Bill Kirchhofer passed away on December 24, 2023.  He requested not to have an immediate funeral, but wanted to simply have his ashen remains buried next to his wife, Ann, in the Ashton Cemetery at a time most convenient for his family. Delbert R. Ullrich, 89, of Amboy, passed away on Monday April 8, 2024 at the Dixon Health Care and Rehab Center. CLINTON, Iowa — William M. “Bill” Ogan, 88, of Clinton, Iowa, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home.  ..read more

SHOREWOOD — Colleen A. Koch, 83, of Shorewood, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the home of her daughter. EAST GROVE — Hazel Lorraine Reuter, 97, formerly of East Grove, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Heritage Square, in Dixon, where she resided the last 12 years. She worked for the Lee County Soil & Water District, retiring in 1994. FRANKLIN GROVE — Sharon L. Yocum, 76, of Franklin Grove, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home ..read more

FRANKLIN GROVE — Sharon L. Yocum, 76, of Franklin Grove, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 11, 2024 at her home. SUGAR HILL, Ga. — Ruth Ann Payne, of Sugar Hill, Ga., and formerly a resident of Schaumburg, IL for many years, passed away Feb. 27, 2024, after a long illness. AMBOY — Mary Alice Hardy, 79, of Amboy, passed away on Feb. 13, 2024, after facing complications from post-polio syndrome, alongside other health issues. She was born on May 23, 1944, in Dixon, the beloved daughter of Alvin Donald and Margaret (Cooper) Ortgiesen ..read more

SUBLETTE – During the 1990s and the early 2000s, Max Armstrong spent many second weekends of March at the Sublette Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show ..read more

SUBLETTE – During the 1990s and the early 2000s, Max Armstrong spent many second weekends of March at the Sublette Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show ..read more

SUBLETTE – During the 1990s and the early 2000s, Max Armstrong spent many second weekends of March at the Sublette Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show ..read more

SUBLETTE – During the 1990s and the early 2000s, Max Armstrong spent many second weekends of March at the Sublette Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show ..read more

SUBLETTE – During the 1990s and the early 2000s, Max Armstrong spent many second weekends of March at the Sublette Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show ..read more

SUBLETTE – During the 1990s and the early 2000s, Max Armstrong spent many second weekends of March at the Sublette Farm Toy & Antique Tractor Show ..read more

Mike Anderson, holding scissors on left, and Mary Anderson, fourth from left, recently cut the ribbon for Laundry on Main along with Amboy Mayor Frank Stenzel, holding scissors on right, and Amboy Aldermen.  ..read more