Obituary Listing

Oct 5, 2021

Catherine "Cathy" A. Fennell, 71, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021, with her family by her side. Cathy was born on January 21, 1950, in Freeport, to Wilfred "Bill" and Donna (Stich) Wolfram. She married Francis Fennell on August 7, 1976, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Warren, IL.

Cathy taught and retired from...

Sep 21, 2021

Eugene "Gene" L. Broge age 94, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 21, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1927, in Waddams Grove to Clifford and Bessie (Tieman) Broge. He married Ursie Price on May 9, 1954, in Nora, IL at Nora Community Church. He was a lifetime farmer, starting in...

Sep 13, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Hastings died peacefully in his home Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born August 21, 1923, to Hap and Hulda (Blaisdell) in his grandparents' home in Martin(town) Wisconsin. Nathaniel Martin was his great-grandfather who built the dam, grist mill and a power plant. Jerry and Ike helped in their folk's General Store and Post Office. Martintown had...

Sep 12, 2021

Dan Hoffman, 74, of Lena passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 2, 1947, to Robert and Lucille (Jansen) Hoffman in Elgin, IL.

Private family services will be held.

Sep 5, 2021

Dianne Marie (Smith) Lynch, age 78 of Lena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021.  She was born May 8, 1943, in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada, to Robert and Nellie (Riley) Smith. She married Raymond Lynch on December 31, 1960, in Vermilion, Alberta, Canada. Dianne worked for many years as a CNA at Lena Living Center. She enjoyed crafting...

Sep 2, 2021

Maylene K. Crain, age 97 of Warren, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Monroe, WI. She was born October 9, 1923 in Wards Township to Helmer and Elsie (Hess) Hammer. She married John Crain Sr. on July 3, 1943 in Freeport, IL. Maylene worked for Honeywell for over 20 years and then worked various jobs. She...

Sep 2, 2021

Mervin "Johnny" Lobdell, 87, of Lena, passed away peacefully at his home on September 2, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born in the Lobdell farmhouse on January 8, 1934, to John and Leta (Kappenman) Lobdell and was the youngest of four boys. Johnny graduated from Lena High School in 1951, but his best memories were the eight...

Aug 20, 2021

Nikita M. Martin age 28, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Friday August 20, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born on December 21, 1992 in Freeport to Janie (Niemann) Martin. She graduated from Warren High School in 2011 and from Capri College of Massage Therapy in Dubuque in 2012. She owned...

Aug 18, 2021

Dolores M. Foster, 88, of Mineral Point, WI, formerly of Apple River, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Sienna Crest Living Center in Mineral Point, WI.  She was born on September 28, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, MS daughter of Thomas and Mary (Cowin) Griffaw.  On August 22, 1948 Dolores married A. J. Foster in Piggott, AK.  A.J....

Aug 17, 2021

David L. Busch, 68, of Lena, IL AKA  Buschwacker, Scooter Boy, Bushey, Busch, Big Busch-Little Busch, Dumba**, George and many more, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. He was born on March 27, 1953 in Freeport, IL, the son of Evelyn H. (Schulz) Huett. Dave owned and operated Busch Photography for...

Aug 17, 2021

Dennis Hill, 71, of Kent, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1950 in Freeport, son of Charles and Lucille (Remmers) Hill. Dennis graduated from Pearl City High School class of 1968. On January 31, 1970 Dennis married Jean (Neebel) at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. He was a...

Aug 12, 2021

Jean Frances Galway was born August 25, 1930 in Monroe, WI to Genevieve (Gordon) and Victor Teehan. She attended St. Victor's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Monroe High School. On October 15, 1955 Jean married James O. Galway, Jr. from Winslow at St. Victor's rectory in Monroe. This marriage was blessed with two children, Lori and Dan. Jean...

Aug 7, 2021

Eileen Marie (Willis) Keeffer, 81, of Stockton Illinois passed away at FHN hospital on Saturday, August 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Eileen was born on March 1, 1940 in Freeport, Illinois to Lowell and Helen (Brocious) Willis. Eileen's childhood was spent growing up with her two siblings, whom she holds very dear, Shirley (Tom) Leitzen and Larry (Ann)...

Aug 3, 2021

Glenn Arleigh Frautschy, 89, of Orangeville passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL with his family by his side. He was born on March 3, 1932 to Arleigh and Edna (Stauffacher) Frautschy in Monroe, WI. He married Katharine Lenz on October 1, 1960 at Stavers Methodist Church.

Glenn worked...

Aug 2, 2021

Brenda K. Kohler 58, of Pearl City, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, August 2, 2021. She was born to Gale and Rosalie (Raders) Pittsley on October 10, 1962 in Freeport, IL. She was a graduate of Pearl City High School. She was employed by Savencia Cheese in Lena, IL.

Brenda liked to have...

Jul 29, 2021

Allen B. Hawkinson, 84, of Lena, IL passed away at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.  Allen was born on March 13, 1937 in Riverside (Gratiot, WI) to Russel and Alice (Zuberbuhler) Hawkinson.  He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1955-1959.  He was stationed in Iceland on the DEW Line...

Jul 24, 2021

Eileen A. Snapp, 92, of Eleroy, Illinois passed away in her home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 with her family by her side.  Eileen was born in Schapville, Illinois on April 30, 1929. She graduated from Scales Mound High School and was united in marriage to Ed Snapp on October 28, 1950 at the Schapville Presbyterian Church.

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Jul 17, 2021

William "Bill" Wire, 80, of South Wayne, WI passed away at his home on Saturday, July 17, 2021.  Bill was born on June 26, 1941 in Winslow Township to William and Lucile (Baker) Wire.  Bill farmed all his life in Northwestern Illinois and Southwestern Wisconsin.  He loved John Deere Tractors and dairy cows.  Bill was a huge Chicago Bear...

Jul 7, 2021

Mary K. Determan, age 76, passed away on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital.  Born on October 21, 1944 in Lancaster, WI to Vincent and Mary (Eisele) Philipps, Mary received her degree in education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and taught for many years in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.  Helping children discover a love for reading...

Jul 6, 2021

Jack W. Zaugg, 82, of Freeport, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Waverly Place in Stockton, Illinois.  Jack was born on May 12, 1939 to Jacob and Elsie (Marty) Zaugg in Monroe, WI.

Per Jack's wishes, a private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Monroe, WI.