Robert Scott Sisler
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Scott Sisler, age 61, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 18, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,...
Charles Owen Bickelhaupt
Jan 7, 2026
Charles Owen Bickelhaupt, born November 2, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home of Mt. Carroll, IL. A funeral service with Masonic Rites will be held Monday, January 19 at 11 a.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from...
Melvin R. Mann
Jan 14, 2026
Melvin Richard Mann, 82, of Lanark, Illinois passed away January 14, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital, following a brief illness. A visitation will be held 11am – 12:45pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Law Jones Eastland, Lanark. A graveside service will follow at 1pm in the Lanark Cemetery.
Born January 20, 1943, in Lena, Illinois, Melvin was the son of Harold...
Eva Rose Law
Jan 16, 2026
Eva Rose Law, age 90, of Mt. Carroll, IL, passed away in her home, with her family by her side, on January 16, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 21, at Lanark First Brethren Church. Visitation will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 20, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in...
Norma Jean Merkel
Jan 15, 2026
Norma Jean Merkel, age 99, passed away on January 15, 2026, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A funeral service will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:30 p.m., at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will follow at Chadwick Cemetery,...
Betty Lea Messmer
Jan 15, 2026
Betty Lea Messmer, age 84, of rural Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Monroe Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin, following a short illness.
Betty was born July 23, 1941, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Lorraine “Rene” (Burke) Bertsch. She grew up on the family farm, attended country school, and graduated from Hanover High School with the Class...
Ronald Charneski
Jan 15, 2026
Ronald Charneski, 83, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.
Ron was born...
Kenneth Merle "Ken" Kingery, Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
Kenneth Merle “Ken” Kingery Sr. went home to be with God on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, with his family by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Manny’s Pizza in Savanna, IL.
Ken was born to Merle and Rachel (Bork) Kingery and was...
Jeffrey A. Neuschwanger
Dec 22, 2025
Jeffrey Alan Neuschwanger, age 72, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. In lei of flowers donations in memory of Jeff can be sent to Law Jones Funeral Home ref: Jeffrey Neuschwanger Memorial.
Jeff was born on June 17,...
Norma Gail Noonan
Jan 8, 2026
Norma Gail Noonan, a devoted mother, proud patriot, and beloved "Ebay Queen," passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 8. A woman of deep faith and fierce love for her family, Norma leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and cherished memories. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at https://www.gofundme.com/f/celebration-of-life-planting-trees-for-mom?lid=4tm7sxkzoj6q .
Norma was born on April 8,...
Katherine Ann Warner
Jan 8, 2026
Katherine (Katie) Ann Warner, age 48, of Lena, IL, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her loving children on Thursday January 8, 2026, at Meriter Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Lanark, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m....
Joan F. Sullivan
Jan 6, 2026
Joan F. Sullivan, 87, of Maquoketa, IA, formerly of Spragueville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Jackson Ridge Healthcare Center, in Maquoketa.
Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the...
Linda Lou Harris
Jan 6, 2026
Linda Harris, age 77, of Hanover, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026. Linda was born on December 11th, 1948, daughter of William and Sadie (Simpkins) Harrison. Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was generous and always there to lend a helping hand.
She is survived by her two...
Edna Dixie Comer
Jan 4, 2026
Edna Dixie Comer, age 87, of Savanna, IL, passed away at MercyOne Hospital in Clinton, IA, on January 4, 2026. A celebration of Edna’s life will be held on a future date. Interment will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
Edna was born August 5, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Richard and Roberta (Hanover) Roos. Her parents moved their family...
William Charles Haas, Sr.
Jan 3, 2026
William Charles Haas Sr., 89, of Savanna, IL, passed away on January 3, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford. Cremation rites will be accorded and interment will take place at Lower York Cemetery, in Thomson, IL.
William, or “Bill” as most knew him, was born on February 7, 1936, in Savanna to Marion and Gladys (Shelly) Poorman. He attended...
Jari Lynn Sullivan
Jan 2, 2026
Jari Lynn Sullivan was born in Camas, Washington to parents Billie and Don Wilson and passed away in her Illinois home at the age of 85 in the loving arms of her husband on January 2, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Jari lived in several places before landing in Ulysses, Kansas where she graduated from Grant County Rural High School. She...
John H. Buckley
Jan 1, 2026
John H. Buckley, 81, passed away after a sudden illness at home on January 1, 2026, with his beloved wife, Jackie, by his side. A visitation will be held from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, with a service at 4:00 p.m. Burial, with full military honors, will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January...
Nancy J. Feller
Dec 27, 2025
Nancy Janeen Feller, 81, of Maquoketa, Iowa, and formerly of Preston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 1, at the church, and also one hour...
Kathleen Marie McGuire
Dec 26, 2025
Kathleen Marie McGuire, 60, left this world peacefully on December 26, 2025.
She was born December 4, 1965, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Christine Rochowiak Brown and Joseph “Mick” McGuire Jr.
She is survived by her mother, Christine Rochowiak Brown, her two sisters, Maureen (Douglas) Norris and Colleen (Jeff) Karn, her stepbrother, Len Brown, and her ten nieces and nephews. She...
Thomas Saenz, Sr.
Dec 24, 2025
Thomas Saenz, Sr, age 92, of Savanna, IL passed away surrounded with love and his devoted wife by his side, December 24, 2025 at FHN hospital in Freeport, IL. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2025 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,...
