Obituaries
Gerald D. Vesey
Dec 15, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Gerald “Jerry” D. Vesey, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Generations at Neighbors nursing home of Byron, IL. He was born on August 9, 1954, in Asuncion, Paraguay, the son of Donald & Claris (Rohrer) Vesey. He graduated from Queen Anne High School, Seattle, WA in 1972 before becoming a chef at several...
Ida M. Hinton
Dec 14, 2024
Ida Mae Hinton, 94, of rural Mt. Morris, passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon following a short illness. Ida was born Jan. 18, 1930 to Mae and James Barber of Roscoe, the third of six children. She was raised on the family farm on Burr Oak Road, helping with farm chores and tending to the...
Patsy June Turner
Dec 12, 2024
DAVIS JUNCTION, IL: Patsy June Turner, 88, passed away at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL on Thursday, December 12, 2024. She was born January 13, 1936 in Dudley Mo, the daughter of Samuel & Margaret (Green) Nash. At the age of 7, she and her sister, Marilyn went to live with their loving grandparents William and Nora Nash. Patsy...
Michelle Coons
Dec 11, 2024
Michelle (Kretsinger) Coons, born December 9, 1966 to Dianna (Miller) and Wayne Kretsinger was reunited with her cherished sister Marina and parents on December 11, 2024. She left behind her loving husband James and her proudest accomplishments, daughter Abigail and son Joshua. Michelle was a vibrant person who loved to sing and entertain her children with mom concerts. In her...
Charlotte Wyant
Dec 11, 2024
BYRON, IL ~ Charlotte Lynn Wyant, 72, died peacefully in her Byron home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. She was born August 17, 1952, in East Chicago, IN, the daughter of Defford & Frances (Goodman) Dillon. She went on to graduate Purdue University with a degree in nursing. She worked for many years as a...
Ellen J. Mason
Dec 10, 2024
Ellen J. Mason, age 94, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. She was born Nov. 29, 1930 in Sycamore, Illinois the daughter of Petis and Frances (Glawe) Priddy. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1948. Ellen married Lloyd G. Mason on Nov. 21, 1962 in Oregon. She was wife and mother first, but also...
Kevin Lee Himes
Dec 9, 2024
Kevin Lee Himes, age 67, of Byron passed away suddenly at Swedish American Hospital on December 9, 2024. He was born in Rockford on April 15, 1957 the son of Rolland and Lois (Palmer) Himes.
Kevin was a life long resident of Byron, IL. He drove semi-trucks for many years; even hauling over the road. Kevin was a heavy equipment operator/engineer for...
Lorretta Sigler
Dec 5, 2024
Lorretta Alma Jean Sigler, age 81, passed away on December 5, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born in St. Louis, MO on December 27, 1942. She married the love of her life, William “Bill” Sigler, Sr. in Farmington, MO on August 5, 1961, and they built a beautiful life together until he passed away...
Geraldine R. Glendenning
Dec 4, 2024
Geraldine Ruth O'Hare Glendenning leaves her thoughts....
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, I heard my name and followed the voice of my Shepherd. I was born on February 29, 1940, to Ruth and Arthur O'Hare of Polo, Illinois. My youth was spent in the town of Polo. I attended one of the last one-room schoolhouses and graduated from Polo High School....
Virginia L. Heckendorn
Dec 4, 2024
Virgina Lee Heckendorn, age 85, passed on December 4, 2024 in her home in Oregon, IL. Virginia was born to Hans and Bodil Balle on November 5, 1939 in Rockford. IL. She grew up in Byron, IL and graduated from Byron High School. Later she went on to hair dresser school and established a successful beauty salon in Byron, which...
Marjorie Anne Wilhelm
Dec 4, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Marjorie Anne Wilhelm, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at KSB hospital with her family by her side. Marjorie was the oldest of four siblings, the daughter of John & Mildred (Umbdenstock) Thies. She was born and raised on a family farm near Mundelein, IL. Marjorie went to school in Mundelein and later graduated from...
Theodore "Tedd" F. Grzywa
Dec 1, 2024
Theodore “Tedd” F. Grzywa, 96, died peacefully in his home in Oregon, IL on Sunday December 1, 2024. He was born July 14, 1928 in Fullerton NE, the 3rd son of John & Barbara (Koziol) Grzywa, moving to Illinois in 1942, where farming prospects were better. He graduated from Maple Park High School in 1946 before joining the United States...
Stephanie R. Mendez
Dec 1, 2024
Stephanie Renee Mendez, age 27, passed away at home in Byron on December 1, 2024. She was born on February 3, 1997, the daughter of Carlos and Breanna (Brooks) Mendez. Stephanie had an amazing sense of humor and a heart full of love bringing smiles and light into every room she entered. A woman of simple pleasures, Stephanie found contentment...
Wayne E. Suter
Nov 30, 2024
Wayne E. Suter, age 93, died Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. He was born June 2, 1931 in Honey Creek, Ogle County, IL the son to Jesse and Nellie (Helman) Suter. He attended Oregon Schools. Wayne married RuDella “Rudy” Benson on March 9, 1956 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He served his country by joining the United...
Dolores M. Shank
Nov 24, 2024
Dolores Martha Shank, 96, of Rockford, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 24 at Wesley Willows Senior Community, culminating what was a very rich and full life.
Dolores, the youngest of five siblings, was born on Dec. 29, 1927 in Mt. Morris, the daughter of George and Wilhelmina Crocker.
She excelled in school and graduated from Mt. Morris High School as valedictorian of...
Jo Ann Gauerke
Nov 22, 2024
Jo Ann Gauerke, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday 11/22/2024. She was the loving wife of Doug Gauerke, who predeceased her after many years of marriage. She also served her country in the United States Navy between 1961 & 1963.
Jo Ann was the proud mother of Keith, Kathy, and Kevin Kostuchowski, and the cherished grandmother of Kirstin Amburg. Her great-grandchildren,...
Kimberly Ann Himes-Oudekerk
Nov 21, 2024
Kimberly Ann Himes-Oudekerk, 62, of Rockford, IL, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, November 21st 2024, after battling a year and ½ long illness, she gave up her fight and she was pronounced at 12:04 PM.
She was born on October 20th, 1962 and grew up in Byron, IL, where she attended high school and...
Charlotte M. Mennenga
Nov 20, 2024
Charlotte Mae Mennenga, age 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20, 2024 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center where she received excellent care from all of the staff. She was born in Rockford on June 4, 1928 the daughter of John and Hattie (Palmer) Paul. She attended Leaf River High School graduating in 1946. She...
Robert "RJ" James Pickel
Nov 10, 2024
Robert James Pickel (RJ) (Jim) passed away on November 10, 2024. He leaves behind his wife Valerie, daughter Ashley, stepson Jason (Nicole), grandson Phoenix and many many friends. He was born in Chicago on August 13, 1954 to Robert (Bobbie) and Luanne Pickel. The family moved to Dundee where he went to school. After graduating in 1972 he learned how...
John L. Whaley
Nov 9, 2024
John Leslie Whaley, age 64, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford following a sudden illness. He was born September 6, 1960 in Oregon, IL the son of William Edward Whaley and Rose Marie (Carpenter) Whaley. John graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1980. He worked at his father’s machine shop ( W.W.L. Manufacturing) for...
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