Current Obituaries
Eleanor Marie Jenkins of Polo, aged 90, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on the evening of March 5th, 2024. Born on June 22, 1933 in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of James and Nina (Nelson) Quayle, she married William Ryan Jenkins on June 27, 1953 at Visitation Church, Kewanee. As her father was the Kewanee Park Superintendent, ...
Vonard “Dutch” L. Johnson, 93, of Polo, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home. Dutch was born, December 18, 1930, in Byron, Illinois, the son of Henry and Augusta (Fisher) Johnson. He attended Oregon schools, graduating from High School in 1948. Dutch served in the US Army for 2 years during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed at ...
Richard “Rick” S. Hewes, 75, of Polo, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Rock River Hospice in Sterling, IL. Rick was born, March 27, 1948, in Oak Park, IL, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Wheat) Hewes. On December 27, 1969 in Polo, he was united in marriage to Doreen “Lisa" Smith. Rick was a teacher with Polo High ...