Sauk Valley Newspapers

Richard Lee Duffield of McKinney, Texas passed away August 8, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born on May 9, 1938, to William Duffield and Myrtle (Peterson) Duffield in Princeton, Illinois. After Richard graduated from Dixon High School, he served our country in the Illinois National Guard. He married Donna (Cheeseman) on March 25, 1961, in Polo, Illinois. Richard was a farmer for 20 years in Polo. Following a change of career, he became an employee of Illinois Department of Transportation, retiring after twenty years of service. Richard most enjoyed woodworking and gardening, enjoying the fruits of his labor. He was fond of camping and getting out into nature to relax and make memories...

Age 82 of Kankakee, IL and formerly of Dwight, IL, the Quad Cities, Vincennes, IN and Sterling, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 09, 2022. Born June 23, 1939 in Paris, IL, Elizabeth Ann was a daughter of Rev. Calvin Woodrow "C.W." and Victoria Elizabeth (Reel) Snider. The daughter of a Pastor, Ann moved with the family from Royalton to Canton, IL before relocating to Frankfort, IN and Albany, KY, where she graduated from Clinton Co. HS (1957). Following high school she then went on to graduate from the Louisville General Hospital Nursing Program in 1960. During that same year on May 14, 1960, Ann married Warren Smith, Jr. in Valley Station, KY. In addition to being the wife...

Donald E. Henson, Ph.D. 77, of Bonita Springs, FL died on April 11, 2022 in Naples, FL. Don was born on May 21, 1944 in Sterling, IL a son of the late Kermit and Charlotte (Scott) Henson. He grew up in Sterling, lived in Southern Illinois and then Springfield until he became a resident of Bonita Springs in June of 2018. He received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University in 1968. He continued his education at Southern Illinois University where he earned his Master's in Behavior Modification in 1970 and his Ph.D. in Psychology in 1977. His career began while he was still a student. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant, a Visiting Assistant Professor,...

Bradley Jon Liggett, 55, of Beloit, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 7, 1966 in Sterling, IL, the son of Lyman and Brenda (Oller) Liggett. Bradley was a 1985 graduate of Rock Falls Township High School and received his Bachelor's from Upper Iowa University. Bradley was a veteran serving with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm and served with the Marines as a Navy Corpsman. He married Karen Cornstubble on October 10, 1986. He later married Mary Wilkins on August 9, 2012 in Beloit. Bradley was the current Fire Chief for the Freeport, IL Fire Department and former Fire Chief for the City of Beloit Fire Department for...

Jane Walsh Berrettini, 83, formerly of Dixon, IL passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 in Notre Dame, Indiana. She was born to James Walsh Jr. and Margaret Davis Walsh in La Salle, Illinois on January 10, 1938. On October 29, 1960, she married her loving husband of almost 60 years, Paul Louis Berrettini, who preceded her in death on July 23, 2020. Surviving are her daughters, Maureen Cramer of Bonita Springs, FL and Caroline Berrettini of West Hartford, CT; sons, Mark (Marcelle) Berrettini of Portland, OR and Paul W. (Katie) Berrettini of Granger, IN; six grandchildren, Caitlin (Joel), Jackson Paul "JP", Mia, Nicholas, James, and Louie; great-grandson, Declan; brother, James (Gwen) Walsh...

Helen J. Farwell, 98, went home to be with Jesus on November 29, 2021. She was born March 13, 1923, in Clarksburg, W. Va. and grew up in Shinnston W. Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert D. Farwell, who also went to Heaven October 1, 2003. Helen was also preceded in death by her parents, Earl D. and Bertha B. Jackson; and her husband's parents, Leslie K. and Reatha G. Farwell. She was a wonderful pastor's wife who was very supportive to her husband in ministry. Helen was very musically talented, played the piano, & sang solos with her beautiful soprano voice. She also taught various Sunday School Classes. Helen was a former employee of Ohio Edison in Akron, Ohio....

Phyllis J. Anderson, 89, of Paxton passed away at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Accolade of Paxton Senior Living. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 111 East 2nd St., Dixon. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is handling arrangements. Phyllis was born on a beautiful fall day October 21, 1932 in Dixon, Illinois to William Herbert and Georgia Bryant Pruitt Mayes. She was the third youngest of 11 children and was raised by her older sisters when their mother passed during childbirth. All of the siblings remained very close their entire lives. She graduated from Dixon High School in 1950 and married Ronald L....

OREGON, Wis. - Ira Samuel "Sam" King, age 74, of Oregon, passed away on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. He was born on Nov. 16, 1946, in Herrin, Ill., the son of Jewell and Ester (Stacey) King. Sam grew up in Franklin Gove, Ill., and graduated from Franklin Grove High School in Franklin Grove, Ill. He was a political science student at Southern University Carbondale. Sam married Darlene Burgess on Sept. 16, 1966, in Dixon, Ill., and then again on Dec. 7, 2007, in Oregon, Wis. He moved to Wisconsin in 1985 and was employed in the insurance industry and later became a realtor. Sam enjoyed spending time with his family and playing games. He loved to collect baseball and football cards and enjoyed...

Brett Richard J. Como, 33, of Canton, Georgia, passed away on October 12, 2021 surrounded by the love of his family. Brett was born in Woodstock, Georgia on May 26, 1988 to parents, Lori Nienaber Como and Timothy J. Como. A lover of basketball, Brett played throughout high school at Milton High. After graduation in 2006, Brett went on to attend and graduate from Athens Technical College and Chattahoochee Technical College. Brett worked for Carvana as a CDL driver. Working for Carvana allowed Brett to travel and enjoy the scenic views. In his down time, he enjoyed Georgia's waterfalls and game nights with his family. Brett was an avid sports fan; he played golf and loved rooting for UGA...

Ronald Sonneman 83, of St. Joseph passed away on Thursday April 29, 2021 at Hanson's Hospice in Stevensville. Ron as he was known by most was born August 15, 1937 in Sterling, Illinois. The son of Robert and Mary Ruth (Frye) Sonneman both of whom precede him in death. Also preceding him is his sister Jean Galloway. Married Janice Ohnen his high school sweet heart February 1,1958. Graduated from University of Illinois in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in business. While in college trained in the Reserved Officer's Training Corps. Served in the Army at Fort Lee Virginia for 2 1/2 years. Returned to Illinois and took a job at Harris Bank in Chicago for 15 years. Moved to Stevensville in 1978...

Edward Specht, 67, of Rockton, IL, born in Milledgeville, IL, departed this life November 14th at his home after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A private ceremony will be held, with a celebration of life at a later date. McCorkle Funeral Home- Rockton Chapel assisted the family.

Mary A. Tegeler, 76, of Dowagiac, formerly of Mt. Prospect, IL, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 4PM until 6PM, at Clark Chapel & Cremation Services, 405 Center St., Dowagiac. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington DC 20090-1891, or National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.clarkch.com. Mary was born on March 25, 1944, to Kenneth & Marguerite (Strating) in Morrison, IL. She was raised in Albany and Erie, IL, area on her...

Arden R. Polhill, 84, passed away on June 10, 2020 suddenly and unexpectedly at home with her husband at her side. Arden was born June 5, 1936, in Freeport, Illinois, and spent her youth in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. She attended the University of Illinois, was a recipient of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society award for first year academic excellence and a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She graduated from Moser Secretarial School, in Chicago in 1955. Arden married N. Lee Polhill on November 22, 1956, in Mt. Carroll. Lee survives as do sons Thomas A. (Anne) Polhill , Bluffton, SC, and Tyler R. Polhill, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Arden was a meticulous homemaker and master of moves as...

Richard B. (Rick) Dodge, 75, of The Villages, FL passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. Rick dedicated his life to being a creative, innovative, and persistent community builder, and to offering encouragement and care to those around him. A man of integrity, his infectious laughter and enthusiasm were contagious. As the City of St. Petersburg (FL) administrator, Rick led the efforts to attract the Salvador Dali Museum, a major league baseball park, and win an expansion franchise, the Tampa Bay Rays. As the Pinellas County (FL) assistant county administrator for economic development, he led the county efforts to become a national leader in new job creation. As president of the E5 Solutions...

Lyle Bressler, 77, of Palmetto, Florida passed away on September 18, 2019. A Memorial service at 11 am September 28th Faith Lutheran Church, 9608 US 301 N. Parrish FL. Skywaymemorial.com