All Obituaries

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...

  Richard “Corky” Eugene Herbon Richard “Corky” Eugene Herbon, age 78, of Dixon, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Richard was born July 27, 1941 in Sterling the son of Albert and Gladys (Hanson) Herbon.  He served in the United States Navy from 1958-1962 and 1964-1969.  Richard was a 52 year member of American Legion Post 12 having served 52 years, both as Commander and Chief De Gare of the...

  L. Margaret Johnson           L. Margaret Johnson, age 95, of Dixon, died Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Polo.           L. Margaret was born on January 26, 1924 in Dixon, the daughter of Eustace “Cyril” and Mabel (Thurm) Wilson.  She married William A. Johnson on September 7,...

  Laura A. Fazzi           Laura A. Fazzi, age 71, of Dixon, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at KSB Hospital in Dixon.           Laura was born January 6, 1948 in Dixon the daughter of Elf and Marion (Thompson) Fazzi.  She was employed at Brandywine, Galena Steakhouse and the Zoo Lounge in Dixon.  Laura was a member of the Women of the Moose in Sterling and had a great love for...

Eleanor Anne Catherine Thrasher Dixon - Eleanor Anne Catherine Thrasher, 92 of Dixon Illinois, passed away June 12, 2019. Eleanor was born on the farm where they lived in Ashton September 15 1926, the daughter of Clarence and Gertrude Schafer. She attended schools in Ashton and some country school. She had to ride school buss’s to get to town schools. She had an emergency appendix operation while in her last year of school and could not complete that year of school. She moved to Dixon...

Marilyn Yvonne Schoaf Coan Marilyn Yvonne Schoaf Coan, 84, of Dixon, died at her home on June 12, 2019.  There will be no services and she will reside at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Dixon. She was born to Edward and Louise (Smallwood) Schoaf on March 21, 1935 in Harmon, she went to Amboy and Dixon schools, sang and played the drums. Marilyn married Robert Wayne Dir of Sterling on October 16, 1955 and Raymond G. Watson of Paxton on June 3, 1960. Surviving are her...

Edward "Cookie Monster" F. Cook Edward "Cookie Monster" F. Cook, 68, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at home. Ed was born August 18, 1950 in Sterling the son of Ervin and Elizabeth Cook. He served in the US Army as Private First Class and later was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire for 30 years. He was an avid Harley rider and former beer drinker. Survivors include four siblings, Rebecca (Rick) Smith of Lyndon, Shelly (Tim) Williams of Bono, Ark., Frank...

Carol J. Diehl          Carol J. Diehl, age 71, of Oregon, died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.           Carol was born February 29, 1948 in Oregon the daughter of Joseph W., Sr. and Bernetta (Gillenkirk) Zittle.  She married Darrell Diehl on December 24, 1969 in Oregon.  Carol was a homemaker who also helped on the farm.  She enjoyed canning, watching...

  Sharon "Gumma" M. King            Sharon "Gumma" M. King, age 81, of Dixon, died Thursday, April  25, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon.           Sharon was born March 6, 1938 in Sublette the daughter of Leon  and Pearl (Beatty)Brooks.  She graduated from Glendora High School in  Glendora, Calif. and later married Edwin E. "Tampa" King on...