Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2020

Deloris Hacker, age 101 passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020 at Waverly Place in Stockton, IL. She was born  March 30, 1919 in Apple River, IL to Cletus and Nellie McGee. She married Laverne Hacker on November 26, 1942.

She is survived by numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and Husband.

Nov 12, 2020

Gary L. Broge, 80, of Stockton, IL formerly of Lena, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 14, 1940 to Edward and Bessie (Woodley) Broge in Freeport, IL.  Gary married Lorraine Broege on June 29, 1974 in Monroe, WI.  Gary farmed most of his life...

Nov 12, 2020

Linda K. Brose, 68, of Lena, Illinois passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from pneumonia at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, surrounded by her family.  She was born on July 23, 1952 in Freeport to Albert and Anna (Lott) Baldauf of Pearl City.  She attended school in Pearl City, and Northern Illinois University where she earned a Master's...

Nov 11, 2020

Opal Mae Ritzman, age 99 and a half, passed away on November 11, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born May 2, 1921, to George Frederick & Rosa Hart in Berreman Township, Jo Daviess County, IL. Opal and Milo P Wachlin were married Dec. 13, 1939, he passed away on June 3, 1961. She and Quincy...

Nov 9, 2020

Robert Lee "Big Bob" Lyvers, age 83, of Lena, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago on August 7, 1937 to Carsey and Dorothy (McKnight) Lyvers. Bob graduated from Parker High School in 1955. He married his high school sweetheart, Lynn Leibfried on February 23, 1957 at...

Nov 4, 2020

Ben E. Mayer, age 90, passed away on Wednesday November 4, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1930 in Lena, IL, to Ben and Verna (Runkle) Mayer. He graduated from Lena High School in 1948.  He married Gail Fluegel on November 21, 1954 at the Salem United Church of Christ. Ben started as a teller at Lena State...

Nov 3, 2020

Paul Kenneth Potter, 49, of Lena, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on November 3, 2020.  He was born on August 13, 1971 in San Diego, California to Paul and Regina (Huff) Potter.  Paul worked for Advanced Technologies in Freeport.  He was an avid golfer, who enjoyed life and was a friend to all. ...

Nov 2, 2020

On November 2nd, 2020 Debra Farmer, loving wife and mother, passed away at age 62 after battling cancer for 11 years.

Deb was born on September 20th, 1958 in Monroe WI, to George and Norma Jean Drye. She graduated from Lena-Winslow in 1977. After graduation, Deb worked at K-mart for many years before transitioning to surgical housekeeping...

Nov 2, 2020

Gary L. Albrecht age 78, passed away at his home on November 2, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 27, 1942 in Freeport, IL to Walter and Emma (Zink) Albrecht. He married Nancy Krebs on January 8, 1964 at St. Paul's Church in Wayne Township. He worked at Micro Switch for 34 years until retirement...

Nov 2, 2020

Robert Hastings, 83, of Freeport, IL formerly of Winslow, IL passed away at his home on Monday, November 2, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 24, 1937 in Rockford, IL to Frederick and Lottie (Rodebaugh) Hastings. Robert married Patricia Solace on December 30, 1960 at the Winslow United Methodist Church. He served his country in...

Nov 2, 2020

Randall "Randy" L. Rimington of Orangeville, IL died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospital.  He was born to Frederick and Virginia (Wilson) Rimington on March 26, 1952 in Peoria, IL. The family moved to Stephenson County in 1962, where Randy graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1970. He attended Highland Community College, graduating with an associate's degree....

Oct 31, 2020

Gerald (Jerry) Brown, 80, of Warren, IL passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on July 28, 1940 to Albert and Lucille (Winter) Brown in Dubuque, Iowa. Gerald was in the National Guard and belonged to the American Legion Post #0298 for 34 years. He drove bus for the...

Oct 30, 2020

Armin G. Wand Jr., age 64 of Argyle, WI, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born on July 18, 1956 in Monroe, WI, the son of Armin Sr. and Wilma (Hale) Wand.  Amin married Barbara Baker on July 17, 1977 in Warren, IL.  He enjoyed playing cards and fishing with...

Oct 24, 2020

Ronald "Ron" E. Fuchs, 78, of Lena, IL passed away from complications of Co-Vid with his wife Patricia by his side at FHN Memorial Hospital on Saturday October 24, 2020.  He was born on October 9, 1942 to Albert and Mabel (Bower) Fuchs in Freeport, IL. Ron married Patricia "Pat" Buchenau on March 23, 1963 at the Nora Community...

Oct 22, 2020

LaVone H. Gabel, 86, of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. She was born on July 28, 1934 to Leo and M. Claribell (Roper) Haeft in Shullsburg, WI. She married Arthur Gabel on June 2, 1952 in Warren, IL. In her younger years, she was employed at...

Oct 20, 2020

Thomas A. Lauraitis, age 83 of Apple River, IL, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 20,2020.

He was born on July 20, 1937 in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles and Pauline (Paski) Lauraitis.  Tom served his country in the United States Navy for 4 years and continued his service as a member of the...

Oct 20, 2020

Opal Mae Anderson, 89, of Freeport passed away at Liberty Village on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Cremation rites have been accorded and complete arrangements are pending.

Oct 18, 2020

I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.  2 Timothy 4:7

Lorraine Shirley Lowe, 83, of Lena Illinois, was surrounded by family when she was called to her heavenly home on October 18, 2020 following a brief illness.   Lorraine was born on December 31, 1936 in Sterling, Illinois to...

Oct 16, 2020

Steve L. Shelly, age 61 of Warren, IL passed away at his home on Friday, October 16, 2020.  He was born on October 15, 1959 in Freeport, IL, the son of Donald and Betty (Johnson) Shelly.

Steve worked in construction for the majority of his life and took great pride in this work. He enjoyed building houses,...

Oct 12, 2020

Robert "Bob" Gerbick, 93, of Lena passed away at Manor Court in Freeport on October 12, 2020. His family was able to be with him. Bob was born at home on a farm near Lanark, IL on April 09, 1927 to Jesse and Mabel (Sturtz) Gerbick.  He attended school in Stockton and Warren and then joined the U.S. Navy...