Sandra L. Reins

Sandra Lee Reins, 68, died Monday May 5, 2008 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Sandra was born on June 11, 1939 in Dennison, Iowa the daughter of Neil and Evelyn (Day) Gary. She married Kermit R. Reins on August 4, 1957 in Sterling. Sandra retired in 2006 as a Medical Records Clerk at the Sterling - Rock Falls Clinic.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Jordan rural Sterling.

Survivors include her husband, Kermit of Sterling; three sons, Kermit (Lori) Reins, Kenneth (Nancy) Reins both of Sterling and Kurt Reins of Milledgeville; one sister, Connie Johnson of Denver, Colo.,one half-sister, Rose (Don) Norell of South Beloit, Ill one step-sister, Linda Stefanich of Sterling; one step-brother Merle (Dee) VanDusen of Las Vegas, Nev.; four grandchildren, Rebecca (Mike) Staats, Robert Reins, Kendra Reins and Kinzie Reins all of Sterling; one great grandchild, Gavin Michael Staats of Sterling; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Thursday May 8, 2008 at the First Lutheran Church of Jordan, rural Sterling with Reverend Roger Asplund officiating. Burial will follow at the Peugh Cemetery rural Coleta. Visitation is Wednesday from 4-8:00 PM at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the Coleta Fire Department and West Jordan Church.

Emma W. Engel

Emma W. Engel, age 95, of Hanover, Illinois, died Wednesday, May 07, 2008, at the Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 10th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover with Father Noel Jacobas Celebrant. Visitation will be held Friday, May 9th, from 4 ­ 7 p.m. at the Hanover Law ­ Jones Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the VFW Auxiliary Post 5300, Hanover. On-line condolences and memo rial tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Emma was born on March 30, 1913, in Rice Twp., in Jo Daviess County, the daughter of Albert F. and Mae J. (Petitgout) Schoenfeld. She married Edward J. Engel February 8, 1939, at St. Michaels Church in Galena, Illinois. The couple lived their entire lives in the Hanover and Galena area. Edward preceded her in death on December 4, 1990. Emma worked for the Eaton Corporation in Hanover for eleven years. She was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 5300 in Hanover.

Emma is survived by her sons, Ellis (Gloria) Engel of Rock Falls, Illinois, Emmett Engel of Hanover, and Eugene (Marilyn) Engel of Lena, Illinois; three grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, and Erin Engel; three great ­ grandchildren, Henry, Emma, and Kori Engel; two brothers, Francis (Helen) Schoenfeld of Galena, Louis "Shorty" (Mae) Schoenfeld of Galena; three sisters ­ in ­ law, Sister Mary Luke Engel of Indiana, Velda Schoenfeld of Galena, and Rosemary (Elwyn) Meyer of Galena.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Ralph and Frederick Schoenfeld, and three sisters, Eleanor Kriebs, Anna Phillips, and Sally McFarland.

Mary M. Eslinger

Mary M. Eslinger, 88, of Rockford, died Thursday, May 08, 2008 at P.A. Peterson. Born December 4, 1919 near Thomson, IL to Justice and Anna (Hawk) Prins. Married the late Forrest J. Eslinger in Thomson on Oct. 2, 1939. They farmed near Lanark until 1967 and moved to Clinton, Iowa to retire. Forrest died on July 2, 2000. Mary enjoyed being a home maker, flower gardening and vegetable gardening. She centered her life around her family, especially her husband, children and grandchildren. Survivors include children, Jaclyn (Dale) Tischhauser of Atlanta, TX, Connie (Craig) Entwistle of Lake in the Hills and Larry (Judy) Eslinger of Tucson, AZ; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and sisters, Dora Isabelle Graham and JoAnn (Ralph) Buelow. Preceded in death by her parents, spouse, brother Andrew Prins, sister, Frances Stickell and nephew, Richard Stadel.

Graveside Service Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton Iowa. Visitation Sunday, May 11, from 5-7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd. 61108 with a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. Extend online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com

Gary Bonjour

Gary Bonjour, 57, a life-long Savanna resident, died May 9, 2008. He was born March 12, 1951 to Glenn and Jean Bonjour; graduating Savanna High School, class of 1969.

Gary married Patricia Vesely on December 6, 1980. He worked for Lutheran Social Services as a youth and family counselor in Carroll County schools for 25 years. He was well known for his tireless service to the community. Savanna Bible Church will miss a faithful member and diligent elder. Gary fished seriously, hunted successfully, and gardened prolifically. He enjoyed playing various instruments, camping at Willow, telling people about Jesus, and holding his family close.

Gary is survived by his wife Patty, his children Alicia (Tony) Streeter of Iowa City, Iowa, Sarah (Randy) DeMeyer of Thomson, Zachary (Krystal) Bonjour of Morrison, and Raymond Bonjour; his parents, Glenn and Jean Bonjour of Savanna; his brother Randy (Susan) Bonjour of Oxford, Iowa; a grandbaby arriving in August and many nieces and

nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Special thanks are due to the incredible physicians and medical staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Genesis West Medical Center and the entire community of friends, family and strangers who provided support in so many ways during Gary's battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation or Savanna Bible Church.

Visitation will be held at Tuesday, May 13th, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Savanna Law ­ Jones Funeral Home, and a memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Savanna at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14th, with Pastors Michael Meyer of Savanna Bible Church officiating. Interment will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery. Online condolences for the Bonjour family may be left at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com or on Gary's website at www.garybonjour.org.

Charles B. Stallings

Charles B. Stallings, age 63, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, May 11, 2008, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 15, 2008, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Father Dennis Atto of St. John Baptist Church of Savanna will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6:00 ­ 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna. A memorial fund has been established in Charles's memory. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Charles was born on November 30, 1944, in Enterprise, Oregon, the son of Cecil and Wilma (Turner) Stallings. He attended high school in Portland, Oregon and graduated with the Class of 1962. Charles served his country in the United States Army from 1962-1965, and again from 1968-1975. He married Mary Alice Castro on June 26, 1972 in Savanna.

Charles worked for the United States Government as a Security Specialist for twenty-five years, retiring in 1996. Charles enjoyed fishing, going to gambling boats, and playing cards, especially Poker. Most of all, Charles loved spending time with his family and friends.

Charles will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary Alice of Savanna; three sons, Chris (Linda) Stallings of Savanna, Tom (Kathy) Hathaway of Rockford, Illinois, and Todd Hathaway of Savanna; two daughters, Tracey Hathaway of Mount Carroll, Illinois and Torri Hathaway of Switzerland; eight grandchildren; and two sisters, Darcy (Brian) Snodgrass of Newberg, Oregon and Frances (Terry) Miles of Canby, Oregon. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Cecil.

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