Obituaries
Kenneth W. Lapp
Jul 5, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Lapp, 93, of Byron, Illinois, died July 5th, 2024. He was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1930 to his parents Galen and Elsie Lapp. Ken spent a portion of his childhood living in Northern Minnesota where he learned to love the outdoors, creating lifelong passions of hunting and fishing. He later moved to Rockford and Byron, where he...
Thomas E. Elliott, Jr.
Jun 30, 2024
Oregon – Our Beloved “Papa” Tom (H.B.) Elliott, 65, of Oregon passed away from a short illness on June 30, 2024 with family and friends by his side. He was an avid hunter (his home is full of many prized mounted trophies). In his younger years, he was a hopeful seeker of Morrell mushrooms and willingly shared them with others....
Justin Lee Martinez
Jun 29, 2024
Justin Lee Martinez, age 25, a beloved grandson, treasured son, caring brother, cherished nephew, dedicated cousin, proud uncle, and loyal friend from Byron, IL, sadly left our world on June 29th, 2024, after a life marked by dedication and immense love for his family and all those whose lives he touched. Known for his young, striving, and ambitious entrepreneurial spirit...
Walter H Prorok
Jun 27, 2024
Walter H. Prorok, age 84, passed away at Meadow of Franklin Grove on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born in Chicago the son of the late Walter and Catherine Prorok. He proudly served in the US Air Force where he was awarded a purple heart. He completed college and then went on to be college professor for many years...
M. Claudia Robertson
Jun 27, 2024
Claudia Robertson, 85, of Oregon, died June 27, 2024 at the Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. She is survived by her daughter, Melanie (Mark) Webber of Knoxville, Tennessee, and two stepsons, Francis (Tamara) Robertson of Apple Valley, Minnesota, and Jon Robertson of Fayetteville, Georgia. Claudia is also survived by a grandson, Mark Bruce Webber, four step-...
Robert "Bob" J. Burke
Jun 21, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Robert “Bob” J. Burke was born on November 24th, 1950, in Dixon, IL the son of Roger & Dorothy “Darlene” (Boyden) Burke. He passed away, at the age of 73, quietly in his home on Friday, June 21, 2024, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Bob spent...
Jill Ilene Hornsby
Jun 19, 2024
Jill Ilene Hornsby, aged 88, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away June 19, 2024. She was born February 21,1936, to James and Ruth Ingraham in Rochelle, IL. Jill was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt to so many. Her journey took her to many places. After growing up in Oregon, IL, she moved to Jacksonville Beach, FL, to...
Harry A. Travis
Jun 19, 2024
Harry A. Travis, age 98, of Oregon, Illinois, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Harry was born February 15, 1926, the son of George and Carrie Grace (Longman) Travis. Harry graduated from Oregon High School Class of 1944. Harry was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II from 1944 – 1946....
Verlen L. Morphey, Sr.
Jun 17, 2024
Verlen L. Morphey, Sr, age 79, died Monday, June 17, 2024 at his home near Davis Junction. He was born Nov. 18, 1944 in Monroe Center, IL, the son of Harry and Margaret (Rust) Morphey. Verlen attended Monroe Center Elementary Schools and graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1962. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Verlen married...
Judith K. Ackerman
Jun 16, 2024
Judith Kay Ackerman, age 82, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home in Byron. She was born in Rockford on August 6, 1941 the daughter of William and Evelyn (Johnson) Bachman. She grew up in Winnebago and graduated from Winnebago High School Class of 1961. Judith married the love of her life, Jack Ackerman...
Lillian O. McNames
Jun 15, 2024
Lillian O. McNames, 98, of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris, IL.
Lillian was born on January 19th, 1926, in Bluford, IL, to Samuel Redburn and Nancy (Carroll) Redburn.
Lillian graduated from Bluford High School and then moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she worked as a telephone operator....
Charlotte J. Carlson-Gentz
Jun 13, 2024
Stillman Valley, IL – Charlotte J. Carlson-Gentz, age 104, died Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Wesley Willows Health Care Center in Rockford. She was born Jan. 14, 1920 at the family home near Stillman Valley, IL the daughter to Henry and Esther (Westburg) Carlson. She graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1938. Charlotte married Wilfred G. Carlson on June...
Cynthia S. Wennmaker
Jun 13, 2024
OREGON, IL ~ Cynthia S. Wennmaker, 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Serenity Hospice & Home of Oregon. She was born on March 25, 1951, in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Harold & Inez “Pat” (Hutchens) Kline. Throughout her life she worked as a parole officer for the Illinois Department of...
Constance "Connie" Miller
Jun 9, 2024
Constance “Connie” Miller, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, age 88, went home to her Lord and Savior, June 9, 2024 in West Bend, Wisconsin with family by her side. Her family is rejoicing that Grandma is now dancing with Jesus (NO LEG BRACE REQUIRED)! She was born in Ashton, IL on March 8, 1936, the daughter of...
Robert J. Leddy, Jr.
Jun 5, 2024
Robert J. Leddy Jr., 75, died at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born on March 13, 1949, the son of Robert J. Sr. & Mary K. (Suski) Leddy in Oregon, IL. Robert graduated from Oregon school district and went on to get his associate’s degree. He worked for many years at E.D....
Donald E. Dirksen
Jun 1, 2024
Donald E. Dirksen, age 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at his home near Oregon, IL. Don was born July 13, 1938 at the family home in Oregon, IL the son of Ernest and Ethel (Holby) Dirksen. He graduated from Oregon High School in 1957. He married Gail J. (Hayenga) Meyers on August 1, 1970 in Oregon. Don...
Jean M. Hanke
May 28, 2024
Jean M. Hanke, age 89, died Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her home in Monroe Center following a sudden illness. She was born December 25, 1934 in the family home near Lindenwood, IL, the daughter of Leonard and Martha (Brandt) Knoll. She attended Lindenwood grade schools and graduated from Rochelle High School in 1953. Jean married Raymond G. Hanke on...
Kristine Marie Hedegaard
May 27, 2024
Kristine “Krissy” Marie Hedegaard, age 35, passed away on May 27, 2024 surrounded by many who loved her. She was born in Springfield, Illinois on November 25, 1988 the daughter of Jens and Kimberly (Flanagan) Hedegaard. Krissy graduated from Byron High School Class of 2008. She continued her undergraduate education at Western Illinois University. Krissy then received her Master’s Degree...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Ann Roe Young
May 26, 2024
Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' Roe Young 88 passed away May 26, 2024 at Congregational Home, Brookfield, WI. She was born August 18, 1935 in Rochelle, Illinois to Morris M. Roe and Helen A. Roe, nee Hall. She attended Oregon, IL schools from kindergarten through High School Graduation with high academic standards and many extracurricular activities. She was very active in Girl...
Dorothy Darlene Burke
May 26, 2024
Oregon ~ Dorothy Darlene Burke, 91, lifetime Oregon resident, died on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Shepherds Premier Living Facility in Oregon, IL. She was born on May 2, 1933, in Oregon, IL, the daughter of Harry & Dorothy (Suter) Boyden. She lived her entire life in Oregon and attended Oregon schools. She married the love of her life,...
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