Justin Ryan Ellis

Justin Ryan Ellis, age 20, of Seattle, Washington, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, died Thursday, August 21, 2008 in Portland, Oregon. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover with Pastor Todd Brewer, Crossroads Community Church of Galena officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Thursday, two hours prior to the service. A memorial has been established to The Homeless Youth Alliance, PO Box 170427 San Francisco, CA 94117. Condolences and tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Justin was born November 14, 1987 in Princeton, Illinois, to Bradley Lee and Sherry Lyn (Scott) Ellis. He attended the Hanover Elementary School and is a graduate of the River Ridge High School, Hanover with the class of 2006.

Justin spent time traveling across the country. He was a very talented artist, mostly working with drawings and tattoos. He also was a gifted musician, playing the guitar and writing music. While in Hanover he spent much of his time at Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort, where he was a member of the Junior Ski Team and also worked as an instructor, teaching children to ski. He became an accomplished ski racer in USSA and WIJARA Racing, often competing in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Justin also liked to ride motorcycles and go camping.

Justin will be dearly missed by his mother and dad, Sherry (Todd) Flack of Hanover, Illinois; his father, Bradley Ellis of Florida; four brothers, Drew, Logan, Carter, and Caleb; and two sisters, Amber and Emily; Maternal grandparents, Joan (Edward) Alepra of Kewanee, Illinois; paternal grandparents, Barb (Don) Ellis of Heyworth, Illinois; maternal great grandmother, Josephine Scott of Princeton, Illinois; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bradley Scott, Sr., and Raymond and Jane Flack.

Stella Marie Hatfield

Stella Marie Hatfield, age 77, of Savanna, Illinois, passed from this life Saturday, August 23, 2008, at her home in Savanna surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Law _ Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial will follow in the Center Hill Cemetery, rural Savanna. Visitation will be held from 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in Stella’s memory. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Stella was born December 9, 1930, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Albert James and Phoeba (Sigafus) Tipp. She graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1949. Stella married Norman L. Hatfield on June 18, 1949, in Savanna. He died on October 19, 1994. Stella worked as a waitress and for the Avenue and Lincoln Schools in Savanna as the playground supervisor and in the lunchroom.

Stella enjoyed collecting cookie jars, playing bingo, crocheting, and watching her grandchildren play baseball, and was also a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers. She also was a Scout Leader and kept bowling records. Many children of all ages in Carroll County called her Mom and Grandma. She had a good heart and a never ending supply of love.

Stella is survived and lovingly remembered by one son, Michael (Mary) Hatfield of Fort Wayne, Indiana; seven daughters, Belinda (Don) Atherton of Savanna, Deborah Gilmore of Savanna, Nancy (Larry) Wagner of Joy, Illinois, Lydia (Ray Andrews) Robinson of Savanna, Dale Marie Kubin of Angleton, Texas, Susan Franzen of Sabula, Iowa, and Sharon (Julien) Holmbo of Savanna; one adopted son, Norris Huddleston of Savanna; twenty – five grandchildren, twenty – two great – grandchildren; and two sister–in–laws, Gwen Tipp of California, and Clarissa Clements of Gastra, Michigan.

Stella was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, two sisters, three granddaughters, and one great–granddaughter.

Grace (Winters) Krejci

Grace (Winters) Krejci, age 94, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on August 11, 2008, in Dutton, Alabama. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 23, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, with a luncheon following at the Church. A Memorial Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the Church from 3 to 4:00 p.m. There will also be a Memorial Service held Saturday, September 13, 2008, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Savanna. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Grace was born on September 20, 1913, in Woodbine, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Amy (North) Winters. She was married to Robert H. Krejci on June 18, 1937. Grace was a member of the Palisades Art League, a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, an Election Judge for 60 years, and a former member of many Church and Civic organizations over the years. She has had several published books of poetry and won many prizes for her paintings. She enjoyed time with her family and friends, traveling, and was an avid walker. Grace will be missed by all.

Grace is survived by four children, Mary (Larry) Bearsley of Savanna, Illinois, Robert H. (Jerre) Krejci of Dutton, Alabama, Peggy (Lee) Mader of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, and Fayellen Sanetra of Mt. Carroll; seventeen grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and great – great grandchildren.

Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, one brother, two neices and three great – grandchildren.

Alice G. Rogers

Alice G. Rogers, age 94, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on August 18, 2008 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, Pastor Ken Matthews will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association and Heartland Hospice in Alice’s memory. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Alice was born on July 6, 1914, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Virtue) Gray. She graduated from Hanover High School with the Class of 1933. Alice married Bennett C. Rogers on September 28, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa. Bennett died on January 2, 1992 in Dubuque, Iowa

Alice was a clerk for the Savanna Army Ordnance Depot. She loved working with ceramics and she operated Alice’s Ceramics in Hanover for several years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the V.F.W. Women’s Auxiliary in Hanover. Alice enjoyed baking, especially cookies.

Alice will be dearly missed by two nieces, Ellen (Frank) Pancoe of Glenn Ellyn, Illinois and Sandra Licher of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas; two great nephews, Allen (Lori) Gray of Hanover, and Charles “Gus” Gray of Denver, Colorado; two great nieces, Shelley Anne Gray of Lake in the Hills, Illinois and Elissa Pancoe of Glenn Ellyn.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bennett; three brothers, Homer, Willis, and Charles; and two sisters, Edith and Isabelle.

Norma Leone Dora Enke Leighton

Norma Leone Dora Enke Leighton, age 89, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on August 14, 2008 at the Galena-Stauss Nursing Home in Galena, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2008 at the United Methodist Church, Hanover, Pastor Lynne Matthews and Pastor Bonnie Daviess will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in Norma's memory. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Norma was born on July 24, 1919, the daughter of Edward and Elsie (Kuchenbecker) Enke in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Norma graduated from Prairie du Chien High School class of 1936. On May 3, 1941, Norma married Robert B. Leighton in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Norma worked at Prairie du Chien Memorial Hospital in Prairie du Chien and later worked at Atwood Manufacturing in Stockton, Illinois for ten years and Hanover School District as a cook for ten years. She was a member of the Hanover United Methodist Church and the VFW Auxiliary. Norma enjoyed crocheting and reading. One of her biggest passions was her flowers and flower gardens, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Norma will be dearly missed by her husband; Robert; a son, Harvey (Lynn) Leighton of Hanover; three daughters, Doris (Harold) Haggerty of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Phyllis (Steve) Schneider of Gulf Shores, Alabama and Rosemary (the late Tom) Haring of Hanover; twelve grandchildren, Venus (Bill) Hilgart, Roxan (Kevin) Reas, Monica (Bill) Akers, Dena (Jeroen) Spaan, Dereck (Kim) Dillow, Dandy Dillow, Darra Riley, Darcie (Michael) Fuqua, Jody Haring, Brenda (Charles) Carafano, Tommy Haring Jr., and Christopher Haring; twenty-five great grandchildren; five brothers, Virgil (Eunice) Enke of Prairie du Chien, Lyle Enke of Janesville, Wisconsin, Gilbert (Rosemary) Enke of Janesville, Floyd (Violet) Enke of Janesville, Donald Enke of Belvidere, Illinois; one sister, Delma Jean Head of Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Harold and Phillip Enke; an infant brother and sister; and a son-in-law, Tom Haring.

Lester B. 'Les' Robert

Lester B. "Les" Robert, age 93, of Lanark, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 12, 2008, in the Meadowbrook Manor, Bolingbrook, Illinois. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 16, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Oakhill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, August, 15, 2008, at the funeral home. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Lester was born on July 24, 1915, the son of Theron and Elizabeth (Letto) Robert in Lanark. He served his country from 1942-1945 in the United States Army during World War II. Lester married Margaret Hoover-Jones on December 22, 1948 in Savanna, Illinois.

Lester was employed by the Milwaukee Road Railroad in Bensenville, Illinois for 32 years as a switchman. Lester lived in Palatine, Illinois from 1957-1987; after the death of his wife Margaret in 1985, Lester decided it was time to move back to his hometown of Lanark. He loved all animals and was a lifetime member of the Illinois Game and Pet Breeders Association. He enjoyed collecting antiques and playing cards. Most of all, Lester cherished the time be spent with his family.

Lester will be dearly missed by three sons, Frederick (Joy) Robert of Hayward, Wisconsin, Lester (Nellie) Robert of Bolingbrook, and Phillip Robert of Hoffman Estates, Illinois; eleven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Lester is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; three brothers, John, Ralph, and George; and two sisters, Alta and Ester.

Vernon C. Bashaw

A memorial service will be held in celebration of the life of Vernon C. Bashaw on Friday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL. Born on a farm outside of Chadwick, Illinois on June 26, 1916 to Phineas D. and Ada L. (Bast) Bashaw, he passed away peacefully, Saturday August 9, 2008 at the age of 92. He was married to Virginia M. (Wagner) Bashaw on May 9, 1947 in Dixon, IL. They had been married 56 years at the time of her death in 2003. Bash earned his B.E. from Western State Teachers College in Macomb, Illinois and later received his M.A. in business from the University of Iowa. He taught secretarial classes at Princeton High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy following Pearl Harbor. He proudly served his country during WWII as a communications officer on the USS Natoma Bay and the USS Marcus Island in the Pacific theater as well as in Panama. Upon his return, he taught at Dixon High School in Dixon, IL and worked as a floral designer at Cook's Flowers and Gifts before moving to Elgin, where he helped establish, and later chaired the business department at Elgin Community College until his retirement in 1976.

He is survived by three children; Rebecca Dwyer (Gene), Shelley Grosland (Steven), and Brent Bashaw, all of Elgin, as well as his beloved grandchildren; Kathryn Alvarado (David), Dr. Sarah Grosland, Emily Grosland, and Benjamin Dwyer; and dear great-granddaughters, Hannah and Ashley Alvarado.

Visitation will be before the ceremony. He will be buried privately in Lanark, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division Street, Elgin, IL.

Barton L. Temple

Barton L. Temple, age 65, of Chadwick, Illinois, died Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Coventry Nursing Home, Sterling, Illinois. Funeral Arrangements are pending at the Frank ­ Law ­ Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick.

Mildred Edna Michael

Mildred Edna Michael, 86, of Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL passed away Monday August 11, 2008 at Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA. Mildred was born October 10, 1921 in Antonito, Colorado to Claudius Roy and Lora Etta (Trostle) Wolf. She graduated from Lanark High School in Lanark, IL in 1939. Mildred married Oliver W. "Mike" Michael on June 7, 1941 in Lanark. She farmed with her late husband in Ogle and Carroll Counties for 24 years before moving to Fulton in 1968. She worked at Wilson Co. in Lanark, worked as an LPN at the Sterling hospital and later worked at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton. She was a member of the Dutchtown Church in Milledgeville and was a member of the Whiteside County Home Extension. She loved to garden and crochet. The visitation was held August 13 with the funeral August 14 at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Reverend Rick Koch officiating. Interment was at the Lanark Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Elaine (Mrs. Bill) Jenkins of Polo,IL and Donna (Mrs. Ken) Okland of Fulton; one son, Ken (Pat) Michael of Friendswood, TX; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua and Matthew Okland; Yvonne (Dave) Goad and Kristina Michael; two great granddaughters, Olivia and Charlette Goad. She was precede in death by her husband, two brothers, Roy J. Wolf and one in infancy. Memorials may be made in Mildred's name to the Dutchtown Church.

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