Current Obituaries
Charles “Charlie” R. Poper Sr., 82, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Charlie was born, October 24, 1942, in Dekalb, IL, the son of Richard W. and Shirley A. (Clausen) Poper. On November 2, 1968 in Polo, he married Ms. Linda Reed. Charlie was a veteran of the US Army and retired ...
Evelyn M. Shellhause passed peacefully on October 18, 2024 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL at the age of 93. She was born February 13, 1931 in Polo, the daughter of Oliver and Elizabeth (Barnes) Ohlwine. She spent most of her life dedicated to Education having taught at various school districts including Mt. Morris, Hinsdale, Elmwood Park, Rockford and Forreston ...
Sibyl Acker was born on April 26, 1941, to Ervin Arthur Anderson and Beulah Advana (Nelson) Anderson in Capron, Illinois. At a very young age, her mother, an accomplished pianist and organist herself, recognized Sibyl’s affinity for rhythm. She started teaching her piano, thus igniting a lifelong passion for music. Sibyl grew up playing piano, then organ, and got her ...