Vonne C. Wilken
Jun 18, 2024
Vonne C. Wilken, 74, of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was born on May 1. 1950 in Freeport, IL to Argyo and Lavonne (Aurand) Swingley.
Vonne is Survived by her 3 daughter- Christina (Robert) Larson, Leeann (Brian) Koch and Shana Schultz; 8 grandchildren and 5...
Patricia Wagner
Jun 16, 2024
Patricia Ann (Sauer) Wagner, born August 17, 1928, to James J. and Carolyn D. (Kuhls) Sauer in Hollandale, WI died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Urbana, IL. following a brief battle with small cell carcinoma. Patricia (Pat) attended elementary school in Darlington, WI where some of her favorite pastimes included ice skating and skiing. She...
James "Jim" Aurand
Jun 10, 2024
James "Jim" G. Aurand, age 88 of Warren, IL passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Medina Nursing Home in Durand, IL. Jim was born on December 9, 1935 to Elso and Margurite (Grabow) Aurand in Maywood, IL, the third of four boys. He was united in marriage to Carol Stacey on April 7, 1956. Shortly after they...
Elaine L. Holmes
May 31, 2024
Elaine L. Holmes, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday May 31, 2024, in Lena, IL. Elaine was born on May 4, 1928, in Lena, the daughter of William and Hilda (Altenbern) Amendt. She was married to Maurice Holmes on May 25, 1947. They celebrated 73 years of marriage. Together they farmed in the Lena area. Elaine...
Donald L. Boebel
May 24, 2024
Donald Boebel age 66, passed away at his home in Oregon, Illinois on Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1957, in Naperville, IL to Donald and Wanda (Logsdon) Boebel. He farmed his whole life and was also a good diesel mechanic. Don had previously worked at Freightliner in Rockford, IL, and Stockton Service Center. He...
Mildred M. Farringer
May 22, 2024
Mildred Marie (Musser) Farringer went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 22, 2024 at the age of 95. She had been eagerly looking forward to this day as she longed to see her Maker, and to also see her husband and eldest daughter again. She was born at home on Parker Rd., Stockton, IL...
Emily H. Green
May 20, 2024
Emily Helen Green (Kalinowski), 34, of Stockton, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born on January 12, 1990, in Madison, WI to Amy M. Smith and Kenneth G. Kalinowski (Donna). Emily is survived by her parents, her siblings Shanna McCubbin (Joel), Clint Kalinowski (Charity), Malissa Pamenter (Scott), and Benjamin Kalinowski (Chelsey); her husband Christopher...
Ray & Sandy Whited
May 19, 2024
Ray and Sandy Whited, both of Warren, IL have passed away peacefully. Sandy was born on July 22, 1946 and passed away at their home on November 23, 2023. Ray was born on May 10, 1945 and passed away at their home on May 19, 2024.
Ray and Sandy were united in marriage on March 26, 1966...
Leona M. Block
May 17, 2024
Leona M. Block, 99, of Chicago, formerly a long-time resident of Lena, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024. She resided at Brookdale Lake Shore Drive for the past 13 years.
She was born November 22, 1924, at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport to Alfred Otto and Mabel Amelia (Krusey) Stukenberg. She spent her childhood on...
Jason R. Gile
May 16, 2024
Jason Robert Gile of Cedarville, Illinois formerly of Warren, Illinois and Burbank, California passed unexpectedly after an extended illness on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. Jason was born on April 9th, 1972 to Robert and Noreen (Homb) Gile at FHN in Freeport, Illinois.
Jason was a Warren High School Graduate from the class of 1990. He then attended...
Charlene M. Williamson
May 7, 2024
Charlene M. Williamson, age100 of Darlington, WI formerly of Apple River, IL passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Lafayette Manor in Darlington, WI. She was born on October 29, 1923, on her family's farm in Dunbarton, WI, now present day rural Shullsburg, WI to Russel and Hazel (Miller) Blackbourn. She...
Donald F. Brown
May 2, 2024
Donald F Brown, age 82 of Lena passed away May 2, 2024 at the Lena Living Center after two years of declining health. He was surrounded by love from his family and friends during his last few days. He was born January 13 1942 to John and Vivian (Boumgarden) Brown. He grew up in Dixon, IL, and graduated from...
Emma Grace Emanuelson
Apr 30, 2024
Emma Grace Emanuelson, age 13, of Stockton, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home surrounded by her family, on April 30, 2024. Emma was born on April 14, 2011, in Freeport, IL to Tonya (Townsend) Nolan and Eric Emanuelson. She was currently in 7th grade at Stockton Middle School. Mr. Richardson was her favorite teacher. Emma was involved in...
Loretta J. Cheeney
Apr 28, 2024
Loretta J. Cheeney, 82, of Lena, IL formerly of Kent, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Lena Living Center. She was born on June 22, 1941 in Freeport, IL to Martin and Ida (Duzan) Moe. Loretta was a 1959 graduate of Shannon High School. Loretta worked at a restaurant...
Vivian Kepner
Apr 24, 2024
Vivian Ruth Kepner passed away April 24, 2024 at her home on the family farm where she has lived for over 75 years. She was 99 years old, born July 1924 in Jackson County, WI. She was the fifth of seven children of Sever and Hulda (Nordeen) Fieldstad, a close farm family that endured the Depression. Her father was...
David C. Thill
Apr 22, 2024
David C. Thill, 93, of Freeport, IL passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 20, 1931 to William and Ruth (Bruss) Thill in Clayton, WI. David married Patricia Heyer on October 12, 1954 at the Nazarene Church in Stockton, IL. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...
Dorothy E. Montgomery
Apr 19, 2024
Dorothy E. Montgomery, 93, formerly of Winslow, IL passed away with family by her side on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. She was born on December 31, 1930 in Monroe, WI to Orlo and Cora (Seffrood) Swanson. Dorothy attended country grade school and graduated from South Wayne High School in 1948. In 1964, Dorothy...
Joan E. Howe
Apr 16, 2024
Joan Elizabeth (Cox) Howe, 84, of Lena, IL died April 16, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family and faithful dogs. Joan was born April 30, 1939, on the family farm to Dean and Mary (Barnhizer) Cox of Polo, IL.
She is survived by her children- Barb (Randy) Loomis of Lena, Martha (John)...
Esther Huizenga
Apr 9, 2024
Esther Huizenga, Age 98 of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born to William and Edna (Kehm) Oetke in Lombard, IL on October 31, 1925. Shortly after high school she started working for Commonwealth Edison Electric. Esther worked there for several years as the Presidents Executive...
Bernice A. Schubert
Apr 6, 2024
Bernice A. Schubert, age 91, of Warren, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Galena-Stauss Hospice Center. She was born in Freeport, IL on August 14, 1932, to Elmer and Leona (Meinert) Lohmeier. She married Dale Schubert on January, 28, 1955 at the Pearl City United Methodist Church. Dale and Bernice farmed outside of Warren from...
