Karla Ann (Martenson) Creed, 67 of Naples, Florida, formerly Waterman, IL, passed away on September 6, 2025, at Avow Hospice Center in Naples Florida with her family by her side. She was born on October 8,1957, in Mendota, IL. to John and Mildred (Seggebruch) Martenson. She met Paul Creed, the love of her life. They […]
Susan M. Milton, 78, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa. She was born December 14, 1946, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Wayne and Audrey (Treest) Lampson. Sue proudly served in the United States Army as a member of the Signal Corps. She was […]
Daniel Todd Countryman, age 60,of Paw Paw, IL , passed away peacefully July 25th 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Born to Emily (Turcotte) and Oscar Countryman on September 30,1964 in West Allis, Wisconsin, Daniel was a graduate of Mendota, Illinois High School. Daniel was a traveling Union Laborer of Local 393. He was […]
Paula Marie Grimm, age 75, of Earlville, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Chateau Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Willowbrook, IL on July 4, 2025. Born on August 7, 1949, in Chicago, Paula was a woman of warmth, kindness, and unwavering faith. Her life was a reflection of the joy she found in the simple things […]
Debra K. Jacox, 70, of Steward, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at her home. She was born November 22, 1954, in Darlington, WI, the daughter of Elmer and Darlene (VanLent) Busch. She married Allan Jacox on December 2, 1989, in Apple River, IL. Deb was a farm wife who helped Allan on the farm. […]
David Lee Fultz, 82, of Yorkville, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home. He was born September 3, 1942, in Mendota, IL, the son of Howard and Neoma (Cole) Fultz. He married Susan DeBolt on August 15, 1970, in Shabbona, IL. Dave grew up in Rollo, IL, attending Rollo Grade School and graduating […]
Mary Lou Gorman,78, of Steward, IL, passed away May 28, 2025, peacefully with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Louise and Orrin Knutson, born on December 10, 1946 in Aurora, Illinois. She married Thomas Gorman on January 20,1967. Tom and Mary Lou farmed together in Lee County for over fifty years […]
Donna L. Challand, 82, of Steward, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Manor Court of Rochelle. She was born March 18, 1943, in Rochelle, the daughter of Milo and Margaret (Hannon) Pullin. She married Chalden F. “Chal” Challand on November 9, 1963, in Rochelle. Donna was a 1961 graduate of Rochelle Township High School. She […]
Julie Ann (Hauge) Beal, 67, of Paw Paw, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. She was born May 27, 1957, in Peoria, the daughter of Holman and Betty (Lagow) Hauge. She married David A. Beal Jr. on December 20, 2003 at Somonauk […]
Gregory Scott Bidstrup, 61, passed away on April 29, 2025, at Alden Debes Nursing Home in Rockford. He was born November 5, 1963, to F. Wayne and Kalah (Olson) Bidstrup. Greg was raised in the Lee/Shabbona area and attended Lee and Shabbona schools. He was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Greg is survived by […]