jan 21, 2023

David Allan McCarty, age 76, passed away January 21, 2023. David was born September 10, 1946, the son of Raymond and Mabel McCarty. He is the brother of Deanna Vernagus and James McCarty. He was a hard-working and giving man. He is survived by 10 children, 20 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He is preceded by 2 children and 1...

Jan 20, 2023

Mt. Morris, IL, Linda (Schumacher) Himes, age 79, passed away on Friday January 20, 2023.  Linda was born on December 2, 1943, the daughter of Paul & Kathleen (Olson) Schumacher Lindquist. She attended Stillman Valley High School.

Linda enjoyed spending time with grandchildren, traveling, and holiday gatherings.

Linda is survived by her children: Jim Himes,...

Jan 16, 2023

Oregon, IL, Raymond LeRoy Larson, age 76, passed away suddenly on Monday January 16, 2023.  Ray was born on October 23, 1946 in Upland, CA; the son of Goodwin & Ruth (Liedenburg) Larson.  He graduated from Fosston High School in Fosston, MN; he then attended Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN.

Ray married Jan Zwer on February 27,...

Jan 9, 2023

On Monday January 9th, 2023, Shirley C. Thompson passed away to the sweet songs of Elvis, at the age of 83. Born on November 10th, 1940 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Carrie E. Germond & Maximilian Stopenbeck. She was raised in the Dutchess Co. NewYork area, attending all the St. Mary's Schools in Fishkill, NY. She later received her Associates...

Jan 3, 2023

Carol Smith, 79, formerly of Belvidere, passed away on January 3, 2023. Carol retired from AG Communications in Genoa, Illinois. She was one who was always on the go. She loved to visit friends and family. She always looked forward to her breakfast meetings at Mc Donalds with her “crew”. Carol was a kind hearted woman who did what...

Dec 23, 2022

Leaf River, IL, Leonard “Tobe” Hagemann, age 90, passed away on December 23, 2022 in Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL with his family by his side.  Tobe was born on March 16, 1932 in Leaf River, IL on family farm; son of August & Dorothy (Green) Hagemann.   He married Donna Stanley on April 5, 1953 and they...

Dec 18, 2022

Linda “Carr” Greenhow 1954-2022

Linda Doreen “Carr” Greenhow, 68, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1954, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Richard & Patricia (Jones) Carr. She was raised in Oregon, IL, and...

Dec 13, 2022

Oregon, IL. June Carol McCoy, age 79 passed away on December 13, 2022.

June was born on June 29, 1943 in Plainfield, IL. The daughter of Ada and James A. Williams.

She married James McCoy on July 6, 1961 in St. Charles, IL.

She and Jim moved to Oregon, IL in the early...

Dec 12, 2022

Robert “Bob” Parks, 64, of Mt Morris passed unexpectedly on December 12, 2022.  He was born April 13, 1958, the son of Raymond and Brenda Parks. He lived in Rockford for many years, graduating from West High School in 1976.  He was active with the Track and Field team and competed in Cross Country events.  His name is on...

Dec 5, 2022

William Emile Kereven William “Bill” Kereven passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2022. Born into a large loving family on October 18, 1949 he was the youngest of many children of James and Hazel (Baile) Kereven. Bill was raised by his family, friends, and the Oregon and the Mt. Morris communities, graduating from Oregon High School in 1969. Upon...

Nov 27, 2022

Elizabeth W. James will be remembered as a loving and empowering woman.

She performed many courageous acts throughout her life, such as marching for women's rights while she was going to college for her English Masters Degree. She devoted 21 years to her country serving as a Navy Chief with her beloved husband Bruce of whom were...

Nov 19, 2022

Mt. Morris, IL, George “Greely” Myers, age 83, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 in Swedish American Hospital surrounded by his family.  Greely was born on May 25, 1939 in Freeport, IL; the son of Frank C. & Blanche O. (Wacaster) Myers. He lived in Leaf River until age 9 and then moved to Mt. Morris.  He graduated...