Obituaries
Mark Kingsbury Bucey
May 3, 2024
Mark Kingsbury Bucey, aged 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early hours of May 3, 2024, at Serenity House in Oregon, Illinois. His final days were blessed with the presence of his close family and friends, comforting him after a long struggle with adenocarcinoma.
Born to Silas Shirley and Rose Mae Bucey, Mark’s roots were planted deeply in Stillman Valley, Illinois. His life exemplified the...
Henry "Hank" R. Ebert III
Apr 30, 2024
BYRON ~ Henry “Hank” R. Ebert III, 62, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born on December 23, 1961, in Woodstock, IL, the son of Henry R. Ebert & Barbara Allen. Hank graduated Byron High School in 1980 and began his life in the agricultural world. He married the love...
Joseph E. Casinger
Apr 28, 2024
OREGON ~ Joseph “Joe” E. Casinger, 63, died suddenly at his home in Oregon on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born February 28, 1961, in Rockford, IL the son of Oscar & Lois (Nelson) Casinger. He was raised in Byron, IL with his loving parents and siblings. He was married to Muriel “Bubbles” Bolhous for 35 years. He worked...
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Corcoran
Apr 25, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Corcoran,96, of Oregon, died on April 25, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born on February 25, 1928, in Sterling, Illinois. Elizabeth was the third of five children born to James A. and Hazel (Bailey) Kereven. Elizabeth graduated from Oregon High School in 1946. After school, she worked at the Circuit Clerk’s Office at the Ogle...
Thomas "Tom" E. Izer
Apr 24, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Edward Izer passed away suddenly at the age of 92 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1931, in Iron Springs, Pennsylvania. Tom was the youngest of four children, born to J. Theodore “Duke” and Louella A. “Nan” (Bennett) Izer. Tom graduated from Washington Township High School in May of 1949. After high school,...
Frances "Fran" P. Strouse
Apr 24, 2024
Frances Pauline Strouse passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 24th. She was born on September 9th, 1938, to J. Frank and Exie (Garner) Rozar in Rome, Georgia. They moved to Perry, Georgia where she attended school and graduated in 1956. After high school she attended South Georgia College where she met R. Terrell Puckett. They married...
Reuben William Johnson
Apr 19, 2024
STILLMAN VALLEY ~ Reuben William Johnson, 78, died with his loving wife, son, and best friend at his side on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL. Reuben was born in Beloit, WI on December 12, 1945, the son of Reuben William and Dorothy Fern (Dolphin) Johnson. He graduated from North Boone High...
Marjie M. Myers
Apr 19, 2024
Marjie M. Myers, age 76, passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon on April 19, 2024. She was born in Freeport on May 20, 1947. Marjie married the love of her life, Larry Myers on June 22, 1963 in Adeline and together they built a beautiful life together over the next 60 years. Marjie believed in working...
Carole J. Wyatt
Apr 17, 2024
Carole J. Wyatt, age 83, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home in Oregon, IL. She was born June 8, 1940 in Princeton, IL the daughter of Fred and Margie (Hubbard) Hand. She graduated from Dixon High School in 1958 and attended Rock Valley College. Carole was employed at the Union Savings Bank and worked in various...
Mable A. Gray
Apr 16, 2024
Mable Alice Gray, age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. She was born August 21, 1927 in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County the daughter to Merritt and Alice (Canfield) Gray. She graduated 8th grade from Kings School, Stillman Valley High School in 1945, and Northern Illinois University in 1949 with...
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...
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