Obituaries

Florence E. Terhune

Florence E. Terhune

Florence E. Terhune, 92, of Lanark, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Polo Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was a homemaker and member of the former Polo Presbyterian Church with recognition of over 50 years of service and dedication to...

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Wanda Meiners

Wanda Meiners

Wanda G. Meiners, 74, of Polo, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015, at Polo Rehab and Healthcare Center. She was a bus driver for the Polo School District for over 31 years and along side her husband farmed in the Polo area for many years. Wanda...

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Donald Woodin

Donald Woodin

Donald “Boney” Lee Woodin, 87, of Polo passed away Tuesday (July 21, 2015) at the Dixon Healthcare Center in Dixon. He was born on June 7, 1928 in Eagle Point Twp, rural Polo to Archie & Grace (Weigle) Woodin. He married the former Barb...

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Harlan E. Rothermel

Harlan E. Rothermel

Harlan E. Rothermel, 81, of Polo, passed away at 10:59 PM Tuesday (July 14, 2015) at his residence. He was born December 7, 1932 in Maryland Twp. , IL to Lester E. and Celia (Rae) Rothermel. He is survived by his significant other, Carolyn Farmer...

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Juanita M. Lawton

Juanita M. Lawton

Juanita M. Lawton, 59, of Polo, passed away, Monday, July 13, 2015, at C.G.H. in Sterling. She was born on February 3,1956 in Dixon to J.J. “Curly” & Jean (Lunz) Lawton. Juanita graduated from Polo High School and had been formerly employed...

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Donald N. Sherrick

Donald N. Sherrick

Donald N. Sherrick, 80 of Polo passed away peacefully July 8, 2015. He was a life-long farmer. Don was born January 17, 1935 in Middleton, Michigan to Burton and Donna Sherrick. He was a member of Polo Church of the Brethren. Survivors include...

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Roger A. Benthin Sr.

Roger A. Benthin Sr.

Roger A. Benthin Sr., 56, of Polo, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015, at his home in Polo. He was born April 17, 1959, in Harvard, IL, the son of Herman and Gladys (Schoon) Benthin. Roger was a carpenter by trade, working with his hands was not...

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Tom Patterson

Tom Patterson

Thomas W. Patterson, 88, of Polo, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center. Tom was born January 6, 1927, in Chambersburg, PA, the son of Thomas and Wava (Garber) Patterson. On January 29, 1955, in Monroe...

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Rita A. Imel

Rita A. Imel

Rita A. Imel, 76, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, June17, 2015, at Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport. She was born March 4, 1939, in Sterling, the daughter of Jack and Goldie (Gorzny) Stichter. On April 8, 1961, in Morrison, she was united in...

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Carl David Weber

Carl David Weber

Carl D. Weber, 81, of Oregon (formerly of Polo), passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015, at KSB Hospital. Carl was born June 4, 1934, in Freeport, the son of David and Elvina (Reed) Weber. In September of 1955, in Polo, Carl was united in marriage...

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Darrell D. Rothermel

Darrell D. Rothermel

Darrell D. Rothermel, 71, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015, at his home in Polo with family by his side. He was born April 12, 1944, in Polo, the son of Lester and Celia (Rae) Rothermel. On June 3, 1967, in Freeport, he was united in...

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Rojeanne K. McCombs

Rojeanne K. McCombs

Rojeanne K. McCombs, 85, of Polo, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015, at her home. She worked for Tri-County Opportunity Counsel as an outreach worker for over 40 years. Rojeanne enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, garage sales and most of all spending...

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