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Jack V. Jacobs, 86, formerly of Paw Paw and Compton, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Manor Court of Peru. He was born April 14, 1939, in Compton, Illinois, to Jake and Muriel (Johnson) Jacobs. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he built a strong work […]

Sharon Rose (Wood) Moore, 80, of Scarboro, IL was born to Charles and Mary (Briner) Wood on June 13, 1945. She was escorted by the Lord to her heavenly home on January 30, 2026, with her children and grandchildren by her side. She was a faithful member of the United Pentecostal Church of Rochelle for […]

Simone Sue Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and former educator, passed away on January 24, 2026, in DeKalb, Illinois. She was 75. Born on August 21, 1950, in DeKalb, Illinois, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Simone was the daughter of Norman and Carshon (Richardson) Johnson of Lee, Illinois. She was raised on the family farm just […]

Richard Gene Arjes July 4, 1941 – January 2, 2026 Richard was born in Compton, IL in 1941. Dick, as his family called him, was the youngest of 11 children. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1959. Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduation and headed to Camp Pendleton in […]

Anita Marie Vaessen, of West Brooklyn, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at the Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL. She was 86 years old. Anita was born December 27, 1938 in Spring Valley, IL the daughter of Gilbert and Matilda (Funfsinn) Vaessen. After high school at Mount St. Clare Academy in Clinton, IA, […]

Kristen Elyse Thomas (nee Richardson), 36 of Arvada, CO, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1989, to Gary and Rosalyn Richardson of Shabbona, IL. Along with her three sisters, Kristen spent her childhood in Shabbona where she developed a love for horseback riding, exploring the outdoors at […]

Emmett Paul Schoenholz, beloved son, brother, and light of his family’s life, passed away on November 7, 2025. Though his time with us was brief, Emmett’s joyful spirit and infectious smiles touched everyone he met in ways that will live on forever. Born on August 6, 2025, in DeKalb, Illinois, Emmett was a cherished son […]

Linda Louise Good, 62, of Creston, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her home. She was born January 25, 1963, in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Russell and Leona (McCormick) Good. Linda is survived by three children, Stephanie (Patrick Olson) Ramos of Rochelle, Sam (Brianna Stombergh) Oleson of Rochelle, and James Kasmar; seven grandchildren, […]

Ottis Wayne Martin (Wayne Martin), age 84, of Rollo, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on April 20, 1941, in New Albany, Mississippi, Wayne was the son of Clyde Edward and Lilly Maude (Chism) Martin. In 1962, he married the love of his life, […]

William “Bill” Gee, 75, of Lee, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born November 21, 1949, in Aurora, IL, the son of Richard and Virginia (Strong) Gee. He married Jill Marshall on July 26, 1992, in San Diego, CA. Bill was a 1968 graduate of West Aurora […]