Phillip E. Frey, age 85, of Polo, Il passed away August 19, 2024, at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.

Carol C. Frericks, 78, formerly of Stillman Valley, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Chandler, Arizona on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. 

Linda Kay Bechtold, 76, of Mt. Morris, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Kimberly S. Kubly, age 53, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford following a courageous battle with cancer. 

Gerald Lee Griffin, 78, passed away at Advocate Lutheran General of Park Ridge, IL on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by family.

Cindy Sue Beitel, age 71, passed away on Sunday August 11, 2024 in Generations at Neighbors, Byron, IL. 

Mr. Lyle Reap, 77, of Polo, passed away after his battle with Agent Orange Cancer on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Mary Lou Meier, age 58, passed away at home with her family by her side on August 3, 2024. 

Warren Iver Freedlund, age 89, went to his heavenly home on August 5, 2024.

Beverly Elaine Colloton, age 80, passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice and Home, on August 5, 2024.

Frank J. Reeverts, age 86, formerly of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully at the Lincolnshire Place of Loves Park, IL on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Marvin D. “Doug” Murray passed away July 28, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.

Teresa Francine McDowell (née Kaufman), known as Terry as a child, departed this life on July 29, 2024, at the age of 75 in Mt. Morris, Illinois, the same town where she first graced the world on August 27, 1948.

Lori Scott Jasper of Polo, passed away July 26, 2024, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

Bert Himes, age 80, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024 with his loving family by his side. 

Norma Lee Freeberg, age 80, passed on due to cancer on July 28, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home.

Donna J. Dietrich, age 96, passed away peacefully at Allure of Pinecrest nursing home of Mt. Morris, IL, on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Linda Jean Childers, age 64, of Stillman Valley, Illinois passed away on Thursday, July 25th, 2024.

William (Bill, Billy, Mr. Nye, The Science Guy) Gore Nye Sr., beloved father, grandfather, friend and partner, passed away on July 11, 2024 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 82. 

Joyce Elaine (Camplain ) Smith life long resident of Oregon passed away Wednesday July 3rd 2024 at the age of 83.

Rosalie (“Rosy”) A. Park, 86, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL.

Sandra Lee Noser (Myers) - lovingly known as Sandy - passed away at her home on July 20th, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 83 years old.

Ann F. Lawrence, of Western Springs, Illinois, passed away on July 21, 2024 at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL surrounded by her family.

Alice “Tuttie” Jurissen, age 93, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron.

Gayle J. Bennett, 75, of Davis Junction went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, after a short illness.