Raymond (Chip) T. Hawks, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by his family.

She was born on May 23, 1950, in Sterling, the daughter of Filumeno “Philip” and Pearl (Hussung) Bellini.

David Simpson passed away peacefully on September 29, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on November 6, 1964, in Evanston, IL, to William and Joan (Tunk) Simpson, David brought joy, warmth, and love to everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Sylvia Smoot, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at The Citadel of Sterling.

Janice Rae Hunter, 71, passed away on September 9, 2026, in her home in Prophetstown.

Ronnie Stevens, 65, of Fulton, Illinois, went home to be with his Lord on September 27, 2026.

Raymond Wolf, age 69, died at home on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Ruth Bullard, age 83, of Dixon, passed away on Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026, at Dixon Rehab and Healthcare.

Phyllis J. Shoger, age 96, of Mt. Morris, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Golden Years Health Center in Walworth, WI.

Donald "Skeeter" Dempsey, age 60, of Van Orin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, at his home.