Obituaries
Linda Lou Summers
Sep 8, 2026
OREGON, IL - Linda Lou Summers, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Serenity Hospice & Home of Oregon, IL with her loving family surrounding her. She was born October 26, 1952, at the Warmolts Clinic in Oregon, IL, the daughter of John V. (Sr.) & Helen Marie (Sherfield) Ehmen. Linda lived her whole life in the Oregon...
George "Jay" C. Stacy Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
George “Jay” Stacy dies at 79
By Bill Kleiman, with Bernie Buchholz
When Jay led a prairie tour he often would get down on his knees while others hovered around him, this to better show you the plants, but kneeling is also a position of prayer, of humble awe at the creation. There’s pussytoes! Look! This little pink milkwort. Downy yellow painted...
Ronald "Ron" E. Weber
Sep 5, 2026
BYRON, IL ~ Ronald “Ron” Edward Weber, 80, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice and Home on Sept. 5, 2026, after suffering from pancreatic cancer. He was born in Dubuque, IA, on July 20, 1946, the son of Edward & Marcella (Eggers) Weber.
Ron graduated from Senior High in Dubuque in 1964 and from the University of Iowa...
Jeff Feste
Aug 31, 2026
Jeffrey Feste, 71, of Byron, Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous cancer battle. Jeff’s life was lived in the service of his faith, family and his craft – landscaping.
Jeff was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Arne and Helen Ann (Krage) Feste. With a full house of 6 siblings on Jackson Street, the stories are...
Marilyn J. Paul
Aug 31, 2026
Marilyn J. Paul, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2026. She was born on December 21, 1932 in Flandreau, SD the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (Zylstra) Harms. She attended Rockford schools and graduated from Harlem High School Class of 1950. On October 11, 1975 she married the love of her life, Richard Paul and they...
Ryker Hoppe
Aug 29, 2026
Ryker Joseph Hoppe, age 8, passed away peacefully at home, held close by his family on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Ryker was born August 29, 2018 in Rockford, Illinois, to Christopher and Emily Hoppe. Ryker was a funny, kind, caring, and wonderfully silly boy who brought joy wherever he went. From a very young age, he had a personality that was...
Sheryl Ann Morris
Aug 27, 2026
MT. MORRIS, IL, - Sheryl Ann Morris, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Serenity Hospice & Home of Oregon, IL, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carl Morris; her children Jeff (Christy) Morris of South Beloit, IL; Anthony (Lacynda) Morris of Leaf River, IL; grandchildren Dalton (Lissa)...
Barry “Mike” Jones
Aug 26, 2026
Barry Michael Jones, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Mike was born on April 19, 1950 at Warmolts Clinic in Oregon, Illinois to Harold “Doc” and Kathryn (Roos) Jones. He lived his entire life in Oregon and graduated from Oregon High School in 1969. He later...
Richard A. "Dick" Hamas
Aug 25, 2026
Byron, Illinois – Richard A. “Dick” Hamas, 82, passed away at his home in Byron on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Dick was born on June 29, 1944, in Fresno, California, to Albert and Elsie (Engelkes) Hamas. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1962 and proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Dick married his first wife, Norma J. Sullivan...
Caroline E. Cheever
Aug 24, 2026
Caroline E. Cheever, age 86, passed away at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center on Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born in Barron, WI on November 19, 1939 the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Whitcomb) Rae. After high school, Caroline married the love of her life, Marvin L. Cheever. Together they built a beautiful life together raising their six children...
Trevor G. Goley
Aug 19, 2026
Trevor G. Goley, age 30, passed away suddenly at St. Anthony's Medical Center of Rockford, IL, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Trevor was born on July 6, 1996, in Rockford, Illinois, to David and Mary Ann Goley. From an early age, Trevor's intelligence, curiosity, and determination were evident. He attended Stillman Valley school, where he excelled both academically and athletically. As...
Jeanine S. Larson
Aug 17, 2026
Our Mom, Jeanine Marie Sorge Larson, passed away on August 17, 2026, after a courageous fight with cancer. Jeanine was born on September 28, 1941, in Muscoda, Wisconsin, at the Perhaska house. The daughter of Rudy and Marie Sorge, Jeanine grew up the second of eight children on the family farm in Blue River, Wisconsin, where she learned the values...
William "Bill" Wellington
Aug 12, 2026
BYRON, IL ~ William “Bill” Wellington, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL with his family by his side after a sudden illness. He was born April 4, 1956 in Rockford, IL the son of Bradley & Wilma (Schnulle) Wellington. Bill was a graduate of Leaf River High School of Leaf...
Levon "Bonnie" Elliott
Aug 3, 2026
Levon “Bonnie” Elliott peacefully passed away after a short illness on August 3rd. She was born on November 22nd, 1923 in Freeport, IL of parents Roy and Emma (Eder) Phillips. Living to over 102 Bonnie was known as being a very independent and strong woman. She outlived her husband Edward by 50 years. Being the oldest child of 5 siblings...
Sharon Jean Klein
Aug 3, 2026
OREGON, IL ~ Sharon J. Klein, 88, passed away peacefully in her home in Oregon, IL with her beloved husband Tom and daughter Kathy by her side on Monday, August 3, 2026. She was born November 30, 1937 in Amboy, IL, the daughter of William Anthony & Marian Della (Weiner) Seitz. She lived in the area all her life and...
Richard G. Rhoads
Aug 1, 2026
Richard G. Rhoads, age 80, passed into the loving arms of Our Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at his home in Oregon, Illinois after a long illness. Born January 16, 1946, in Mankato, MN, to Janet Lou (Smith) and Mervin R. Rhoads. Rich was a graduate of Oregon High School class of...
Patricia A. Snapp
Jul 30, 2026
CHANA, IL ~ Patricia Ann Snapp, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Serenity Hospice & Home of Oregon, IL. She was born January 4, 1944 at Warmolts Clinic in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Harley & Alice (Morehouse) Ware. Patricia had a deep passion for gardening, especially her flowers....
Sean Barrett Wood
Jul 30, 2026
Sean Barrett Wood, age 59, of Oregon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his father, Randy Wood, stepmother Geri Gelander and her daughters, Jennifer and Jessica.
Born on November 24, 1966, Sean was the son of Susie Kaye (Ingraham) Wood, who preceded him in death in 1995, and Lyle...
Andra Jean Parker
Jul 21, 2026
Andra Jean Parker (Henderson), age 89, of Dixon, Illinois, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 21, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1936, Andra lived a life marked by unwavering faith, hard work, compassion, and love for her family. Her relationship with Jesus Christ was the foundation of her life and...
Bernard E. Malli
Jul 19, 2026
Bernard E. Malli, age 80, passed away at the OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center of Rockford, IL on Sunday, July 19, 2026. He was born June 21, 1946 in Decorah, IL the son of Rene & Wilhelmina (Zeien) Malli. Bernard worked at Woods Brothers of Oregon, IL for more than 30 years before he decided to retire and work on...
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