Lois Darlene Rorah, 67, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. She was born on May 10, 1959, in Rochelle, IL, the daughter of Gerene and Iva (Wilson) Underwood. Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Her work ethic was impeccable. Lois is survived by […]
Thomas “Tom” James McNamara, Jr., 69, of Paw Paw, formerly of Elburn, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home. He was born July 30, 1956, in Elmhurst, the son of Thomas Sr. and Helen (Reimer) McNamara. Tom loved going fast. He enjoyed working on cars and was especially fond of his 1978 […]
Edward “E.T.” Tennant, 75, of Murphysboro, IL and formerly or Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. He was born April 3, 1950, in Ottawa, the son of Austin and Leona (Cook) Tennant. Ed graduated from Paw Paw High School. He proudly served his country in the United […]
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 […]