Lorraine L. Meyer

Lorraine L. Meyer, age 86, passed away on Saturday May 23, 2020 at Pinecrest Community Nursing Home in Mt. Morris, IL. Lorraine was born on March 26, 1934 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the daughter of Ernest and Lottie (Noble) Knie. Their family moved to Illinois and she graduated from Polo High School in 1952. Lorraine married Vernon Meyer on September 26, 1953 in Polo, IL. He preceded her in...
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William “Merle” McCaffrey

William “Merle” McCaffrey, 94, of Polo, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020, at New Prospect Nursing Home in Silvis, IL. Merle was born Feb. 27, 1926 in Quincy, IL, the son of L. Edna (Groce) McCaffrey.  Merle married Ms. Betty L. Kaltenbach on Dec. 22, 1951 in Quincy, IL.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  In 1949, after the service, he graduated from Western Illinois University...
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Betty J. Rucker

Betty J. Rucker, 87, of Mt. Morris, passed away May 3, 2020, at her daughters home in Polo. Betty was born, March 27, 1933, in Forreston, the daughter of Lewis and Mary (Johnson) Nicodemus. On Feb. 12, 1949 in Polo, she was united in marriage to Lowell “Dutch” Rucker.  She was a homemaker for many years taking care of her family.  Betty enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren and...
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Wanda J. Wiggins

Wanda J. Wiggins, 93, of Polo, passed away Sunday April 12, 2020, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Wanda was born July 1, 1926, in Pine Creek Twp, the daughter of John D. and Ethel (Powell) Sheely.  She attended and graduated from Eureka College with a teaching degree.  On April 15, 1950 in Polo, she was united in marriage to Thomas “Tom” Wiggins.  She taught for many years and...
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Larry E. Thibeault

Larry E. Thibeault, of Webster, TX, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020, at his home in Texas. Larry was born May, 22, 1952, in Dixon, the son of Joseph and Ethel (Sjoberg) Thibeault.  He owned Bug Free in Texas for over 20 years.  Larry graduated from Polo High School where he enjoyed playing basketball during those years.  Spending time with family and friends was what he looked forward to most...
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Terry L. Pontnak

Terry L. Pontnak passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling. Terry was was born June 8, 1957 in Dixon, the son of Delmar and Hazel (Wagner) Pontnak. In Terry’s younger years he enjoyed having horses and going on trail rides with his father. He was always in the garage with his father and brother building some kind of hotrod, motor cycle or fast car....
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