Obituaries

Mar 18, 2022

Tina M. Higdon, age 46, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 18, 2022. She was born in Harlan, KY on March 29, 1975 the daughter of Ron and Becky Hall. She graduated from Stillman Valley High School Class of 1993. She loved the beach and anything related to it such as mermaids and collecting sea shells which...

Mar 17, 2022

Oregon, IL - Jerry James “Jerbear” Tobin, age 40, of Polo, IL passed away in his home on March 17, 2022.  Jerry was born in West Frankfort, IL on January 7, 1982, the son of Paul and Deborah (Murphy)Tobin.  Jerry grew up in Chana, IL and loved being outside.  He loved life and being with his family.  Jerry’s daughters...

Mar 17, 2022

Stillman Valley, IL – Marilyn Ruth Gates, age 87, died Thursday, March 17, 2022 at her home near Stillman Valley.  She was born March 2, 1935 in Ellenboro, Wisconsin the daughter of Leslie and Maud Groom.  Marilyn married Fay R. Gates on Sept. 20, 1957 in Rockford, IL.  He preceded her in 2005.  Marilyn loved to collect angels.  She...

Mar 17, 2022

Marilyn K. Beauchem, age 82, longtime Byron resident passed away on March 17, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. She was born on December 9, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa the daughter of John and Kathryn Noble. She married Harry Beauchem on April 20, 1963 in Loves Park, IL; he preceded her in death on January 12, 2021. She was...

Mar 16, 2022

Douglas H. Love, age 81, formerly of Davis Junction and Stillman Valley, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at his home in Byron.  He was born April 9, 1940 in his parents' car at the intersection of 7th Street and Charles Steet in Rockford, IL.  He was the son of Leo G. and Dorothy “Alice” (Nelson) Love.  Doug graduated from...

Mar 11, 2022

Chana – Robert Edwin Anderson, age 93, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022.  He was born August 2, 1928 on the family farm near Chana the son of Edwin F. and Ouida F. (Barnes) Anderson.   Bob was drafted into the US Army and served his country in Korea.  Bob farmed the family farm for many years prior to becoming...

Mar 9, 2022

Oregon – Mariel J. Holm, age 89, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022.  She was born September 23, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter to Raymond E. and Mary (Flasko) Gieselmann.  Mariel graduated from Blue Island School District High School in 1950. She married John F. Holm on August 11, 1951, in Oaklawn, Illinois. He preceded her on May 7,...

Mar 8, 2022

Chet Kobel loved his family, his friends and his community. Doing good was his thing.

Celebration of Life Open House will be held March 26, 2022 from 2-5 PM in the lower level of the Jarrett Prairie Center, 7993 N. River Rd, Byron, IL 61010.

Memorials to the Village of Progress, the Daily Bread Soup...

Feb 28, 2022

Stillman Valley, IL – Joann W. Hayton, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 at her daughter’s home, in the tender loving care of her six children, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.  She was born February 29, 1936, a leap year baby, in Cowles, Nebraska the daughter of Ed and Meta (Schiermeyer) Blobaum. They moved to Paynes Point,...

Feb 27, 2022

Barbara J. Jacobs, age 58, passed away at home on February 27, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1964 in Rockford the daughter of Don and Eloise (Roberts) Fisher. She married Barry Jacobs on March 14, 1985. Barbara worked for Kable Printing in Mt. Morris for many years prior to it closing. She was a fan of watching...

Feb 26, 2022

Stillman Valley, IL – Doris M. Luttrell, age 87, died Saturday, February 26, 2022.  She was born January 5, 1935 in Biggsville, Illinois the daughter of Eugene W. and Margaret (Stubbs) Beauchem.  She graduated from Oregon High School in 1954 and then attended Rockford Business School for 3 years.  Doris worked for Sunstrand in Rockford for 4 years.  She...

Feb 26, 2022

Vicki Marlene Bowen, 74, of Forreston, IL passed away at home peacefully surrounded by loved ones on February 26, 2022. She was born on December 4, 1947 in Toledo, IL. Vicki was the daughter of Oscar Morgan and Ruby Ingram. She fell in love and married Richard Bowen Sr. on December 5, 1964 in Bement, IL. Vicki was known...

Feb 23, 2022

Dennis (Denny) Lee King, age 77, of Byron, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was born April 23, 1944 the son of Robert L. and Nadine (Biggart) King, in Dixon. He attended Highschool in Byron, where he met his beloved wife, Kay, and attended college in Pasadena, CA. He worked for many years as a brick layer,...

Feb 23, 2022

Oregon, IL – Linda L. Massolle, age 73, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home near Oregon surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 5, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of William H. and Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Riley) Nielsen.  She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School of St. Charles, IL where she made a lifelong friend...

Feb 20, 2022

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Feb 15, 2022

Lesly P. Wills, age 40, died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center following a sudden illness.  She was born May 16, 1981 in Darlington, Wisconsin the daughter of Ken and Joyce (Kane) Wills.  She graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1999 and then attended Cosmetology School in Rockford.  Lesly worked as a hair stylist...

Feb 13, 2022

Stillman Valley, IL – Roger J. Quick, age 69, died Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his home in Stillman Valley.  He was born July 14, 1952 in Rockford, IL the son of “Pete” Alvin and Adeline (Drummond) Quick.  He graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1971. Roger married Cindy Reimer on Sept. 1, 1979 in Lindenwood, IL. He...

Feb 10, 2022

Kim L. Swanson, age 61, passed away at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford on February 10, 2022. He was born on March 6, 1960 in Rockford the son of Ronald F. and Louise A. (Sundeed) Swanson. Kim was huge Chicago Cubs fan and could be found listening to all their games. He enjoyed being outdoors and could be found...

Feb 9, 2022

Thomas E. “Tom” Harmon, age 80, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born in Rockford on February 16, 1941 the son of Everett and Marion (Parkinson) Harmon. He graduated from Byron High School Class of 1959. Tom married Marie Lewis on April 23, 1960. He worked as pipefitter for...

Feb 9, 2022

Our beloved Husband, Daddy, Poppa, Carroll Junior Taylor, “CJ”, 80 of Oregon, IL entered into eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. He was born December 17, 1941 in Sedgwick, Arkansas to Raymond Carroll & Ruby Ellen Taylor. In January of 1963, he entered the United States Army and proudly served in the 205th...