Obituaries

Oct 19, 2024

Sandra L. "Sandy" Callaway, 77, of Colusa, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Maple Grove Memory Care in Carthage, Illinois.

Sandy had a life long connection to YMCA Camp Jorn in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, first as a camper during her youth and then as a councilor during her high school...

Oct 18, 2024

Charles D. "Charlie" Newman, 62, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

Charlie was born April 3, 1962 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Joseph R. and Donna D. (Wilcox) Newman. On June 26, 2008, he married Deb Porter in...

Oct 17, 2024

Dr. Lewis Lloyd Mohr (Doc Mohr), age 87, formerly of Dallas City, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Dr. Mohr was born in Burlington, IA on March 24, 1937, the son of Lloyd B and Ruth Jones Mohr of Dallas City, IL. He graduated from Dallas City High before attending Carthage...

Oct 15, 2024

Brent Allen Harrison, 61, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at his home.

Brent was born May 23, 1963 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Charles "Charlie" and Delores "Dee" Harrison.

After attending Dallas City High School, he worked as a deck hand on barges....

Oct 10, 2024

Elgin E. Johnson, 99, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 2:27 P.M. at the Wesley Village in Macomb, illinois.

She was born August 29, 1925 in LaHarpe, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel Allen George. On April 8, 1951 she married Victor Johnson in Blandinsville, Illinois. He preceded her...

Oct 5, 2024

Paul L. Schenck, 66, of Disco, Illinois, passed away at 9:07 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

Paul was born June 3, 1958 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Russell and Vera (Todd) Schenck. On June 6, 1987 he married Joanna Owsley in LaHarpe. She survives.

Oct 5, 2024

Tucker John Peterson, age 22, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away much too soon, Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his home.  He was born April 15, 2002 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Quentin and Kris Ford Peterson.

Tucker was a 2020 graduate of West Central High School in Biggsville. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor...

Sep 30, 2024

Carol J. Johnson, age 88, formerly of Olena, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at Grand Prairie Assisted Living Center in Macomb, Illinois.  She was born June 16, 1936 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Edith Papes Larson.  On January 6, 1957, she married Karl Leon "Swede" Johnson in Stronghurst.  He preceded her in death on...

Sep 23, 2024

Vern Edward Alecock, age 93, of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home, surrounded by the most important people in his life; his family.  He was born July 3, 1931 in Oquawka, the son of James Baker Alecock and Mary Elizabeth McCune Alecock.  On July 2, 1955, he married Beverlye Lou Lox at...

Sep 20, 2024

Bonnie J. Willdrick, 69, of rural Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Friday evening, September 20, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Bonnie was born November 6, 1954 at the LaHarpe Hospital the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy (Bartlett) Snyder. On June 22, 1974 she married Gene Willdrick...

Sep 18, 2024

Carol Ann Barr, 79, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Bickford of Macomb, Illinois.

Carol was born August 4, 1945 in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Donald E. and Esther M. (Katterheinrich) Barr.

Survivors include one brother: Tom (Karen) Barr of...

Sep 14, 2024

Betty Gene Link, 98, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst, Illinois.

Betty was born August 12, 1926 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of William Henry and Nora Edith (Taylor) Hobby. On September 14, 1946 she married Donald P. "Soup"...

Sep 13, 2024

Patricia Ann Van Niewaal, 88, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Patricia was born March 18, 1936 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Harold and Ollie (Annis) Hartley. On August 24, 1957 she married Ronald D....

Sep 6, 2024

Jodelle Hallowell, 81, of rural Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa.

Jodelle was born December 13, 1942 in LaHarpe, Illinois,  the daughter of Jack and Mary Belle (Bradshaw) Sharpe. On April 5, 1964 she married Donald Wayne...

Sep 6, 2024

Ronnie Ray Read, 73, of rural LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Ron was born August 20, 1951 in LaHarpe the son of Vernon and Anna Lou (McGrath) Read. On December 26, 1970 he married Teresa Shappell in Carthage, Illinois. She survives....

Sep 3, 2024

Joey Allen Bundy, 52, of Terre Haute, Illinois, passed away at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at his home.

Joey was born September 15, 1971 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Joe and Linda (Dietrich) Bundy. On December 29, 2011 he married Jill Sutton. She survives along with one son: Matthew Bundy...

Aug 31, 2024

Clarence Franklin McClure, also known as "Frankie" or "Uncle Frank," by those who loved him, passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on August 31, 2024 at his home, Oak Lane Nursing Home & Rehab in Stronghurst, IL.

Frank was born on July 5, 1948 in Beardstown, IL.

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Aug 23, 2024

Randy Dean Geissler, 65, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at the family farm, near Basco, Illinois, as a result of a farming accident. He passed away doing what he loved most following his retirement.

Randy was born April 6, 1959 in Carthage, Illinois, the son of William "Bill" and...

Aug 20, 2024

Wendell O. Fox age 97, of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab in Stronghurst.  He was born November 23, 1926 near Stronghurst, the son of Orval and Marie Brown Fox.  On November 25, 1944, he married Hazel Hensley in LaHarpe.  She preceded him in death on June 6, 2023.

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Aug 19, 2024

Barbara Jo Kokjohn, 84, of Pontoosuc, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Montrose Healthcare Center in Montrose, Iowa.

Barb was born March 21, 1940 in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur Ray and Lucy Pauline (Admire) Walker. She married Gary Harryman Sr. He preceded her in death. Later, she married...