Death notices for Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012

Gerald J. Albert
ROCK FALLS – Gerald J. Albert, 69, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rock Falls.
Arrangements were completed by McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

James L. Stamberger
LAMOILLE – James Leroy Stamberger of rural LaMoille died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Mendota Community Hospital.
Arrangements were completed by Merritt Funeral Home in Mendota.

Fred J. 'Fritz' Knudson
MOUNT MORRIS – Fred J. "Fritz" Knudson, 83, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Pinecrest Manor in Mount Morris.
Arrangements were completed by Jones Funeral Home in Dixon.

Geraldine 'Jerry' S. Eckerd
DIXON – Geraldine "Jerry" Sarah Reis Eckerd, 93, of Big Spring, Texas, formerly of Dixon, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, in Sterling County, Texas.
Arrangements were completed by Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.

Warren P. Petersen
MORRISON – Warren P. Petersen, 76, of Morrison, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, Iowa.
Arrangements were completed by Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison.