Obituaries
William "Bill" M. Snow
Sep 30, 2025
William Mark Snow passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1955 in Dixon, IL, the son of John and Helen Snow.
Bill was a graduate of Dixon High School and served 6 years as a Naval Reactor Operator on the Dwight D Eisenhour from 1975 – 1981.
Bill started working at Byron Nuclear Plant in 1981...
Dianna L. Rundle
Sep 28, 2025
BYRON, IL ~ DiAnna L. Rundle, age 80, passed away suddenly in her home in Byron, IL, on Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born February 25, 1945, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of William & Ruby (Fetters) Millard. DiAnna attended and graduated from Auburn High School. A year later on June 19, 1964, she married the love of her...
Robert "Rob" Daniel Wiener
Sep 18, 2025
STILLMAN VALLEY, IL ~ Robert “Rob” Wiener, 55, died suddenly at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL, on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born April 12, 1970, in Rockford, IL, the son of Morris “Bud” & Patricia “Pat” (Moussa) Wiener. He attended and later graduated Oregon High School in 1988. Rob spent his life passionate about many things, like...
Nancy Kerwin
Sep 17, 2025
Nancy Kerwin (Nee Hennessy)
Nancy Kerwin, 72, a loving mother, sister, aunt, friend, and educator, passed away suddenly on September 17, 2025, surrounded by her closest family and friends, after suffering a stroke.
Born January 19, 1953, in Oak Park, IL, Nancy grew up in Hillside as the third child of Elizabeth and Michael Hennessy. A devout Catholic from the start, she...
Jacquelyn A. Schumacher
Sep 14, 2025
Stillman Valley, IL – Jacquelyn A. “Jackie” Schumacher, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
She was born on January 9, 1941, the daughter of Paul J. and Josephine D. (Bulthaus) Maas, Sr. Jackie attended Stillman Valley schools and graduated with the Class of 1959.
On October 28, 1961, she married Roger R....
Roger William Lemke
Sep 12, 2025
Roger William Lemke passed unexpectedly on September 11, 2025 at home.
He was born in Rockford, Illinois, May 8, 1946 the son of Everett and Grace (Medearis) Lemke.
He graduated from BHS in 1964 and went to work for Barber Colman as a Machinist. The company later sold to Reid Chatwood where he continued working and also at Advanced Machining for a...
Rita Marie Chernick
Sep 11, 2025
Rita Marie Chernick, age 77, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at St. Anthony Medical Center of Rockford, IL. She was born on June 28, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William & Dolores (Samp) Sutter. She married Allen J. Chernick on August 30, 1969. Rita enjoyed many simple things in life, feeding the birds, quilting, and she was...
Sandra S. Krueger
Sep 5, 2025
Sandra S. Krueger, age 85, passed away on September 5, 2025 at Oregon Living & Rehab. She was born on June 27, 1940 the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Helman) Gigous. Sandra married the love of her live, Allen Krueger on March 10, 1962 in Chicago and they built a beautiful life together until his passing on July 13, 2009....
Timothy E. Geishert
Aug 31, 2025
Timothy E. Geishert, an honored veteran of the United States Army and an avid sportsman, passed away August 31, 2025 at Amberwood Care Centre in Rockford. He had struggled for many years with multiple illnesses.
He was predeceased by his parents, Everett and Anna Mary Wiles Geishert of Rockford and is survived by his brother, Philip L. Geishert (Marie Stanley) of...
Lyle Orlin Deuth
Aug 31, 2025
CHANA, IL ~ Lyle Orlin Deuth, age 100, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his home in Chana, IL, with his loving wife by his side. He was born March 9, 1925, at his family farm three miles north of Polo on Goose Hollow Rd. He was greeted by his parents Millard & Mary (Coffman) Deuth and brother...
Harry Ruer
Aug 30, 2025
Freeport Ill— Harry Ruer, a longtime Florida resident, and beloved father passed away on August 30,2025 in Byron, Illinois. He was born on February 23,1944 in San Luis Obispo, California to Charles and Anna (Hoffman) Ruer. Harry graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago and then served in the Navy from 1863-1967. Harry was a handyman who could fix...
Jean Elizabeth Kump
Aug 21, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ Jean Elizabeth Kump, age 92, went to be with the Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. She was born October 13, 1932, in Seward, IL, the daughter of Bernard & Caroline (Markam) Cook. She married the love of her life Evert “Sam”...
Kevin J. Lyons
Aug 18, 2025
BYRON, IL ~ Kevin J. Lyons, age 86, passed away with family and friends by his side on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. He was born January 18, 1939, in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Joseph & Ann (Cosgrove) Lyons. Kevin graduated from Hopkins High School in Granville, IL, in 1956 before...
Dawn N. Hutchison
Aug 16, 2025
Dawn N, Hutchison, age 77, passed away at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon on Saturday, August 16, 2025. She was born in north east Iowa to John and Alberta Ehrhardt. She married David Hutchison on September 14, 2000. Dawn worked for many years for Austin-Westran. She was a proud union member and served as the steward for UAW. She was...
Benjamin "Ben" August McCasky-Feazel
Aug 16, 2025
Benjamin August McCasky-Feazel, 30, passed away suddenly at Rochelle Community Hospital on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Washington Grove Cemetery following cremation rites. Service time and date will be announced as that information becomes available. Please check back for a full obituary.
Joan M. Hanlin
Aug 15, 2025
Joan Marie (Reese) Hanlin, 90, of Byron, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at Generations at Neighbors.
Born on February 16, 1935, in Dayton, Ohio, Joan moved with her family to Byron in 1974, where they established the land now known as the Twin Oaks subdivision. She cherished farm life, especially working with baby piglets, and was devoted to...
Darrel K. White
Aug 11, 2025
Darrel Keith White, age 88, died Monday, August 11, 2025 at Shepherd Premier Senior Living in Oregon, IL. He was born August 13, 1936 in Bloomington, IL the son of John and Margaret (Lindley) White. He graduated from Sycamore High School. Darrel was a farmer at heart. He married Alice McGuire on June 15, 1957. They were married for 65...
Mary Elizabeth Neeld
Aug 5, 2025
With great sadness we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Neeld. She passed away at home on August 5, 2025.
She was born on May 22, 1954 to John and Rosemary Stelter. Raised in Glen Ellyn, IL, Mary Elizabeth graduated from Kishwaukee College with a B.A. in Nursing. Her work as a registered nurse in pediatrics for more than 28 years...
Bambi M. Hinkle-Akins
Aug 4, 2025
Mt. Morris, IL – Bambi Mae Hinkle-Akins, age 45, died Monday, August 4, 2025 at OSF Saint Katherine Medical Center in Dixon following a sudden illness. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Bambi was born August 21, 1979 in Dixon, Illinois the daughter to Charles and Robin (Camplain) Hinkle. She graduated from Oregon High School in...
David Dienberg
Aug 2, 2025
David James Dienberg, son of Clifford and Lauretta Dienberg, was born April 8, 1968 and passed away August 2, 2025, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Oak Park with his eight brothers and sisters: Denise (Patrick), Gayle (Bill), Steve, Clifford (Reggie), Sue, Mark, Craig, and Laurie (Jay). Dave graduated St. Patrick High-school, in Chicago, Illinois in 1986 after...
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