Obituaries

Marjorie Engle

Marjorie Engle

Marjorie A. Engel, 82, of Polo, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 3, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. Marjorie was born May 6, 1940, in Hinsdale, IL, the daughter of George Engel and Ruth (Paul) Trei. On May 31, 1963 in Forreston, IL...

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Orlie McConnaughay

Orlie McConnaughay

Orlie “Pops” E. McConnaughay Jr., 76, of Dixon, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Pops was born June 4, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Orlie E. and Ernestine E. McConnaughay. On September 3, 1967 in Sterling...

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Nancy Haan

Nancy Haan

Nancy was born on December 31, 1955 and passed away on June 24, 2022 She was the daughter of Thomas Haan and Ester (Van Zuiden) Haan. She had been living in Trinidad, Colorado the last few years where she passed away. She was a graduate of Polo...

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Barbara J. Baker

Barbara J. Baker

Barbara J. Baker, 68, of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Barbara was born June 04, 1954, in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of Lee and Edith Baker. She is survived by sisters Susan (Jerry) Stouffer of Dixon...

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James Matznick

James Matznick

James “Jim” L. Matznick, 76, of Dixon, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Jim was born February 2, 1946, in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Lester and Winafred Matznick. He was united in marriage to Trudie Matznick on...

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Edward Grossnickle

Edward Grossnickle

Edward “Ed” M. Grossnickle, 73, of Polo, passed away peacefully on Friday June 10, 2022. Ed was born October 7, 1948, in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Melvin and Edna Grossnickle. On September 7, 1969, in Polo, he married Nancy Olsen. Ed was a...

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Lerry G. McPhail

Lerry G. McPhail

Lerry G. McPhail, 61 of Dixon, passed away Thursday June 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Lerry was born January 7, 1961, in Clinton, Indiana , the son of John and Emily McPhail . On Oct. 30, 1996 in Dixon, he married Erika McPhail...

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Larry L. Bonnell

Larry L. Bonnell

Larry L. Bonnell, 72, of Polo, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Polo Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center surrounded by his family. Larry was born June 3, 1949, in Sterling, Illinois, the son of Irvin and Helen Bonnell. On May 27, 1977, in...

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Cheryl A. Garkey

Cheryl A. Garkey

Cheryl A. Garkey, 84, of Polo, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Citadel Care Center in Sterling after a brief illness. Cheryl was born March 3, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Esther Garkey. Cheryl was a graduate of...

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Robin E. Brown

Robin E. Brown

Robin E. Brown, 67, of Dixon, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Robin was born December 4, 1954, in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Emma Wilhelm. She worked for KSB Hospital from high school until...

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Gregg A. Downs

Gregg A. Downs

Gregg A. Downs, 69, of Polo went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 02, 2022. Gregg never wanted a formal obituary, he never felt that what he did in life was formal he just lived the best life he could. He always hoped his good far out...

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Willard Meyer

Willard Meyer

Willard “Bill” G. Meyer, 87, of Polo, passed away Thursday, April 21,2022, at KSB Hospital in Dixon. Bill was born March 26, 1935, in Dakota, Illinois, the son of Harper and Gladys Meyer. On April 19, 1958, in Polo, he married Ms. Evelyn Shrader...

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