MARY UNANGST , age 70 of Freeport, Illinois, previously of Hanover, Illinois, died Monday, September 11, 2006 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2006 at Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. Reverend Lynne Matthews of the Hanover United Mthodist Church will officiate. Memorials may be given in Mary's name to your favorite charity. Mary Ann was born, October 3, 1935, the daughter of Frank S. and Evelyn C. (Walsh) Jagielski in Savanna, Illinois. She attended Hanover High School, graduating with the Class of 1953. On April 28, 1956, Mary Ann married Clifford Unangst. Clifford passed away October 7, 1986. Mary Ann enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children, she worked eight years for the Hanover Public Library. In 1989 she moved to Freeport to live with family and work for the Freeport School District. Mary Ann enjoyed reading, traveling, and watching sports on television. Most of all she loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Mary Ann will be dearly missed by her daughter Cindy (Russ) Townsend of Freeport; a son, Mark (Mary J.) Unangst of St. Louis, Missouri; Four grandchildren, Mark and Tracey Townsend and Samantha and Julia Unangst; a sister, Joan Hunt of Hanover; brother in law, Keith (Peggy) Unangst of Dubuque, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. Mary Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; her parents; one brother, Robert Jagielski; and a brother in-law, Don Hunt.

ROLAND C. UNANGST , age 85, of Hanover joined the love of his life Betty in eternity on Friday, November 9, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover, with full Military Rites accorded by the Hanover Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5300. Friends of Roland's may call Tuesday, November 13, 2007 from 4­7 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home, 202 Monroe Street, Hanover. Roland was born on July 10, 1922, the son of George F. and Laura E. (Beckett) Unangst in Whitton. On January 23, 1942, Roland married Betty M. Zane in Kahoka, Missouri. Betty preceded him in death on August 30, 2003. He graduated from Hanover High School in 1940 and began working at the Savanna Army Depot, Savanna and retired as Safety Director in 1971. Roland was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army. His unit supported the 29th Infantry Division, landing on Omaha Beach on June 8, 1944. Roland loved his country above self. He wrote his memoirs of his WWII experience called, "From Hanover to Berlin and Back". As survivors, we must keep the story of this generation alive. Roland was a member of Hanover United Methodist Church, Charter Member of the Hanover VFW Post #5300, life member of the Masonic Lodge, former Scout Master; member of the NRA; served for eight years on the Hanover Village Board and Co-chaired the "Save the Army Depot" committee in 1974-1975. He was appointed to the Savanna Army Depot Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) and served until his death. Board members appreciated his knowledge of the land and he was a key player on committees, which examined buildings usage, land cleanup and job renewal. Roland or "Bompo" as he was tenderly known to grandchildren and great-grandchildren, enjoyed being a private pilot, fishing, boating, fixing things, selling and buying cars, photography, and gardening. Most of all he loved his family. We will miss his beautiful smile, laughter, the best hugs ever, and endless stories whether real or make believe. He was a gift of joy to all who knew him. Roland will be dearly missed by one son, Roland Z. "Ron" (Sondra) Unangst of Geneseo; two daughters, Linda R. (Ken) Campbell of Geneseo and Vickie (Mel) Gratton of Galena; eight grandchildren; Kevin (Mary) Unangst, Brian (Kelly) Unangst, Chad (Nicki) Campbell, Laura (Ron) Bass, Pam (Dan) Kirchner, Scott Gratton, Katherine (Jim) Wilcox and Mark (Marsha) Gratton; thirteen great-grandchildren, Jesse, Jaden and his namesake, Jayce (Roland) Kirchner, Samuel and Alana Gratton, Olivia Gratton, Andrew and Maxwell Unangst, Squire Zane and Brit Unangst, Zane Campbell and Noah and Joshua Bass; nephew Keith Unangst, cousins, great nieces and nephews and special friend Joy McBee. His beloved wife, Betty; parents and brother, George C. Unangst, precede Roland in death.