Richard “Rich” Lee Zink

Richard “Rich” Lee Zink, age 73, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll with Reverend Mark Harkness officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll with full Military Rites accorded by the Mt. Carroll American Legion.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Funeral Home.  Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at  www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Rich was born September 27, 1934 in Pleasant Valley Township on the family farm, the son of Herman and Lucille (Kupfer) Zink.  He attended the Good Hope Country School, Pleasant Valley Twp., and graduated from the Stockton High School with the Class of 1952.  Rich served in the US Army in Germany.  On March 29, 1974, Rich married Ann Rebecca (Miller) Kuhl.

Rich had worked at Leslie Lock in Mt. Carroll, which became Woods Manufacturing.  He had also worked at Eaton Corp. of Savanna, American Air Filter of Morrison, and Rolling Hills Progress Center, Lanark.

Family meant everything to Rich, being a Dad was his biggest pride and joy.  He liked antiques, fishing and was an avid collector.  Rich loved to sit and visit with his buddies at coffee.  He was a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church, the Mississippi Masonic Lodge of Savanna and a past member of Cyrus Masonic Lodge of Mt. Carroll.

Rich will be dearly missed by his wife, Ann of Mt. Carroll; his son, John (Carisa) Zink of San Ramon, California; his sister, Loraine (Ron) Heffelfinger of Winnebago, Illinois; two brothers, Gary (Jennifer) Zink of Savanna and Larry (Karen) Zink of Mt. Carroll; his mother in-law, Reva Doty of Savanna; and many neices, nephews and cousins.  Rich is preceded in death by both parents.

Gwenn V. Brown

Gwenn V. Brown, age 71, of Freeport, Illinois, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2008, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Florian Tiegs, Sr.will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A memorial fund has been established in Gwenn’s name. On-line condolences and memorial Tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Gwenn was born on November 29, 1936, in Freeport, Illinois, to Ellsworth and Lenice (Miller) Brown. He grew up and attended High School in Warren, Illinois graduating with the class of 1956. On July 10, 1958, Gwenn married Jean Ann Harkness in Dubuque, Iowa. Gwenn worked as a tree trimmer for a couple of years before starting his 38 year career with the Illinois Chicago Central Railroad. In his spare time Gwenn loved hunting, fishing, traveling, listening to country music, watching professional wrestling and spending time with his family, and especially the family gatherings.

Gwenn is survived by his wife Jean Ann; seven daughters: Pamela K. Brown-Heck, of Hanover, Illinois; Judith L. (Ken) Pope, of Bedford, Indiana; Kathryn J. Brown-Springer, of Freeport; Sandra M. Brown-Jones, of Freeport; Sharon L. Brown, of Freeport; Kimberly S. Brown, of Hanover; and Teresa E. (Billy) Eichmeier, of Freeport. Gwenn is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; and a brother William Burnell Brown, of Independence, Iowa.

Gwenn is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Gwendolen, a great grandaughter Courtney Heck, and a nephew Jimmy Brown.

Prudence E. “Peg” Brookstra

Prudence E. “Peg” Brookstra, age 92, of Thomson, Illinois, formerly of Fulton, Illinois, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Eagle Point Nursing Center in Clinton, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Private family burial of the ashes will take place in the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. A memorial fund has been established in Prudence’s memory. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Prudence was born on July 28, 1916, the daughter of Robert and Adeline (Dunshee) Groharing in Thomson. She graduated from Thomson High School and later attended Eureka College and the National Teachers College in Evanston, where she earned her Associates Degree. Prudence married Marvin Brookstra on October 7, 1941 in Thomson. Marvin died in 1983.

Prudence was a homemaker, who loved taking care of her family. She also taught at Spring Valley School and in Pearl City, Illinois. She was a member of the Fulton Eastern Star and was a former Cub Scout Den Mother. She loved spending her retirement years in Sun City, Arizona, and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, golfing and bowling.

Prudence will be dearly missed by one brother, Bruce Groharing of Thomson; three nieces, Jeanne (Jerry) Moshure of Comanche, Iowa, Lucille Atherton of Lanark, Illinois, and Marlyn Dykstra of Fulton, Illinois; six nephews, Bernard (Nadine) Groharing of Ofallan, Missouri, Richard (Peggy) Groharing of Thomson, Donald (Jane Ann) Groharing of Kansas City, Missouri, Leland (Sue) Groharing of New Lenox, Illinois, Donald (Georgia) Brookstra of Davenport, Iowa, and Robert (Barb) Carpenter of Albany, Illinois; many great nieces and nephews; and many great-great nieces and nephews.

Prudence is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin; her son, Edward; and two half-sisters, Pherna Dresbach and Bess Carpenter.

Barton L. Temple

Barton L. Temple, age 65, of Chadwick, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 13, 2008, at Coventry Nursing Home, Sterling, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 5, 2008, at 2:00 pm at the Chadwick Cemetery in Chadwick. Online condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Barton was born on November 3, 1942, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Riley K. and Bessie E. (Zugschwerdt) Temple. Barton graduated from Chadwick High School with the class of 1961. Barton worked for the Chadwick School district as a custodian for 20 years. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick, Chapter C2 Motorcycle Club, Freeport, and a lifetime member of GWRA (Gold Wing Roadriders Association). Barton enjoyed running horses and riding motorcycles.

Barton is survived by several cousins. Barton was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Travis.

Jennie Darlene Goetz

Jennie Darlene Goetz, age 82, of Savanna, Illinois, joined her husband in heaven on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Jennie had been a patient in Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa.  The funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with Reverend Horst Hehr of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA, officiating.  Burial will take place in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, rural Savanna.  Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. until time of the funeral service.  Memorials may be given in Jennie’s memory to Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, or St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Savanna,.   Online condolences and memorial tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. 

Jennie was born on May 10, 1926 in Franklin Township, Appanoose County, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond John and Iva Genoia (Minks) Leonard.  She attended Valley School, which was a one-room school house in Appanoose County, Iowa.  She was named “Champion Speller” by the Des Moines Register in 1938.  Jennie later attended and graduated from Cincinnati High School in Cincinnati, Iowa, with the Class of 1944.  She married John Calvin Goetz on August 29, 1944 in Savanna.  He passed away on May 12, 1995.

Jennie moved to Savanna in 1944 and began working at the Savanna Army Ordinance Depot where she met her future husband, John Calvin.  After they were married, Jennie became a homemaker and spent her days lovingly taking care of her family.  Jennie was very musical and enjoyed playing guitar and singing with her brother, Charles Ray, in their church choir.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and gardening and listening to music played by loved ones.  She loved canning the vegetables from her garden.

Jennie is survived and lovingly remembered by two sons, Freddy (Sandra) Goetz of Savanna, and Gary (Susan) Goetz of Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Alishia Rubio of Savanna, and Myra Valladares of Silvis, Illinois; five grandchildren, Nathan, John Andrew, Andrea, Alexis, and Alex; four great grandchildren; one brother, Charles Ray (Margaret) Leonard of Bloomfield, Iowa; two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Goetz Gnade of Maquoketa, Iowa and Maxine Goetz of Savanna; several nieces and nephews;  and three special kitties, Luke, Sasha, and Simba..

Jennie is preceded in death by her husband, John; one brother, Emil; and three sisters, Geneva, Hazel, and Emily.

Audrey Erbsen

Audrey Erbsen, 90 of Pearl City, died Wednesday August 20, 2008 at Liberty Village in Freeport, Illinois. Audrey was born on December 25, 1917 in Pearl City, the daughter of Harry and Vivian (Gillman) Papp. She married Alvin Erbsen on November 26, 1936 at Ebenezer Church. She and her husband were lifelong Pearl City farmers and she retired from the Pearl City school cafeteria. She was a member of Ebenezer United Church and served as the church organist for many years, and was a member of the Church Women's Guild. She is survived by one son; Joel Erbsen of Pearl City, one daughter; Judy (Tim) Ames of Hertel, Wisconsin, eleven grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband Alvin on April 20, 1998. Services were held on Saturday August 23, 2008 at Ebenezer United Church of Christ with Reverend James Brown officiating. Visitation was held at Offenheiser-Schwarz Funeral Home in Pearl City. Interment was at Ebenezer Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for Ebenezer Church.

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.

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 were 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 was in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A visitation was 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.

Grace (Winters) Krejci

Grace (Winters) Krejci, age 94, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on August 11, 2008, in Dutton, Alabama. A Memorial Service was 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 was 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.

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 sister­in­laws, 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.

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