Obituaries

Jul 6, 2020

Stillman Valley, IL – John A. Dotzel, age 85, died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford.  He was born February 10, 1935 in Galena, IL the son of Anton and Nellie (Peters) Dotzel.  John graduated from Galena High School in 1953, he than graduated from the University of Dubuque with a Bachelor’s in Education and...

Jul 1, 2020

Mary Ann Oltmanns, 89, lifelong Oregon resident, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Serenity Hospice Home, Oregon. Born January 25, 1931 in Oregon, the daughter of Raybo and Helen (Buhs) Oltmanns. Mary Ann was a graduate of Oregon High School and was employed over 50 years at Kable News in Mt. Morris prior to retiring. She was a member...

Jun 28, 2020

Donald K. Johnson, age 80, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2020 at Amberwood Care Center in Rockford. He was born on March 29, 1940 in Rockford the son of Donald B. and Mabel L. (DeVries) Johnson. He attended Byron Schools before joining the United States Navy. He worked as a stationary engineer and in security. He was a...

Jun 25, 2020

Oregon, IL – Diane A. Gorski, 86, of Oregon, IL, formerly of Geneva, IL passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020.  She was the daughter of Peter and Agnes (Grenda) Vainowski, sister of the late Robert (Marie), and the late Gregory (Helga).  She was the devoted wife of the late Gerald “Jerry”, proud Mom of Donna of DeKalb, IL,...

Jun 25, 2020

Nathaniel W. Hillers, age 26, passed away on June 25, 2020. He was born on March 22, 1994 in Rockford the son of William Hillers, Jr and Rebecca Morris. He was a man of faith and was a member of The Worship Center in Dixon, IL. In his spare time, he loved being outdoors fishing, going to parks, and...

Jun 21, 2020

Mildred M. Greene, passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home on June 21, 2020. She was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia on June 3, 1923 the daughter of Steve and Anna (Frolik) Sustek. She married Guy Greene who passed away before her on January 25, 1994. Mildred loved her family and in her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and knitting....

Jun 21, 2020

Rosetta Mary (Hilby) Arand, age 91, of Stillman Valley, IL died on June 21, at home surrounded by family.  Rosetta was born on October 21, 1928 in Menominee Township of Jo Davis County, IL to Leo Hilby and Sophia Mary (Wubben) Hilby. She married Wayne Arand on November 27, 1954 at St. Mary’s Church in Galena. Together they had...

Jun 19, 2020

James K. Kilmer, age 78, passed away on Friday June 19, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Rockford on May 22, 1942 the son of Harold and Ranghild (Johnson) Kilmer. He served in the United States Army and after that worked for many years as a truck driver. In his spare time, James enjoyed spending time...

Jun 12, 2020

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Jun 10, 2020

Byron, IL – Donald R. Bokker, Jr. age 61, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in Byron following a sudden illness. He was born October 27, 1958 in Belvidere, IL. The son of Donald R. and Cletus Mardell (Swartz) Bokker, Sr. Donald worked for Quality Metal in Byron for 41 years retiring as Plant Superintendent. He had...

Jun 9, 2020

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Jun 6, 2020

Robert M. Adamson, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday June 6, 2020. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Monticello, IA the son of Clayton and Myrtle (Bartlett) Adamson. He graduated from Monticello High School Class of 1956. Robert married Shirley Brewer on August 28, 2004 at Faith Center Church in Rockford....

May 26, 2020

Vicki L. Anderson, 71, lifelong Oregon resident, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 in Serenity Hospice Home. Born April 4, 1949 in Oregon, the daughter of Harold and Mary (Wragg) Sigler. Vicki attended Oregon High School and worked locally as a CNA in home health care. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and enjoyed being outdoors, especially...

May 25, 2020

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May 23, 2020

Marian I. Aughenbaugh, 83, of Byron, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 in her home. Born June 15, 1936 in Amboy, the daughter of William and Minnie Eller. Married to Donald Lee Aughenbaugh August 8, 1953 in Morrison; he died July 5, 1999. Marian was a longtime area resident and waitressed at several area restaurants including Braces’ Corner in Davis...

May 21, 2020

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May 18, 2020

Marilyn “Mick” Ann Deming (nee Pederson), age 85, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2020. She was born September 5, 1934, in Rice Lake, WI.

Mick is survived by her children, Judy Parlapiano (Ross), Tim Deming (Heather), and Rob Deming (Andrea Kirch); her grandchildren, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Katherine, Benjamin, Isabelle and Hayden; her brother,...