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05/21/2026

Richard Carroll Chandler

ROCKFORD, IL ~ Richard “Rich” C. Chandler passed away at the age of 82 on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Neighbors Rehab and Health Care Center of Byron, IL. He was born on April 5, 1944, in DeKalb, IL the son of Richard G. and Mavis (Weiss) Chandler. He grew up in DeKalb and Geneva, IL, attending Geneva High School from 1958-1962. Rich was employed with many companies over the years in maintenance management and construction. The last being...

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05/18/2026

Todd Allen Modrzejewski

Byron, IL Todd Allen Modrzejewski age 64 passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his wife, Tammy of 39 years, who he married on May 1, 1987. His children Adam (Malinda) Hurt, Ryan (Brooke) Hurt, Tara (Nicholas) O'Hare, Matthew (Sara) Modrzejewski. Beloved papa to his grandchildren; Lena, McKenna, Claire, Trace, Colton, Beckett, Layla, Elijah, Lilli, Maerk, and Aurora. Siblings; Michael (Robin), David, Lynda...

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05/16/2026

Donald R. Homer

Donald R. Homer, age 90, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Serenity Hospice in Oregon. He was born on December 23, 1935 at home in West Chicago, the son of Otto M. and Gertrude I. (Glasshagel) Homer. After graduating from high school, he served his country in the United Stated Army. He then had a fulfilling career with Illinois Bell Phone Company. Donald married Cherril Barger on June 11, 1960 and they built a beautiful life together over...

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05/09/2026

Raymond H. Mueller

Raymond H. Mueller, age 93 passed away peacefully at Franklin Grove Living & Rehab Center on May 9, 2026. Born on February 9, 1933 on the family farm in Paynes Point, IL to Henry G. and Jeanetta (Bolthouse) Mueller. Graduated from Stillman Valley High School Class of 1950 where he excelled in sports and participated in FFA. One of his proudest accomplishments was raising and showing his pet steer “Richard” at the Ogle County Fair. Married Janet Marguerite Janssen on...

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05/05/2026

Constance "Connie" Louise Jacobs

Connie Jacobs, 84, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026 at Sherwood Village Assisted Living & Memory Care in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on April 19, 1942, in Rochelle, Illinois, to a loving father and a strong, hardworking mother who helped shape the resilience and adaptability she carried throughout her life. From an early age, Connie developed a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife, a love instilled in her by her father, who was a profound influence in her...

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05/01/2026

Tracy R. Melges

Tracy Rebecca Melges (Nee Anderson), age 54, of Oregon, IL went home to the Lord after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 23, 1972 in Sacramento, CA the daughter of Norman and Dianne (Simons) Anderson. She graduated as valedictorian in 1990 from Meridian High School in Meridian, ID, and Cum Laude in 1994 from Willamette University in Salem, OR with a major in psychology. In May of 2000 Tracy received her MS from Aurora University...

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04/23/2026

James "Jim" A. Leather

James “Jim” Alan Leather August 22, 1942 –April 21, 2026 83 years 241 days 14 hours. Jim passed away peacefully in the home he shared with his loving wife of 62 years on April 21, 2026. He was born to Myron A Leather and Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (McCabe) Leather at St Anthony Hospital on August 22, 1942, Rockford, IL. He attended many country schools including Sugar Grove grade school, rural Dixon IL St Mary’s grade school, Oregon IL, Mary Morgan...

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04/18/2026

Nancy Louise Printz

Services Schedule Update: A visitation has been scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 between the hours of 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the Mt. Morris Moose Family Center of 101 Moose Drive, Mt. Morris, IL, 61054. A memorial service honoring Nancy's life will take place immediately following the visitation beginning at 4:00 PM. Nancy L. Printz, age 67, passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL, in the early morning hours of Friday, April 17, 2026....

04/16/2026

Donna J. Izer

Oregon, IL- Donna Jean Izer, age 89, passed peacefully on April 13, 2026, at Sheperd Premier Senior Living in Oregon, Illinois, surrounded by the quiet grace that defined her life. Born on December 18, 1936, in Sterling, Illinois, Donna was the beloved daughter of Clyde H. and Wanita B. (Swisshelm) Andreas. She graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1954 and went on to pursue her calling in nursing through the Rock Valley College Nursing Program— A path that reflected...

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04/11/2026

Verva K. Thomas

Verva Kay Thomas, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. She was born December 7, 1941, in Dixon,Illinois, the daughter of Oscar T. and Esther M. (Davis) Steder. Verva graduated from Mount Morris High School. She married Larry Noirfalise, Sr and Richard Thomas, both preceded her in death. Verva was a care giver for Tri-County Opportunities for many years. She was a former member of the Oregon Kiwanis Club, The Red Hat...

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04/10/2026

Pamela A. Jahns

Pamela “Pam” Ann Jahns, age 81, of Dixon, IL, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born May 6, 1944, in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Genieve Ory. Pam met Lewis “Fred” Whetzel and married in 1962; together they had three daughters. Though they later parted, they remained amicable. Pam later met Richard “Dick” Jahns—by the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day in 1973—and they married on June...

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