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OBITUARIES Joseph E. Heaton DIXON – Joseph Edward Heaton, 94, of Dixon, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon after a long and full life. Joe was born June 24, 1919, the son of Homer and Florence (Ryan) Heaton. He grew up in Rock Falls and the nearby village of Nelson. He graduated from Rock Falls High School in 1938. He went on to college at Northern Illinois University, where he was a 4-year standout on its varsity track team. After graduating from Northern in 1943, he enlisted in the Navy and attended the University of Notre Dame for officer training, and subsequently, the University of California at Berkeley for advanced engineering training. During World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific, serving as a lieutenant and an engineering officer on both a naval destroyer and a minesweeper. While at Northern Illinois University, he met Mary Elizabeth “Bette� Elmer of Rochelle, whom he married in February 1944. Following his discharge from the Navy, he and Bette moved to Dixon, where they raised their family of three children, Julie, Jock, and Jim. Joe worked as a sales manager for both Pillsbury Foods and Supersweet Feeds until he retired in 1975. While in Dixon, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Dixon, and served on the boards of the Dixon Park District and Sauk Valley College. In 1976, Bette and Joe began wintering in Vero
Beach, Fla. where they loved to walk on the beach and enjoyed viewing wildlife and fishing while boating on the Indian River. Bette passed away in May 1985. In August 1990, Joe married Lois Carmack of Vero Beach. He is survived by his wife, Lois; his two sons, Jock (Mary Jo) Heaton of Dixon and Jim Heaton of Atlanta; his son-in-law, George Dimitri of Chicago; his stepdaughter, Susie Dabney of Lancaster, Pa.; his 10 grandchildren: Jon (Christy) Heaton of Winnetka, Beth (Eric) Seling of New Orleans, Sarah (Jordan) Miller of Denver, Ellen (Danny) Fritts of Chicago, Michel (Caroline) Dimitri and Jamie Dimitri, both of New York, Dana Dimitri of Chicago, Hadley (Matt) Abernethy, Alex Heaton, and Austin Heaton all of Atlanta; his stepgranddaughter, Claire Dabney of Lancaster; and seven great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. Joe also was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Heaton Dimitri; his daughter-in-law, Cindy Heaton; his brother, Wilson “Bill� Heaton; and sisters, Marian Mooney and Betty Joseph Hill. A private family service will be held. Jones Funeral Home in Dixon is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Dixon, 110 E. Third St., Dixon, IL 61021; and to Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon, IL 61061; or www.serenityhospiceandhome.org online. Visit www.thejonesfh. com to send condolences.
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too late to pursue your dreams. Although he departs with no known family, he leaves his friends with full hearts and an inspiration to overcome life’s obstacles. Rest in peace, good friend. We miss you.� A memorial service will be at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at Stonecroft Village, 1700 Burlington St., Mendota, to celebrate Steve’s life, with the Rev. Tom Otto officiating. Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota is handling arrangements. Memorials may be directed to CASA Children’s Advocacy of Dixon and Project VITAL at Sauk Valley Community College.
OREGON – Margaret Lois Cline, 95, of Oregon, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Oregon. She was born Nov. 10, 1918, on the family farm in Pine Rock Township, Oregon, the daughter of Benjamin H. Carpenter and Alice C. (Andrew) Carpenter. She lived her entire life in the Oregon area. She attended Limerick school for 8 years, and then Oregon High School, graduating in 1936. She married Raymond W. Greenfield in 1948. They farmed south of Oregon on what is still the Greenfield family farm. Raymond succumbed to polio in 1952. In 1956, she married Howard O. Cline of Oregon. During her career, she worked at the Oregon High School for 12 years as secretary to the principal, staying in touch with many of the students over the years. She also worked for 7 years as a secretary for a local attorney, and then 21 years as an executive secretary at Kable Printing Company, retiring in 1985. She was a lifelong member of the Church of God General Conference, serving as church organist of the Oregon Church of God for many years. In 1999, she, along with her sisters and seven other descendants, were accepted
into the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, She was a member of the Ogle County Historical Society and served as the secretary for many years. Lois is survived by her two sons, Daniel (Jan Goetz) Greenfield and Timothy (Catherine) Greenfield; grandchildren, Ben (Amanda), Ginger and Graham Greenfield; and greatgrandchildren Ava and Jack; and sister, Ann Rosalie Weyrauch. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life, and together with the greats, they helped make her final years a very precious and joyful time. She was preceded in death by her sister, Alice Geniel Anderson; her parents; her husband; and her daughter-in-law, Julie. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., Oregon. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with Pastor Gordon Landry officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Oregon. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Visit www.farrellhollandgale.com to send condolences.
Norman R. Knudson March 12, 1931 - Jan. 15, 2014 CINCINATTI – Norman R. Knudson, beloved husband of Jane R. Knudson (neÊ Rees), passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014, at the age of 82, in Cincinnati. He was born in Beloit, Wis., and raised in Polo. He was graduate of Michigan State University, where he majored in forestry. He was owner and president of Kirkpatrick Lumber Co. in Cincinnati for 56 years. He loved spending time at his home in northern Michigan, and enjoyed sharing the beauty of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore in Leelanau County, Michigan, with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a very kind, humble, generous, and wise man. He was the loving father of Krista Hardin, Marcia (Steve) Elliott, and Mark (Patti) Knud-
son; devoted grandfather to Jennifer (Matt) Hardin-Schildmeyer, Jamie Hardin, Alex, Max and Taylor Elliott, and Sam and Annie Knudson; loving brother to Barbara Bowen; and survived by brothersin-law, John and Jim Rees. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edward, James, and Robert Knudson; and sisters, Marge Marschank, Gayle Hass, and Jeanne Powell. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Louis Church, 29 E. Eighth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202; Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, P.O. Box 545, Empire, MI, 49630; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Visit www.rohdefuneral.com to send condolences.
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Ramiro Caùas Sr. BEEVILLE, Texas – Ramiro Caùas Sr. went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014. Ramiro was born Dec. 9, 1935, in Los Indios, Texas. Ramiro was the youngest of three sons and one daughter born to Epigmenio and Herlinda (Garcia) Caùas. Ramiro worked as a glazier in Sterling for 15 years. His passion was his music. He played the accordion, and everyone loved his music. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years of marriage, Rachel (Gonzales) Caùas; his sons, Ramiro Jr. (Elvia) and Juan (Rose), both of Sterling, Oscar (Sally) of Rock Falls, Epigmenio (Darcy) of Bettendorf, Iowa, and George (Naomi), Freddy, and Augustine, all of Beeville; his daugh-
Kathy (Glenn) Vogel of Ithaca, N.Y.; two sons, Larry (Diane) Rauser of Ankeny, Iowa, and Kent (Lori) Rauser of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lyle Rauser. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday and the funeral at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, with the Rev. Bob Burton, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. BosmaRenkes Funeral Home in Morrison is handling arrangements. A memorial has been established to Bethesda Lutheran Church. Visit www.bosmarenkes. com to send condolences.
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ters, Clarita Menchaca of Corpus Christi, Texas, Martha (Tony) Lopez of San Antonio, and Rachel (Michael) Garza of Beeville; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he loved very much. He was preceded in death by two sons, Joe and Epigmenio; and one daughter, Josie. We would like to thank the staff at Davita Dialysis Center, Woodridge Rehabilitation Nursing Facility, Spohn Hospital, Kindred, Angel Bright, and all others that took part in caring for our father. A gathering of family and friends will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Angelus Funeral Home in Beeville, with a procession at 12:30 p.m. to Primera Baptist Church in Beeville for a 1 p.m. memorial service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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DES MOINES, Iowa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Donald C. Rauser, 94, of The Lindens at Luther Park, Des Moines, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. He was the maintenance supervisor at GE Co. in Morrison for more than 30 years. Donald was born Dec. 20, 1919, in Salem Township in Carroll County, the son of Louis F. and Laura (Queckboerner) Rauser. He served in the Army Air Corps in England during World War II. He married Eloise I. Remmers on Dec. 19, 1945, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church parsonage in ChadFaye Shellhause wick. He was a member LANARK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Faye Shellhause, 70, of Lanark, died of Bethesda Lutheran Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, at the University of Wiscon- Church. sin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison, Wis. Survivors include his Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll is w i f e ; o n e d a u g h t e r , handling arrangements.
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Steve Novicki DIXON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Steve Novicki, 79, of Dixon, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at Mendota Community Hospital. Born May 2, 1934, in Chicago, Steve was raised at the former Dixon State School as an orphan, and later worked at various local businesses, often holding several jobs at once. Steve endured much hardship, yet always had a loving smile and quick joke to remind us of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simple pleasures. At age 73, Steve joined Project VITAL at Sauk Valley Community College to learn how to read. His friends write: â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the help of his volunteer tutor, Patricia Lewis, he showed us itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never
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