AUCKLAND, New Zealand–Trevor Benns, an AFS exchange student from New Zealand, died suddenly of cardiac arrest on Dec. 22, 2022.
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1/16/23
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GALENA–Ronald Edwin Vincent, 93, passed away at home on Jan. 3, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Jan. 7 at St. James Catholic Church in Rockford. To send condolences or flowers to the family, or to plant a tree in memory of Ron, please visit sundbergfh.com. more
1/16/23
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MOUNT CARROLL–Mary Kay Fitzpatrick, 84, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12 at Allure of Mount Carroll, with the support of Freeport Health Network Hospice.
Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Mass of Christian burial beginning at 11 a.m., both on Friday, Jan. 20 at St. Mary’s Church, Elizabeth. Rev. Michael Morrissey will officiate. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery immediately following. Law-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, donate3.cancer.org. more
1/16/23
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COLLINSVILLE–Jahn S. Hallden (née Strotheide) 74, Collinsville, passed away peacefully with her firstborn at her side, on Jan. 12, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Galena.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to NAMI Illinois, namiillinois.org or Hospice of Dubuque, hospiceofdubuque.org. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
1/16/23
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SHULLSBURG, Wis.–Vivian A. Allendorf, 97, Shullsburg, Wis., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County, Darlington, Wis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Gymnasium, 344 N. Judgement St., Shullsburg, with Rev. Peter Lee officiating. Burial will be in St. Matthew’s Cemetery, Shullsburg, with a celebration of life luncheon to follow at St. Matthew’s Gym. A visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 16 from 4-8 p.m. at Erickson Funeral Home, 235 N. Judgement St., Shullsburg, with a rosary being prayed at 3:45 p.m. A visitation will also be held Tuesday, Jan. 17 from 10-10:45 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Gymnasium. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at ericksonfuneralhome.com. more
1/13/23
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SUN PRAIRIE, Wis.–Mary Ann Potter (Weis) passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2023, after a long illness.
Mary Ann will be brought to her final place of rest in a private ceremony at Natural Path Sanctuary in Verona, Wis. Please share your memories on her tribute wall at cressfuneralservice.com. Mary Ann liked her flowers in the ground and growing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, olbrich.org/donate/donations.cfm. more
1/12/23
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GENEVA–Judy Rae Cassani, 82, passed away in her sleep on Jan. 9, 2023 in Geneva.
A celebration of life will be held at Yurs Funeral Home, Geneva, on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10 a.m.-noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to The Kishwaukee Education Consortium Phoenix Academy, an alternative education program that serves at-risk youth. Any money donated will go directly to both student and teacher immediate needs. Donations in Judy’s name can be sent via check to the KEC Phoenix Academy at P.O. Box 263, Malta, IL 60150, or can be made via Venmo to KEC Malta at @KEC-Outreach. more
1/10/23
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ELIZABETH–Michael Joseph Kirk, 65, Elizabeth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at home in the loving care of his family with the support of Hospice of Dubuque.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Elizabeth. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the church. A luncheon will follow. Memorials may be made in Mike’s honor to Hospice of Dubuque, Elizabeth Ambulance Association and for the benefit of the Quenten L. “Wally” Van Raalte family. more
1/10/23
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HANOVER–On Dec. 26, 2022, John V. Bourke arrived in heaven. He was 85.
A celebration of life and military service to honor him will take place on April 15, 2023, at the Hanover VFW. Time TBD. In remembrance of John, please donate to the Hanover VFW Post 5300, 102 Fillmore St, P.O. Box 154, Hanover, IL 61041. more
1/6/23
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STOCKTON–Ronald C. Hughes, 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Jan. 3, 2023 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena.
Memorial services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Massbach (8315 S. Massbach Road, Elizabeth), on Saturday, Jan. 7. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Funeral service is at 11:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will be at St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
1/6/23
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SCHAPVILLE–Withrow Wier Meeker, a community leader, died peacefully on Dec. 26, 2022, with her family.
A memorial service will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Schapville, or Jo Daviess County Conservation Foundation. For information, contact donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990. more
1/6/23
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GALENA–James R. “Dick” Wright, Galena, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public visitation or service. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. He will be laid to rest at the Ft. Sheridan National Cemetery, Lake Forest. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is assisting the family. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be given to the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, Chicago; Dubuque Humane Society, or to any animal rescue of choice. Online condolences may be left at furlongfuneralchapel.com. more
1/5/23
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