Obituaries
Keith L. Hall
Jun 13, 2023
Keith L. Hall, age 69, passed away on June 13, 2023 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. He was born on January 20, 1954 in Rochelle the son of Delbert and Joan (Upstone) Hall. Keith graduated from Stillman Valley High School the Class of 1972. While there he met his high school sweetheart and the love of his life,...
Lois A. Lints
Jun 11, 2023
Lois Ann Lints, age 87, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon. She was born July 6, 1935 in London, Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada the daughter of Gordon and Mary Joan (Morrison) Bowley. She married Graham A. Lints on May 21, 1955 in New Windsor, Ontario. He preceded her in 2016. Lois had worked...
Ruth Gibson
Jun 8, 2023
Ruth Gibson, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2023 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Ruth was born on January 28th, 1940 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of Arvid and Genevieve (Johnson) Anderson. She married Lester “Gibby” Gibson on September 1, 1962 and they built a beautiful life together. She pursued a career in healthcare and worked as a...
Mary C. Wilson
Jun 5, 2023
Mary Catherine Wilson, age 84, of Rockford, IL went home to her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2023. She died at home surrounded by family. Mary was born on April 29, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Livingston) Kelly. She resided in Rockford until moving to Byron in 1972. She moved back to Rockford...
Arnita "Arnee" Violet Somerville
Jun 5, 2023
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Arnita (Arnee) Elliott Somerville was born September 18, 1940 at DeSoto, WI. She was one of ten children born to George and Violet Crosby Elliott. In 1956 she married Marvin Somerville. They had three children, ten special grandchildren, and fourteen special great grandchildren.
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Mary Jane Magnuson
Jun 5, 2023
Mary Jane Magnuson, passed away peacefully at St. George Rehab in St. George, Utah on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born in Augusta, WI, the daughter of Henry Zebarth and Charlotte (Brick) Zebarth. Mary married David Magnuson on October 10, 1959 in Augusta, WI. During her life, Mary enjoyed simple things like taking walks and collecting salt and pepper...
Richard A. Wakenight
Jun 1, 2023
Oregon, IL – Richard A. Wakenight, age 83, died Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. He was born November 30, 1939 in Oregon, Il the son of LeRoy and Ruby (Messenger) Wakenight. Rich worked several years for John Deere and Company and also for the Oregon Country Club and a Country Club in Texas. ...
Don W. Schelling
May 29, 2023
Don Schelling, age 93, passed away on Sunday May 29, 2023 at Pinecrest in Mt Morris. He was born in Leaf River Township on April 29, 1930 the son of Earl and Mary (Garkey) Schelling. He was welcomed home by a big sister, Helen who adored having a little brother and maintained a great relationship with him for her entire...
Blane M. Powell
May 27, 2023
Blane M. Powell, age 23, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 in Valdosta, GA. Blane was born in Dixon on August 20, 1999 and is the son of Jill Shuman and Brandonn Powell. Blane loved playing soccer and played all four years for Oregon High School before graduating in 2017. After graduation; Blane chose to proudly serve his country...
Betty J. Brunner
May 23, 2023
Oregon ~ Betty J. Brunner, 91, passed away peacefully at Allure of Pinecrest Nursing Home in Mt. Morris on May 23, 2023. She was born in Oregon, IL on August 4, 1931 the daughter of Rossell and Grace (Buhs) Brunner. She lived her entire life in Oregon. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1949 but never really left as...
Paul F. Behan, Jr.
May 16, 2023
Paul “Ladd” F. Behan, Jr., age 69, went to his heavenly home after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born August 19, 1953, in Elgin, Illinois the son of Paul and Laura (Blazer) Behan. He worked over 35 years at White Pines State Park near Oregon. Paul loved spending time with family, making people laugh with his silly personality, gardening,...
Edward "Ed" J. Beck
May 16, 2023
Edward “Ed” J. Beck, age 83, died on May 16, 2023 at his home. He was born on the family farm on April 12, 1940 in Clayton County, IA the son of Dietrich and Viola (Polkow) Beck. He married Brenda Pickup on October 14, 1958 in Sycamore. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2007. Ed worked for many...
Melvin L. "Huck" Jones
May 16, 2023
Melvin L. “Huck” Jones, age 84, died Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon. He was born July 2, 1938 in Dixon, IL the son of Arthur and Luella (Fiscel) Jones. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1956. Huck married Helen Burnett on Feb. 7, 1958 in Ripley, IL. She preceded him in death...
Roe L. Borchers
May 16, 2023
Roe L. Borchers, age 85, passed on to be with his Lord and Savior on May 16, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on January 10, 1938 in Egan, IL the son of Elmer and Viola (Falconer) Borchers. He graduated from Stillman Valley High School Class of 1955. He married the love of his life Beverly...
Darlien V. Blanchard - Manley
May 11, 2023
Darlien V. Manley died on Thursday May 11, 2023 at the age of 78. Darlien was born April 4, 1945 to Alma Blanchard –Hall in Oregon, Illinois. Darlien graduated from Byron High School and worked in several retail settings. She married, the love of her life, Harry B. Manley Jr. on November 18, 1966 in Oregon, IL. Darlien was a...
Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Lewis
May 6, 2023
Jeffrey “Jeff” S. Lewis, age 63, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. He was born in Dixon on September 2, 1959 the son of Seward “Sonny” Lewis and Mary Davis. Jeff was someone who believed in working hard and staying busy. He enjoyed being around his cats and spending time with his son and...
William "Bill" R. Wessel
May 3, 2023
William “Bill” Richard Wessel, age 67, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1955 in Pittsburg PA, the son of Richard “Dick” and Patricia “Pat” (Muschwcak) Wessel. He married the love of his life Sherry Caywood on October 18, 1980 and they built...
Russell L. "Russ" Hubbard
Apr 28, 2023
Leaf River, IL – Russell L. “Russ” Hubbard, age 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born Sept. 3, 1953 in Sterling, IL the son of John R. and Patricia (Smith) Hubbard. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Northern Illinois University. Russ worked 48 years...
Mercedes "Penny" I. Bucci
Apr 28, 2023
Mercedes “Penny” I. Bucci passed away after battling Lymphoma Cancer and pneumonia on Friday, April 28, 2023, at River Crossing Nursing home in St. Charles Illinois. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 18, 1943, the daughter of Fritz and Katherine (Hapsburg) Freiwald. Penny liked to go shopping. She was someone who was full of energy and liked...
Sylvia E. Newcomer
Apr 27, 2023
Sylvia Elizabeth Newcomer, age 92, died Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Jovan Bea Mercy Health Hospital in Rockford only 12 days after the death of her loving husband Max. Sylvia was born August 6, 1930 in Pine Rock Twp., Ogle County, IL the daughter of William and Frances (Linde) Bolhous. Sylvia graduated from Oregon High School. She married Max Newcomer...
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