All Obituaries

  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. ...

  Verna Ellen (Wright) Knigge, 88, passed away peacefully August 21, 2019 in Dixon, IL. Verna was born October 24, 1930 in Tecumseh, NE to the late Johnie and Florence (Goldsby) Wright.  She graduated from Tecumseh High School and Wayne School of Nursing in Chicago.  She married Clemens E. Knigge September 2, 1951.  He preceded her in death in 1992.  Surviving to cherish her memory are children;  Major Timothy (Lena) Knigge; Bambi (Tim) Key; Bettina...

Eleanor A. Thompson, age 79, of Dixon, died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Franklin Grove Living and Rehabilitation Center. Eleanor was born April 3, 1940 in Dixon the daughter of Russell and Helen (Glessner) Kemp.  She was employed at Borg Warner for many years retiring in 2001.  She was a member of the Moose Club, the Elks Club, and the Senior Center.  Eleanor enjoyed playing euchre and shuffleboard and loved to be around her friends and family. Survivors include one sister,...

  Raymon G. Maakestad             Ray Maakestad, 90, of Dixon, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.             He was born on February 5, 1929 in Lee, IL to Melvin and Evelyn (Jacobson) Maakestad.  He graduated from Waterman High School in 1947.  Upon graduation he began working for the Great Lakes Pipeline Co. which later became Williams Pipeline...