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OBITUARIES LARRY F. JENKINS
Born: October 25, 1948 in Rockford Died: December 15, 2021 in Polo Larry F. Jenkins, 73, of Forreston, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center. Larry was born October 25, 1948, in Rockford, the son of Floyd and Hortense (Faulkner) Jenkins. Larry worked for Kable News in Mt. Morris, White Pines State Park in The Lodge, and Lake
LaDonna. He was a member of Forreston Reformed Church. He was a Webelo Scout Leader and very active in Boy Scouts. He enjoyed riding his motor scooter and bicycle to visit friends. Surviving is his step-cousins, Jim Ludwig, Duane Ludwig, Cindy Tigges, Tom Ludwig, Jerry Ludwig, and Joan Culver. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Linda; and stepfather, Ed Ludwig. Ed was also Larry’s caregiver. Graveside services were Monday, December 20, 2021, at Haldane Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his memory. Please sign his guestbook at www.burketubbs.com
LILA DARLENE KNIE
and yodeling. She began teaching lessons prior to moving to Kentucky in 1968. While in Kentucky, her and Larry loved to camp, play their instruments for friends and campmates, and spend time with their pets. Lila Darlene Knie Over the years, Lila and Larry would travel to (née Sanford), age 93 Texas or Illinois, visiting friends and family passed away Sunday, in their motorhome. Dogs, cats, accordions, December 19, 2021 at Polo Rehabilitation and fiddles, and laughs in tow, they would spend the summer weeks traveling and sharing Health Care Center. She was born January their time and talents with loved ones. Following a house fire that destroyed their 12, 1928 in Eagle Point Township to Ina Sanford and graduated from home in the early 2000s, the couple returned to Polo to be near family. Polo Community High School in 1946. She’ll be remembered for her quick wit, As an only child, Lila and her mother were very close. Ina instilled a love of the arts that love of dominoes and card games, and her amazing fiddling paired with expert yodeling held strong in Lila throughout her life. (if you heard it, you’d never forget it). Lila married Larry Knie on September 20, She is survived by her sister-in-law, Eileen 1947, in Polo upon his return from World War Knie, and numerous cousins, nieces, and II. nephews. Both Larry and Lila were members of the She was preceded in death by her mother, Ranch Hands, a popular country western husband, brother-in-law, Charles Knie and band that won a state-wide contest, representing WSDR Radio Company out of Sterling, sister-in-law, Lorraine Meyer. Graveside services will be held at a later IL. Lila was a housewife and continued her love date. Arrangements are being completed by Polo Family Funeral Home. of the arts, playing the accordion and fiddle, Born: January 12, 1928 Died: December 19, 2021
ALBERT F. SHELTON
loved his family, friends,mowing his yard, Chicago Bears, and most of all his horses. Born: October 23, 1934 in Dixon, IL Al is survived by his love, Leah Ferrell; chilDied: December 16, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL dren, Rhonda (Michael) White, Penny (Tim) Leisson, Marta Gardner, Jeff Shelton, and MT. MORRIS, IL – Terry Bailey; grandchildren, Michael Engle, Albert F. Shelton, age 87, passed away in his Anna (Terence) Normoyle, Eli(Aubry) White, Jessica Leisson, Stephanie Leisson, Michelle home on Thursday, Mueller, Tara Schultz, Kyle Gardner, Jacob December 16, 2021 after his 15-year battle Ferrell, Zach Bailey, Cody Bailey, and Brechon Bailey; great-grandchildren, Ryley Engle, Blair with cancer. Normoyle, Cormac Normoyle, Callen White, Al was born on Isabel White, Olivia White, Alyssa Schultz, October 23, 1934 in and Karley Schultz. Dixon, IL, the son of Al is preceded by his parents, two brothers, Jack & Esther (Webb) three sisters, and stepson. Shelton. He graduatCremation rites have been accorded with ed from Dixon High Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. School. Al served in Morris, IL. A celebration of life will be held at the United States a later date. Army during the Korean Conflict. Al worked for Kable Printing Company for many years. Al Al rode life like his horses – Smooth.
EDWARD A. COX
friend Wesley Johns of Dixon; and many other family members. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Alice Cox; Kathryn’s parents, Clinton and Mildred (Deadmond) Edward A. Cox, Ortgiesen; and one granddaughter, Danielle 79, went to be with Huggins. his Lord in Heaven Wednesday, December Besides spending time with his family and friends, Edward enjoyed golfing, giving 15, 2021 at KSB Hosrides to the grandkids around the farm, and pital, with his loving rooting for the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay family by his side. Edward was born July Packers. He worked at Kable Printing, and Freeman’s Shoe Factory for many years, and 31, 1942, in Dixon, IL, to Edmund Russel Cox farmed with family from high school, until he and Alice Marie (Johns) Cox. He graduated retired. He was a Trustee for the Township of from Polo Community High School in 1960. Woosung for 26 years, and enjoyed volunEdward married the love of his life, Kathryn teering at the Polo Senior Center and the Polo Lynn Ortgiesen on June 5, 1964 in Dixon, Food Pantry. He touched many lives with his IL. They had celebrated 57 wonderful years generosity and passion for life. together. Cremation rites have been accorded and Edward is survived by his wife, Kathryn; burial of cremains will be at a later date. his three children, Randy (Michele) Cox and In memory of Edward, please consider Sue Cox, both of Dixon, and Cyndi (Andrew) donating to the Polo Senior Center or the Polo Cunningham of Rochelle; six grandchildren, Food Pantry. Nicole, Sean, Dylan, Chandler, Trenton, and A celebration of life will be held at a later Easton; one great granddaughter, Brylee; date. Polo Family Funeral Home is handling four sisters, Pat Levan of Dixon, Joan Koenig arrangements. of Janesville, WI, Nancy Parke of Polo, To send condolences, please visitwww. and Marge (Matt) Shore of Woosung; one polofamilyfuneralhome.com brother, Tom Cox of Dixon; cousin and best Born: July 31, 1942 Died: December 15, 2021
DAVID JORDEN SAUNDERS Born: May 30, 1939 in Freeport, IL Died: December 19, 2021 in Dixon, IL
MT. MORRIS, IL – David Jorden Saunders, age 82, passed away on December 19, 2021 at KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL, with his family at his side. David was born on May 30, 1939 in Freeport, IL, the son of William & Reta (Sanford) Saunders. He graduated from Mt. Morris High School, Class of 1957. David served in the United States Army. David married his loving wife, Sylvia Thomas on May 14, 1961, and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past May. David is survived by his wife: Sylvia Saunders, Mt.Morris, IL; 3 children: Laurie Dawn (Joe) Redfield, Rio Vista, CA; Todd (Amal) Saunders, Davie, FL; and Gary David
Saunders, Lombard, IL; 3 grandchildren: Haley Krause, Thomas Saunders, and Emma Saunders; 2 great grandchildren: Sadii and Kit Krause. Also, surviving are 2 nephews, David and Steve Cassidy, and a niece, DeAnne (Cassidy) Youssefi and their children. David was predeceased by his parents, and his sister, Dolores (Saunders) Cassidy. Dave was always involved in his children’s activities, coaching and attending all their games and events. He was very proud of their accomplishments. Dave worked in the printing departments of Kable Printing, Alpha Omega Printing, and Donnelly printing in Mendota. While serving in the National Guard, his unit was sent to Desert Storm and was involved in Desert Shield. Following his retirement Dave enjoyed training his two Border Collies in agility. He and Sylvia attended many weekends of agility trials. Due to Dave’s training and patience and two smart Border Collies, Tess and Buddy, the blue ribbons began to pile up. Services were held Thursday, December 23, 2021 in the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL.
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