Obituaries
Troy E. Edwards
Mar 13, 2025
DAVIS JUNCTION, IL ~ With profound sadness, we announce that Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Troy E. Edwards, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home in Davis Junction, IL.
Born April 14, 1966, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Robert Edwards and Patricia (Warner) Spohn, Troy dedicated his life to service. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant...
Jennifer L. Folz-Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Jen Folz-Smith, went to be the with the Lord on March 10, 2025. She lived a full life and made a point of enjoying her friends, family, and kids. She is looking forward to watching the Vols and the Cubs from Heaven, with front row seats to hear Jimmy Buffet. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Duane C....
Jill J. Bier
Mar 7, 2025
Jill J. Bier, age 67, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home near Oregon. She was born February 24, 1958 in Elgin, Illinois the daughter of Stanley and Bernice (Wysocki) Sternal. After Jill graduated from Buffalo Grove High School, she attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and obtained her teaching degree in Special Education. She then earned her master’s...
Max Joseph Wenzel
Mar 7, 2025
LEAF RIVER, IL ~ Max Wenzel, 84, born January 19, 1941, resident of this community for many years passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Born in Rockford, IL and graduated from Kirkland High School in 1959.
Max served two years in the United States Army. Upon returning to Leaf River. He farmed for the remainder of his life.
He is survived by...
Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Allen
Feb 25, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Allen, 95, passed away peacefully in her home in Rockford, IL, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1930, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Asa L & Mae W. (Rydberg) Pagles. She graduated East High School in 1948. Later that year she married the love of her life, Wayne...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Bolthouse
Feb 25, 2025
Oregon, IL – Rebecca Ann “Becky” Bolthouse, age 77, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1947 in Tuscola, IL, the daughter of Daniel J. and Margaret K. (Emmerich) Reimer. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1965. Becky married Gary H. Bolthouse on April 12, 1969 in...
Maxine L. Parmentier
Feb 23, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Maxine Lorraine Parmentier, age 97, passed away on February 23, 2025, in her home after a brief illness. She was born on January 29, 1928, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of John and Ethel (Carter) Wackerla. Maxine married Paul Parmentier on May 2, 1948, and were married 77 years. They traveled to many different states and countries...
Mary Meiners
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Lynn Meiners, age 68, passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home on February 21, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1956 the daughter of Wayne and Joanne (Johnson) Blunck. Mary married Steven Meiners on February 10, 1979 and they built a beautiful life together over the last 46 years. Mary enjoyed spending time outdoors in her flower garden....
Mary Kay Doran
Feb 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Kay Doran on February 20th 2025 at age 69. She passed peacefully with her loving family by her side, surrounded by the same warmth and care that she always gave to others.
She was a selfless and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was...
Linda J. Burton
Feb 19, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Linda J. Burton, 67, passed away peacefully in her Rockford home Wednesday, February 19, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 17, 1958, the daughter of Alan B. and Kathryn J. (Pagles) Rowl. Linda grew up in the northern Illinois communities of Rock Falls, Monroe Center and Stillman Valley...
Clarence E. McCullough
Feb 19, 2025
Clarence Everett McCullough, age 93, died peacefully at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. He was born May 27, 1931 in Harrison, IL the son of John and Florence (Hoffman) McCullough. Clarence attended grade school in Harrison, IL and then Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL. Clarence married Reberta L. Knight on April 28, 1990 in Davis, Illinois. She...
Reberta L. McCullough
Feb 15, 2025
Reberta L. McCullough, age 90, died peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. She was born August 5, 1934 in rural Stillman Valley, the daughter of Henry Robert and Beula (Anderson) Knight. She attended Mouth of Stillman Grade School and then graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1952. Reberta married Clarence E....
Gary L. Clark
Feb 10, 2025
CHANA, IL ~ Gary L. Clark, 74, passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1951, in Rochelle, IL, the son of Harold Clark & Caroline (Schabacker) Kessen. Gary started working for FDL Swift as a butcher. After leaving Swift he went on to farming for over...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" J. Gambrel
Feb 9, 2025
Jacquelyn “Jackie” J. Gambrel, 99, long-time Oregon resident, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Wesley Willows, Rockford, following a long illness.
Jackie was born November 22, 1925, in Oregon, Illinois at Dr. Warmolt’s first hospital on the east side of Rock River. She was the only child of the late John “Jack” McGuire and Gladys (Claussen) McGuire. She spent her early...
Marian L. Gross
Feb 8, 2025
Marian L. Gross, 97, a long time resident of LaMoille, IL, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2025 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center in Oregon, IL. She was born April 29, 1927, in Mendota, IL, to Carl and Mabel (Becket) Pohl. Marian graduated from Mendota High School in 1945. She married Howard Gross on Dec. 12, 1954 at St....
Richard "Dick" C. Kretsinger
Feb 2, 2025
Richard (Dick) Charles Kretsinger, age 94, of Leaf River, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.
Dick and his twin brother Bob were born on June 11, 1930, to Kenneth and Jessie (Nichols) Kretsinger in Leaf River, IL. After Dick graduated High School in1948, he joined the United States Air Force. While...
Frank M. Holan
Feb 1, 2025
Frank M. Holan, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 26, 1939, in Chicago, IL, Frank was the son of Frank and Julia (Pavlinec) Holan. After graduating from Harrison High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea. Upon returning home, he studied commercial design...
Ruth M. Hill
Jan 29, 2025
Ruth M. Hill, age 83, joined our Lord in heaven on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 at 10:45 pm. She left us peacefully after a short third bout with cancer, surrounded by her husband of 64 years Dallas Hill of Oregon, IL and Mission Texas. She was born June 4, 1941 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Herman and Marie (Hansen)...
Danny L. Heidel
Jan 28, 2025
Danny L. Heidel, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. He was born on December 28, 1952 in Freeport, the son of Harvey and Violet (Miller) Heidel. Danny was lucky enough to find love later in life marrying Toni (Ehmen) Busser and together they built a beautiful life together. He was someone...
Steven "Dewey" W. Abney
Jan 27, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Steven “Dewey” W. Abney, 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025 in Rockford, IL. He was born July 26, 1958, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL, the son of Kenneth R. Abney Jr. and Lorraine F. Dolan. Steve was an outdoorsman at heart. He loved to fish, hunt and just spend time outdoors. He...
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