Obituaries

Anabelle Schlesinger, 86, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Med Center Health in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was born July 31, 1939, to Kenneth and Marguerite Flewellin and grew up in Shabbona, Illinois. Throughout her career she spent many years in the banking and insurance industries before retiring. Anabelle found great joy in […]

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 […]

​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 […]