Obituaries
Arlene J. Riedlinger
Jan 2, 2023
Arlene J. Riedlinger, age 91, of Mt. Morris; formerly of Leaf River passed away on Monday January 2, 2023 at Pinecrest Manor. She was born on April 11, 1931 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Henry and Ella (Morrison) Tiedmann. She married Edmund Riedlinger on December 1, 1968 in Downer’s Grove, IL. He passed away on July 14, 2005. She...
Wilma E. Logan
Dec 26, 2022
Wilma E. Logan, age 97, passed away on December 26, 2022 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. She was born on October 25, 1925 in Centralia, IL the daughter of Walter and Cleona (Boatright) Hazlip. She worked as a cook at various area restaurants until she met and married the love of her life, Ira Logan on July...
William "Bill" C. Dach
Dec 25, 2022
William C. “Bill” Dach, age 78, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on December 25, 2022. He was born on October 2, 1944 the son of Carl and Ethel (Gann) Dach. He spent his life in the Byron area graduating from Byron High School. Bill learned the fencing trade from his father and branched out to start...
James L. Barnes, Jr.
Dec 21, 2022
James L. “Jim” Barnes, Jr., age 75, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at his home in Oregon, IL. He was born November 16, 1947 in Decatur, IL the son of James L. and Barbara J. (Taft) Barnes, Sr. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1966. He then served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967 – 1969. Jim...
Charles "Charlie" W. Druien
Dec 16, 2022
Charles “Charlie” W. Druien went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Serenity and Hospice Home in Oregon, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1963 in Princeton, IL the son of Kenneth and Virginia (Wallgren) Druien. Charlie graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1981. He married Elizabeth “Libby” Dyal...
Samuel "Sam" J. Logan
Dec 12, 2022
Samuel “Sam” J. Logan, age 69, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Rochelle Hospital. He was born in Oregon, IL on February 27, 1953 the son of Ira and Dorothy (Beach) Logan. He married Lea Irvin on November 23, 1971 in Polo and they had 51 wonderful years together. Sam was a jack of all trades who liked...
Patricia A. Carey
Dec 9, 2022
Patricia A. Carey, age 69, died peacefully December 9, 2022 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 3, 1953 in Dixon, Illinois to Thomas and Claudia (Malach) Fruin. She attended Dixon schools and graduated from Dixon High School in 1971. Patricia married Doug Carey on Sept. 22, 1979 at his parents’ home near Byron....
Robert Alexander "Alex" Stormont, II
Dec 8, 2022
Byron, IL – Robert Alexander “Alex” Stormont, II died suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born March 11, 1954 in Rockford the son of Robert N. and Helen M. (Barnhizer) Stormont. He attended Walker Grade School and graduated from Winnebago High School in 1972. He obtained his Associates Degree from Rock Valley ...
Darrell "Curly" L. Hagemann
Dec 6, 2022
Oregon, IL – Darrell L. “Curly” Hagemann, age 89, died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born June 30, 1933 in Rockford, IL the son of Fred and Mildred (Butterbaugh) Hagemann. He attended Morris-Kennedy School in Rockford, IL and graduated from Mount Morris High School in 1951. He married Marian “Joan” Smith...
Thomas Lon Mahon
Dec 4, 2022
Thomas Lon Mahon of Byron, Illinois passed away on December 4, 2022, in the company of family. He was born on July 21, 1941 in Berwyn, Illinois. He was 81. Tom grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He graduated from Maine Township High School in 1959. He married Jean Wobbe in 1959 and they settled in Des Plaines, Illinois. Tom...
Victor Bozzi
Dec 3, 2022
Victor Bozzi, went to be with the Lord on December 3, 2022 in his home. Vic was born to Vito and Mary (Magero) Bozzi on March 21, 1946. He was born at home on his uncle Johnny’s Army poncho in Chicago (Engelwood). Vic graduated from Harper High School, served in the Army, and attended Cook County’s Sheriff’s Police Academy....
Robert Smith
Nov 25, 2022
Robert M. Smith, age 65, passed away on Friday November 25, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on November 8, 1957 the son of Robert and LaVaun (Rosenbalm) Smith. Robert proudly served in the US Navy. After his time in the service, he went to mechanical school and began working at Woods Manufacturing in Oregon....
Elaine Dyal
Nov 24, 2022
Elaine Dyal, age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. She was born in Sycamore on November 22,1936 the daughter of Glen and Mildred “Ferris” Fell. She married Thomas Dyal on February 24, 1956 in Monroe Center. Elaine worked for many years as a cna at Neighbors nursing home. She was...
Charles McPherson
Nov 18, 2022
Oregon, IL – Charles N. “Nevin” McPherson, age 97 made the transition on Friday, November 19, 2022 after a short illness. He was born March 23, 1925 in Polo, IL the son of Charles and Edna Rucker) McPherson. He attend Polo Schools prior to entering the U. S. Navy where he served 4 years during WW II in the...
William "Bill" Cates
Nov 14, 2022
William "Bill" Cates (November 23, 1939 - Nov. 14, 2022)
Bill is survived by his wife, Jayne Hay Cates of 63 years, Daughter Leanna (Keith) Hershey, Grandchildren Kyle and Zach Hershey, Claire and lan Cates, brother Larry Cates. He was preceded in death by his son Donald Cates, parents Raymond and Judy (Conway) Cates, and sister Carolyn...
Dorothy Senese
Nov 14, 2022
Mt. Morris, IL - Dorothy M. Senese, age 86, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris, IL. She was born May 5, 1936 in LaPorte, Indiana the daughter of Morris and Nellie (McKinley) Robe. Dorothy obtained her Masters of Science in Education Degree from Indiana University. She worked for many years as a classroom Teacher and...
Michael Estes
Nov 10, 2022
Michael Paul Anthony Estes, age 31, passed away on November 10, 2022. He was born in St. Louis on January 27, 1991 to Christina Barrett and Brian Estes. He graduated from Sycamore High School and worked as an assistant warehouse manager for K&M Tire in DeKalb. Michael married the love of his life Amanda Hyland in Rockford on September...
Eduard Benes
Nov 7, 2022
Eduard Benes, age 78, passed away on November 7, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia on May 9, 1944 the son of Stanislav and Leontyna (Spalkova) Benes. He was an amazing athlete in his younger years playing tennis, soccer, and hockey. He was a goalie and helped lead his team to win...
Douglas Strawser
Nov 7, 2022
Douglas E. Strawser, age 75, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon. He was born August 8, 1947 in Dixon, IL the son of Albert F. and Marie J. (Melchert) Strawser. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1965 and attended the University of Illinois. Doug was a farmer at heart. He was known...
Mary Davis
Nov 3, 2022
Oregon, IL – Mary M. Davis, age 86, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at the Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center after a short battle with dementia. She was born Feb. 8, 1936 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Jess and Katherine (Wiltfang) Messer. She formerly worked as a bookkeeper and telephone operator. She graduated from Oregon High School in...
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