Obituaries – Page 35

Robert G. Cheatham

March 8, 2015 by admin

Robert G. Cheatham, 92, of Polo died Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Polo Rehab Health Care Center. He was born in Odell, Illinois on August 28, 1922 to Harve and Alma (Horn) Cheatham. He grew up in Ottawa, IL and graduated from Ottawa High School...

Duane A. Garkey

February 28, 2015 by admin

Duane A. Garkey, of Polo, passed peacefully on Friday, February 27 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by his family. Duane was born in Mt. Morris Township on March 21, 1929 and married Carol Jean Kloepping at Trinity Lutheran Church in...

Helen Naden

February 27, 2015 by admin

Helen V. Naden, 98, of Polo, passed away Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Helen was born, April 6,1916, in Polo, the daughter of George and Marjorie (Shank) Powell. She married Russell Naden, in Yorkville...

Roberta A. Weber

February 25, 2015 by admin

Roberta A. Weber, 81, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at KSB Hospital, Dixon. She was born January 30, 1934, in Dakota, IL, the daughter of Harper and Gladys (Wise) Meyer. In September of 1955, in Polo, Roberta was united in marriage...

Reverend Ronald A. McIlnay

February 20, 2015 by admin

Rev. Ronald McIlnay was called home to Jesus on February 19, 2015, a moment for which he prepared most of this life. Born to J.A. and Pearl (Powell) McIlnay on October 25, 1927, in Freeport, IL, Ron is survived by his “older by seven minutes”...

Patricia M. Luy

February 17, 2015 by admin

Patricia “Patty” M. Luy, 59, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, at KSB Hospital. She was born January 21, 1956, in Rockford, the daughter of John and Delia (Stephani) Paratore. On July 22, 1989, in Polo, she was united in...

Doris E. Silvius

February 17, 2015 by admin

Doris E. Silvius, 87, of Polo, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at CGH Medical Center. She was born Dec. 31,1927, in Polo, the daughter of Paul and Mildred (Elsey) Weigle. On July 15, 1951, in Mt. Morris, she was united in marriage to Dwight C...

Willis “Bill” F. Davison

February 11, 2015 by admin

Willis “Bill” F. Davison, 81, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Bill was born, October 15, 1933, in Eagle Point Township, son of Donald and Gladys (Geldean) Davison. On April...

Donald L. Miller

February 9, 2015 by admin

Donald L. Miller, 73, of Polo, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015, at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Donald was born November 12, 1941, in Bradford, IL, the son of Donald L. and Arlene (Liggett) Miller. He farmed for many years in the Polo area...

Alice. M. Shetler

February 4, 2015 by admin

Alice M. Shetler, 89, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Alice was born February 14, 1925, in New Madrid, MO, the daughter of Edward and Minnie (Rosenberry) Jones. On July 18, 1942, in...

Harlan J. Alderks

February 3, 2015 by admin

Harlan J. Alderks, 76, of Forreston, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. He worked with both his father and Farmers Lumber as a carpenter for many years. Harlan was born Feb. 18, 1938, in Rochelle the son of...

Montes “Polly” L. Ford

January 21, 2015 by admin

Polo – Montes “Polly” L. Ford, 98, of Polo, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Polly was born November 25, 1916, in Milledgeville, the daughter of Jesse and Dora (Berger) Quest. On July...