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.

Paul Richard Gale, 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away after a brief illness on September 28, 2026, in Freeport.

It is with hearts heavy as stone that we announce the passing of Lutvi (Louie) Dalip, a loving father, devoted husband, caring brother, beloved son, and incomparable grandfather.

Michael R. Bonnell, age 75, of Amboy, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at OSF St. Katharine Hospital in Dixon.

Gary E. Borchardt, 87, of Albany, died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Eagle Point Nursing & Rehab in Clinton, IA.

Mary E. Lacy, age 67, of Dixon, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, at OSF St. Katharine Hospital in Dixon.

Joseph Wesley Greer, Sr. of Galt went to his heavenly home on September 22 at the age of 67, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness.

Kathy Elizabeth (Wilson) Jellerichs, 77, of Rock Falls, died peacefully on September 18, 2026, surrounded by loving family, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Mary Patricia (Pat) Yingling passed away at 100 years young on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family.