Current Obituaries

Florella Christina Kline Bender, 89, passed away September 20, 2024, at Grace Assisted Living in Caldwell, Idaho. The daughter of John W. and Inez Kline of Polo, Florella was born in Pine Creek Township on June 15, 1935. In her youth, She attended Polo schools and was a cheerleader. In adulthood, she and her two sons, Rick and Randy, lived ...

Ruth A. Shipman, 79, of Polo, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Liberty Court in Dixon, IL surrounded by her family. Ruth was born, May 5, 1945, in Pine Creek Township, rural Polo, the daughter of Jacob and Arlene (Giffrow) Jecklin. On May 13, 1967 in Lena, IL, she was united in marriage to Gary Shipman. Ruth retired after ...

Lorraine M. Bowers, 104, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Dixon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Dixon IL. Lorraine was born, July 03, 1920, in Shannon, IL, the daughter of Alvin and Wynona (Becker) Rodermel. On December 10, 1938, in Moquoketa, IA, she was united in marriage to Robert C. Bowers. Lorraine was a great mother who ...