Obituaries

Everett K. Brown

Everett K. Brown

On January 15, 2019, Everett K. Brown, loving husband and father, passed away at age 77. As he lived his entire life, he was surrounded by family and dear friends. He knew all the way to the end that he was deeply loved. Everett was born July 17...

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Melissa L. Koenck

Melissa L. Koenck

Melissa L. Koenck, 44, of Byron, passed away on January 7th, 2019 in Byron, IL. Melissa was born in Rockford, to Paul and Terri Koenck (nee Floy) on February 12th, 1974.  She is a graduate of Polo Community High School in Polo.  She worked as a...

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Keith E. Fredricks

Keith E. Fredricks

Keith E. Fredricks, 81, of Polo, passed away at his home on Sept. 9, 2018.  Keith was born October 8, 1936 in Polo the son of George and Kathryn (Ernst)  Fredricks.  On May 23, 1971 he was united in marriage to Ms. Alana Campbell (she preceded...

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Marion “Gene” E. Hazlip

Marion “Gene” E. Hazlip

Marion “Gene” E. Hazlip, 79, of Oregon (formerly of Polo), passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at his home. Gene was born July 28, 1939, in Jefferson Township, IL the son of Walter and Cleona (Boatwright) Hazlip. On Oct. 28, 1967 in Haldane, IL...

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Jerry E. Cross

Jerry E. Cross

Jerry E. Cross, 74, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018, at CGH Medical Center.  He was born January 22, 1944, in Eldora, Iowa, the son of Eugene A. Cross and Alice M. (Alexander) Stressman. On June 10, 1967, in Rockford, he was united...

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Kenneth E. Linton

Kenneth E. Linton

Kenneth E. Linton, 90, of Polo, passed away early morning Friday at the Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Kenneth was born on October 7, 1928, in Mt. Carroll the son of George and Helen (Peters) Linton.  He married Darlene Hoak on...

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Charles W. Kness, Jr.

Charles W. Kness, Jr.

Charles “Chuck” W. Kness Jr., 61, a life long resident of Polo, passed away Wednesday, October 31st, 2018, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Chuck was born December 25th, 1956 in Freeport, the son of Charles and Marjorie (Bryson) Kness.  He was...

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Donald E. Shrader

Donald E. Shrader

Donald E. Shrader, 82, of Polo, passed away Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, at KSB Hospital in Dixon.  Don was born December 16, 1935, in Freeport, the son of Max and Hazel ( Miller ) Shrader.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Don worked in...

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Annabelle Muench

Annabelle Muench

POLO – Annabelle Carolyn Muench, 89, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was born Dec. 22, 1928, in Freeport, the daughter of Bernhard “Bud” and Carolyn (Schreiner) Muench. She...

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Wilbur L. Bowman

Wilbur L. Bowman

Wilbur Loren Bowman, 88, of Polo, passed away on Monday, October 8, at Pinecrest Terrace in Mt. Morris, surrounded by his loving family.  Born September 13, 1930 in Middlebury, IN, Wilbur was the oldest of six children of Noble and Ethel...

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Bonnie McKean

Bonnie McKean

Bonnie Lou (Hansen) McKean passed away on Sunday, September 30, in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 13, 1943, in Ashton, Illinois, to Orville and Gladys (Hersch) Hansen.  She married Robert Curtis (Curt)...

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John E. Hess

John E. Hess

John E. Hess, 70, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 in Dixon. John was born Oct. 15, 1947 to the parents of John and Joyce K. (Grice) Hess and one of five children. John attended Polo Community Schools through Jr. High and went on to...

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