Obituaries

Pearl City

Shanin James Patrick Solt, 49

Shanin James Patrick Solt, age 49, of Pearl City, IL passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford. He was born on September 20, 1975 in Freeport, the son of Wayne and Becky (Mead) Solt.

Shanin was a 1994 graduate of Pearl City High School. He went on to attend Rockford College and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business. He farmed in the Pearl City area and bartended at Little John’s and Slurp and Burp in Loran. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, and watching his daughters sporting events.

He is survived by his mother, Becky Solt; his daughters, Brynn Solt and Kennedy Solt; his sister, Kelly Lewers; his niece, Myla Lewers; and his nephew, Darius Lewers. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his father, Wayne.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Hermann Funeral Home in Pearl City at 3:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established. Condolences may be shared at http://www.hermannfuneralhome.com.

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Carolyn L. Reitz, 82

Carolyn L. Reitz, 82, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on November 22, 2024 after a short illness. She was born on September 22, 1942 to Claude and Juanita (Lee) Nardin. She married Duane Reitz in 1962 at The Little Brown Church. Alongside her husband, Carolyn and Duane raised their daughter Dena.

Carolyn enjoyed listening to country music and Elvis Presley music. She also enjoyed cooking and baking, especially her Christmas fudge. She traveled with Duane, but her most treasured trip was traveling by train to Oregon to meet her grandson.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter Dena (Rob) Porter; grandson Tommy Porter; sister Carla Palmer; brother George Dardin; special friends Pat Gates and Bill and Dawn Creighton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and her husband Duane in 2022.

Per her request, there will be no services. A celebration of life may be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded.