Obituary Listing

Apr 10, 2022

Lena- Sharon J. Lomas, 69, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 10, 2022.  She was born on May 12, 1952 in Reedsburg, WI to Edwin and Betty (Wade) Schroeder.  She graduated from Wisconsin Heights High School in 1970.  Sharon married Jim Lomas on September 30, 1978 in Monroe, WI. ...

Apr 9, 2022

David "Dave" E. Smythe,83, of Browntown, Wisconsin departed the earthly realm on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at the Smythe estate (his home). He enjoyed his last cigarette earlier that day. David was born on January 28, 1939, to Eben and Hilda (Clare) Smythe in Adrian, Michigan.

David's academic accomplishments were well established. He attended the Howe Military...

Apr 8, 2022

Michael "Mike" Dore, 79, of Monroe, WI formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 with his family by his side, at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI.   Mike was born on August 24, 1942 in Chicago, IL to Maurice and Muriel Dore.  He attended Loyola University and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Mar 22, 2022

Brian "Bo" Mitchell, 46, of Freeport, IL passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 23, 1975, in West Lafayette, Indiana to Brian "Bill" and Linda (Meulbroek) Mitchell. Throughout his life he was very dedicated to his work and in his free time enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and fixing up his boat.

Mar 22, 2022

Keith S. Windross age 83 of Lena, Illinois passed away after a brief time at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home on March 22, 2022. He was born in Middlesbrough, England on July 23, 1938, to James and Iris (Maughn) Windross. Keith graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL. In 1955 he returned to Middlesbrough to attend...

Mar 12, 2022

Roger A. Hicks, 83, of Warren, IL passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI.  He was born on January 19, 1939 to Barney and Helen (Millwright) Hicks in Freeport, IL.  Roger married Noni Rood on December 15, 1962 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington, WI.  Roger farmed alongside his father Barney,...

Mar 10, 2022

Nancy L. Creger, 88, of Lena, Illinois went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Nancy was born March 2, 1934, to Harry and Lillian (Yarnell) Staller in Pottsville, PA where she was named after the nurse who helped deliver her at the hospital. She married...

Mar 3, 2022

Richard R. Ratley, age 73 of McConnell, previously of Lake in the Hills, IL went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

He was born June 24, 1948, in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and Adeline (Swinich) Ratley.  He enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War....

Mar 2, 2022

Richard "Dick" Johnson, age 84 of Lena, IL formerly of Verona, WI, passed away on March 2, 2022 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL.

He was born December 22, 1937 in Dodgeville, WI, the son of Howard and Lenore (Syse) Johnson.  Dick married Rene Guequierre on September 21, 1968 in Rockford, IL.  He served his country as...

Mar 2, 2022

Sandra J. McLain age 80 of Warren, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was born in Freeport, IL on July 1, 1941, to Charles and Gladys (Aurand) McLain. Sandra received her master's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin- Platteville. She taught in Dakota, IL for over 35 years, primarily as a 2 nd grade...

Mar 1, 2022

Grace Miriam Shriver Potter, 95, of Richland Center formerly of Lena, Illinois died Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Our House. She was born on September 12, 1926, at home in Fairhill, Pennsylvania. Grace attended a small one room schoolhouse with a Native American teacher until she was sophomore moving to a three-story high school in Maryland, near Washington D.C....

Feb 27, 2022

Randall C. "Randy" Buisker, age 63 of rural South Wayne, WI passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home in rural South Wayne. He was born October 11, 1958 in Freeport, IL the son of Marvin and Joyce (Guentner) Buisker. Randy grew up in Lanark, IL where he graduated from Lanark High school and later from Highland Community...

Feb 25, 2022

Dennis Eugene Nolan, age 70 of Lena, IL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 25, 2022. He was born on July 4,1951 in Freeport, IL, to Orville and Lucille (Wales) Nolan. Dennis married Sally Hildebrand on October 25, 1972 in Orangeville, IL.

Dennis graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1969. He then served his...

Feb 22, 2022

Norman "Bill" William Broge was born in Winslow Illinois July 24, 1940, and died on February 22, 2022.  Bill lived in and around the Winslow community his entire life, attended Winslow schools, and married Mary Ann Boeck on August 16, 1964 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena Illinois.  He worked as a tool and die maker at Newell...

Feb 22, 2022

Donald "Don" Maves age 77, of Freeport passed away after an extended illness on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Don was born on May 7, 1944, to Robert and Betty  (Bollon) Maves in Freeport, Illinois. He married Mary Dunaway in 1973. He was an Army Veteran that served in the Vietnam War. Don was a Lineman for Northwestern Telephone Co....

Feb 21, 2022

Mary Monica Rizzo (known by most as "Mona") of Lena, IL passed away on February 21, 2022, in Freeport, IL. She was born February 3, 1930, to Leo and Julia (Novak) Dwyer in Hinsdale, IL and was a life-long Illinois resident. She attended high school at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park. In order to attend, she worked various...

Feb 19, 2022

Charles Allen Osterday, Sr., 92 of Freeport, passed away at the Monroe Clinic Hospital on February 19, 2022.  He was born in Lamont, Wisconsin on May 25, 1929 to Howard and Muriel (Anderson) Osterday.  Charlie graduated from Darlington Wisconsin High School in 1947. He married  Corolyn "Corky" Curry on August 12, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Darlington.  In...

Feb 15, 2022

Tom Franklin Furray age 80, of McConnell, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Tom was born April 13, 1941, in McConnell to Franklin and Viola (Niesman) Furray. He married Sharon Schultz on July 2, 1961, in McConnell. He spent more than 40 years at Berner Food in Alfolkey, Illinois as a cheesemaker. He enjoyed everything outdoors- hunting, trapping,...

Feb 14, 2022

M. Michelle Lethlean, 68, of Warren, Illinois passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, February 14, 2022. Michelle was born November 13, 1953, to Ralph and Marjorie (Eckerman) Homb in Freeport, IL. She married Robert L. Lethlean II on November 24, 1973, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Warren, IL and together they raised 3 children; Amy, Jeremy,...

Feb 12, 2022

Karen R. Wall of Freeport, IL passed away February 12, 2022 at Highland Ridge of Williamsburg, Iowa.  Born October 17, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa, she was the daughter of Duane and Rachael (Glanz) Jones.  Karen grew up in Lena, Illinois and Freeport, graduating Freeport Hight School in 1959. She attended Sterling School of Beauty Culture after graduation.  She was...