Obituaries

Roberta K. “Cookie” Hollingsworth, 76, of Paw Paw, formerly of Aurora, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Roberta was born November 17, 1942 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Robert and Roberta (Pierce) Fullwiler. She married Daniel Hollingsworth in February 1982. Roberta retired as a general manager […]

Jacquelin “Jackie” Hanson, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Heritage Health in Mendota. Jackie was born on May 1, 1931 in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Schroeder) Wright. She married Wesley Hanson. He preceded her in death on December 8, 1963. Jackie held numerous jobs throughout her […]

Kerry Moorehead, 73, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 1, 1945 in Sandwich, the son of Richard and Earlene (Horn) Moorehead. He married Becky Collings on May 24, 1980 at the Paw Paw United Methodist Church. Kerry graduated from Paw Paw High School […]

It is with great sadness that the family of James C. Pohl, son of Arthur and Jean (Billard) Pohl, of Mendota, announce his death. Jim served his country during two tours with the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Upon his return he earned his degree in Accounting […]

Natalie Renee Hoelzer Witek, 55, of Steward, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, January 11, 2019. She was born November 22, 1963 in Dixon, the daughter of Maynard and Mary Lou (Barnhart) Hoelzer. She married John Witek on July 21, 1990 in Peru, IL. Natalie graduated from Mendota High School in 1982. She […]

Eunice A. Rogers, 87, went to join her husband and granddaughter in her Gods heaven on January 5, 2019 at her home in Paw Paw. She was born August 25, 1931 in rural Paw Paw to John G and Minnie (Kaufman) Hoelzer on the family farm. Living in Paw Paw her whole life she married […]

Raymond S. Richardson, 58, of Earlville, formerly of Lee, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Ray was born August 17, 1960 in DeKalb, the son of Lloyd and Rita (Bybee) Richardson. He married Stacy Svendsen on June 9, 1984 in Las Vegas. Ray was the owner and operator of Indian Creek […]

Courtney E. Edwards, DVM, 42, of North Canton, OH, passed away suddenly on November 11, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born February 13, 1976, in Mendota, IL. Courtney was a devoted wife who was deeply loved by her husband, Shawn. They met as students at Bradley University and were together […]

Barbara Diane (Thomas) Osland, 79, of St. Charles, IL. passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from complications due to Alzheimer’s. Barbara (Barby) was born on May 28, 1939 to Hazel Maxine Ambler Thomas in Dixon IL and adopted by Loren Russell Thomas in 1945. She was a life long resident of St. Charles, […]

Paul Dean Strohman, 62, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Paul was born December 9, 1955 in Wichita, KS. His parents were Richard and Erma Strohman. Paul graduated from Annawan High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served for 20 […]