Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd.

Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Ltd. Locally owned and operated since 1904. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home is dedicated to providing any life honoring services you or your family may need.

Serving families in the Dixon, Illinois area for over 112 years, Preston-Schilling Funeral Home has been committed to providing value driven service to families by creating unique life celebrations that honor a loved ones life. Families choose us for our excellent and caring service and our ability to offer any type of service a family may need no matter what your budget may be when a death occurs

. You will discover why Preston-Schilling Funeral Home has been the trusted choice in the Dixon area since 1904.

Jane Margaret Melvin, 87, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Dixon Rehabilitation & Health Care Ce...
06/17/2026

Jane Margaret Melvin, 87, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Dixon Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, with her family by her side. She died, literally and figuratively, from a broken heart.

Jane was born on September 3, 1938, in Dixon, the daughter of William and Fra...

Linda Diane Burger, age 83, of Dixon, IL died peacefully at home with family on Sunday, June 14. Diane was born in Oak P...
06/16/2026

Linda Diane Burger, age 83, of Dixon, IL died peacefully at home with family on Sunday, June 14. Diane was born in Oak Park, IL in 1943 and attended grade school in Chicago. In 1957, she and her family moved to Amboy, IL where she graduated from high school in 1960.

After graduation, Diane w...

Beverly Myra Gelwicks, 86, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Ro...
06/16/2026

Beverly Myra Gelwicks, 86, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.

Beverly was born on July 10, 1939, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Jerry and Roselyn (Parr) Vavra. She married the love of her life, John C. Gelwicks, on Septe...

One of the greatest gifts you can give your future self — and your loved ones — is peace of mind. 💙Pre-planning your fun...
06/15/2026

One of the greatest gifts you can give your future self — and your loved ones — is peace of mind. 💙

Pre-planning your funeral today helps ensure your wishes are known, important decisions are already made, and your family can focus on supporting one another when the time comes. It’s a thoughtful step that brings comfort, clarity, and confidence for the future. ✨

If you’ve been thinking about pre-planning, leave a comment below to let us know you're interested in finding out more. We'll message you and discuss how we can help start the process. 🤝

This Pride Month, we celebrate love, acceptance, and the importance of supporting one another with compassion and kindne...
06/10/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate love, acceptance, and the importance of supporting one another with compassion and kindness. 🌈💙

At our funeral home, we believe every life deserves to be honored, every story deserves to be remembered, and every family deserves care and respect. Wishing our community a joyful and meaningful Pride Month. ✨

Louise Anne McCliment, 88, of Franklin Grove, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Heritage Square in Dixon,...
06/04/2026

Louise Anne McCliment, 88, of Franklin Grove, IL, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Heritage Square in Dixon, IL.

Louise was born on February 19, 1938, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Brown) Kardaras. She married Donald (Don) McCliment on August 23, 1958, ...

Shirley A. Foster, 91, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL.Shir...
06/04/2026

Shirley A. Foster, 91, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon, IL.

Shirley was born on May 28, 1935, in Amboy, IL, the daughter of Nelson and Rozella (Richards) Schnell. She married Thomas E. Foster, Sr., on March 14, 1954, in Dixon. He prece...

Joyce Elaine Heaton, 79, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home in Dixon, with her son by her s...
06/03/2026

Joyce Elaine Heaton, 79, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her home in Dixon, with her son by her side.

Joyce was born on November 18, 1946, in Dixon, the daughter of Arthur and Lillian (Fish) Teeter. She married Michael Heaton, who preceded her in death. Joyce proudly s...

June is Men’s Health Month — a reminder to prioritize physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 💙 From scheduling regu...
06/03/2026

June is Men’s Health Month — a reminder to prioritize physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 💙

From scheduling regular checkups to taking time to rest, recharge, and connect with loved ones, small steps can make a big difference.

This month, we encourage the men in our community to take care of themselves and each other. Your health matters. 👔🩺

Terry Lee Sippel, 91, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL, with ...
05/29/2026

Terry Lee Sippel, 91, of Dixon, IL, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL, with his family by his side.

Terry was born on August 17, 1934, in Whiteside County, IL, the son of Dean and Evelyn (Covell) Sippel. He married J-Lee Dunbar on December 26, 195...

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1033 Franklin Grove Road
Dixon, IL
61021

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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