Obituary Listing

May 4, 2021

Helen L. Roe, 91, of Lena, IL formerly of Rockford, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Lena Living Center, with her family by her side.  She was born on January 19, 1930 in Lena, IL to William "Bill" and Elizabeth (Brown) Duft.  On February 16, 1950 Helen married R. Eugene "Buck" Roe in Freeport, IL. ...

Apr 26, 2021

Brad Moore, 60, lifelong resident of Lena, passed away in Iowa, Monday, April 26, 2021 as a result of a vehicle accident. He was born July 14, 1960 to Ernest "Bud" and Janice Moore of Eleroy.

He owned and operated Comfort Control heating and air conditioning for over 30 years. He was everyone's "on call" handyman. He...

Apr 16, 2021

Suzanne "Sue" McGiveron, 84, of Lena, IL passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. Sue was born on June 27, 1936, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of LaClare and Elizabeth (Hearn) Smith. She attended Toledo University. Sue loved working at Golf Oil as an account representative in Toledo.

Sue...

Apr 13, 2021

Douglas A. Sterchi, 86, of La Moille, passed away April 13, 2021, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL, after a 15-year decline from Alzheimer's and genetic dementia.

Doug was born in Mendota, IL on January 5, 1935 to Albert and Elizabeth (Ryan) Sterchi. He married Mary Sheridan on June 14, 1953.

Cremation rites...

Apr 11, 2021

Carol Desmond, 76, passed away on Sunday April 11, 2021 surrounded by her daughters at ST. Mary's Hospital in Madison, Wi. She was born on February 23, 1945 to George and Marion (Ellison) Livingston in Chicago, IL. She married Robert on September 28, 1963 in Oak Park, IL. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing cards but especially...

Apr 10, 2021

Jimmy Dean Carr, 60, of Lena, IL formerly of Monmouth, IA passed away at his home on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was born on September 23, 1960 to James and Carol (Hute) Carr in Maquoketa, IA. He married Tammy Mesch on June 20, 1998 together they had a son, Jamie. Jimmy worked at Maple Leaf Cheese Factory in...

Apr 10, 2021

Shortly after coming into the world, Winston J. Steinmann, passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents Koel and Laken (Radaszewski) Steinmann, at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI on Saturday, April 10, 2021. His time here on earth was short, he was loved more than words can say and will always be in our hearts.

Apr 9, 2021

David William Determan, 52, of Warren, passed away on Friday April 9, 2021 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born on July 21, 1968 to William and Mary (Philipps) Determan in Darlington, WI. He graduated from Warren High School in 1986. He married Connie McCord in 1992. Together they operated a dairy farm for...

Apr 6, 2021

Donna M. Phillips, 91, of Freeport formerly of Lena passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born at home on January 2, 1930 to Harry and Ethel (Richard) Schoney in Lena, IL. She graduated from Lena High School in 1948. On September 22, 1951 Donna Married Marvin Phillips at the Lena...

Apr 6, 2021

Lois A. Niesman, 85, of Stockton, formally of Lena, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, less than a week after her loving husband Alvin, at FHN Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Savanna, IL on July 17, 1935 to Howard and Alice (Blair) Ditsworth.  She married Alvin Niesman on July 25, 1952.

Lois worked as...

Apr 4, 2021

Betty Shannon, 78 passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born on December 29, 1942 in Mexico, Missouri.

Betty loved Elvis, she loved to dance.  She also loved stuffed animals, word search puzzles, getting her nails done, and playing bingo.  Betty always had a smile on her face...

Mar 31, 2021

Alvin A.  Niesman, 87, of Stockton, formerly of Lena, passed away with his wife by his side on Wednesday, March 31,2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born in McConnell, IL on August 16, 1933 to Alfred and Ruth (Phillips) Niesman. He married Lois Ditsworth on July 25, 1952.

Alvin owned and operated his...

Mar 30, 2021

Delbert Scheider of Lena, Il passed away at his home on March 30, 2021 with his family and Pastor by his bedside.  He was 95.

He was born at Deaconess Hospital in Freeport, IL on April 5, 1925 to Clinton and Lorene (Frank) Scheider.  He attended a one room school through eighth grade, then graduated from Orangeville...

Mar 22, 2021

Patricia Alice Miller (Gille) 75 of Warren, Illinois, graduated to her heavenly home on 22 March 2021 after a hard-fought battle.

Patricia was born on Monday 18 March 1946, to Frank and Teresa B Gille (Moody) in Dubuque, Iowa. She attended School in Warren: Illinois & choose to raise a family instead of completing High School.

Mar 22, 2021

Barry James, 74, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center following a brief illness.  Born in Freeport, IL, Barry graduated from Warren High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Western Illinois University.

Barry enlisted in the United States Army in October of 1967 and served in both Vietnam and Germany. He was...

Mar 20, 2021

John F. Heiler Sr. 80, of Lena, IL passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home in Monroe, Wi. He was born on July 17, 1940 in Lena, Il to Fred and Mary (Cosgrove) Heiler. John graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1959. He married Kathleen Bender June 18, 1960 at St. Mary's Catholic...

Mar 18, 2021

David "Gerb" J. Gerber, 76, of Warren, IL, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.  Gerb was born on December 15, 1944, in Apple River, IL, to Edward and Doris (Beall) Gerber.  He married Sandra Strohacker, and together they had two sons.  Gerb then married Karen...

Mar 17, 2021

Helen R. Cross, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was born on April 28, 1932 to Martin and M. Inez (McGuire) Rupnow. Helen graduated from Winslow High School in 1950. She married Claire "Kelly" Cross on February 24, 1952. They were crowned their Homecoming King & Queen. She was an administrative...

Mar 17, 2021

Betty L. Miller, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 17th 2021. Betty was born August 27th 1926 in Freeport, IL to William and Louella (Meyers) Ruthe.  On October 1st 1943 she married Melvin Schmitt.  They raised 3 daughters, Sandra, Linda, and Lois Gene.  After Melvin's death Betty remarried Eugene Runte.  After Eugene's death...

Mar 16, 2021

James "Jimmy" N. Kempel, age 82 of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.  He was born on August 23, 1938 in Freeport, IL, the son of Nelson and Dora (Papp) Kempel. James grew up working on the family farm in...