Obituaries

Todd S. Mackey

Todd S. Mackey

Todd S. Mackey, 57, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, February, 16, 2016, at KSB Hospital.  He was born September 25, 1958, in Freeport, the son of John B. and Vera L. (Haas) Mackey.  Todd worked in manufacturing most of his working years.  He...

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Ronald A. Forster

Ronald A. Forster

Ronald “Ron” A. Forster died peacefully at his home on February 12, 2016 in Polo, Illinois at the age of 63. Ron Forster is survived by his wife Nona Forster of Polo, Illinois, daughter Valerie Forster of Dixon, Illinois, son Augie Forster of...

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Marjorie J. Eastabrooks

Marjorie J. Eastabrooks

Marjorie J. Eastabrooks, 97, of Polo, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.  Marjorie was born, July 24, 1918, in Freeport, the daughter of Earnest and Iva (Lawson) Yerkey.  She married Charles...

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Kenneth E. Scaggs

Kenneth E. Scaggs

Kenneth E. Scaggs, 90, of Polo, passed away Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at Franklin Grove Rehabilitation Center.  Kenneth was born June 6, 1925, in Henry, IL, the son of Louis and Agness (Finelly) Scaggs.  On July 6, 1952, in Ashton, he was united in...

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Carol E. Hammer

Carol E. Hammer

Carol E. Hammer, 77, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Carol was born March 6, 1938, in Dixon, the daughter of Max and Audrey (Gayman) Plum. On March 8,1958, in Polo, she was united in marriage to William...

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Judith K. Snook

Judith K. Snook

Judith K. Snook, 76, of Polo, passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling.  Judy was born, Sept. 12,1939, in Freeport, the daughter of Walter and Lota I. (Osborne) Gann.  On August 16, 1969 in Oregon, IL, she was united in...

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Larry L. Travis

Larry L. Travis

Larry L. Travis, 76, of Polo, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016, at his home surrounded by family.  Larry was born September 6, 1939, in Dixon, the son of Eldon Travis Sr and Pauline (Rebuck) Rowland.  On March 18, 1962, in Polo, he was united...

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Michelle “Chellie” M. Morgan

Michelle “Chellie” M. Morgan

Michelle “Chellie” M. Morgan, 49, of Polo, passed away Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Unity Point Health Trinity, Rock Island.  Chellie was born Jan. 13, 1967, in Rochelle, the daughter of James and Vera “Irene” (Boom) McGraw.  On October 25, 1997...

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Betty Jane O’Brien

Betty Jane O’Brien

Betty Jane O’Brien, 86, of Freeport, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016, at Franklin Grove Nursing Home.  She worked many years as an attendant  for a local laundry mat in Freeport.  Betty was born Dec. 4, 1929, in Freeport, the daughter of...

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Robert E. Luy

Robert E. Luy

Robert E. Luy, 75, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.   He was born March 6, 1940, in Freeport, the son of Walter E. and Mary Jane (Waganoss) Luy.  Robert worked as a farm hand for many...

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Shirley Jeanne Clayton

Shirley Jeanne Clayton

Shirley J. Clayton, 74, of Polo, passed away Saturday, January, 2, 2016, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. She was born March 1, 1941, in Dixon, the daughter of John W. and Catherine Scott. Shirley was a homemaker and member of the St. Marks Lutheran...

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