Stephen Eugene Haines, 71, of rural Paw Paw, IL, died Nov. 21, 2018 at home. He was born May 12, 1947, in Mendota, IL, to Forest and Doris (Jump)Haines. He graduated from Paw Paw High School in 1965. He farmed in rural Paw Paw and drove a school bus for Indian Creek School District #425. […]
Norm Hanson, 87, of Paw Paw, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Amita Health Mercy Medical Center in Aurora. He was born November 12, 1934, in Chicago, the son of Charles and Ella (Svarc) Hanson. He married Irene Benck on November 5, 1960 in New Lenox, IL. Norm proudly served his country in the […]
Rita M. “Sis” Vincent, 89, formerly of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Prairie Crossing in Shabbona, IL. She was born March 29, 1933 in Aurora, the daughter of Thomas and Jeanne (Wilkinson) Vincent. Rita grew up on the west side of Aurora. She was formerly Sister Rayleen of the School Sisters of […]
Charles W. Foster, age 85, of rural Earlville Illinois, passed away June 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Charles married his high school sweetheart Gloria Dawn Haines in 1957 at Rollo Congregational Church. They had 64 years of creating happy memories together. Chuck was born August 20, 1936. He was raised on the family […]
Nancy “Angel” Lee Bettner, 82, of Scarboro, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva. She was born December 14, 1939, in Battle Creek, MI, to Leo and Ardis (Root) Gillespie. She married her adoring partner and equal, William “Bill” J. Bettner on November 18, 1989, in Cleburne County, […]
Freda Mae Turner, 94, of Paw Paw, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Prairie Crossing Nursing and Rehab in Shabbona. She was born April 30, 1927, in Mount Vernon, AR, the daughter of Ferman and Ida (Rose) Frye. She married George Turner on May 10, 1947 in Piggott, AR. Freda had the best […]
James Robert Eich, better known as Brownie, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at OSF St. Paul Medical Center in Mendota. He was born August 4, 1955, in Mendota, IL, the son of Robert and Darlene (Molinare) Eich. He married Janet Seng on June 19, 1982 in Mendota, IL. Jim graduated from Paw Paw High […]
Rachel Myea Lampson, 30, of Paw Paw, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy, courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 22, 1992, in Rockford, IL. Rachel was raised in Paw Paw by her grandparents, Joyce and Don King. […]
Greg Shannon, 67, of Rochelle, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 2, 1954 in Bismarck, ND, the son of James and Celesta (Gross) Shannon. Most people remember Greg for his razor-sharp wit and endless humor. He was quick to tell […]
David Gene Lampson, 78, of Mendota, formerly of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dave was born July 2, 1943 in Aurora, the son of Wayne and Audrey (Treest) Lampson. He married Charlotte Jones on June 24, 1967, in Paw Paw. Dave was born […]