Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 7, 2024

Stetson Grant Moest, age 2, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the UW's American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Stetson was born on March 30, 2022, in Monroe, WI to Grant Moest and Kristin Reed.

Stetson was a very adventurous little boy along with being the sweetest,...

Sep 5, 2024

Gary L Fulton, 76 of Warren passed away on September 5, 2024. He was born on December 24, 1947 in Savanna to Ralph and Doris Fulton. Gary was a Navy veteran, member of ARUMC and worked many pancake days with the Apple River Lions Club. He married Nancy Bruun on November 23, 1968.

GF enjoyed a good...

Sep 3, 2024

Mary Margaret Vincent, 70, of Warren, IL, passed away on the 3rd day of September 2024, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa after a long battle with illness and infection.

Mary was born on March 1, 1954, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of James B. and Mary Jane (Hinderman) Vincent. She graduated from Galena High...

Sep 1, 2024

Wilma H. Wand, age 90 of Beloit, WI passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Beloit Health and Rehab in Beloit, WI.  She was born on July 08, 1934.  On June 6, 1953, she married Armin G. Wand Sr. in Browntown, WI. Wilma loved playing cards and watching Steve Wilkos, Lawerence Welk and various rodeos. She also...

Aug 28, 2024

Joseph "Joe" H. McGivney, age 62, of Apple River, IL passed away at home with his family by his side, on Wednesday August 28,2024, after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Joe was born on March 4, 1962 in Savanna, IL to Harvey and Judy (Wand) McGivney.  He was a 1980 graduate of Warren High School.  On September 22,...

Aug 24, 2024

Keith LeRoy Heckman, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Keith was born on January 1, 1949 in Rockford, IL to LeRoy and Eva (Pash) Heckman. He graduated from Rockford East High School in 1966 and went on to join the United States Air Force. He was...

Aug 23, 2024

Jeannine Louise Raders, 83, of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully at the Lena Living Center on Friday, August 23, 2024, after an extended illness. She was born in the Land of Lincoln, coincidentally on his birthday, February 12, 1941, to Frederic and Norma (Baughman) Held in Freeport, IL. Jeannine was a 1959 graduate from Freeport High School.

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Aug 18, 2024

Connie DeWilde, 74 of San Mateo, California, formerly of Lena, IL,  passed away at her home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born on March 18, 1950 in Lena, Illinois to Eugene and Estelle (Gourdier) Becker.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Lena Burial Park.

Aug 4, 2024

Nancy M. Siergiej, 72 of Stockton, IL passed away on Sunday, August 4. 2024 surrounded by her family at SSM St. Mary's in Madison, WI. She was born on July 19, 1952, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Ann (Synoga) Moore. She was a 1970 graduate of the Jones Commercial High School in Chicago, IL.  She married the love...

Aug 1, 2024

Rebecca J. Sanders, 66, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully at FHN Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 1, 2024.  She was born on September 11, 1957, in Freeport, IL to Charles and Elinor (Sigafus) Williams.  Rebecca enjoyed watching old western shows and had a love for horses. It meant the world to her to live with her daughter Katie...