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 […]
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 […]