Lloyd E. Beightol, 64, formerly of Polo, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Highlight Healthcare of Woodstock, IL. Lloyd was born, August 7, 1960, in Oregon, IL, the son of Albert and Shirley (Reed) Beightol. Lloyd would often be found...
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Kathryn Lynn Cox, 78, went to be with her Lord in Heaven Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. Kathryn was born October 5th, 1946 in Dixon, IL to Clinton George Ortgiesen and Mildred...
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Hilda May Reeder, 99, of Polo, passed away Thursday, January 09, 2025, at Dixon Health Care Center in Dixon, IL. Hilda was born, April 17, 1925, in Sandusky, OH. She worked at Borg Warner for many years retiring in 1997. Hilda married Harry...
READ MORERaymond C. Meiners
Raymond C. Meiners, 92, of Polo, IL passed away December 30, 2024, at Alpine Fireside Health Center in Rockford. Raymond was born, August 11, 1932, in Polo, IL, the son of John and Blanche (Ports) Meiners. On February 11, 1961 in Polo, he was...
READ MORELester “Rae” Rothermel
Lester “Rae” Rothermel, age 94, of Machesney Park passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday December 29th, 2024. Rae was the son of Lester and Celia (Rae) Rothermel, born on July 1st, 1930 in Adeline, Illinois. As a young...
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Paul “Pete” Meyer Jr., 78,of Adeline, died Saturday, December 21st, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. Pete was born to Paul and Nora (Baker) Meyer on August 8th, 1946 at Warmolt’s Clinic/Hospital in Oregon, IL. On May 11, 1973 he and...
READ MOREEileen Yvonne Knie
Eileen Yvonne Knie, 93, of Polo, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Dixon, IL, surrounded by her loving family. Eileen was born on February 18, 1931, in Freeport, Illinois, to Paul and Olga...
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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...
READ MOREEvelyn M. Shellhause
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...
READ MORESibyl Acker
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...
READ MOREHerschel M. Newcomer
Herschel M. Newcomer, age 79, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Peoria, IL after an auto accident. He was born in Dixon, IL on May 16, 1945, to Maurice and Ruth French Newcomer. He was raised by his Aunt and Uncle, Ella and...
READ MORESteven Wetzel
Steven Wetzel, 68, of Mt. Morris, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024. The son of William & Diane, Steven was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on October 9, 1956. Steven was a professional Boxer, and even though it says above that he was...
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