Obituaries
Donald E. Murbach
Apr 13, 2024
Donald Edward Murbach, age 69, crossed over into eternal life in his home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Don was born on January 22, 1955 to Donald Wilbur and Dolores Ruth (Wodach) Murbach in Chicago, Illinois. Don grew up in Mundelein, Illinois graduating in 1973 from Mundelein High School.
Don married his wife Beth (Engelmann) on Valentine’s Day in 1976. Don...
James "Jim" W. Davis
Apr 12, 2024
OREGON ~ James “Jim” W. Davis, 82, lifetime Oregon resident passed away at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL, on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born on October 30, 1941, in Rockford, IL, the son of Richard C. & Helen (Bearman) Davis. He graduated Oregon High School in 1959. Two years later he married the love of his life Kaye...
Raymond G. Swanson
Apr 11, 2024
Raymond “Ray” G. Swanson, age 90, passed away at home in Stillman Valley, IL. He was born on December 22, 1933 in Chicago the son of Sven and Charlotte (Rhein) Swanson. Ray proudly served his country in the US Navy. Ray attended the University of Illinois where he earned his Bachelor Degree in accounting. He worked as an accountant...
Cynthia L. Kuban
Apr 2, 2024
PECATONICA ~ Cynthia L. Kuban, 67, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at the Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. She was born on March 4, 1957, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Leslie & Claralee (Davidsmeier) Little. She graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1975 before meeting and marrying the love of her life, Duffy...
Elizabeth A. Benthien
Mar 31, 2024
Elizabeth A. Benthien, age 92, passed away at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris on March 31, 2024. She was born in Rockford on August 18, 1931 the daughter of Thomas and Grace (Frank) Rew. Elizabeth grew up in Rockford, IL where she attended West High School. She married the love of her life Robert Benthien on April 13, 1948...
Mary Louise Baker
Mar 28, 2024
Mary Louise Baker, age 82, died suddenly on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She was born February 7, 1942 in Spring Valley, IL the daughter of George Elmer and Mary Louise (Borri) Nave. She graduated from Spring Valley Hall High School in 1960. Mary Louise married Gerald Edward Baker on November 16, 1963 at the St....
Marlene J. Emery
Mar 26, 2024
Marlene J. Emery, age 91, passed away at home on March 26, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1933 in Chicago the daughter of Charles and Esther (Christensen) Nielsen. Marlene married the love of her life, James Emery on August 4, 1951 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on December 25, 2015. She was a woman with...
Judith K. Fore
Mar 24, 2024
Judith K. “Judy” Fore, age 81, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her home in Oregon, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1943 in Oregon the daughter of Clyde and Alma (Hellman) Gigous. She was a lifelong Oregon area resident and attended Oregon schools. Judy worked many years for both Kysor and Com Ed Generating...
Patricia M. Weber
Mar 22, 2024
Oregon, IL - Patricia M. Weber, age 85, died Thursday, March 22, 2024 at the Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon, Illinois. She was born September 29, 1938 in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter to Lawrence and Frances (Gobeli) Shields. Patricia graduated in 1956 from Glenbrook High School. She married John P. Weber on February 22, 1957. They were married for...
Cathleen H. McKenzie
Mar 20, 2024
OREGON ~ Cathleen Hanora McKenzie, 81, of Oregon, IL and former resident of Loudoun County, VA, passed away suddenly at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL, on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born 81 years earlier on March 20, 1943, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Austin R. & Louise (Barbetti) Manley. She graduated from Mt. Assisi High School...
Eldon L. LeFevre
Mar 15, 2024
Eldon Leroy LeFevre, age 94, died Friday, March 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 28, 1929 in Dixon, IL the son to Leroy and Naomi (Alter) LeFevre. He graduated from Polo High School in 1949. Eldon served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53 in occupied Germany during the Korean War. He wooed Shirley Ann Miller...
Joan N. Glendenning
Mar 7, 2024
Stillman Valley, IL – Joana “Joan” N. Glendenning, age 94, died Thursday, March 7, 2024. She was born March 21, 1929 in Oregon, IL the daughter of Ailt and Mary (Gigous) Joesten. She attended Oregon, Pleasant Hill, and Stillman Valley Grade Schools. Joan graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1946. She attended Prospect Hall Secretarial School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin....
Michael L. Personette
Mar 4, 2024
Michael L. Personette, age 72, died Monday, March 4, 2024 at his home in Byron. He was born October 24,1951 in Rochelle, Illinois, the son to Donald and Aileen (Hostetter) Personette. Mike graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1969 and from Madison Business College in 1973. He married Lori Kelser on Oct. 18, 1975 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church...
Kathleen Marie Rudy
Mar 4, 2024
Winnebago – Kathleen Marie (McElmeel) Rudy, age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. She was born in Rockford on April 22, 1947 the daughter of John and Lucille (Featherston) McElmeel. She was raised in the Rockford area and graduated from Auburn High School Class of 1965. Kathleen was a hard...
Rodney W. Reeder
Mar 1, 2024
Rodney (Rod) W. Reeder, age 69, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 in his home, surrounded by family. He was born December 21, 1954 in Eldorado, Illinois the son of Lewis and Mona (Osman) Reeder. He graduated from Dixon High School in 1972. Rodney married Ann Hicks on June 29, 1979 in Dixon, Illinois. They enjoyed 30 years together...
Duke Whittington
Feb 29, 2024
Duke Miller Whittington passed away on February 29, 2024. He was born at home on his family’s farm to Rachel and Nickolas Whittington. All children are beautiful, but from the very beginning Duke was a special little soul. From the start, he was all boy and he continued to grow into little mini Man’s Man. Even when he was rambunctious...
Dean A. Hagemann
Feb 22, 2024
Dean Hagemann, 60, of Byron IL passed away on Wednesday February 21, 2024 from a sudden medical condition.
As per Dean’s wishes, no formal services or visitation will be held. He will be interred in a private family service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon IL. A fellowship celebrating Dean’s life will be held on Saturday March 9 from...
Linda K. Sullivan - Allen
Feb 20, 2024
Linda K. Sullivan-Allen, age 73, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and daughter by her side on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center in Rockford, IL. Linda was born in Michigan City, Indiana on March 19, 1950, the daughter of Millard and Helen (Biggerstaff) Sullivan. She graduated from Guilford High School. After graduating she began...
Susan A. Busser
Feb 17, 2024
Byron, IL – Susan Ann Busser, age 91, died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Serenity Hospice and Home near Oregon, IL. She was born November 6, 1932 in Columbia City, Indiana the daughter of Harley and Velma (Vanderford) Wolfe. Susan married William Busser on July 23, 1969 at the First Baptist Church in Byron, IL. Susan loved to spend time...
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