Obituaries
Warren I. Freedlund
Aug 5, 2024
Warren Iver Freedlund, age 89, went to his heavenly home on August 5, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1935 in Beloit, WI the son of Iver and Helen (Falk) Freedlund. He graduated from Winnebago High School Class of 1953. He then served his country in the United States Army, after which he and his brother Dennis began dairy...
Beverly E. Colloton
Aug 5, 2024
Beverly Elaine Colloton, age 80, passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice and Home, on August 5, 2024. She was born on May 8, 1944 in Ashton the daughter of Leroy and Marguerite (Ehmen) Eich. She grew up in Ashton and graduated from Ashton High School. Beverly married the love of her life, Kenneth Colloton on November 17, 1963. She was...
Nancy C. Hay
Aug 2, 2024
CHANA, IL ~ Nancy C. Hay, 79, passed away peacefully after a day with her family on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care center of Janesville, WI. She was born in Rockford, IL on August 7, 1944, the daughter of Leonard & Gladys (Drager) Wills. She grew up near Davis Junction, IL, on an active farm including many...
Norma Freeberg
Jul 28, 2024
Norma Lee Freeberg, age 80, passed on due to cancer on July 28, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home. She was born on March 15, 1944 in Freeport, daughter of Glenn and Mabel (Gruis) Anderberg. She grew up in Seward and German Valley, attending school and helping at the family’s hardware store. Norma was a dedicated student, receiving her...
Frank J. Reeverts
Jul 25, 2024
Machesney Park, IL ~ Frank J. Reeverts, age 86, formerly of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully at the Lincolnshire Place of Loves Park, IL on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1938 in Princeton, IL. He was the son of John D. & Lucille M. (Thomas) Reeverts. In 1956 he graduated from Byron High School. Shortly...
Donna J. Dietrich
Jul 25, 2024
MT.MORRIS, IL ~ Donna J. Dietrich, age 96, passed away peacefully at Allure of Pinecrest nursing home of Mt. Morris, IL, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on November 10, 1927, in Lynnville Township, IL, the daughter of Frederick and Effie (Farr) Dummer. She graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1945 and went on to attend Northern...
Linda J. Childers
Jul 25, 2024
Linda Jean Childers, age 64, of Stillman Valley, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2024. Linda was born in Rockford, Illinois on May 25th, 1960, to Harold and Doris DeVries. As a child, Linda traveled extensively with her family and got to see many areas of the United States at an early age. Linda was a graduate of Guilford...
Alice "Tuttie" Jurissen
Jul 23, 2024
Alice “Tuttie” Jurissen, age 93, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. She was born December 19, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of John J. and Dorothy (Sealby) Jurissen, Sr. Alice loved cheering on Chicago sports teams. She was a kind soul with a special love for animals. In her spare time; she enjoyed...
Trudy M. Barrile
Jul 22, 2024
Trudy Barrile, 92, of Oregon, IL passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024. Born Gertrude Marion Lill on December 16, 1931 to Hildegarde and Erich Lill in Chicago, IL., she met and married the love of her life, Ronald H. Palenske in 1950 and together they raised 4 children. They truly lived a life of love, happiness, and unity for...
Ruth Ann Draege
Jul 22, 2024
Ruth Ann Draege, 89, joined her husband George, her parents, Cecil and Elizabeth Bonnell, two of her grandchildren, Dennis Toomsen and Joshua Crump, along with her eight brothers and sisters in heaven on July 22, 2024 at 3:20 pm. Being the youngest of nine children, Ruth enjoyed a special relationship with her parents. She often shared warm memories of growing...
David A. Etnyre
Jul 20, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David A. Etnyre on July 20, 2024. David, a proud father and avid sports enthusiast, was born on April 16, 1954. He spent his childhood in Oregon, IL leaving to attend Mercersburg Academy, followed by college at Lawrence University as a Delta Tau Delta brother, later obtaining his degree...
Sandra L. Noser
Jul 20, 2024
Sandra Lee Noser (Myers) - lovingly known as Sandy - passed away at her home on July 20th, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 83 years old. Sandy was born on December 30th, 1940, in Oregon, Illinois, to Lawrence Myers and Lavina Mongan. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1959 and went on...
Robert "Bob" F. Carsella
Jul 16, 2024
Robert “Bob” F. Carsella, age 71, passed away at home on July 16, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Fred and Anne (Girardi) Carsella. Bob worked for Dominick's in the Chicagoland area 30 years before retirement. He married Mary “Tina” Nicastro on July 15, 2000 and they spent a beautiful 24 years...
Mya Noreen Morrissey
Jul 13, 2024
Mya Noreen Morrissey passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Saturday July 13, 2024.
Although her time on earth was short, a lifetime of love was given and received by her family. Our sweet Mya, a beautiful daughter and sister, completed our family and will always hold a special place in all of our hearts. The bond shared with...
Joyce LuAnn Jones
Jul 11, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Joyce L. Jones, 63, lifetime Oregon resident passed away suddenly at KSB Hospital of Dixon, IL, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born in Oregon, IL on January 23, 1961, the daughter of Lawrence “Larry” W. & Lorretta “Sue” S. (Jones) Wolfe. Joyce attended and graduated Oregon schools where she later worked as a teacher’s aide...
Jason D. Dietrich
Jul 11, 2024
In sweet remembrance we celebrate the life of Jason (Jake) Dietrich age 94, who passed peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. He was born a beloved youngest son “the baby” & sibling of 10 on August 1, 1929 near Leaf River Illinois, the son of Russell Sr. and Cora (Drury) Dietrich. Jason graduated from...
Gary L. Anspach
Jul 10, 2024
Gary Lee Anspach, 67, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Shannon, IL passed away on July 10th, 2024 at Lund Home Hospice in Gilbert, AZ with his children by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Gary graduated in 1974 from Byron High School and then graduated from DeVry University. He retired from ComEd and enjoyed numerous...
Alex R. Davis
Jul 10, 2024
BYRON, IL ~ Alex R. Davis, 33, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center of Rockford, IL. He was born on May 8, 1991, in Rockford, IL, the son of Darren & Sara (Hill) Davis. He worked as a plumber in the area for many years after going to school. Alex loved to fish,...
Steven C. Bonte
Jul 8, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Steven C. Bonte, age 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Oregon, IL. He was born on March 26, 1949, in Rockford, IL, the son of John F. Bonte and Marian Cirksena. Throughout his life Steve worked as an electrical engineer for WA...
Kenneth E. Jackson
Jul 7, 2024
Oregon, IL – Kenneth E. Jackson, age 67, died Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born February 8, 1957 in Elmhurst, IL the son of Clyde and June (Schimmel) Jackson. He married Linda Passini on April 7, 1990 at Hanson’s Hideaway while on horseback. Ken worked several years for the Oregon School...
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