Obituary Listing

Jan 6, 2021

Charles "Charlie" D. Fosler, 77, of Warren, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI with his family by his side.  He was born on April 3, 1943, to Charles and Margaret (Walters) Fosler in Freeport, IL.  Charlie married Ardith Drew on March 24, 1962, at the Nora Community Church in Nora, IL. ...

Jan 4, 2021

Verla P. Lobdell, 86, of Lena, passed away at her home on January 4, 2021 after an extended illness.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Mervin "Johnny" Lobdell.  She was born in rural Pearl City on May 1, 1934 to William and Luella (Edler) Liebergesell.  Some of her earliest memories were helping her father on...

Jan 3, 2021

Martha J. Kempel, age 61 of Lena, Illinois passed away on Sunday January 3, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.  She was born on January 11, 1959 in Springfield, IL to Francis and Mary (Koch) Bangasser.  She married Donald Kempel on November 13, 1987 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeport. Martha was a graduate of Aquin...

Jan 1, 2021

Gerald V. Kerr, age 77 of rural Orangeville, IL, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday January 1, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 20, 1943 in Freeport, IL, the son of Norman and Marie (Voss) Kerr. Gerald married Connie Burkholder on December 30, 1962 at the Church of...

Dec 30, 2020

Heath R. Eveland, 47 of Freeport, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Heath was born on July 3, 1973 in Freeport, IL to Richard and Darlene (Schrock) Eveland.  He was currently employed by Snak-King as a first shift lead.

Heath enjoyed painting pictures, especially nature scenes.  He loved his friends and...

Dec 26, 2020

Scott Thomas Schaible, 41, of rural Apple River passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, IL.

He was born October 5, 1979, son of Roger and Linda (Drigot) Schaible. During his early years, Scott enjoyed youth sports, scouting, and helping on the family farm. He became a proud member of the Warren Warriors...

Dec 19, 2020

Myron L. Coaty, 71, of Lena, Illinois passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, Illinois.  Myron was born on August 4, 1949 to Clayton and Reva Coaty in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Myron married Judy Elsasser in 1975.

Myron is survived by his wife Judy and his son Nicholas, both of...

Dec 12, 2020

Cathy Sue Campbell Stouffer, 50, of Winslow, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.  She was born on November 10, 1970 to Claire and Dolly (Severson) Campbell in Freeport, IL.  She graduated from Lena Winslow High School in 1988.  Cathy married Shane Stouffer on August, 6, 1994.  She worked for...

Dec 12, 2020

Lois Kathryn (Keltner) Wiele passed away December 12, 2020 at the Lena Living Center at the age of 94.

Lois was born on August 14, 1926 to Perry and Bessie (Wolfe) Keltner in rural Pearl City.  She and Sherril "Whitey" Wiele were united in marriage on June 25, 1950 in Lena.

She was a 1943...

Dec 9, 2020

Robert "Bob" Herman age 78 of Lena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 9,2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 25, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the son of Allen and Esther (Wingert) Herman. Bob married Tana Raders on October 20, 1963 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena.  He worked for 19 years...

Dec 7, 2020

Jerome P. Dorneden, 77, of Lena, Illinois, formerly of Warren, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Lena Living Center.  He was born on July 23, 1943 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Marion K. Appell.

Jerome will be burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, Illinois where a private graveside service will be held.

Dec 7, 2020

Retha Blackbourn age 86, passed away on Monday December, 7, 2020 at Azura Memory Care in Monroe, WI. She was born on January 17, 1934 to Orlando and Anice (McKillup) LaDow in Darlington, WI. She married Chester Pattinson in 1953 and then married Charles Blackbourn in 1978. She worked at Micro Switch in Warren, IL.  She was a former...

Dec 6, 2020

David N. Chambers, 78, of Lena, Illinois passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin.  David was born on March 16, 1942 to Don and Doris (Strohacker) Chambers in Freeport, Illinois.  He attended Pearl City High School, graduating in 1960.  He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret "Margie" Katzenberger on May 24,...

Nov 28, 2020

Thelma Irene Scheider Holmes Duft

Thelma Duft passed away on November 28, 2020 at the golden age of 105. She was born to Fred and Martha (Borchardt) Scheider on October 28, 1915 at home on their farm east of Lena.

Her mother drove her to school in Damascus by horse and buggy. The family moved...

Nov 26, 2020

Marian Lavonne (Newendyke) Reiling passed away on November 26, 2020 at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. Marian was born on October 26, 1931 in Erie, IL to Louis and Gertie (Buikema) Newendyke. She was the second of seven children. Marian was always proud of her Dutch heritage. She graduated from Milledgeville, IL High School and briefly attended Central College...

Nov 25, 2020

Marian L. Kent, loving mother,92 of Warren, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  She was born on March 18,1928 in Gratiot Township, Wisconsin to Fred and Rose (Meier) Kant. She married Beverly Kent in1948. She worked 32 years at Micro Switch in Warren before retiring.

She is survived by her children Nancy and Joan Kent...

Nov 24, 2020

Regina Grace Schulz, 71, of Freeport passed away on Tuesday, November 24,2020 at her home in Freeport. She was born on September 18, 1949 in Freeport, IL to Joe and Wilma (Sorn) Fuchs. She married Robert G. Schulz on September 21, 1968 at the Orangeville United Methodist Church and together they raised 3 children.

Regina worked for...

Nov 20, 2020

Janice D. McKee, 81, of Kent passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1939 in Scales Mound, IL to Wilbur and Olive (Dittmar) Niemann.  Janice graduated from Scales Mound High School and worked at Crum & Forster Insurance in Freeport until her marriage to Robert (Bob) McKee on August 12, 1962. They...

Nov 18, 2020

Faith K. Brookman, 78, of Lena, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16,1942 to Elmer and Aleatha (Diestelmeier) Klaas. Faith graduated from Lena High School. She married Rodney Brookman on June 30,1963 at Salem United Church of Christ in Lena.  Faith was a current member of...

Nov 17, 2020

Naomi "Noni" McCool passed away on Tuesday, November 17th after a vibrant and meaningful 98 years.  She was born to Walter and Anna (Mattheis) Lang on February 17th 1922.  She graduated from Freeport High School in 1940 and went on to complete a 2-year business course at Brown's College of Commerce. Over the years she was a proud employee...