All Obituaries

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)...

Paz G Sibigtroth passed from this life into eternal life on Friday, March 25th, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Paz was born on September 29, 1940 in the Philippines, where she grew up before moving to the United States in 1967.  Paz is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sibigtroth, and her daughter, Maria Myers.  She is survived by her son, Walter Sibigtroth, brother, Jim Garais, grandkids, Andrew Sibigtroth, Tyler Sibigtroth, Anthony Hitzroth, Jordan Luedke, Ashley...

Kevin Lee Druien, age 62, of Dixon, passed away on Saturday evening, March 5, 2022 at KSB Hospital in Dixon.             Kevin was born April 6, 1959 in Princeton, IL, the son of Kenneth S. and Virginia (Wallgren) Druien.  He grew up on a farm on the outskirts of Stillman Valley, IL, the second son of seven boys and one sister.  He attended Stillman Valley Schools.  Kevin was a member of the FFA and held office of...

Twila K. Beard, age 70, of Dixon, died Friday, February 25, 2022 at KSB Hospital in Dixon.           Twila was born March 30, 1951 in Menominee, MI, the daughter of Emil and Mildred (Jergens) Nelson.  She was employed at Borg Warner for many years, as well as Woods and, most recently, Kreider Services for 18 years.  Twila married Donald Beard on May 31st 2000. She enjoyed reading, crafting, Sudoku puzzles, gardening, taking bus trips...

Jan Elizabeth Petit Grimm, age 64, of Dixon, passed on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling after a short illness.           Jan was born September 19, 1957 in Dixon the daughter of Jack and Mavis (Beach) Petit.  She married Gerry Grimm on April 14, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV.  Jan was employed at several state agencies and retired from IDOT after 34 years.  While retired, she enjoyed being harassed by both...

Merle Elwood Ebersole           Merle Elwood Ebersole, age 92, of 477 Martin Street in Dixon, died Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home.           Merle was born April 26, 1929, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.  He was the son of Samuel and Susan (Khuns) Ebersole.  He married Alice Jean Witmer on March 6, 1949.           Mr. Ebersole received his...

Allan J. Christison, age 94, of Dixon, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Pinecrest Manor in Mt. Morris.           Allan was born December 6, 1927 in Glasgow, Scotland the son of William and Amelia (Wallace) Christison.  He served in the US Army and was later employed as a sales representative for a refridgeration company.  Allan married Nancy Hoff on August 21, 1982 in Bloomingdale.  She preceded him in death on January 17,...

Earl H. Jacobs           Earl H. Jacobs, age 88, of Harmon, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at KSB Hospital in Dixon.           Earl was born November 10, 1933 in Hamilton Township, Lee County, Illinois the son of John and Lucinda (Portner) Jacobs.  He married Bertha Heckman on March 15, 1963 in Ogle County.  She preceded him in death on February 15, 2019.  Earl farmed in the Harmon area...

Carolyn (Cookie) S. Warren April 30, 1944 - January 22, 2022 1/22/2022 was a sad day. We lost Cookie due to heart failure, cancer and other multiple  organ failure. Cookie and I (Bill Warren), got married on July 11, 1964 and she blessed me with 2 wonderful daughters, Dawn Hulting (married to Chris Hulting) and Darci Warren. We have 3 beautiful grandkids, Kali Hulting, Taylor Fulkerson (married to Cameron Fulkerson), and Levi Warren, as well as one 2 year old great granddaughter...