Obituary Listing

Sep 6, 2026

Jerrall L. Fox, age 83, of Lena passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, September 06, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1943, in Lena, IL to Allen and Jane (Lyons) Fox. Jerrall married Sharon Eacker on September 24, 1967, at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in Kent, IL and together they raised...

Sep 5, 2026

Dean A. Sager, age 76, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully with family present on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1950, to Earl and Leona (Herbig) Sager. Dean married Sandy McKee on September 18, 1967.

He worked for 35 years at ComEd until his retirement. Dean greatly enjoyed his time hunting and fishing on the farm...

Sep 1, 2026

Jody L. Diestelmeier, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Jody was born on September 4, 1968, to “Andy” William and Sandra (Loppnow) Gums. She married Gene on January 16, 1999, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena.

Jody worked for Swiss Colony for 29 years as a baker. In more recent years she...

Aug 30, 2026

David Rollinger, 71, of Apple River, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on June 21, 1955, in Freeport, IL to Eldred and Shirley (Timp) Rollinger.

David attended Holy Cross Catholic School until the 6th grade before attending Stockton school. He was very proud of his track career, even in his later years he...

Aug 27, 2026

Junice Eileen Isely Shippee, entered her heavenly home on August 27, 2026. She was born in Washington Township, Green County, Wisconsin on August 15, 1934. She was the first daughter and third child of Willis and Leona (Hefty) Isely and big sister to seven other siblings. She graduated from Puddledock Grade School in 1948, and Argyle High School in 1952.

On...

Aug 12, 2026

Norma J. (Scott) Robieson, age 98 of Lena peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday August 12, 2026, at Serenity Estates in Lena. She was born on May 14, 1928, in Ridott Township, IL, to Edward and Jennie (Allen) Gantz. She married Richard L. Scott on July 10, 1950, in Freeport, IL. He preceded her in death on August...

Aug 8, 2026

Gary Ernest Gast of Warren, Il passed away peacefully at home with his family on August 8, 2026. He was born November 23, 1942 in Freeport, Il. He was the son of Ernest and Genevieve (Volkers) Gast. Gary married Tana Donovan at McConnell Methodist Church on July 17, 1965.

Gary graduated from University of Platteville, Wisconsin in 1964 and taught history...

Aug 5, 2026

Gaylord A. McKee, 80, of Warren, IL, passed away on August 5, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 10, 1946, in Freeport, IL to Willis and May (Vickers) McKee. Gaylord married Kathryn Meier on February 27, 1966, at the United Methodist Church in Warren.

He farmed for over 60 years outside of Warren. Gaylord...

Jul 24, 2026

Joanne M. Wulfekuhle, age 84 of Nora, IL, passed away on July 24, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 20, 1941, in Dubuque, IA, to Leonard and Helen (Deppe) Hafeman. Joanne met her husband Wildred "Willie" Wulfekuhle at a dance at the Melody Mill in Dubuque. They were married on May 30, 1964, in Dubuque,...

Jul 24, 2026

Robert "Bob" Gile, age 81, of Oak Park Place Dubuque Iowa, formerly of Warren and Cedarville, IL passed away on Friday July 24, 2026, surrounded by his family in Dubuque, IA. He was born on August 25,1944 in Cuba City, WI to James and Genevieve (Townsend) Gile. He married Noreen Homb June 26, 1971, at St. Ann's Catholic Church...

Jul 22, 2026

Jack C. Wilson, 89, formerly of Red Oak, passed away July 22,2026 at his home in Freeport. He was born on August 7,1936 to Clarence and Alice (Price) Wilson. Jack married LaVonne "Bonnie" Keefer on April 2, 1955.

Four children Linda Culver of Freeport, IL, Michael and Thomas Wilson, both of Orangeville IL, James (Marla) Wilson of...

Jul 10, 2026

Dwayne J. Robieson, 90, of Lena, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 10, 2026.  He was born on August 10, 1935, in Freeport, IL, he was one of eleven children born to Lewis and Ida (Grabow) Robieson.  He married the love of his life, Carol Drews, on April 18, 1958.  They celebrated 68 years of marriage...

Jul 9, 2026

Donald I. Grunder, age 87, formerly of Lena, passed away on July 9, 2026 in Freeport, IL He was born on May 25, 1939 in Monroe, WI to Ivan and Helen (Zentner) Grunder.  Don married Josephine "Joey" Klassy on July 9, 1961 in Monroe, WI.

Don was a member of the Lena Lions Club, Lena Fire Department...

Jul 9, 2026

Iola "Ole" Hudson, 93 formerly of Lena, passed away on July 9, 2026 at Mercy Health FHN in Freeport.  Iola was born on July 28, 1932, in McConnell, IL to Myron and Neva (Kyler) Rackow.

Iola was a 1950 graduate of Lena High School.  She married Kenneth Hudson on June 29, 1950 and together they raised four...

Jul 8, 2026

Sandra K. Reed, 79 of Lena, passed away on July 8, 2026 surrounded by her family at Mercy Health Hospital in Freeport.  Sandra was born on September 5, 1946 in Freeport to Harold and Rozella (Buss) Diestelmeier.

She graduated from Lena-Winslow High School class of 1964.  Shortly after graduation Sandra was married and started a family.  In...

Jul 8, 2026

Jerry Holm, 88, formerly of Warren, IL, passed away on July 8, 2026 at his home in Monroe, WI.  He was born on April 2, 1938 in Dodgeville, WI to Harvey H. and Mildred (Gabel) Holm.  Jerry attended Warren High School and after graduation, entered the U.S. Air Force where he served as a jet aircraft mechanic for four...

Jul 2, 2026

Betty Pries, 73, passed away on July 2, 2026 at WinnPrairie in Freeport. She was born on December 11, 1952 in Freeport, IL to Virgil and Cheryl (Mammoser) Brinkmeier.

Betty worked in the insurance industry at General Casualty Insurance throughout her career. She had a lifelong love of volleyball and remained deeply involved in the sport, competing...

Jul 2, 2026

Edward K. Meyer, 71, of Winslow, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on July 2, 2026. He was born on October 28, 1954, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Edna (Stroup) Meyer who raised him with Ken Meyer.

Ed graduated from Pearl City High School, where he excelled in athletics and developed a lifelong love of sports. He...

Jun 18, 2026

Pauline M. Swearingen, 93, of Lena, IL passed away on June 18, 2026.  She was born on February 12, 1933, in Freeport, IL, to Clifford and Hannah (Mast) Jacobs.  Pauline married Glenn Swearingen on April 26, 1956, at the Lena United Methodist Church, sharing 37 years together before his passing. Pauline worked at A.J.'s Lena Maid Meats for many...

Jun 7, 2026

Jill L. Thompson, age 53 of Lena-Winslow, formerly of Savanna, IL passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Monroe, WI.  Jill was born on March 13,1973 in Savanna, IL to John and Faye (Tropp) McColley.  She married Hank Thompson on January 8, 2016, in Freeport, IL.  Jill worked at A.Y. McDonald in Monroe, WI. She had also previously...