Obituaries
Lillian O. McNames
Jun 15, 2024
Lillian O. McNames, 98, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL.
Lillian was born on January 19th, 1926, in Bluford, IL, to Samuel Redburn and Nancy (Carroll) Redburn.
Lillian graduated from Bluford High School and then moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she worked as a telephone operator....
Charlotte J. Carlson-Gentz
Jun 13, 2024
Stillman Valley, IL – Charlotte J. Carlson-Gentz, age 104, died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Wesley Willows Health Care Center in Rockford. She was born Jan. 14, 1920 at the family home near Stillman Valley, IL the daughter to Henry and Esther (Westburg) Carlson. She graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1938. Charlotte married Wilfred G. Carlson on June...
Cynthia S. Wennmaker
Jun 13, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Cynthia S. Wennmaker, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Serenity Hospice & Home of Oregon. She was born on March 25, 1951, in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Harold & Inez “Pat” (Hutchens) Kline. Throughout her life she worked as a parole officer for the Illinois Department of...
Constance "Connie" Miller
Jun 9, 2024
Constance “Connie” Miller, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, age 88, went home to her Lord and Savior, June 9, 2024 in West Bend, Wisconsin with family by her side. Her family is rejoicing that Grandma is now dancing with Jesus (NO LEG BRACE REQUIRED)! She was born in Ashton, IL on March 8, 1936, the daughter of...
Robert J. Leddy, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Robert J. Leddy Jr., 75, died at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1949, the son of Robert J. Sr. & Mary K. (Suski) Leddy in Oregon, IL. Robert graduated from Oregon school district and went on to get his associate’s degree. He worked for many years at E.D....
Donald E. Dirksen
Jun 1, 2024
Donald E. Dirksen, age 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his home near Oregon, IL. Don was born July 13, 1938 at the family home in Oregon, IL the son of Ernest and Ethel (Holby) Dirksen. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1957. He married Gail J. (Hayenga) Meyers on August 1, 1970 in Oregon. Don...
Jean M. Hanke
May 28, 2024
Jean M. Hanke, age 89, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her home in Monroe Center following a sudden illness. She was born December 25, 1934 in the family home near Lindenwood, IL, the daughter of Leonard and Martha (Brandt) Knoll. She attended Lindenwood grade schools and graduated from Rochelle High School in 1953. Jean married Raymond G. Hanke on...
Kristine Marie Hedegaard
May 27, 2024
Kristine “Krissy” Marie Hedegaard, age 35, passed away on May 27, 2024 surrounded by many who loved her. She was born in Springfield, Illinois on November 25, 1988 the daughter of Jens and Kimberly (Flanagan) Hedegaard. Krissy graduated from Byron High School Class of 2008. She continued her undergraduate education at Western Illinois University. Krissy then received her Master’s Degree...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Roe Young
May 26, 2024
Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Roe Young 88 passed away May 26, 2024 at Congregational Home, Brookfield, WI. She was born August 18, 1935 in Rochelle, Illinois to Morris M. Roe and Helen A. Roe, nee Hall. She attended Oregon, IL schools from kindergarten through High School Graduation with high academic standards and many extracurricular activities. She was very active in Girl...
Dorothy Darlene Burke
May 26, 2024
Oregon ~ Dorothy Darlene Burke, 91, lifetime Oregon resident, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Shepherds Premier Living Facility in Oregon, IL. She was born on May 2, 1933, in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Harry & Dorothy (Suter) Boyden. She lived her entire life in Oregon and attended Oregon schools. She married the love of her life,...
Judith L. Picha
May 26, 2024
Judith Louise Picha, 81, of Winter Haven, Florida, went to be with her Lord on May 26, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1943, in Rockford, Illinois, to Hubert and Ruth Eshbaugh, of Stillman Valley, Illinois. She attended Stillman Valley schools for 12 years, graduating in 1961. Judy attended Rockford Business College, and then became a legal secretary. She...
Mark W. Eddy
May 21, 2024
Please join us in celebrating the life of Mark W. Eddy at the North Church in Monroe Center at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 3, 2024. Burial will follow at Monroe Center Cemetery.
Joshua "Josh" B. Warrner
May 19, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Brian Warrner. Known affectionately as "Goof" to many, Joshua was born on September 14, 1990 and lived most of his life in Oregon, IL. He is the son of the late Richard Warrner & Linda Warrner.
Josh fought Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy with Axonal Spheroids and Pigmented Glia (ALSP) so fiercely,...
Harvey L. Bos
May 17, 2024
Harvey L. Bos, age 91, of Oregon died on May 17, 2024 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. He was a teacher and director at Kaneland School District, Mid-Valley Area Vocational Center, Ottawa Twp. High School and the Illinois State Board of Education for 30 years. He served in the army during the Korean War near Seoul, Korea. Later...
Jack R. O'Brien
May 15, 2024
Jack R. O’Brien, age 86, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was born December 22, 1937 in Rockford, IL the son of Elmer and Svea (Emerson) O’Brien. Jack attended East High School in Rockford, IL. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1957 – 1963. Jack...
John C. Musselman
May 14, 2024
John Carl Musselman, 69, of Oregon, IL passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Serenity Hospice & Home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 24, 1954 in Rochelle, IL and was the son of John (Jack) G. and Elaine M. (Nesheim) Musselman.
John married Deborah (Deb) L. Miller on August 9, 1997...
Patricia Chamberlin
May 11, 2024
Patricia Chamberlin passed away on May 11, 2024, from complications of a fall at Morning Star Memory Care in Parker, Colorado, at the age of 96. She was born Patricia Jean Stafford in Ottawa, Illinois, on June 19, 1927, the second of three children born to Roland Walter Stafford and Desi Clotilde (Waltz) Stafford. She was raised in Wedron, Illinois,...
Linda R. Lynch
May 11, 2024
MT. MORRIS ~ Linda R. Lynch, 73, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. Born to Glen and Elaine (Schultz) Glover on May 23rd 1950 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Aurora, IL. She was a 4th generation Napervillian. She was the 3rd generation to attend Naper Elementary School. Her Grandpa Schultz went to...
Richard E. Burtch, Jr.
May 7, 2024
Rockford, IL – Richard Earl Burtch, Jr, age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center following a long illness. He was born May 13, 1941 in Dekalb, Illinois the son of Richard E. and Ella (Blake) Burtch, Sr. He spent most of his life as a truck driver enjoying being on the...
Dennis "Gene" Eugene Batty
May 4, 2024
Dennis Eugene (Gene) Batty passed away at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born on May 23, 1932, the second of five children, and the only son of Gale E. Batty and Hazel W. (Dennison) Batty. Gene graduated from Monroe Center High School, Class of 1950. He married the love of his life,...
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