Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 5, 2026

Ruth "Ruthie" Harwick, age 83, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Pine Villa Memory Care in Prairie Du Sac, WI. She was born on November 11, 1942 to William and Ruby (Hicks) Blair in Freeport, IL. Ruth married Donald Harwick on July 18, 1959 in Warren. She worked at Honeywell...

Jun 1, 2026

Raymond E. Meier, age 89 of Warren, passed away June 1, 2026, in Monroe, WI, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born on September 20, 1936, to August and Elsie (Taber) Meier. He married Hope Gama on September 13, 1963, in Lena, IL.

Ray committed his life to farming, he farmed alongside his father August until his...

May 28, 2026

Charmaine Alice Sandahl, age 97, died peacefully and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 28, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1928 to Henry and Hildur Vernberg. She attended East High School in Rockford, IL. Charmaine married Kenneth Sandahl on October 3, 1954, at Our Savior's Luthern Church in Rockford. Kenneth and...

May 27, 2026

Dr. Gordon E. Dammann, D.D.S., age 81 of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 27, 2026.

Devoted husband of 59 years, Karen (Chisholm).  Loved by his children Greg (Tamie) and Doug (Holly), and grandchildren Sophia (Daniel Vale), Samantha (David Wichman), Cameron (Maddy), Nate (Lily), Andrew, and Charlotte.  Great grandchildren Flora, Poppy, Clover,...

May 26, 2026

Linda Schwoob, age 79 of Warren, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026  at Mercyhealth Hospital- Freeport surrounded by her family. Linda was born on December 6, 1946 in Lena, IL to Randall and Arlene (Blair) Grenoble. She married Ed Schwoob on January 25, 1964 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Warren. Linda worked at Swiss Colony for...

May 16, 2026

Pauline A. Trost, age 92 of Lena, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 16, 2026 at Mercyhealth Hospital-Freeport. Pauline was born on October 4, 1933 in West Point Twp., Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Pohl) Miller.  She married Glenn Trost, on October 4, 1951 at the Nora Community Church. When...

May 13, 2026

Charles "Charlie" J. Neff, age 93, of Warren, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday May 13, 2026. Charlie was born October 16, 1932, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, to Harold and Stella (Knebel) Neff. He married Clara Huttenlocher, on September 18, 1955, in Elizabeth, IL. Together they owned and operated Neff Oil Company for more than...

Apr 29, 2026

Richard "Dick" Hepner, age 77 of Lena, IL, passed away on April 29, 2026. He was born November 6, 1948, in Freeport, IL to John and Sarah (Best) Hepner. Dick proudly served his country in the United State Marine Corps. On April 16, 1988, he married Marilyn Burkhardt at Lake Kegonsa, WI. He was a devoted member...