All Obituaries

 Geneva L. Beane, age 94, of Sterling, died Saturday, June 16, 2018 at her home. Geneva was born October 15, 1923 in Fancy Farm, Ky. the daughter of Coleman and Mattie (Clark) Handley.  She married Donald O. Beane on June 10, 1944 in Dixon.  She was a homemaker and was part owner of People’s Market in Sterling.  Geneva was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and played in a card club for over 50 years.  Survivors include her husband of 74 years,...

STERLING- Estelle M. Burritt, 92 of Sterling passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at CGH in Sterling.  Estelle was born on February 28, 1926 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Joseph LaFata and Angela Milella. Surviving is her daughter, Charlotte (Kenneth) Elliott of Sterling; grandchildren, Adam (Brynn Schultz) Walters of Rockford and Jennifer Freil of Sterling; and great-grandchildren, Alexandra Walters and Brayden Freil. Preceding Estelle in death are her...

DIXON- Barbara Drew Mick Herbon, 82 of Dixon passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on May 28, 1935 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Alvah Christian and Elizabeth Catherine Frey Drew.  She married Clifford Larry Mick on March 30, 1962 at Methodist Church in Dixon, and later married Robert Lee Herbon on March 31, 1978 also at the Methodist Church in Dixon, and he precedes her in death. Originally hired at the radio...

DIXON - Lois Gene Nicklaus 87 of Dixon, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Dixon Healthcare. Gene was born at home in Sterling, IL on April 13, 1930. The daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Finkle) White.  “Gene” is what she was called all of her life.  Gene graduated from Polo High School in 1948. She worked at Freeman Shoes in Dixon, Dixon Publishing and retired from Borg Warner in Dixon after many years of service.  One of...

Raymond L. “Bucky” Lawson, age 73, of Dixon, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Bucky was born on November 30, 1943 in Dixon, the son of Grant and Lavina (Helfrich) Lawson.  He was a graduate of Dixon High School, and proudly served in the United States Navy.  He married Carol Sue Dodd on March 17, 1981 in Las Vegas, NV. Surviving is his wife Carol; daughters, Jody Kampe of Fulton, Shirley Umphress of...

Murrell D. Bufford, age 78, of Dixon, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Survivors include his wife, Suzette Bufford; children, Mike Bufford, Berta Fassler, and Thomas Bufford; two step children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. A private service will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made in Murrell’s honor to Serenity Hospice and Home in...

Murrell D. Bufford, age 78, of Dixon, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Survivors include his wife, Suzette Bufford; children, Mike Bufford, Berta Fassler, and Thomas Bufford; two step children; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews. A private service will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made in Murrell’s honor to Serenity Hospice and Home in...

Gene P. Starnes, age 88, of Dixon, died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Franklin Grove Nursing Home. Gene was born April 18, 1929 in Cement, Okla. the son of James and Zella (Bigley) Starnes.  He served in the US Army as a military policeman and later married Dorothy Wise.  Gene was employed as a letter carrier in Houston and Dixon for 40 years.   Survivors include one son, Paul Starnes of Grimes, Iowa; two step daughters, Sandra (Dave) Burch and Deanne...

Allen W. Davis, Jr., age 75, of Machesney Park, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Mercy Health Hospital in Rockford Allen was born August 8, 1942 in Dallas, Texas the son of Allen, Sr. and Charlotte (Drew) Davis.  He married Linda Andrews on January 6, 1962 in Polo.  He was a science teacher at Eisenhower School in Rockford for many years and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Machesney Park. Survivors include his wife of Machesney Park; his mother,...