It is with great sadness that the family of James C. Pohl, son of Arthur and Jean (Billard) Pohl, of Mendota, announce his death. Jim served his country during two tours with the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Upon his return he earned his degree in Accounting […]
Natalie Renee Hoelzer Witek, 55, of Steward, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born November 22, 1963 in Dixon, the daughter of Maynard and Mary Lou (Barnhart) Hoelzer. She married John Witek on July 21, 1990 in Peru, IL. Natalie graduated from Mendota High School in 1982. She […]
Eunice A. Rogers, 87, went to join her husband and granddaughter in her Gods heaven on January 5, 2019 at her home in Paw Paw. She was born August 25, 1931 in rural Paw Paw to John G and Minnie (Kaufman) Hoelzer on the family farm. Living in Paw Paw her whole life she married […]
Raymond S. Richardson, 58, of Earlville, formerly of Lee, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Ray was born August 17, 1960 in DeKalb, the son of Lloyd and Rita (Bybee) Richardson. He married Stacy Svendsen on June 9, 1984 in Las Vegas. Ray was the owner and operator of Indian Creek […]
Courtney E. Edwards, DVM, 42, of North Canton, OH, passed away suddenly on November 11, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born February 13, 1976, in Mendota, IL. Courtney was a devoted wife who was deeply loved by her husband, Shawn. They met as students at Bradley University and were together […]
Barbara Diane (Thomas) Osland, 79, of St. Charles, IL. passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from complications due to Alzheimer’s. Barbara (Barby) was born on May 28, 1939 to Hazel Maxine Ambler Thomas in Dixon IL and adopted by Loren Russell Thomas in 1945. She was a life long resident of St. Charles, […]
Paul Dean Strohman, 62, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Paul was born December 9, 1955 in Wichita, KS. His parents were Richard and Erma Strohman. Paul graduated from Annawan High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served for 20 […]
June Adell Schlesinger, 82, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehab Center in Shabbona. She was born November 2, 1935 in Norway Township, IA, the daughter of Ben and Irene (Witham) Sloter. She married Clifford W. Schlesinger on June 24, 1956 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Compton. […]
Sandra Jean Cockream, 84, formerly of Earlville, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Meadows Mennonite Retirement Community in Chenoa, IL. Sandra was born January 21, 1934, in Paw Paw, IL, the daughter of Harold and Eleanor (Hill) Torman. She married Richard Whittaker on August 5, 1955. He preceded her in death in 1968. […]
Lloyd W. May, Jr. 67, of Earlville, formerly of Aurora, passed away at his home Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Lloyd was born December 28, 1950 in Aurora, Missouri, the son of Lloyd W. Sr. and Gladys A. (Points) May. He married Lynnette Ciminski on October 3, 1989. She preceded him in death of May 2, […]