Alvin W. Kehl

Alvin W. Kehl, age 81, of Mt. Carroll passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday. June 9, 2011 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Elizabeth Mascal officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll with Military Rites by the Mt. Carroll American Legion. Visitation will be held 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be made in Alvin’s honor for FHN Hospice. Online condolences and tributes may be left for the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Alvin was born April 19, 1930 in Mt. Carroll, the son of Howard and Florence Ellen (Slick) Kehl. He is a 1947 graduate of the Mt. Carroll High School. Alvin served in the Army as a 1st Lt. platoon leader during the Korean War. He received the Distinguished Service Cross, the country’s second highest military honor.

On September 30, 1951 Alvin married Dorothy Outzen in Clinton, Iowa. They had three children, Steven, Kurtis and Peggy. Alvin and Dorothy farmed near Mt. Carroll on the family farm. Alvin also served as the Mayor of Polsgrove. Dorothy passed away August 21, 1990. Alvin continued to farm until 1995 when he retired. On October 4, 1997 Alvin married Eleanor Knauer. She passed away March 2, 2007.

Alvin was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Carroll and the Mt. Carroll American Legion Post #67. He enjoyed Golfing, fishing and hunting. Most important to Alvin was his family and friends.

Alvin is survived by two sons, Steven (Linda) Kehl of Mt. Carroll; Kurtis Kehl of Springfield, Virginia; a daughter, Peggy (Vern) Johnson of Bartonville, Illinois; a step-daughter, Janice (Calvin) Cramer of Fulton, Illinois; a grandson, Jeff Johnson four step grandchildren, Betsy (Dale) Claussen, Rick (Amy) Medal, Victoria Medal and Jennifer (Matt) Plastiak; three step-great grandchildren, Matthew, Sean and Matias; and a brother, Richard Kehl of Mt. Carroll. Alvin is preceded in death by both wives and his parents.

Evelyn M. Zuck

Evelyn M. Zuck, age 80, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Serenity Home, Oregon, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Lanark Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be held 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be given in Evelyn’s honor for the Lanark Church of the Brethren, Ogle County Hospice and the Lanark Public Library.

Evelyn was born August 20, 1930 in Chicago to Rev. Joseph Piesen and Anna Marie Schmidt Piesen. Anna died when Evelyn was 7 years old. She came with her Dad to live in Lanark when Joe met and married Elizabeth Zuck. They had one son, David. She was baptized at the age of 8 due to her persistence in telling her parents that she wanted to do this. Evelyn attended and graduated from Lanark High School in 1948. After high school, she married her high school sweetheart, Richard Zuck. Richard died in 2008. Their entire lives were spent farming and raising their 6 children. Evelyn and Richard were dedicated to their church because of their love for the Lord.

Evelyn was very involved in music, both singing and as a pianist. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her children and through church for those in need. After their children were grown, Richard and Evelyn took up golf and came to love the game. They played on several courses.

Evelyn was held in high regard in the eyes of her family, with much love. God will be taking good care of her until we meet again and then we’ll be together forever.

She will be dearly missed by six children, Susan (Charlie) Winterton of Leaf River, Bob (Connie) Zuck of Lanark, Jim (Vickie) Zuck of Chadwick, Karen (Mike) Bushman of Lanark, David (Carolyn) Zuck of Dakota and Michael (Connie) Zuck of Shannon; a sister in-law, Carolee Zuck of Mt. Carroll; a brother, David (Elaine) Piesen of Cleveland, Ohio; 12 grandchildren, Brian (Robin) Bookman, Sarah (Heath) Lessman, Laura Bookman, Cara (Craig) Huber, Jason Zuck, Jenny (Carl) Lyons, Ben (Emilee) Bushman, Joe Bushman, Josh (Angie) Zuck, Ryan Zuck, Heather Zuck and Adam Zuck; ten great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren, step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Richard; a brother in-law, Arnold Zuck; and son in-law, Bruce Bookman.

Special, heartfelt gratitude to Ogle County Hospice for providing caring health services for our Mom since November. They furnished prompt, compassionate care to keep our Mom as comfortable as possible during each phase of events. Pastor Sgro and his family for always being there and ministering to mom, but more importantly just being part of her family. Also to Bev Macolusky and Pam Boughton for taking care of mom during the days at home when she needed help. They cared for her as one of their own.

Lois E. Welch

Lois E. Welch, age 97, Jefferson, Wisconsin, passed away Friday June 3, 2011 at Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital. Visitation was held on Monday, June 6, 2011 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home in Jefferson. A second visitation will be held on Wednesday June 8, 2011 at the Law Jones funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Mt Carroll Illinois, followed with burial in the Center Hill Cemetery.

Elmer E. Ferris

Elmer E. Ferris, age 78, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 at Mercy Living Center South, Clinton, Iowa. A private family funeral service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place in Savanna Township Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the Savanna V.F.W. Post# 2223. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for his grandchildren’s education.