Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cornel A. (Fruit) Recknor, also known affectionately as “Corny,” who peacefully transitioned on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was 77 years old. Cornel spent his entire life in the Rollo area, deeply ingrained in its community. Born into farming, […]

Jeffrey Thomas Dumke (Chiano), 52, of McNabb, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Jeffrey was born to Kathy Sulavka (Chiano) on September 13, 1971. Jeffrey attended Paw Paw High School, graduating with the class of 1990. Jeffrey enjoyed fishing, driving around listening to music, sports, and being with his children and grandchildren. Jeffrey is survived […]

Elaine Mae (Hackman) Jacox, 97, of Steward, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Stonecroft Village in Mendota. She was born March 19, 1926, in Rochelle, the daughter of Harry and Alta (Woods) Hackman. She married Harold L. Jacox on November 16, 1947. Elaine farmed with her husband for over fifty years. She also loved […]

Lisa Anne Chapman Anderson, 63, of Paw Paw, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2024, the morning of her 63rd birthday. She went in a way that she would have wanted, peacefully with little to no fuss. She was born February 21, 1961, in DeKalb to Donald and Charlotte (Hoffman) Chapman but grew up in […]

Judith Marie Lysland, 62, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, at Allure of Mendota, from a stroke in early November. Judy was born to Ronald L. and Sharlene (Becker) Lysland on October 14, 1961 in Mendota. Judy attended Paw Paw High School, graduating with the class of 1979. Thanks to everyone involved […]

John Noel Prentice, of Paw Paw, IL, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. John, born on October 9, 1937, was the son of John and Charlotte (Wiley) Prentice. A proud graduate of Paw Paw High School, Class of 1955, he served with honor in the U.S. National Guard as part of […]

Joyce Alice (Mattoon) O’Neal, 84, passed away on December 26, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. She was born on February 7, 1939, to Ruth and Kenneth Mattoon in Rockford, IL, and her journey touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. On February 8, 1957, […]

Claudia Rosenkrans, born March 7, 1961, to Melvin Sr. and Joan Burger, passed away peacefully in her home on December 24, 2023. She spent her childhood in Monroe Center, IL, graduating from Stillman Valley High School in 1979. Throughout her adult life, she devoted herself to a career in banking and retail, serving the Ogle […]

John C. “Johnny” Marks, 47 of Rock Falls died Friday December 8, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 18, 1976 in Mendota, the son of John F. and Bertha Maxine (McNeely) Marks. John graduated from Earlville High School where he was active in basketball, baseball and soccer. He married the former Tennille […]

Levina Belle (Hobb) Miller passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 6,2023 at Cadence Senior Living, Huntersville, NC. She was born May 25, 1937 in Clay Center, KS to the Reverend Webster and Levona Belle (Stiverson) Hobb. Levina was a graduate of Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Illinois, class of 1955. She was member of […]