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Jeannette Hughes Joiner

Jeannette Hughes Joiner

Jeannette Hughes Joiner, 101, of Polo, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born September 2, 1912 in Colon, Panama, the daughter of Charles R. and Nellie (Keator) Hughes. On July 19, 1936, she...

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Shirley L. Powell

Shirley L. Powell

Shirley L. Powell, 82, of Polo, passed away Friday, May, 9, 2014, at her home. She was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Forreston, the daughter of Gordon and Dorothy (Mumma) Swift. On June 16, 1950, in Oregon, Shirley was united in marriage to Robert “Pat”...

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Robert W. Wolfley

Robert W. Wolfley

Robert W. Wolfley, 83, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at his home with his family by his side. Robert was born October 12, 1930, in Chadwick, the son of Floyd and Ada (Isenhart) Wolfley. On July 30, 1949, in Mt. Carroll, he was...

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David P. Short Jr.

David P. Short Jr.

David P. Short Jr., 40, of Dixon (formerly of Polo), passed away Monday, April 28, 2014, at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. David was born March 14,1974, in Dixon, the son of David P. and Irene E. (Thibeault) Short. On Aug. 20, 1994, in Polo...

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Dorothy L. Weaver Lubbs

Dorothy L. Weaver Lubbs

Dorothy L. Weaver Lubbs, 81, of Polo, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She graduated from Mendota High School in 1950. Dorothy worked for KSB Hospital retiring in 1998 after 15 years. In...

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Ruth E. Straw

Ruth E. Straw

Ruth E. Straw, 90, of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at LifeHouse Liberty Court in Dixon. Ruth taught Spanish at Sterling High School for 36 years. She was born May 22, 1923, in Dixon, the daughter of Vern and Nellie (Ambrose) Straw...

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Helen M. Ports

Helen M. Ports

Helen M. Ports, 92, of Polo, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, at CGH Medical Center. She worked at Polo National Bank for 31 years starting as a bank teller and working her way up to vice president. Helen was a devoted lifetime member of the...

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Alice C. Hamilton

Alice C. Hamilton

Alice C. Hamilton, 98, of Polo (formerly of Paterson, New Jersey), passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Polo Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was a Homemaker. Alice was born, June 23, 1915, in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of Harry Gray and...

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Paula K. Mason

Paula K. Mason

Paula K. Mason, 58, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014, at CGH Medical Center. She was a Homemaker. Paula was born January 14, 1956, in McLeansboro, IL, the daughter of Samuel E. and Katherine G. (Bennett) Johnston. Survivors include...

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Edward Jacinto Sr.

Edward  Jacinto Sr.

Edward Jacinto Sr., 62, of Mt. Morris, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Swedish American Hospital. Ed was born July 6, 1951, in Dallas, TX, the son of Carmen (Rangel) Hernandez. On February 17th, 1979 in Chicago, he was united in marriage...

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Charles J. Knie

Charles J. Knie

Charles J. Knie, 88, Polo, passed away Friday, March 7, 2014 at the CGH Medical Center, Sterling,IL, with his family by his side. He was born September 20, 1925 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Ernest and Lottie Knie. They moved to Polo, IL in 1941...

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Francis E. Vock

Francis E. Vock

Francis E. Vock, 89, of Polo, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at his home. He was a Truck Driver for Teamsters Local 722 retiring in 1983. Francis was a 60 year member of the Polo American Legion Post 83, lifetime member of Sebring Florida VFW...

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