Obituaries

Peggy Rosette, 76, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born July 18, 1940 in Campbell, Missouri to Johnie and Mary Lena (nee Stevens) Morris. She married C. Arthur Rosette on April 10, 1983. Peggy loved being with her children, church family, and living […]

Samuel Andrew Michaels Jr., 53, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota. Sam was born in Elmhurst, Illinois to Samuel A. Michaels Sr. and Ruth (McKee) Michaels. He grew up in southern Illinois, loving to ride dirt bikes and play football. Once out of high […]

Lola F. Pierce (nee Distin), 97, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born to Russell and Gladys (nee Moeller) Distin on October 27, 1919. She was one of six children. A graduate of Dixon High School, Lola married Dorrance A. Pierce of […]

Raymond Jacob Schoenholz, 96, of Paw Paw, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Heritage Health of Mendota. Raymond was born January 4, 1921 in Willow Creek Township, the son of Arthur and Alma (nee Baxter) Schoenholz. He was united in marriage to Louise Barrington on November 24, 1944 in the Norwood Presbyterian Church. Raymond […]

Harlan Rosenkrans, 92, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Harlan was born in Dixon, IL on April 20, 1924. He graduated from Paw Paw High School and went into the Armed Forces shortly following graduation. He served in WWII and was stationed in Germany. After […]

Darlene Eich, 90, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at her residence in Paw Paw, Illinois. Mrs. Eich was born on August 4th, 1926 in Robinson Kansas to Peter and Nellie Molinare. Darlene was an avid animal lover and especially loved raising Toy Fox Terriers. Darlene started her culinary career by operating the cafeteria at Del […]

Lucille Ida (Baird) Rhea, 96, passed away at the Mendota Lutheran Home on July 25, 2016. She was born on August 25, 1919 in Earlville, Illinois, and was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Earlville. Lucille married Robert John Rhea on February 18, 1939. John and Lucille were engaged in farming in the […]

Dale T. Breeze, 80, of Paw Paw, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehabilitation Center in Shabbona. Dale was born April 3, 1936 in Ashton, IL, the son of Roy T. And Lucille (Foster) Breeze. Dale farmed around the Paw Paw area for over 40 years until his retirement at […]

Donald Richard King, 81, of Paw Paw, went peacefully to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Donald was born to Goldie Soemo and Fred King on July 12, 1934 in Chicago, IL. He married Joyce Meyer Dorsett on December 26, 1992. Don retired after many years as a bricklayer and then as manager […]

Marshall K. Beck, 88, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Marshall was born May 20, 1927 in Piggott, Arkansas, the son of Roscoe K. and Ruby Marion (Woods) Beck. Marshall is survived by four sons, Rick Beck, Larry (LuAnn) Beck, Dennis (Jackie) Beck, and […]