All Obituaries

Marvin Earl Hubbell, better known as “Hub” or Earl to family and friends, passed away on January 12, 2022, after a short illness.  He was one month shy of his 93rd birthday.   Services will be held on January 16 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon, Illinois with burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2:00, Service at 2:00 with burial to follow.  A light meal will be provided at the First Baptist’s Church in...

Rose Carol Coss, 99, formerly of Amboy, passed away on November 30, 2021 at Franklin Grove Living Center in Franklin Grove. Rose was born on March 8, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Anton and Rosa Siegel Mehlfelder. She married Jay B. Coss on June 16, 1945 in Nutley, NJ . He preceded her in death on May 9, 1994. Surviving is one daughter, Margaret E. ( Howard G. ) Shaw of Amboy; grandchildren, Karin A. ( Russ) King of Ft. Collins, CO;  Howard Jay( Beth ) Shaw of Amboy;...

Donna I. Jaggers-Miller           Donna I. Jaggers-Miller, age 72, of Harmon, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.           Donna was born May 2, 1949 in Dixon the daughter of Neil and Alice (Smallwood) Willstead.  She married James Miller on April 10, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nev.  She was part owner of Chakra Tree Crystals in Rock Falls and was a member of the VFW...

Kathy L. Martin           Kathy L. Martin, age 66, of Dixon, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at her home.           Kathy was born April 4, 1955 in Dixon the daughter of Hershel, Sr. and Gloria (Jones) Hamilton.  She was employed as a CNA at various locations in the area.           She is survived by her daughter, Kelli Weidman of Dixon; her son, Jeremy...

Donald L. Frey, age 59, of Mt. Morris, died Thursday, October 28, 2021at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.           Donald was born February 13, 1962 in Dixon the son of Donald W. and Virginia (Arbuckle) Frey.  He married Marcia Shugars Gaul on December 21, 1995 in Dixon and was employed as a truckdriver for many years.           He is survived by his wife, Marcia Frey of Mt. Morris; his...

Michelle M. O’Brien Tabor, age 45, of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.           Michelle was born August 9, 1976 in Dixon the daughter of Rebecca Gearhart.  She married Meagan Tabor on July 8, 2014 in Dixon.  Michelle previously held multiple managerial positions in the area.  She enjoyed music, loved animals especially her four dogs, and was a huge St. Louis Cardinals...

Robert Foster Thrasher, Jr., age 95, of Dixon, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.           Robert was born May 1, 1926 in Sublette the son of Robert, Sr. and Inez (Allen) Thrasher.  He was raised in Harmon and later moved to Dixon.  He served in the US Air Force and later married Eleanor Schafer on December 5, 1946 in Ashton.  She preceded him in death on June 12, 2019.  Robert was...

  Mary A. Droste           Mary A. Droste, age 95, of Dixon, died Monday, September 20, 2021 at Liberty Court in Dixon.           Mary was born May 24, 1926 in Dixon the daughter of Cecil and Ruby (Pruitt) Hamilton.  She married John Droste on August 28, 1949 in Dixon.  He preceded her in death on September 17, 1974.  Mary was employed at Jefferson School in the cafeteria, the...

  Raymond W. Albert, Sr.           Raymond W. Albert, Sr., age 75, of Dixon, died Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.           Raymond was born February 20, 1946 in Shoreditch, England the son of William and Lillian Albert.  He served honorably in the US Navy during Vietnam and later married Lois Eberly.  She preceded him in death on November 27,...

  Michael C. Allen           Michael C. Allen, age 69, of Dixon, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home.           Michael was born December 3, 1951 in Dixon the son of Carmon and Rose Allen.  He graduated from Dixon High School and attended First United Methodist Church in Dixon.  He married Theresa Corl on August 1, 1975 in Dixon and they later renewed their vows on November 16, 2010...