Gary Parke

Gary L. Parke, 87, of Polo, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at his home with family by his side. Gary was born Dec. 17, 1933, in Chicago, the son of Dewey and Joyce (Miller) Parke. He married his wife Nancy on Sept. 1, 1957 in Sycamore. Gary was a veteran of the US Army. After the service he worked for over 20 years in the shoe making industry working for both Florsheim and Freeman Shoe Co. in...
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Rosemary Craig

Rosemary Craig, 88, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Rosemary was born Dec. 26, 1932, in Freeport, the daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Saxby) Piefer. On Nov. 10, 1951, she was united in marriage to Donald Craig. Rosemary enjoyed volunteering with the Polo United Methodist Church, helping with their newsletters. In her early years she and...
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Edith Ann Edwards

Edith Ann Edwards, 61, of Polo, passed away of diabetic complications on December 22, 2020, at KSB Hospital. Edie, as she was known to friends and family, was born on March 24, 1959 in Dixon, IL to Phyllis (Garman) and Ernest Bornemeier Sr. In June of 1981 she was united in marriage to John Edwards. Edie was a fan of Polo youth sports and an avid supporter of her children, grandchildren, nieces,...
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Donna Mae Gillingham

Donna Mae Gillingham, 82, of Polo, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5th, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones, at the home of her daughter and son in law. Donna was born February 20th, 1938, in Sterling, IL, to Merle and Anna (Frances) Heath and was the oldest of 4 children. She married the love of her life Richard (Gilly) Gillingham, on November 7th, 1958 and he proceeded...
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Orlyn Joseph Marcus

Private service was held at St. Mary Cemetery in Polo. Condolences may also be sent to pffh.condolences@gmail.com.
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James E. Copeland

James E. Copeland, 67, of Dixon, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at CGH Medical Center. Jim was born Jan. 12, 1953 in Dixon.  He was a veteran of the US Army.  After the service he went to work for Raynor Garage Doors until his retirement.  Jim was active with the Dixon VFW and the POWMIA organization.  On May 21, 1985 he married Cindy Doyle. He was preceded in death by his wife Cindy.  Jim...
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