Donna L. Kempel
Nov 3, 2024
Donna L. Kempel, age 87 passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born on December 5, 1936 in Kent, IL to Paul Boyer and Orlena (Thompson) Boyer. She was a graduate of Pearl City High School in the class of 1955. She married Ronald Kempel on July 23, 1955, at...
Leowen L Rackow
Nov 1, 2024
LeOwen L. Rackow, age 96 of Lena, IL passed away on Friday November 1, 2024 at the Lena Living Center. He was born on August 13, 1928 in Stephenson County IL to Lester and Edna (Kortman) Rackow. He married Joyce Reed on September 12, 1948 in Freeport, IL at Joyce's parents home.
He was a dairy farmer...
Roberta F. Stocks
Oct 31, 2024
Apple River- Roberta F. Stocks, age 88, of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL. She was born on August 9, 1936 in Clyde, Wisconsin to Robert and Anna (Biser) Sturdevant. She was a 1954 graduate of Lone Rock High School. Roberta married Albert Stocks on May 18, 1956,...
Gerald Peterson
Oct 31, 2024
Gerald Peterson, age 89, formerly of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away at home with family by his side. He was born in Dekalb, Illinois on March 16, 1935, to Hank and Lois (Elliott) Peterson. He graduated from Dekalb High School. Gerald married his beloved wife, Patti Momenteller, in 1954 and they enjoyed 68 years of marital bliss, until her passing...
Betty J. Wiederhold
Oct 23, 2024
Betty J. Wiederhold, age 99, formerly of Warren, IL went to be with he Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born on May 10, 1925 in Tulsa, OK to Albert and Eva (Turner) Bearden. Betty married George Wiederhold Jr. on December 3, 1948 in Tulsa, OK. George and Betty lived in...
Boyd L. Boyer
Oct 20, 2024
Boyd L. Boyer, age 90, passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1934, in Kent, IL to Paul and Orlena (Thompson) Boyer. He graduated from Pearl City High School in 1952.
He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from September 9, 1954, till...
Dale Heinkel
Oct 18, 2024
Dale Heinkel of Phoenix, Arizona died on Friday October 18, 2024 at the age of 68 years. Dale was born on March 27, 1956 in Freeport, Illinois. He is a proud alum of the University of Illinois and a lifelong member of Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity. Dale farmed in Winslow, Illinois and then supported farmers in Illinois and Wisconsin...
Harry E. Hughes
Oct 13, 2024
Harry E. Hughes, 96, of Lena, IL passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
He was born on July 11, 1928, to Harold and Beatrice (McNeil) Hughes. He graduated from Lena High School and then served his country in the United States Army. Harry married Nancy York on March 13, 1954. He was...
Marlin M. Mason
Oct 10, 2024
Marlin M. Mason, age 73, of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday October 10, 2024 surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was born on December 21, 1950 in Rockford, IL to Harrison and Betty (Link) Mason. Marlin graduated from Winnebago High School in 1970. After graduating from high school, Marlin proudly served his country in the...
Jonnie V. Uecker
Oct 9, 2024
Jonnie V. Uecker, age 89, formerly of Lena, passed away. She was born on November 22, 1934 in Hemingway South Carolina to James and Lottie (Jones) Rawls. She married Ralph Uecker Sr. on November 7, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina. Jonnie was a very independent and feisty person. She loved solving puzzles. Jonnie had a good long life, she...
Lyle A. Reed
Oct 4, 2024
Lyle A. Reed, age 95, of Dakota, IL passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on March 2, 1929 to Russell and Mary (Walker) Reed. Lyle was a 1947 graduate of Orangeville High School. On February 1, 1950, Lyle married Cynthia Dunaway at her parents home in...
Mary A. Behan
Oct 3, 2024
Mary Behan, age 76, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Born on July 3, 1948 in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Frank and Edna (Higgins) Hathaway. Mary was a beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who touched countless lives with her warmth, generosity, and compassion.
She is survived by her devoted...
Robert "Bobby" Brown
Sep 29, 2024
Robert "Bobby" J. Brown, age 23, of Lena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from injuries he sustained in a car accident. Bobby was born on January 17, 2001 in Winnebago County, IL. He was adopted by Dan and Teresa Brown in 2012. Bobby was a 2019 graduate of Le-Win High School where he was active...
Terry L. Bonnet
Sep 27, 2024
Lena – Terry L. Bonnet, 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1945 in Freeport, IL to William and Lois (Graves) Bonnet. On February 19, 1966, Terry married Diane Gille at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Warren, IL. He served in the United States Army for...
Verna L. Stamm
Sep 21, 2024
Verna Louise Stamm, 85 passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with her family by her side at the SSM Monroe Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. Verna was born on March 7, 1939, to Vern and Edith (Lutter) Stich in Chicago, IL. She was raised in Waddams Grove, IL. Verna nannied after high school in Highland Park, IL...
Harold J. Gallagher
Sep 20, 2024
Harold J. Gallagher, 96, of Apple River passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Liberty Village, Freeport, with family by his side. He was born December 20, 1927, in Warren Township to William and Mary (Bourquin) Gallagher.
Harold married Ilene M. Dittmar on January 15, 1949, at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. She proceeded...
Luann Kay Jordan
Sep 18, 2024
LuAnn Kay Jordan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by love. Born on September 26, 1962, to Lewis and Carole (Knauer) Busjahn Jr. LuAnn touched the hearts of everyone who had the honor of knowing her.
On November 30, 1985, she married the love of her life, Mark Wilbur...
Karen L. Macomber
Sep 18, 2024
Karen L. Macomber, 82, of rural Lena passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL after a long battle with cancer and Parkinson's. She was born on May 3, 1942, to George and Edna Obert in rural Orangeville, IL. She graduated high school from Orangeville in 1960 and went on to attend...
William S. Mcfadden
Sep 11, 2024
William "Bill" S. McFadden, age 83 of Apple River, IL passed away on September 11, 2024 in Apple River, IL. Bill was born on May 30, 1941 in Freeport, IL to Mayne and Lucille (Groom) McFadden. He was a 1959 graduate of Warren High School, and he attended University of Illinois and University of Wisconsin Agriculture courses. On June...
Don R. Meeker
Sep 8, 2024
Don R. Meeker, 65 of Laguna Niguel, CA formerly of Lena, IL passed away September 8, 2024 at his home.
Don was born July 2, 1959 the son of Harold and Helen (Beth) Meeker. He graduated from Lena-Winslow HS and University of Illinois Department of Aerospace Engineering. Don was employed as an aerospace engineer in California starting...
