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GEORGE LOWELL HILL
, 70, of Savanna, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at St. John Lutheran Church in Massbach. Pastor Steven Andersen will officiate. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Massbach. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Lowell's name.
Condolences and memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Lowell was born July 23, 1937, the son of William and Margaret (Hutchison) Hill in Mount Vernon. George attended the University of Illinois, where he received a master's degree in economics. On March 19, 1967, George married Darlene Endress in Springfield. She passed away on July 29, 2005.
Lowell worked for the Illinois State Board of Education for 30 years until retirement. He enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
Lowell will be dearly missed by his four sisters-in-law, Jeanette Judas of Mount Carroll, Donna (Benjamin) Albrecht of Lena, Joyce (Marion) Guenzler of Elizabeth and Sharon (Donald) Terry of Apple River Canyon; and many nieces and nephews.
Lowell was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Darlene; and a brother in-law, Marvin Judas.
Published in The State Journal-Register on 2/15/2008.
IRENE ROSE HILL
, age 84, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth. Cremation rites have been accorded. Ilene was born on November 5, 1924, the daughter of Phillip and Rosena (Saam) Altfillisch in Elizabeth Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. She attended Scales Mound High School and graduated with the Class of 1943. Ilene married Clinton Roberts who preceded her in death. Ilene married Donald Francis Hill, August 26, 1974 and became a farm wife. She enjoyed driving the tractors and the farming. She also loved the animals, especially the horses.
Ilene worked for the Ben Franklin Store in Galena, Illinois for nineteen years. She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Elizabeth for many years. She cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ilene will be dearly missed by her husband, Donald; her son, Larry Edward (Pam) Roberts of Lena, Illinois; five grandchildren, Tina (Jeff) Abott, Amy Roberts, Michele (Glen) Scharpf, Todd (Monica) Sanders, and Rebecca Sanders; twelve great grandchildren, Jessica, Blake, Bruce, Katherine, Lucas, and Travis Scharpf, Ashley Kennedy, Jesse James Jones, Ava Abbott, Nevaeh Roberts, Makayla and Mylee Sanders; five great-great grandchildren, Makayla, Jake, Jazmine and Alexis Scharpf and Ayden Furlong; a brother, Sylvester Altfillisch, Wisconsin; six sisters in-law, Geneva (Carl) Lantau of Savanna, Illinois, Rose Mary Hellstern of Woodstock, Illinois, Elmeda Bohnsack of Elizabeth, Ilene (Joe) Lamm of Stockton, Illinois, Barbara (Tom) Fitzsimmons of Modesto, California, and Delores Jakubek of Scottsdale, Arizona; and a brother in-law, James Everts of Madison, Wisconsin.
Ilene is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clinton; daughter, Suzanne Jean (Roberts) Sanders; three brothers, Charlie in infancy, Melvin, and Cleland; and sister in-law, Ema Lou Altfillisch.
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DEBORAH A. (KELLEY) HOLLAND
, age 51, of Hanover, Illinois died Thursday, August 23, 2007, surrounded by her loving family at home. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 27, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, with Deacon David Wilbright officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A visitation will be held on Monday August 27, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover where friends may call between 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. one half-hour prior to the service. Memorials may be given in Deborah's memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Deborah was born February 2, 1957 near Cork, Ireland, the daughter of George and Helen Kelley. She was baptized and raised in the Catholic Faith. On December 20, 2001, Deborah married Brian Holland in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked in restaurant and lounge management. Deborah enjoyed cooking, craftwork, raising flowers and decorating her home.
Deborah will be dearly missed by her husband Brian Holland. She is preceded in death by a son, Billy; both parents; and seven brothers.
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GREGORY ALLEN (PETTERA) HOLLAND
, age 21, of Hanover, Illinois, died on Sunday, September 4, 2005 at home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2005 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hanover. Father Stanislaw Kos will officiate. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2005 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. There will be a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. during the visitation. Memorials may be directed to the family in Greg's memory.
Greg was born July 12, 1984, the son of John and Marie (Pettera) Holland, in Galena, Illinois. Greg graduated from the Dennison Academy in 2003. He enjoyed music, golf, video games, billiards, reading and playing the Electric Guitar.
Greg will be deeply missed by his parents; John and Marie Holland of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; one sister, Jill Elizabeth (Shermonte) Brooks of Plano, Texas; a nephew, Jordan Brooks; Uncle Robert (Elizabeth) Holland of Downers Grove, Illinois; two Aunts, Mary (Tom) Shassberger and Carol (Mike) Blinstrub of Orange Park, Florida; and two Uncles and five Aunts and many cousins.
Greg was preceded in death by his grandparents.
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RAYMOND H. HOLLAND
, age 83, of Elizabeth died Friday, September 7, 2007, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Elizabeth with Father Jim Canova as Celebrant. Burial was in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Elizabeth. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, September 10, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth Memorials may be given to the River Ridge School District Library in Doc's memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Doc was born October 28, 1923, the son of Wesley F. and Marie (Handt) Holland in Woodbine. He attended several Country Schools near Elizabeth. On August 4, 1951, Doc married Marilyn A. Martin in Elizabeth.
Doc farmed thirteen years near Elizabeth. He worked as an Insurance Agent for Country Companies for thirty years, retiring in 1986. He then worked eight years at the A.S.C.S Office, Elizabeth. Doc was a lifetime member and usher at St. Mary Catholic Church, Elizabeth, and the Knights of Columbus. He served as a Volunteer Fireman for the City of Elizabeth for fifteen years and a Cub Scout Master for ten years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and playing cards. Doc loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a man who was always willing to lend a helping hand.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Marilyn of Elizabeth; three sons, Gary (Kathy) Holland of Libertyville, Kevin (Carole) Holland of Billings, Montana, and Roger (Mary) Holland of Apple Valley, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Scott (Kristie), Matt, Kim, Laura and Eric Holland; one great-grandson, Jack; a brother, Lawrence Holland of Galena; two sisters, Bertha (Harold) Herrmann of Rock City and Ruth Marks of Apple River; a sister-in-law, Shirley Holland of Elizabeth; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents; two brothers, Albert and David; and two sisters, Freda Lisk and Lucille Peska, precede Raymond in death.
GENEVA ELIZABETH (MEST) HUNT
, age 98, of Hanover, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at the Hanover United Methodist Church, Hanover with Reverend Ken Matthews officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Geneva’s memory.
Geneva was born in Elizabeth, Illinois on March 2, 1910 to Henry and Florence (Hitt) Mest. She graduated from Hanover High School with the Class of 1928. Geneva married Ordrey Hunt February 4, 1929 in Dubuque, Iowa. Ordrey passed away on January 19, 1977.
Geneva worked as a clerk during the 1940’s and 1950’s for Bray’s Grocery Store and later Graham Grocery Store in Hanover. She was a longtime member of Hanover United Methodist Church. Geneva enjoyed gardening, cooking and having Sunday dinners with friends and family. She and Ordrey enjoyed dancing and attending many social events. Geneva also loved spending time at their cottage on the Mississippi River. Geneva is survived by one son, Ramon “Ray” Hunt of Hanover. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ordrey.
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MARY (FRANCKE) HUNT
, age 89, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 3, 2006, at Galena-Stauss Hospital and Health Care Center. A private Family Memorial service will be held Monday, August 7, 2006 at Zion Presbyterian Church, Schapville, Illinois with Pastor Dottie Morizzo officiating. The family requests that any memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or the Zion Presbyterian Church. Mollie was born September 20, 1916 at the Francke’s Homestead, Hanover, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Bessie (Bain) Francke. Mollie married Eugene “Gene” W. Hunt, on August 4, 1935, in Dixon, Illinois. Mollie will have a memorial marker placed in Lost Mound Cemetery on her parent’s gravesite. She will be put to rest next to her husband in Baxter Memorial Gardens, Arkansas. Mollie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Mollie was a skilled artist and seamstress, she did beautiful knitting and crochet work. She learned quilting seven years ago at the Zion Presbyterian Quilting Circle. She also loved her gardening work. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Elizabeth and was also involved in many functions at the Zion Presbyterian Church.
Mollie is survived by two sons, Donald “Bud” W. Hunt, of Florida, Dale Hunt of Arkansas; two daughters, Mary Jean Stegman of New Lenox, Illinois, Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Roger) Farrey of Galena, Illinois; fifteen grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great- grandchildren. Mollie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one son Lawrence Lee Hunt.
