All Obituaries

   Mt. Morris, IL, Geneva Florence Mueller Boone, age 93, passed away on Sunday April 21, 2024 in Serenity Hospice &Home, Oregon, IL.  Geneva was born on September 1, 1930 in Menominee, Michigan; the daughter of Ernest &Vivian (Hiatt) Mueller.  She graduated from Wausaukee High School in Wisconsin.  Geneva married Horace Boone on May 1, 1954 in McAllister, WI; and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2009. Geneva worked for Watt Publishing, Hough...

  Stillman Valley, IL, Lisa K. Cook, age 62, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday April 18, 2024.  Lisa was born on November 8, 1961 in Rockford, IL; the daughter of William C & Janice M. (Bonne) Wilson.  She graduated from Byron High School class of 1979.  Lisa married Lee R. Cook Jr. on October 14, 1989 in Rockton, IL; and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2006.    Lisa worked for Prairie View Golf Course for 20 years. ...

   MT. Morris, IL, Richard L. Wilkinson, age 74, passed away on Thursday April 11, 2024 in Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon, IL.   Rich was born on May 18, 1949 in Coral Gables, FL; the son of David E. & Frieda J (Beck) Wilkinson.  He graduated from Assumption High School in Davenport, IA.  Rich married Deborah Holtman on July 25, 1970 in Kings, IL.  Rich served in the United States Army.  After the service he entered law...

Forreston, IL, Jeff “Big Daddy” Branscomb, 49, of Forreston, passed away suddenly at home on the morning of April 10, 2024.  He was born August 3,1974 to Deborah & Roger Branscomb and lived his whole life close to family. Jeff worked at Kable Printing/Quebecor in Mt. Morris for 14 years, at Americold in Rochelle for 13 years and was excited to begin his new career with the US Postal Service.  Jeff loved any and all sports with his favorite teams the Bears, the...

Cheryl Lee Campbell was born 8/23/43 and lived her entire life in Leaf River.  She met Jim Campbell, the love of her life, at 23, married and together they raised 3 children. Cheryl was a very active member of their community. She also served as the town librarian for several years as well as taking a large part in the church nursery. Cheryl, along with her close friends, loved to laugh. She truly loved people and was generous with her time and resources. Whether she was hitting...

Eddie J Huseman, 67, of Mount Morris, passed at home on the morning of March 16th, 2024. He was born on December 1st, 1956 in Princeton, Illinois. He was the son of Ellsworth and Mamie Huseman. He grew up in Polo and attended Polo High School where he graduated class of 1975. Ed was employed at Kable Printing/Quebcor until it closed, where he then started working for Hormel Foods in Rochelle. He always approached his work stoically, with dedication, integrity, and an indestructible work...

  Mt. Morris, IL, Curtis H. Ennenga, age 77, passed away suddenly in his home on March 15, 2024.  Curt was born on September 4, 1946 in Oregon, IL; the son of John P. & Catherine (Meyer) Ennenga.  Curt married his loving wife Gloria Smice on January 6, 1964 in Oregon, IL.   Curt was an avid outdoorsmen who loved to hunt, fish, and camp.  He was meticulous. Curt loved to go to all his children and grandchildren’s sporting events.  He loved to go to his...

Barbara (Barb) A. Greene (nee Keller), 78, of Oregon, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Serenity Hospice and Home on March 15, 2024.  Barb was born October 1, 1945, to Howard and Lorraine Keller in Chicago, Illinois. She was a graduate of Kelly High School, Class of 1963. Barb married John G.W. Greene on September 26, 1964, in Chicago where they started their family before moving to Glendale Heights, Illinois in 1972.  It was in Glendale...

Russell L. Martin, age 77, passed away Tuesday March 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Russ was born February 19,1947 the son of Robert and Pauline (Voss) Martin. He attended Oregon Community High School graduating in 1965. After high school Russ joined the Army and served from 1966-1968. When he returned home he married Judy Mumford, on September 14, 1968. Russ worked on the family farm and then became a semi truck driver taking him all over the country. Russ loved to talk to the people...

   Oregon, IL, Barbara J. Kirchner, age 75, passed away on Friday March 8, 2024 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL.  Barb was born on January 28, 1949 in Oregon, IL; the daughter of Robert Gerald & Pauline Marie (Voss) Martin. Barb married James Kirchner on June 10, 1967 in Oregon, IL, he preceded her in death on July 18, 2020; and they were married for 53 years. Barb was a wonderful homemaker, who was an excellent cook. She loved spending time with her...