Obituaries

May 4, 2023

Charles "Skip" Gooch passed away on 5/4/23 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Jan Gooch, sister Susan Edgar, his children Renee Gooch, Chad Gooch (Melissa), Jennifer Gooch, stepchildren Brian Symons, Lori Haenitsch (Josh), grandchildren Gabe and Elena Gooch, step-grandchildren Eric (Cara) and Rachel Symons, Austin Haenitsch, step-great-granddaughter Adeline...

Apr 30, 2023

On Sunday April 30, Gloria (Stouffer) Hartle, loving wife, mother, grandmother & great grandmother suddenly but peacefully passed away.

Gloria was born Nov 6 1938 in Polo, IL to Esther & Harold Stouffer. She married Herman Hartle on May 19, 1956 and raised 3 loving daughters.

Gloria was preceded in death by her father Harold,...

Apr 22, 2023

Byron, IL, Linda L. Johnson, age 77, passed away on Saturday April 22, 2023 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron, IL.  Linda was born on February 20, 1946 in Freeport, IL; the daughter of Charles F.W. & Violet A. (Heinze) Brick.  Linda married Steve Armbruster and then she married Robert W. Johnson on June 29, 1996 in Mactown Golf Course,...

Mar 31, 2023

Dwayne Marshall Zipse was born on March 14, 1939, and joined his Father in Heaven early Friday morning, March 31, 2023.

Dwayne was married to Mary Jane (Floto) on Nov.17, 1957 and formed a strong farming partnership steeped in a love for land and family. Together they built a dairy farm that provided the best place to...

Mar 26, 2023

Marjorie Ann “Marge” Powers passed away on Sunday March 26, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest.  She was born November 27, 1927 in Frenchburg, Kentucky to Samuel Morehead and Laura Jean Work Phelps, where her parents were serving at a Presbyterian mission school.  That core mission of Christian service in the world, continued throughout her 95 years.  She grew up...

Mar 12, 2023

Oregon, IL, Dorothy Janssen, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 12, 2023 in Dixon Healthcare Center.  Dorothy was formerly of Oregon for 93 years.  She was born on June 8, 1927 in Startford, IL, the daughter of Henery & Ida (Withers) Rosenbalm.  Dorothy graduated from Oregon High School class of 1945.  Dorothy married Walter Janssen in Oregon,...

Mar 8, 2023

Polo, IL, LeRoy E Toms, age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 8, 2023 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.  LeRoy was born on June 19, 1924 in Pine Creek Township, IL; the son of Cyrus & Frances (Portner) Toms.  He graduated from Polo High School.

LeRoy has joined his first love Helen (Trouth) Toms...

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...