All Obituaries

John E. Sloter, age 74, of Dixon, died Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Davenport, IA.           John was born December 8, 1947, the son of Edward and Maxine (Masters) Sloter.  He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, 1st Infantry, Military Police.  John was a member of the Carpenter’s Union, was employed at Airtite Construction and owned and operated B & H Excavating.  He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and loved...

Craig J. Kurzrock           Craig J. Kurzrock, age 63, of Dixon, died Friday, August 26, 2022.           Craig was born February 4, 1959 in Dixon the son of Joseph and Diane (Chandler) Kurzrock.  He was employed at Jack Mabley for 14 years as a MHT 2.  He loved his job and the people he worked with.  Craig was a strong union supporter and was vice president of the local Afscme...

Tommy J. Bowser, age 68, of Dixon, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his home.           Tom was born May 31, 1954 in Dixon the son of Forrest and Ruby (Sanders) Bowser.  He married Jean McKeown on May 12, 1984 in Rock Falls.  He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire (Sterling Steel) for 45 years.  Tom’s greatest honor was being part of his grandchildren’s lives.  He loved spending time with them, attending...

Ernest H. Berkey, Jr.           Ernest H. Berkey, Jr., age 73, of Mt. Morris, died Monday, July 18, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI, after a sudden illness.           Ernie was born August 5, 1948 in Dixon the son of Ernest, Sr. and Ada (Kirk) Berkey.  He married Connie Doyle-Lutz on January 1, 1988 in Rockford.  They lived their married life in Mt....

Betty J. Duncan, age 91, of Mt. Morris, died Friday, July 8, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris.           Betty was born June 18, 1931 in Chana, the daughter of John and Mabel (Aurand) Heng.  She married Donald Duncan on September 9, 1950.  He preceded her in death on August 1, 2016.  Betty was employed as a cook at Mt. Morris and Clinton schools.  She enjoyed children, particularly her grandchildren and great...

 R. Maxine Sloter, age 94, of Dixon, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Maxine was born December 9, 1927 in Nashville, IN, the daughter of Lewis and Alta (Galyan) Masters.  She married Ed Sloter on December 2, 1942 in Missouri.  He preceded her in death on April 14, 1997.  Maxine and Ed were dairy farmers for many years and later in the 1970's they owned the Victory Cafe, south of Dixon. Maxine also co-owned a resale shop with...

Donald “Don” C. Lawson, Jr. passed away at Consulate Healthcare in Altamonte Springs, FL on June 21st, 2022, at age 84. He was born on March 13th, 1938 in Dixon, IL to Donald Sr. and Erma (Rutherford). He graduated from Dixon High School in 1956. He joined the Navy in November 1956, taking recruit training at Great Lakes. He studied electronics in San Francisco, later going aboard the USS Orleck DD 886, which took him all around the Pacific. He is survived by his sister, Leta...

Chester A. Prescott,68, of Franklin Grove, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his home. Chester was born on August 16, 1953 to Chester and Charline Prescott. Chester enjoyed building model cars, which he would display in his home. Over the years he had owned many race cars that his friends would race while he was part of the pit crew. He was known throughout Franklin Grove for sitting on his front porch and waving at everyone that would pass by. Survivors include 2...

Glenda Lee Lackland Glenda Lee Lackland, age 68, of Franklin Grove, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022 surrounded by her family. Glenda was born July 16, 1953 in Gary, IN, the daughter of Jesse and Naomi (Butler) Lewallen. She married G. Allan Lackland on August 6, 1973. Glenda was a long-time member of the Franklin Grove United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and family. Glenda was a proud grandmother to her 10 grandchildren who frequently had sleepovers, where they played board...

Louise L. Stephenson           Louise L. Stephenson, age 65, of Sterling, died Friday, May 6, 2022 at Exceptional Care and Training Center in Sterling.           Louise was born May 14, 1956 in Dixon the daughter of George and Janice (Wiemken) Stephenson.  She retired from Kreider Services.           She is survived by two sisters, Roberta (Kurt)...