Obituaries
Priscilla "Pat" A. Kruger
Aug 3, 2023
Priscilla A. Kruger (Pat), age 89 passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born December 1, 1933 in Monroe Center, Illinois to Kenneth and Florence Hildebrand. She graduated from Monroe Center High School in 1951. She married Wilbur (Skip) Kruger on August 26, 1951 in Monroe Center. Pat’s employment history consisted of secretary at Sundstrand Aviation for 5...
Mary Louise Wright
Jul 23, 2023
Mary Louise Wright, age 87, of Mt. Morris, formerly of Oregon, passed away on July 23, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 24, 1936 to Robert T. and Grace E. (Richerson) Owings in Visalia, CA. She was the eldest of three girls. She married Arlen “Art”...
Kristi Mary Schroeder
Jul 19, 2023
Kristi Mary Schroeder, age 64, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Franklin Grove Living & Rehab Center in Franklin Grove, IL. She was born June 5, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of George and Dorothy (Biela) Schroeder. Kristi formerly worked for Motorola. She loved her family and will be dearly missed. She enjoyed drawing, doing crafts, and playing with...
Gregory "Greg" E. Ebens
Jul 15, 2023
CHANA ~ Gregory “Greg” E. Ebens, 64, lifetime area resident, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Born June 30, 1959 in Dixon, IL the son of Donald E. and Leatha A. (Huffman) Ebens. Greg graduated Oregon High school in 1977 before moving to college where he gained an Associates Degree in the Agriculture field. After...
Eleanor T. Bonte
Jul 14, 2023
Eleanor T. Bonte, age 91, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Ozark Manor in Fredericktown, Missouri. She is the widow of John F. Bonte. The couple had resided in the Byron and Oregon, Illinois area for many years. Eleanor was born on August 11, 1931 in Long Branch, New Jersey. She is the last survivor of seven...
Kevin R. Unzicker
Jul 13, 2023
Oregon, IL ~ Kevin R. Unzicker, age 73 died Thursday, July 13, 2023 in the early morning hours. He was born on May 1, 1950 at Deaconess Hospital in Freeport, IL the son of Paul and Jean (Schreiner) Unzicker. During his life Kevin enjoyed working on computers, playing pool and spending time in the company of animals. He was a...
Wanda L. Hollewell
Jul 12, 2023
Wanda L. Hollewell, age 94, died peacefully at her home in Oregon surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 9, 1929 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Forrest and Laurine (Westendorf) Francis. Wanda graduated from Oregon High School in 1947. She married James Hollewell on Dec. 30, 1950 in Oregon. She formerly worked as a telephone operator, a...
Wendy Jean Goodwin
Jul 11, 2023
Wendy Jean Goodwin, age 72, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony medical Center in Rockford. She was born April 11, 1951 in Dixon, IL the daughter of Raymond and Marilyn (White) Morris. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1969. Wendy had previously worked at Conover Square restaurant in Oregon and also the Oregon Health Care Center. ...
Dixie Marie Helman
Jul 7, 2023
Dixie Marie Helman, age 83, died Friday, July 7, 2023 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, Illinois. She was born Sept. 4, 1939 in Robbins, North Caroline the daughter of Harrison and Flora (Class) Brown. She married Ernest F. Helman on Jan. 24, 1967 in Freeport, IL. Dixie work as a housekeeping supervisor for Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris...
Dinah J. Boyden
Jul 5, 2023
Dinah J. Boyden, age 72, passed away at KSB Hospital in Dixon on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Piggott, AR on August 16, 1950, the daughter of W.T. and Aylene (Parker) Hogard. Dinah grew up in Arkansas and graduated high school from Corning, AR. She married the love of her life, Rick Boyden in 1980. Dinah worked...
Fern A. Hammond
Jun 26, 2023
Fern A. Hammond, age 87, beloved member of the Leaf River community passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023 in Rockford.She was born on October 4, 1935, in Leaf River, the daughter of Lee and Viva “Mabel” (Runnion) Westerman. She graduated from Leaf River High School Class of 1953. At age 17, Fern began what would be a nearly four...
Gary D. Hahne
Jun 25, 2023
Gary D. Hahne, age 80, died peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy, IL. He was born January 15, 1943 in Rockford, IL the son of Maynard and Martha (Barnett) Hahne. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1961, served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 – 1965, then obtained...
Angela J. Tillett
Jun 23, 2023
Angela J. Tillett, age 65, died Friday, June 23, 2023 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. She was born September 19, 1957 in Oregon, Illinois the daughter of Fred and Florence (Drumheller) Tillett. Angela loved the Chicago Bears, the Stillman Valley Cardinals and doing Diamond Paintings to pass the time. Angela would travel often, her favorite spot was...
Robin C. Novack
Jun 22, 2023
Robin C. Novack, age 54, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 from a sudden illness. She was born August 10, 1968 in North Lake, IL the daughter of Carl and Jacqueline (Mont Marquette) Wolf. She worked over 20 years for Sky Jack Equipment, Inc. in St. Charles, IL. Robin married James M. Novack on July 21, 2007 in Rochelle, IL. She...
Caleb Alan Leifheit
Jun 21, 2023
Caleb Alan Leifheit, age 33, passed away on May 21, 2023 in Humboldt Park after losing his struggle with the disease of addiction. He is finally free from his demons. Caleb can’t be defined by his addiction and mistakes. He was so much more than these things. He was a loved son, brother, father, and friend. He was born on...
Raymond A. Kump
Jun 15, 2023
Raymond A Kump age 83 died Thursday, June 15,2023 at Swedish American Hospital. He had Parkinson Disease for the past 8 years. He was born on June 12, 1940 at the family home in East Oregon, the son of Ferdinand W. and Dorothy (Drumheller) Kump. Raymond graduated from Oregon High School in the class of 1959. He was active in...
Lolan L. Lantz
Jun 15, 2023
Lolan Lantz, 92, of Monroe Center, Illinois, was born October 26, 1930, and passed away on June 15, 2023. Lolan is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Wava (Smith), his son, Brian (Teresa) Lantz of Oak Park, daughter, Marcia (Trent) Barnhart of Rockford and his cherished grandchildren Harrison Barnhart and wife Minomi, Taylor Barnhart, Abigail Lantz, Charlotte...
Janice A. Youman
Jun 14, 2023
Janice A. Youman, 79, of Rockford, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Jan was born on December 8, 1943, in Freeport, IL to June and Arnold Shoemaker. Jan attended Rockford West High School, graduating in the class of 1961, and worked in a variety of roles in Rockford. However, her primary...
Ralph Wayne Hoekstra
Jun 14, 2023
Ralph Wayne Hoekstra, age 80, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on June 14, 2023. He was born in Chicago on January 5, 1943 the son of Ralph and Julia (Killoughey) Hoekstra. He graduated from Chicago Vocational High School Class of 1961. He then went to University of Illinois where he graduated with a degree in mechanical...
Alice M. Nance
Jun 13, 2023
Alice M. Nance, age 95, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Generations at Neighbor’s in Byron, IL. She was born August 30, 1927 in Taylor Springs, Illinois the daughter of Frank and Marie (Gruber) Panscik. Alice was a devout catholic and graduated from Sterling Newman High School in 1945. Alice married Harold W. Nance on May 22, 1948 in Sterling,...
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