Obituary Listing

Sep 16, 2020

Dennis Carl Brinkmeier, age 88, passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2020 in Freeport, IL. He was born on August 12, 1932 in Loran, IL to Arthur and Lydia (Beyer) Brinkmeier.  He worked at Union Dairy for many years and one of the last jobs he had was making ice cream.

He is survived by his daughters;...

Sep 15, 2020

Mary Sue Campbell, 92, of Lena, IL formerly of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at the Lena Living Center with family by her side.  She was born on April 6, 1928 in Michigan to Harold and Stella Flory.  She was a free spirit who moved throughout the United States finding various jobs wherever she...

Sep 14, 2020

Maurice E. Holmes, 94, of Lena, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the Lena Living Center. He was born on December 7, 1925 to Oliver W. and Anna (Lobdell) Holmes at home in Waddams Township, IL.

He was the last survivor of 13 children. He graduated from Lena High School in 1943. Married Elaine Amendt...

Sep 10, 2020

Cindy Jean Phillips, 66 of Winslow, IL passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born April 8, 1954 in Monroe, WI. She was the daughter of the late Gene Russell and Alta Ruth (Kubatzke) Wuthrich. She is survived by her son Dustin Phillips of Dixon, IL, sisters; Sandy (Mike) Kint of Vero Beach, FL, and Candy (Mark)...

Sep 6, 2020

Lorraine M. Bonebright, 98, of Lena, Illinois passed away on Sunday September 6, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport, Illinois. She was born on May 12, 1922 in Hot Springs Arkansas to Raymon and Lenore (Howe) Harrell. Lorraine spent her childhood in Arkansas, Tampa Florida and, Chicago Illinois before moving to Lena where she graduated high school in 1940....

Sep 3, 2020

Rosalie A. Busch, 74, of Orangeville, IL formerly of Warren, IL passed away on September 3, 2020 at her daughter's home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on May 15, 1946 in New Hampton, IA to W. Arthur and Clara (Weidler) Schultz. Rosalie graduated from New Hampton High School in 1964.  She married Robert P. Strickland on...

Aug 24, 2020

Betty J. Ilgen, 83, of Warren, IL passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Galena Stauss Senior Care Nursing Home in Galena, IL.  She was born on August 23, 1937 to Wilbur and Marie (Shippy) Pleasant.  Betty married Edward Ilgen on March 23, 1968 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL.

Betty was preceded...

Aug 17, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Wachter, 85, of Lena, IL was called home to Heaven on August 17, 2020.  He was born on August 15, 1935 in JoDaviess County to Glen and Josephine (Dittmar) Wachter.  He married Sharon Moore and together they had two daughter, Joy (Dan) Schwartz, and Karlene (Dave) Heinkel.  After Sharon passed, he married Shirley Shadle.

Jerry...

Aug 16, 2020

David E. Lammers, 75, of Freeport, IL went to his final resting place to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 16, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 10, 1945 to Robert and Marjorie (Granke) Lammers in Savanna, IL.  He married Rebecca Thompson on April 8, 1989 in Freeport, IL.   David...

Aug 15, 2020

Charlane J. Kunz, age 85 of Lena, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Lena Living Center.  She was born on June 5, 1935 in Derinda, IL, the daughter of Lorenz and Lillian (Belk) Randecker.  Charlane was a home health care provider for several years and prior to that a manager of fast food restaurants.  She...

Aug 6, 2020

Marilyn Jean Holmes, age 94, of Lena, died Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Lena Living Center from natural causes.  Marilyn was born July 20, 1926 in Freeport, the daughter of Ted and Mary (Ash) Mau.  She graduated from Winslow High School and then attended University of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA.  On March 22, 1946, she married Wayne A....

Aug 3, 2020

John W. Walsh, 55, of Lena, IL formerly of Hurdland, MO passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side on Monday, August 3, 2020.  He was born on June 20, 1965 to Thomas and Norma (Lingenfelter) in Kirksville, MO.  When John was younger, he worked in various farming communities and most recently for...

Jul 30, 2020

Elbert Brister, 78, of Lena, Illinois passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Complete arrangements are pending.

Jul 29, 2020

Mark Dana Ozburn, 48 of Pleasant Prairie, WI formerly of Lena, IL,  passed away on July 29, 2020 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

Mark was born June 20, 1972 in Clinton, Iowa to his parents, Thomas and Mary Ozburn.  He was a 1990 graduate of Le-Win High School, where his proudest accomplishment was being the drum...

Jul 19, 2020

Ellen Lou (Busse) Kyles, age 92 of Lena, IL, passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020 at the Lena Living Center.  Ellen was born on May 11, 1928 on her father's birthday, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Dodge, IA to William and Maud (Holt) Busse.  She married Frank on June 18, 1947 at Catholic parsonage.  She taught in a...

Jul 19, 2020

Mike "Greenie" Grenoble, 65, of Stockton, IL passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the UW Hospital in Madison, WI, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 15, 1955 in Freeport, IL to Raymond and Betty (Blair) Grenoble.  Greenie was an excellent football player in high school.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with the...

Jul 13, 2020

Robert "Tiny" C. Englert, 60, of Lena, IL formerly of Huntley, IL passed away at his home on Monday, July 13, 2020.  He was born on May 1, 1960 to August and Rose (Exner) Englert in Elgin, IL.  Robert graduated from Huntley High School.  He owned and operated his own trucking company.  Robert then joined the Local 150 Union...

Jul 11, 2020

John Ammon, age 93 of Winslow, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 19, 1926 in Winslow to John Sr. and Hulda (Rolli) Ammon.  He graduated from Winslow High School in 1944, served his country in the United States Navy, was a World War II Veteran, he then graduated...

Jun 19, 2020

Kerry John Schlueter, 49, passed away with his family by his side, loving and holding him while he quietly slipped away so peacefully, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 31, 1971 to Perry and Katherine Schlueter. He was a loving child to his parents and family, and later an influential father to his three...

Jun 15, 2020

Dorothy Splinter, 70, of Sterling, IL passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020.  She was born on September 23, 1949 to Clyde and Ruth (Sedwick) Splinter in Freeport, IL.

Funeral services will be private.

Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport, IL.