Obituaries
David Lee Snyder
Jun 4, 2025
David Lee Snyder, 80, of Leaf River, Died on June 4, 2025 at OSF Hospital, Dixon, IL.
David was born February 12, 1945 in Dixon, the son of Charles and Rosetta (Eakle) Snyder.
Davis was married to the love of his life, Chris, on September 4, 1971. They were married for nearly 54 years and loved traveling the world over.
David was employed...
Renee J. Felts
Jun 1, 2025
Renee Jean Felts, born on November 26, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at the age of 62. Renee spent her final days surrounded by the love of her family in Oregon, Illinois.
Renee’s life was marked by quiet strength, deep love, and a boundless dedication to her family. She graduated early from Palatine High School...
Beverly J. Borchers
May 30, 2025
Beverly Joyce Borchers, age 85, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Serenity House in Oregon. She was born on August 17, 1939, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of George and Mary (Larson) Baker. Beverly married Roe L. Borchers on August 16, 1958 at the Monroe Center Community Church. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2023.
Beverly was...
Larry J. Gilroy
May 21, 2025
Larry J. Gilroy, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Mercy Hospital of Rockford, IL. He will be laid to rest at Washington Grove Cemetery of Ashton, IL. No services will be conducted at this time.
Marjean A. Miller
May 16, 2025
LEAF RIVER, IL ~ Marjean A. Miller, 89, passed away at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL, on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1935, in Byron, IL, the daughter of Walter & Lena (Bocker) Stukenberg. Marjean lived her life simply, enjoying things like garage sales, her soap opera “stories” and reading. Her favorite thing in...
William "Bill" Beesing
May 16, 2025
William Joel Beesing, 90, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, after a long illness. Bill was born on April 25, 1935, in Enid, Oklahoma to Edwin and Lois Beesing. He graduated from high school in Carrier, Oklahoma, was drafted into the Army and was sent to Germany where he completed his service. When he returned, Bill immediately started working...
Frances E. Vaughn
May 8, 2025
Frances E. Vaughn, 97, of Mt. Morris passed away Thursday ( May 8, 2025) at Allure of Pinecrest Memory Care. She was born Dec. 29, 1927 in Desoto, IL to Lee and Carrie Myers McKinney. The family later moved to a farm North of Carbondale known as the Glade School District. There she attended the 1room Glade School. Frances graduated...
Thomas "Tom" J. Curtis
May 5, 2025
Thomas “Tom” J. Curtis, age 77, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at UW Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born in Chicago the son of Charles and Alice (Peterson) Curtis. Tom served his country in the United States Air Force. He married the love of his life, Deb Montag on September 25, 1970 and together they built...
Thomas Fane
Apr 25, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ Thomas “Tom” E. Fane, 80, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side in their Oregon home on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1944, in Dixon, IL, the son of Eugene and (H)Louise (Miller) Fane. He graduated from Dixon High School and went on to attend Northwestern University. After his...
Bernadine T. Mack
Apr 25, 2025
Oregon, IL – Bernadine T. Mack, age 83, died peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her home. She was born October 25, 1941 the daughter of Frank and Bernadine (Lentowski) Johnsen. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Bernadine was married to the late Ernest L. Mack for 50 years. She worked for many years at Chicago Lock...
Danny R. McDaniel
Apr 23, 2025
BYRON, IL ~ Danny R. McDaniel, 72, died suddenly in his home of Byron, IL, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1952, the son of Gordon & Betty (Bartley) McDaniel in Dekalb, IL. Danny loved keeping himself busy with fixing things, projects, and fishing. His true passion was motorcycles, he would love to ride them...
Catherine Sobecki
Apr 20, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ Catherine Sobecki, 59, died on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at OSF St. Catherine Hospital of Dixon, IL. She was born on July 5, 1965, in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Ernest & Bernadine (Johnsen) Mack. Catherine had a passion for having fun, she loved motorcycles and would listen to heavy metal rock and roll music...
Joseph "Joe" H. Schumacher
Apr 8, 2025
Byron, IllinoisJoseph Harold Schumacher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and lifelong farmer, passed away on April 8th, 2025, at the age of 73, after a long courageous battle with his illness. Though our hearts are heavy, we are grateful for our time with Joe. He fought bravely against his illness, and we are proud of the strength and resilience...
Marcia J. Bradlee
Apr 7, 2025
Marcia Joy (Beck) Bradlee, 70, of Mt. Morris, IL passed away at home on April 7, 2025, of pancreatic cancer. Marcia was born on November 6, 1954, in Racine, WI, to Henry Estes Beck and Ione Vivian (Ryan) Beck. Marcia spent her preschool years in WI and then moved to Oswego, IL where her father was employed by Caterpillar Tractor...
Roger Allen Hosier
Apr 6, 2025
Roger Allen Hosier, aged 92, died on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL shortly before 9:00 PM after a 7 month battle with cancer. Born to Hazel Hosier (Herm) and John Hosier on August 16, 1932.
Throughout his life, Roger cultivated interests in board games, barbecuing, and avidly supporting the Chicago Cubs and Bears, besides...
Daniel S. Fleeger
Apr 5, 2025
Daniel Scott Fleeger, age 54, passed away at UW Swedish American in Rockford on April 5, 2025. He was born in Lewisburg, PA on August 24, 1970 the son of George and Carol (Shaffer) Fleeger. He grew up in Turbotville, PA with his mom and stepfather, John Bobkoski. He graduated from Lock Haven University and while there met the love...
Hermann Vogt
Apr 5, 2025
Hermann Vogt, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. He was born in Wetter (Ruhr) on August 4, 1942 the son and only child of Kranfüher Vogt and Edith (Kruse) Jasinskas. He was raised in Germany until coming to America in 1956. He then became a United State Citizen. He...
Judith C. Hollenbeck
Apr 2, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ Judith Carol Martin Hollenbeck, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center of Oregon, IL with her loving daughters by her side. Judy was born on March 27, 1945, in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Pauline (Voss) Martin. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1963. Always loving learning,...
Doris M. Rosenbalm
Mar 29, 2025
Doris Rosenbalm, age 86, of Oregon, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 29, surrounded by family and friends. Born on November 11, 1938, in Garden Plain, IL, she was the daughter of Leonard and Etta (Valk) Feldt. Doris moved to Thompson, IL, in the second grade, completed her education there, and then served as the school...
Patricia Ann Carter
Mar 28, 2025
Patricia A. Carter (Emery), from Byron, IL, also known as “Mama” to her family and many others that loved her, left this world on March 28th, 2025, to join her husband and soul mate in heaven.
Born June 22nd, 1936 (or 23rd depending on who you ask!), she loved and enjoyed her family and friends and lived her life to the...
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