Obituary Listing

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...

Apr 25, 2026

J. Harvey McGivney, age 89 of Stockton, IL, passed away at his home on April 25,2026.

He was born in New Diggings, WI on September 13, 1936, the son of James Vincent and Linnie Martha (Downs) McGivney.  He was a 1955 graduate of Warren High School.  Harvey married Judy Wand at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Elizabeth,...

Apr 20, 2026

Brian Curtis Randall, 70, of Orangeville, IL passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at his home with his wife Marlene at his side. He was born on December 7, 1955, to Glen and Barbara (Austin) Randall in Vandalia, IL.

He is survived by his wife Marlene, children- Amanda (Chris) Pajerski, Cassandra (Cole) Bergman, Alexander Randall, Josh...

Apr 4, 2026

Jamie L. Wilson, age 55, of Orangeville passed on to the next life on Saturday, April 4th after an accident sustained while on a trip in Kentucky.

Jamie was born August 18th, 1970, in Freeport, IL to   Jack and Willamette (Wybourn) Wilson of Lena, Il.  Jamie graduated from Le-Win High School with the class of 1988.

Apr 2, 2026

Sandra S. Bilgri, age 82 of Orangeville, IL, passed away on April 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 14, 1943, in Monroe, WI, the daughter of Robert and Edna (Krueger) Foulker. Sandra married Rudolph Bilgri on February 1, 1964.

She was a beautician in her younger years and later worked in the...

Mar 31, 2026

Harold Glenn Oxley, 66, of Freeport, IL, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The youngest of five and the only son, Harold was born on March 27, 1960, to Lowell and Eva (Cabeen) Oxley in Clarinda, Iowa. Following high school, he attended Iowa Western Community College where he obtained his Associates of...

Mar 30, 2026

Michael D. Paige passed away at his home on March 30, 2026. He was born on February 26, 1950 in Freeport, IL son of Delvin and Delores (Zink) Paige.

Michael is survived by his son, Chad Paige of Warren, his daughter Heather (David) Stietz of Warren, his grandsons Zach of Apple River, Jake (Lindsey), Drew and Will...

Mar 22, 2026

Darceen "Darcy" A. Nichols, age 77, of Lena, formerly of Mt. Prospect, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was born on May 5, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Arthur B. and Mary K. (Mahaffy) Nichols.

A cherished and devoted mother and grandmother, Darcy found great joy in lifting up those around her and celebrating...

Mar 21, 2026

Michael E. Culp, age 72, of Freeport, IL passed away on March 21, 2026 at Mercy Health Hospital-FHN in Freeport, IL.

Per Michael's requests no services will be held.

Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Mar 14, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" L. Sciutto, age 81, of Cedarville, passed away on Saturday March 14, 2026, at Mercyhealth FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born on July 26, 1944, to biological parents Jewell (Cross) and Royal Smith in Freeport, IL. Adoptive parents Lester and Sara Cross.  She graduated from Orangeville High School in 1962. Sandy married Tony Sciutto on...

Mar 8, 2026

Bonnie Kay (Gahm) Guthrie, 82, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. The daughter of Donald and Vivian (Kleckner) Otte, she was born on October 15, 1943, in Freeport, IL. Bonnie was married to Theron Gahm and together they raised 4...