Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd.

11/21/2025

Virginia S. Griser, 80, of Streamwood, IL, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Encore of Avalon Park Assisted Living & Memory Care Community, in Orlando, FL. She worked as a Florist for most of her life, prior to her retirement.

Virginia moved to Florida in 2023 to be closer to her ...

11/18/2025

Mary "Kathy" Katherine Morley, 79, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Liberty Court Assisted Living & Memory Care in Dixon. She worked as a preschool teacher at the Dixon YMCA.

Kathy was born on July 12, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Hut...

11/17/2025

Terry Eugene McCarter, 69, of Dixon, IL, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Friday, November 14, 2025. He worked as a Distributor for Hardware Products and then later for Mott Brothers in Rock Falls, IL (last known as Columbia Pipe).

Terry was born on July 11, 19...

11/10/2025

Evelyn Arlene (Volz) Kalas, 93, of Dixon, IL, passed into her Heavenly home on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Heritage Square in Dixon.

Born at home in rural Polo, IL, on October 12, 1932, the daughter of Henry C. and Katherine E. (Linker) Volz. Evelyn was a graduate of P.C.H.S. class of 1950....

10/29/2025

Anita Darlene Roux, 58, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

Anita was born on May 2, 1967, in Dixon, the daughter of Leonard and Stella (Colwell) Roux. She was a fantastic cook, enjoyed canning, and baking Christmas cooki...

10/27/2025

Carl A. Loescher, 68, of Dixon, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. He worked for Woods Inc., in Oregon, as a machine operator for years, prior to his retirement.

Carl was born, June 1, 1957, in Dixon, the son of Edgar and Donna (Hartman) Loescher. He wa...

10/21/2025

Brenton "Brent" John Liston, 38, of Woosung, IL, was welcomed into Heaven on Friday, October 17, 2025. We find comfort in knowing that he was welcomed with a warm embrace in awaited reunion with his mom, Dorie.

Brent was born on December 13, 1986, in Dixon, IL, the son of John and Dorothy ...

10/17/2025

Edward “Ed” Jacobsen, age 94, a resident of Franklin Grove, IL for 12 years, passed away peacefully on Monday October 13, 2025.

He was born October 27, 1930 in Chicago, IL, the son of Erling and Lillian. His parents were Norwegian so he spoke fluent Norwegian growing up. Ed graduated from N...

10/15/2025

Hello, again! We here at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home would like to give the community an update on our pending location move. As of now, our current facility is still located at 213 Crawford Avenue in Dixon. Our planned move will be closer to the end of this year/early next. So, for now, please continue to use the 213 Crawford Avenue location for all your service needs. We will be sure to update you all when we have an official moving date.

Lastly, thank you all for your continued support during this time. We are truly so proud to serve our wonderful community and look forward to doing so at our new location, coming soon! 🏠😊

Hello, all! Preston-Schilling Funeral Home is excited to announce that we will be moving locations! 🎉🏠

We are truly thrilled for this opportunity to better serve our wonderful community here in Dixon. We thank you all for your continued support and look forward to our growing future! ☺️

(Address, details, and moving dates are pending).

10/15/2025

James Yurgil, 89, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He worked many years as an Operating Engineer for IUOE Local 150.

James was born on June 8, 1936, in Chicago, IL, the son of Anton and Theresa (Kalicki) Yurgil. He married Emily Wr...

10/15/2025

Margaret "Peggy" L. Kessel, 64, of Dixon, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Pearl Pavilion, in Freeport. She worked for Allied Locke, Dixon, for 20 years, prior to her retirement.

Peggy was born, June 25, 1961, in Chicago, the daughter of Gene and Mary Wear.

Peggy is survived...

10/14/2025

Donald "Don" Henry McCliment, 92, of Franklin Grove, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Heritage Square in Dixon.

Don was born on August 12, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the son of John and Dorothy (Boothe) McCliment. He married Louise Kardaras on August 23, 1958, in Chicago at St....