Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd. Locally owned and operated since 1904. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home is dedicated to providing any life honoring services you or your family may need.

Serving families in the Dixon, Illinois area for over 112 years, Preston-Schilling Funeral Home has been committed to providing value driven service to families by creating unique life celebrations that honor a loved ones life. Families choose us for our excellent and caring service and our ability to offer any type of service a family may need no matter what your budget may be when a death occurs

. You will discover why Preston-Schilling Funeral Home has been the trusted choice in the Dixon area since 1904.

Lyle R. LeFevre, 81, of Dixon, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oreg...
05/28/2026

Lyle R. LeFevre, 81, of Dixon, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL, with family by his side. He proudly worked for Anchor Coupling for 42 years, prior to his retirement in 2014.

Lyle was born on August 15, 1944, in Dixon, the son of...

Samuel Wells, Jr., age 96, of Franklin Grove, formerly of Nachusa, died Friday, May 22, 2026.He was born on November 23,...
05/27/2026

Samuel Wells, Jr., age 96, of Franklin Grove, formerly of Nachusa, died Friday, May 22, 2026.

He was born on November 23, 1929, in Dixon, the son of Samuel and Mamie (Dwyer) Wells, Sr.

He married Betty Potter on November 20, 1948, in Rock Falls. They shared 70 ½ years of memories a...

Wanda L. Nicholson, 64, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockfor...
05/27/2026

Wanda L. Nicholson, 64, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

Wanda was born on October 11, 1961, in Dixon, the daughter of William "Bill" and Joyce (Madden) Cover. She married Kevin "Dean" Nicholson on December 31, 1981, in Di...

H. Alan Gessling, 78, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL...
05/27/2026

H. Alan Gessling, 78, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Alan was born on December 5, 1947, in Beeville, TX, the son of Harry and Elsie (Huebinger) Gessling. He was raised and attended school in Alice, TX, where he was active i...

Maurice Allen Sondgeroth, 84, of Ashton, died May 21, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. Born January 1...
05/26/2026

Maurice Allen Sondgeroth, 84, of Ashton, died May 21, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL.

Born January 10, 1942, in LaSalle, he was the son of Herbert C. and Ruth H. (Didier) Sondgeroth. The sixth of 13 children, Maurie learned at a young age to work hard and eat fast. He ...

On this Memorial Day, we come together to honor the lives and sacrifices of those who served our country. 🇺🇸🤍We remember...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we come together to honor the lives and sacrifices of those who served our country. 🇺🇸🤍

We remember them with gratitude and hold their families in our thoughts today and always.

Judy Ann Kemp, 81, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her home in Dixon. She worked over a decade fo...
05/20/2026

Judy Ann Kemp, 81, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at her home in Dixon. She worked over a decade for the Teamsters Local 727 Union in Dixon.

Judy was born on November 29, 1944, in Dixon, the daughter of Grant and Lavina (Helfrich) Lawson, and was one of 18 children. She ...

Where would you go if you knew you didn't have to worry about the unthinkable? ✈️🌍With Return Assured, you can travel wi...
05/19/2026

Where would you go if you knew you didn't have to worry about the unthinkable? ✈️🌍

With Return Assured, you can travel with confidence knowing that if something unexpected happens while you’re away, arrangements are in place to bring your body home. 🤍

It’s peace of mind that lets you focus on making memories—not worrying about the “what ifs.”

💬 Tell us in the comments—if you could go anywhere in the world without worry... where would you go?

Mary "Peg" Miller, 82, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL. Peg ...
05/18/2026

Mary "Peg" Miller, 82, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL.

Peg was born on March 23, 1944, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Smith) DeFrancisco. She met Lawrence "Larry" Miller at Carthage College and together they were ...

Pauline Mae DeVries, 95, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL.P...
05/15/2026

Pauline Mae DeVries, 95, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL.

Pauline was born on October 22, 1930, in Dixon, the daughter of Rev. Paul and Gladys (Crump) Gordon. She married Lavond Albright on June 5, 1953, in Dixon. Together they ra...

05/14/2026

Grief often comes in waves. 🌊

Some days feel calm and steady, while others can feel overwhelming and hard to navigate.

Wherever you are in your journey, know that what you’re feeling is valid—and you don’t have to go through it alone. 🤍

Our funeral home is here to offer grief support resources and guidance whenever they are needed.

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1033 Franklin Grove Road
Dixon, IL
61021

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18152884469

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