Obituaries

Richard L. Coffman

Richard L. Coffman

Richard L. Coffman, 92, of Polo, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. Richard was born April 26,1932 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Carol (Davis)...

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Olga B. Pereira

Olga B. Pereira

Olga B. Pereira August 17, 1958- May 28, 2024 Olga Pereira, 65, of Aurora passed away on May 28th. Ms. Pereira was born in Havana Cuba on August 17th, 1958. She was the daughter of Jorge and Elsa (Vega) Pereira. She is survived by her sister...

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Lola Brantner

Lola Brantner

Lola Jeanne Brantner, 95, of Dixon, IL, formerly of Polo, IL, passed away June 3, 2024, at Heritage Square. Lola Jeanne was born on November 16, 1928, in Polo, IL, the daughter of Ralph C. Keckler and Viola (Adams) Keckler. On December 14,1947...

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John Gavin

John Gavin

John E. Gavin, 68, of Polo, IL, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his home in Polo. John was born, October 24, 1955, in Monmouth, IL, the son of William and Mary (Grady) Gavin. John never knew a stranger. He was an avid sports fan who could...

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Janice C. Harvey

Janice C. Harvey

Janice “Jan” C. Harvey, 89, of Dixon, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. Jan was born, January 21, 1935, in Varina, IA, the daughter of William L. and Lela Mae (Sanders) Calkins. On October 2...

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Mary Jean Rucker

Mary Jean Rucker

Jeannie to all who knew her, passed away May 21, 2024 with family at her side. Jeannie was born November 23, 1934 to Anson and Mary “Viola” (Knapp) Rucker. She was the 4th generation to live on and work the family farm in Eagle Point Township...

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Beverley Sheely

Beverley Sheely

Beverley “Bev” A. Sheely, of Oregon, IL passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon. Beverley was born, November 5, 1947, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Doty) Gaul. On June 17, 1966 in Polo, she...

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Larry G. Hackbarth

Larry G. Hackbarth

Larry G. Hackbarth, 81, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Allure Pinecrest Terrace surrounded by family. Larry was born, July 30, 1942, in Sterling, IL, the son of Carl and Marie (Cassens) Hackbarth. On April 11, 1964, in Polo at...

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James Farmer

James Farmer

James E. Farmer, Sr. (Jim), 78, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born on January 17, 1946 to Willie (Stafford) and Everett Farmer. He was lovingly raised by his mom and dad, Edward and Josephine Fischer. Jim retired from...

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Margaret Scholl

Margaret Scholl

Margaret A. Scholl, 94, passed peacefully at her home, Prairie View Assisted Living facility in Winnebago, Illinois on April 15, 2024. Margaret was born, December 24, 1929, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Burt P. and Clara C. (Gilbert) Stauffer...

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Lyle I. Printz

Lyle I. Printz

Lyle I. Printz, 85, of Polo, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Lyle was born, April 29, 1938, in Lanark, Illinois, the son of Rexford Sr. and Mabel (Krauss) Printz. On June 27, 1959 in Lanark, IL, he married...

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Betty L. Stoner

Betty L. Stoner

Betty L. Stoner, 100, of Polo, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Betty was born, March 28, 1923, in Polo, Illinois, the daughter of Leon and Gussie (Drenner) Roberts. On June 7, 1941, in Polo, she...

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