Darwin L. Schipper
Nov 23, 2025
Dr. Darwin L. Schipper of Preston, IA, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. He was 79 years old.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 6, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Preston. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of...
Billy Lee Edwards
Nov 23, 2025
Billy Lee Edwards “Speedy”, age 76, passed away November 23 2025 at OSF Saint Katherine Medical Center in Dixon Illinois. He was born June 23, 1949 in Savanna, Illinois, the son of William, Jr and Betty (Chapman) Edwards. Billy attended the Center Hill school near Mt. Carroll until the eighth grade and then as a young man began driving truck,...
Terese F. Truninger
Nov 26, 2025
Terese F. Truninger, 93, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Stonehill Communities in Dubuque, Iowa.
Born on January 29, 1932, Terese was the daughter of Basilio and Josephine (Morgano) Gregory. The youngest of five children, she grew up in Savanna, attending local schools and graduating from Savanna High School with the Class of 1951. On May...
Bernice May Popkin
Nov 28, 2025
Bernice May Popkin, age 89, of Savanna, IL, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling, IL. Born at home, in Mt. Carroll, IL, on May 12, 1936, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Katie (Rausch) Butt.
On December 23, 1960, Bernice married the love of her life, Vernon Popkin, in Lanark, IL. In...
Roger Earl Nolting
Nov 26, 2025
Roger Earl Nolting, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals.
Roger was a lifelong farmer near Preston, Iowa. Farming wasn’t just his occupation—it was his identity. Roger took great pride in operating the family farm and in the responsibility, routine, and reward that came with it. (He even drove the combine this year).
He was born...
James Walter Wakefield
Nov 25, 2025
We are sorry to announce the passing of James Walter Wakefield, age 63, of Savanna, Illinois. He passed away at home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. No services are planned.
David E. Jargo
Nov 21, 2025
David E. Jargo, 77, of Preston, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 21, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Preston. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Preston Cemetery.
David was born on...
Ronald Lee Preston
Nov 15, 2025
Ronald Lee Preston, 80, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, November 15, 2025.
Ron was a resilient, community-minded individual whose life was defined by perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering spirit of independence. Born on March 17, 1945, Ron's early life was shaped by determination and adaptability.
Growing up in the Mount Carroll area, Ron attended Center Hill School...
William "Bill" R. Hawk
Nov 9, 2025
William “Bill” R. Hawk, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away at the age of 88, at UW Madison Hospital on November 9, 2025. Cremation rites will be accorded.
Born on August 26, 1937, in Thomson, IL, to William M. and Mary (Halfman) Hawk, Bill grew up with a strong connection to the land. From a young age, he was drawn to...
Wayne J. Haas
Nov 8, 2025
“Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Wayne J. Haas completed his earthly journey on November 8, 2025, at the age of 103. He is lovingly survived by his four daughters, Elaine (Mike) Klippert, Susan (Mark) Haring. Rosemary (Michael Melhus) Hartman, and Rita...
Anthony Joseph Biasi
Nov 4, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Joseph Biasi passed away peacefully at Big Meadows Nursing Home on November 4, 2025. Tony was born March 20, 1939 to Joseph and Florence (Sigafus) Biasi, in Savanna, IL.
In his early years, Tony loved exploring the area that is currently the State Park, with his brothers Dick, Larry and Tom, and many cousins and family friends. He spent...
Charles M. Flikkema
Nov 3, 2025
Charles M. Flikkema, age 92, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Lena Living Center in Lena, IL.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark. Visitation will take place one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Lanark Cemetery.
Chuck...
Louise Pearl Weaks
Oct 31, 2025
Louise Pearl Weaks, born on April 18, 1936, in Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Big Meadows Nursing Home, in Savanna, IL, on October 31, 2025. The daughter of John Stewart and Lenora Bills, Louise grew up in Hanover and graduated from Hanover High School in 1956.
Shortly after graduation, she began working at the Green Giant canning factory in Lanark,...
Robert Garret Fredericks
Oct 30, 2025
Robert Garret Fredericks, age 63, of Clinton, IA, passed away on October 30, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton. Inurnment will take place at Grove Hill Cemetery, in Morrison, IL.
Robert was born November 12, 1961 in Morrison, the son of Harold and Betty (Willis) Fredericks. A Morrison High School graduate, Bob spent most of his working career with Purina, out...
Douglas J. Wierema
Oct 26, 2025
Douglas J. Wierema
July 26, 1943 – October 26, 2025
Douglas J. Wierema, age 82, of Woodbine, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at FHN Hospital in Freeport, Illinois.
Douglas was born July 26, 1943, in Savanna, the son of George and Francis (Paisley) Wierema. He graduated from Mount Carroll High School with the Class of 1961. On January 13, 1963, Doug...
Rebecca J. Dauphin
Oct 26, 2025
Rebecca J. Dauphin, 68, of Savanna, IL passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at home in the loving care of her family and Genesis Hospice.
Born on August 5th, 1957, in Savanna, IL to Barbara (Frank) and Julius Dauphin. Rebecca was the youngest of 5, earning her place as the baby of the family.
Early years were spent helping on the family...
Pauline F. Paxton
Oct 25, 2025
Pauline Faye Paxton was born on January 9, 1929, in Charleston, IL to parents John “Willis” and Florence (Dunifer) Lashbrook. Pauline passed away on October 25, 2025, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, IL, surrounded by love from close family.
Pauline grew up in Charleston, IL. She worked for General Electric in Morrison, IL, and Atwoods in Mt.Carroll, IL. Pauline...
Iona G. Tack
Oct 24, 2025
Iona G. Tack, 95, of Savanna passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at her home.
Funeral Services will be 12:00pm (noon), Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Law Jones Funeral Homes in Savanna, Illinois. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her eight grandsons. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the service starts at noon at...
Rita Frances Engleking
Oct 22, 2025
Rita F. Engleking, age 46, of Dixon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her home.
Born on March 29, 1979, to Allen and Janet (Dimpfl) Engleking, Rita spent her childhood in Carroll County and attended both Savanna and Thomson schools, graduating from Thomson High School in the Class of 1997. From a young age, Rita had spirited determination...
Ada Boyer
Oct 21, 2025
Ada Boyer, age 91, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away October 21, 2025, at Allure Nursing Home, in Mt. Carroll, IL. A memorial service will be held in her honor at Simply Free Church, 25460 Locust Rd., Lanark, IL on Saturday November 15, at 11:00 a.m. A memorial fund has been established.
Ada Boyer, born on May 11, 1934, in Pikeville,...
