All Obituaries

Vicki J. Spielman           Vicki J. Spielman, age 79, of Harmon, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling.           Vicki was born October 4, 1940 in Amboy the daughter of Edwin and Charlotte (Wells) Wasson.  She married Carlton Spielman on May 19, 1973 in Rock Falls and was employed as a Registered Nurse.          ...

Leonard C. Turner, Sr., age 90, of Rockford, formerly of Dixon, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Cherryvale Place in Rockford.           Leonard was born July 5, 1929 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Coker and Pearl (Gladwin) Turner.  He served in the US Marines and later married Gladys Schoenherr on October 14, 1950.  She preceded him in death on September 18, 2019.  Leonard was employed as a conductor for...

Jennifer Sue Schrock           Jennifer Sue Schrock, age 45, of Dixon, died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at her home after a two year battle with cancer.           Jennifer was born May 26, 1974 in Dixon the daughter of James and Janet (Leihsing) Schrock.  She was employed as a CNA and also worked at Hardee’s in Dixon.           She is survived by...

  Dorothy L. Helfrich           Dorothy L. Helfrich, age 84, of Dixon, died Friday, December 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.           Dorothy was born July 1, 1935 in Dixon the daughter of Robert and Pearl (Green) Weems.  She married David Helfrich, Sr. on February 8, 1952 in Dixon.  He preceded her in death on September 14, 2000.  She was a homemaker and...

  Robert K. Bellini           Robert K. Bellini, 86, of Dixon, died December 3, 2019 at KSB Hospital, Dixon.           Robert was born September 12, 1933 in Rock Falls the son of Fiare and Thelma (Jones) Bellini.  He served in the US Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean War on the USS Hopewell DD681 Destroyer, Division 135.  He was employed as a salesman and later married Delight...

Melba J. Potts          Melba J. Potts, 93, of Dixon, died Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Heritage Woods in Sterling.          Melba "Mickey"was born August 11, 1926 in Dixon the daughter of Burel and Ola (Reeves) Branson. She graduated from Dixon High School with the class of 1944 as Co-Valedictorian. On April 24, 1947 she married Kenneth C. Potts in Dixon. He preceded her in death...

  Betty L. Vaile           Betty L. Vaile, age 86, of Sterling, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.           Betty was born October 28, 1933 in Dixon the daughter of Max and Elda (Wasmund) John.  She was employed at the Dixon Telegraph for 24 years as a press helper.  Betty was involved in the Women’s Missionary Fellowship, was a church librarian,...

John E. Jacobs, Jr.           John E. Jacobs, Jr., age 90, of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.           John was born December 30, 1928 in Harmon the son of John B. Jacobs, Sr. and Lucinda (Portner) Jacobs.  He married Eleanor Stewart on January 20, 1950.  She passed on August 17,...

  Gladys A. Turner, 87, of Rockford, formerly of Dixon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Gladys was born July 25, 1932 in Chicago the daughter of Rudolph and Irene (Clements) Schoenherr.  She married Leonard Turner, Sr. on October 14, 1950 and was employed by the Dixon State School and Jack Mabley Developmental Center.She is survived by her husband of Rockford; seven children, Leonard...

Edythe L. Gloden           Edythe L. Gloden, age 82, of Dixon, died peacefully Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation.           Edythe was born October 14, 1936 in Dixon, the daughter of Earl and Nada (Mossholder ) Guise.  She married Ned V. Gloden on January 25, 1957 in Dixon and was employed doing various part time jobs throughout her life. ...