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 […]
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 […]