All Obituaries

Marilynn M. Bushue, 87, of DeKalb, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at home in DeKalb. She was born November 10, 1935 in Altamont, Illinois, the daughter of Elvin and Margaret (Duckwitz) Kopplin. Marilynn married Elwin L. Bushue  on August 14, 1955, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altamont, Illinois. Marilynn was employed at Sears for 15 years. She enjoyed sewing family clothing, quilting, flower and vegetable gardening, crafts, fishing and spending time with grandkids...

Madelyn L. Ellis (Folena), passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Bethany Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene N. Ellis; parents, Mary O. Folena (Cozzoni) and Louis J. Folena; sister, Gloria Folena (Daugherty); brother, Valentino Folena.  She is survived by her sons, William and Ronald Ellis; niece Brittany Ellis; great-grandson, Aiden, and great-granddaughter, Lily. Celebration of Life for Gene and Madelyn Ellis will be held at a later date.

Floann Hamilton of DeKalb, IL., 93, passed peacefully on January 19, 2023, in Chicago, IL.  She is now at rest and joined again with the love of her life, her husband, Hallie. Fittingly, it was on his birthday. Floann is survived by her children Kim (James) Shine, Bret (Ann) Hamilton, and Kord (Thomas Colletta) Hamilton, as well as her grandchildren Nicholas (Stephanie) Shine, Kelly Shine, Grace (Behrad) Hamilton-Emami, Zoe Hamilton, and Eli Hamilton, and great grandchild,Ramin...

On Tuesday January 17, 2023, Margaret D. Mellott (Johnson) a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away. She was 90 years old, born to Roy and Ruth Johnson, and grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois.  Margaret was preceded in death by loving son Kevin, as well as her parents Roy & Ruth (Downers Grove), four sisters (June, Shirley Judy, and Lana), and her brother (Robert), as well as several brother in laws, a sister-in-law and...

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Rogers (Isham), 81 of DeKalb, IL. went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born February 28, 1941, to Mattie Lee (Votaw) and Reuel Isham. Patsy was happily married to Delbert Rogers of Conway, Kentucky for 64 years. Patsy’s life centered around serving God and her family. She read her bible daily and prayed passionately. Delbert and Patsy’s love for God, family and each other serves as a true inspiration...

It is with our deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, Godmother, daughter, friend- Gaye Lavonne Hicks, age 85. She passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Aperion Care in DeKalb, IL, after a brief struggle with lung cancer. Gaye was born on January 22, 1937, to H. Lodore and Irene (Griswold) Tanner. She graduated from Malta High School, Class of 1955.  She married Ralph Hicks in 1960 and they traveled extensively when he was in the Air Force, until their...

Mary Carole Jordal, 77, of Tucson, AZ, passed away peacefully and joined her Savior Jesus on January 16, 2023. She was born September 16, 1945, in Dekalb, IL to Dale and Mary (Sauder) Bend.  She married LaVern R. Jordal on September 10, 1966, in Waterman, IL.  She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Richard Bend and Phyllis Christensen. Surviving is her husband LaVern R. Jordal of Tucson, AZ; Children: Sean (Teresa) Jordal of Hudson, IL, Jason (Kim) Jordal of Lee...

Mary went to be home with her Lord at 81 on January 15, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in and Pocahontas Arkansas then moved to Shabbona Illinois during her high school years. On April 9, 1960 Mary was married to Richard A Johnson of Shabbona, Illinois. Mary loved the Lord and her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grams. She loved her church, Bethany Road Bible Church that she attended for 60 years even tho it has changed names a few times. She was an...

Linda S. Grimsley, 74, of DeKalb, IL, passed away on January 15th, 2023 at home. Linda was born on February 6th, 1948 to Alex and Janis (Underhill) Perly in Elgin, IL. She is survived by her brother, Lex (Brenda) Perly of Elgin, IL; her sister Kristy (Carl) Petersen of South Elgin, IL; three sons, Brian Grimsley of Rockford, IL; Darin Grimsley of DeKalb, IL; and Ryan (Tonya) Grimsley of Lake Geneva, WI; her granddaughter, Tiffany Grimsley of DeKalb, IL; her grandson, Grayson Grimsley of...

John Barth, age 67, a resident of DeKalb, IL, passed away Thursday January 12, 2023 at home. Born October 8, 1955, in Rock Island, IL, John was the only son of Francis John Barth and Janet Elizabeth Barth (Brennan). John grew up in Rock Island. During his teen years, he lived in the Joliet & Lockport, IL area. After high school, John served a tour in the US Army, where he became a sharpshooter and was involved in training new recruits with use of a rifle. After his military service and...