Chad Alan Hinkelmann, age 44 of Murfreesboro died Saturday January 4, 2025.

Carrie L. Glendenning, devoted mother and wife, age 61, passed away at UW Swedish American Hospital on January 2, 2025.

Kenneth (Kenny) Aaron Durham 77 of Ogden Utah went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2024 after a brief illness.

Raymond C. Meiners, 92, of Polo, IL passed away December 30, 2024, at Alpine Fireside Health Center in Rockford.

Joseph E. Farris (99) died January 1, 2025 at Serenity House after a 2 year battle with liver cancer.

Theodore (Ted) G. Incontro, age 99, passed away at Timber Ridge at Talus, in Issaquah, WA on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Judith Ann Freedlund, age 82, went to her heavenly home on December 26, 2024.

Gene N. Miller, (73) born February 2, 1951 passed away on December 28, 2024. Son of George and Amelia Miller. Graduated in 1969 from Byron High School and Highland Community College. Gene was a lifelong farmer living with his family on the Centennial farm outside Leaf River.  

James Michael Hildebrand, age 79, died on Dec 26, 2024, at home in Estero, Florida.

Robert “Bob” W. Johnson, 77, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL.

Pamela Jane (Hough) Spanier, 70, passed away peacefully with her loving husband and sister by her side on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home in Byron, IL.

Paul “Pete” Meyer Jr., 78,of Adeline, died Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL.

Marian Dolly (Ray) Staffy, age 93, of Eldon, Missouri passed away on December 18, 2024 at Lee House of Eldon. She was born on May 27, 1931 in Rockvale, Illinois; a daughter of Simon and Elsie (Pauls) Jacobs. She was remarried in 2001 to Ray Staffy and he preceded her in death.

Eileen Yvonne Knie, 93, of Polo, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Dixon, IL, surrounded by her loving family.

Charlotte Lynn Wyant, 72, died peacefully in her Byron home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. 

Gerald “Jerry” D. Vesey, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Generations at Neighbors nursing home of Byron, IL.

Patsy June Turner, 88, passed away at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL on Thursday, December 12, 2024. 

Ellen J. Mason, age 94, died Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. 

Michelle (Kretsinger) Coons, born December 9, 1966 to Dianna (Miller) and Wayne Kretsinger was reunited with her cherished sister Marina and parents on December 11, 2024.

Lorretta Alma Jean Sigler, age 81, passed away on December 5, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL.

Charles “Charlie” R. Poper Sr., 82, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. 

Gerald “Jerry” D. Knodle, age 91, passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 10, 2024 in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. 

Kevin Lee Himes, age 67, of Byron passed away suddenly at Swedish American Hospital on December 9, 2024.

Virginia Lee Heckendorn, age 85, passed on December 4, 2024 in her home in Oregon, IL.

Geraldine Ruth O'Hare Glendenning leaves her thoughts.... On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, I heard my name and followed the voice of my Shepherd.