Obituary Listing

Sep 11, 2022

Julie R. Gerber, 67, of Warren, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

Per Julie's wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Sep 10, 2022

STEPHEN "SWITZ" ALLISON SWITZER

ORANGEVILLE—Stephen Allison Switzer, 84, eldest son of Stephen and Elva D. Switzer (nee Allison), born November 24, 1937, in Dubuque, Iowa, died September 10, 2022, at Manor Court in Liberty Village, Freeport, Illinois.

He has one brother, Robert L. Switzer (Bonnie), Professor Emeritus Bio-Chemistry at the University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois....

Sep 3, 2022

Carol Fluegel went home to her husband and 2 of her children on Saturday September 3, 2022.

Carol was born on July 7, 1932 to John H and Ber Dena (Daniels) Swalve in Forreston, IL. She graduated from Forreston High School in 1950 and attended North Central College in Naperville.

Prior to her marriage Carol...

Aug 30, 2022

Harold J. Ault, 91 of Orangeville, IL passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Lena, IL. He was born on May 12, 1931, to Arthur and Della (Bertalot) Ault in Freeport, IL. He married Jane H. Stauffacher on March 16, 1958 in Monroe, WI and together they raised 2 children.

Harold served his country in the...

Aug 13, 2022

John J. Vondra, age 69, of Warren passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 following a brief illness with his family by his side. He was born May 11, 1953 in Freeport, IL to Vernon and Anna Marie (Yohn).

John graduated in 1971 from Warren High School. He married Eunice Koester on June 22, 1974 at St....

Aug 13, 2022

Pearl City- Elaine Marilyn (Bender) Ferguson, 98, a lifelong resident of Pearl City passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 2:45 PM at Ascension St. Joseph Village with her granddaughter Holly at her side. She spent two years at Oakley Courts Assisted Living and Memory care with her granddaughter Holly as one of her nurses and Samantha Spearman...

Aug 9, 2022

Peggy Kempel age 61, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on Tuesday August 9, 2022. She was born on June 29, 1961 to Randall and Helen (Walter) Willhite. She married Karl Kempel on June 14, 1986 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pearl City, IL. She had various jobs throughout her life including Noller's, Econo Foods, Blackhawk Credit Union...

Aug 9, 2022

Winslow - Linda Rae Patin, 62, of Winslow, IL was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Monroe, WI with her husband by her side. Linda was born on March 9, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI to Raymond and Janet (Pomes) Brown. She attended St. Gregory the Great Elementary School in Milwaukee, WI where...

Aug 5, 2022

Joan R. Doyle, age 91, of Warren, IL, passed away on Friday August 5, 2022, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born on January 5, 1931, the daughter of  Guy and Anna (Thompson) Dinderman. Joan married Frank Doyle on November 27, 1952 in Mt. Carroll, IL. Joan was a member of the Shamrock Club. She enjoyed dancing, having a...

Aug 3, 2022

Sharon E. Holland, age 78 of Lena, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Lena Living Center. She was born March 17, 1944, in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Harold and Emma (Otte) Koch. Shortly after graduating high school, she married Merton "Mert" Holland on August 12, 1962, at the Lena United Methodist Church. Sharon then started...

Aug 1, 2022

Jon R. Daws age 59, of Lena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022. He was born July 30, 1963 in Freeport IL to Robert and Dianne (Duth) Daws. Jon married Anne Kempel on April 8, 1988 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lena, IL.  He was a 1981 graduate of the Le-Win High School.  Jon and...

Jul 28, 2022

Joyce Elaine Brinkmeier, 81, of Freeport, formerly of Lena, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Provena St. Joseph Center in Freeport, with her family by her side. She was born December 28, 1940, in Freeport, the daughter of Woodrow and Caryl (Leggett) Lorenz. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1958 and married Thomas Brinkmeier on...

Jul 18, 2022

Keith David Penniston, age 62 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL.

He was born November 23, 1959, in Monroe Wisconsin, son of David and Audrey (Wuethrich) Penniston. Keith worked at The Club Esquire in Freeport for ten years, The Red Cedar Inn and various other restaurant...

Jul 15, 2022

Thomas J. Bodvig, age 84 of Orangeville, IL, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, in Monroe, WI.

He was born February 14, 1938, in Tappen, North Dakota, the son of Jesse and Bessie (Brown) Bodvig.  Tom married Susan Pinnow on December 21, 1977, in Weaverville, North Carolina.  He held numerous management positions including Vice President at...

Jul 14, 2022

Lucille Mary (Meier) Buske age 84, of Warren, IL passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI. She was born November 7, 1937, in Stephenson County, the daughter of Fred and Edith (Lott) Meier. She married LaVerne E. Buske on October 27, 1956, at the Nora Community Church in Nora, IL. Lucille...

Jul 10, 2022

Crystal M. Homewood, 59, of Freeport, formerly of Lena, IL passed away on July 10, 2022, at her home.  She was born in Beaver Dam, WI on July 11, 1962.

Crystal is survived by her daughters; Laura Homewood of Freeport, IL and Angela (Matt) Wagner of Lena, IL, four grandchildren; Audriana, Jozee, Ava, and Mya, her father;...

Jul 6, 2022

Patricia I. Canon, 78, of Lena, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL.  Patricia was born on August 1, 1943 in Sterling, IL to Edward Sr. and June (Null) Paschal.  She was a graduate of Lanark High School, and worked at Microswitch, retiring after 35 years. Patricia was an avid...

Jul 4, 2022

Robert "Bob" Monehan, age 91, formerly of Freeport, IL, a resident of Grand Marais, MN, passed away Monday July 4, 2022 in Duluth, MN.  He was born on July 1, 1931 in Freeport, IL, the son of Leo and Ethel Monehan.  Bob married Janet Stauffacher in Freeport.

He served his country in the Korean War, completing 3...

Jul 2, 2022

Barbara M. Pinnow age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 25, 1941, in Lena, IL to Milford and Helen (Koehn) Becke. Barb graduated with the class 1959, which was the first class to graduate from the new Lena High School. She worked for the Orangeville CUSD #203 as...

Jun 24, 2022

Taylor Marie Musser, 28, of Lena, IL passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, surrounded by her family at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI.

Taylor was born on January 21, 1994 in West Plains, MO to Melissa Griffin and Bobby Jack Vandiver.  Taylor attended River Ridge High School and was most recently a stay-at-home mom. ...