Obituaries
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...
Rita L. Reader
Mar 27, 2025
Byron – Rita Lee Wilkinson Reader, age 82, from Byron, Illinois went to be with Our Lord on March 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by two daughters Linda and Tamara. She had 6 children Dean, Tamara, Linda, Pamela, Johnny, and Dawn. She was a grandmom to several grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Rita Love to cook and take...
Wilfred "Bill" A. Murray
Mar 24, 2025
Wilfred “Bill” A Murray age 81, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 at AdventHealth Deland Hospital, Deland FL. Bill was born on February 6th, 1944 to Ernest and Luella Murray in Powers-Spalding, MI. He graduated from Powers-Spalding High School class of 1962.
He attended Green Bay Badger Business College. He then married his high school sweetheart Barbara (née Bellefeuil) and...
Lawan Peters
Mar 19, 2025
OREGON, IL ~ Lawan Peters passed away at the age of 91, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center or Oregon, IL. She was born on March 27, 1933, in Atoka, OK, the daughter of Lon & Elma (Brumley) Smith.
As per Lawan's wishes no services will be held at this time.
Nina K. Whetsel
Mar 18, 2025
Nina K. Whetsel, age 100, passed away on March 18, 2024. She was born Nov. 8, 1924 in Oregon, IL the daughter of William R. and Nina (Hardesty) Taft. She married the love of her life Wilbur W. Whetsel on May 26, 1941 at the Oregon Church of God and enjoyed 77 wonderful years together. They were blessed with two...
RuDella "Rudy" Suter
Mar 17, 2025
RuDella “Rudy” Suter, age 87, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. She was born on September 10, 1937 in Port Hope Township, Minnesota, into a large family being one of fourteen children of Joseph and Verna (Fuller) Benson. Rudy married the love of her life, Wayne Suter on March 9, 1956 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He...
Neil E. Antoine
Mar 15, 2025
Mt Morris, IL - Neil E. Antoine passed away peacefully Saturday March 15, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born October 8, 1943 to Stanley and Birdella (Smythe) Antoine in Belvidere, IL. He was in the farming industry most of his life starting with dairy from 1962-1971. He then went on to beef from 1971-1978 and then pork...
Larry L. Myers
Mar 14, 2025
Larry L. Myers, age 84, died Friday, March 14, 2025 at Independence Village of Rockford. He was born August 19, 1940 in Adeline, IL the youngest son of Clifford and Mildred Myers. He married Marjie, the love of his life, on June 22, 1963 in Adeline, IL. Larry graduated from Leaf River High School in 1958 where he was actively...
Troy E. Edwards
Mar 13, 2025
DAVIS JUNCTION, IL ~ With profound sadness, we announce that Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Troy E. Edwards, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his home in Davis Junction, IL.
Born April 14, 1966, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Robert Edwards and Patricia (Warner) Spohn, Troy dedicated his life to service. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant...
Jennifer L. Folz-Smith
Mar 10, 2025
Jen Folz-Smith, went to be the with the Lord on March 10, 2025. She lived a full life and made a point of enjoying her friends, family, and kids. She is looking forward to watching the Vols and the Cubs from Heaven, with front row seats to hear Jimmy Buffet. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Duane C....
Jill J. Bier
Mar 7, 2025
Jill J. Bier, age 67, died Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home near Oregon. She was born February 24, 1958 in Elgin, Illinois the daughter of Stanley and Bernice (Wysocki) Sternal. After Jill graduated from Buffalo Grove High School, she attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and obtained her teaching degree in Special Education. She then earned her master’s...
Max Joseph Wenzel
Mar 7, 2025
LEAF RIVER, IL ~ Max Wenzel, 84, born January 19, 1941, resident of this community for many years passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Born in Rockford, IL and graduated from Kirkland High School in 1959.
Max served two years in the United States Army. Upon returning to Leaf River. He farmed for the remainder of his life.
He is survived by...
Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Allen
Feb 25, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Geraldine “Gerry” Mae Allen, 95, passed away peacefully in her home in Rockford, IL, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was born on February 4, 1930, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Asa L & Mae W. (Rydberg) Pagles. She graduated East High School in 1948. Later that year she married the love of her life, Wayne...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Bolthouse
Feb 25, 2025
Oregon, IL – Rebecca Ann “Becky” Bolthouse, age 77, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1947 in Tuscola, IL, the daughter of Daniel J. and Margaret K. (Emmerich) Reimer. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1965. Becky married Gary H. Bolthouse on April 12, 1969 in...
Maxine L. Parmentier
Feb 23, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Maxine Lorraine Parmentier, age 97, passed away on February 23, 2025, in her home after a brief illness. She was born on January 29, 1928, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of John and Ethel (Carter) Wackerla. Maxine married Paul Parmentier on May 2, 1948, and were married 77 years. They traveled to many different states and countries...
Mary Meiners
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Lynn Meiners, age 68, passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home on February 21, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1956 the daughter of Wayne and Joanne (Johnson) Blunck. Mary married Steven Meiners on February 10, 1979 and they built a beautiful life together over the last 46 years. Mary enjoyed spending time outdoors in her flower garden....
Mary Kay Doran
Feb 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mary Kay Doran on February 20th 2025 at age 69. She passed peacefully with her loving family by her side, surrounded by the same warmth and care that she always gave to others.
She was a selfless and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was...
Linda J. Burton
Feb 19, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL ~ Linda J. Burton, 67, passed away peacefully in her Rockford home Wednesday, February 19, 2025 with her family by her side. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 17, 1958, the daughter of Alan B. and Kathryn J. (Pagles) Rowl. Linda grew up in the northern Illinois communities of Rock Falls, Monroe Center and Stillman Valley...
Clarence E. McCullough
Feb 19, 2025
Clarence Everett McCullough, age 93, died peacefully at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. He was born May 27, 1931 in Harrison, IL the son of John and Florence (Hoffman) McCullough. Clarence attended grade school in Harrison, IL and then Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL. Clarence married Reberta L. Knight on April 28, 1990 in Davis, Illinois. She...
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