Obituary Listing

Jan 8, 2026

Marlene I. Homb, 83, of Freeport, passed away on January 8, 2026 at Liberty Village, IL, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on March 19, 1942, in Darlington, WI, the daughter of Harold and Marie (Wicker) Hale. Marlene married William Homb on November 23,1963.

She completed her nursing training at the Freeport School of...

Jan 3, 2026

Sally Louise Gerbode, 91, of Lena, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the SSM Monroe Health Hospice Home. The daughter of James and Lovida (Langdon) Barber, she was born on August 2, 1934, in Janesville, WI. She married John M. Gerbode on October 9, 1954, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church...

Jan 2, 2026

Florence E. Klentz, 104, of Freeport, formerly of Lena, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Manor Court in Freeport, IL.  Florence was born on August 11, 1921, in Rollfield, MT to Jacob and Florence (Skinner) Paul.  She married Kenneth Klentz on August 21, 1938, in McConnell, IL. Florence and Ken raised two daughters and farmed in...

Jan 1, 2026

Jeffery Alan Holmes, 75, of Lena, IL, passed away on Thursday January 1, 2026 at his home. Jeff was born on December 9, 1950 in Freeport, IL to Maurice and Elaine (Amendt) Holmes. Jeff graduated from Lena-Winslow High School and attended Highland Community College. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1971 and was stationed in Germany...

Dec 27, 2025

Oscar A. Ruedinger, 93, of Orangeville, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the SSM Monroe Hospice Home on Saturday, December 27, 2025.  He was born on June 16, 1932, to Albertus and Anna (Achterberg) Ruedinger in Oshkosh, WI.  Oscar married Janet Keller on June 26, 1982, in Monticello, WI at the Zwingli United Church...

Dec 24, 2025

Ruth Ann (Gift) Scheider passed in the most peaceful setting watching an online nativity reenactment at her church on Christmas Eve evening. She was born on September 21, 1937, to Glen and Gladys (Chapin) Gift in Freeport, IL. Ruth grew up in Cedarville, IL and was one of 12 children. At age 11, she met the love of her...

Dec 21, 2025

Sally Ann Packard (89) passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 21, 2025. Sally embodied unconditional love and was incredibly proud of her entire family.

Sally was born on August 8, 1936 to John Scott Burton and Eleanor Kathryn (Mottram) in Chicago. Sally spent her youth in Chicago and told many a story about the...

Dec 17, 2025

Janet E. Mittelsteadt, age 84 of Warren, passed away surrounded by her family on December 17, 2025, at Lafayette Hospital in Darlington, WI.

She was born on January 3, 1941, in Green County, WI, the daughter of George and Bessie(Sweeney) Broege. (as she told her girls that she was pooped on a bird...

Dec 13, 2025

Janice Lockwood, of Lena, passed away on December 13, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital.   She was born in Lena, Illinois, on September 27, 1942, to John Franklin Metcalf and Meta (Peters) Metcalf.  On September 16, 1961, she married Lee B. Lockwood.

Janice worked as a secretary for Honeywell Micro Switch, Salem United Church of Christ, and others...

Dec 7, 2025

Joseph W. Krupke, 78, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away December 7, 2025 in Davis, Illinois. Joe was born on March 26, 1947 in Belvedere, Illinois to Emil and Clementina (Janicki) Krupke. He was a lifelong resident of Freeport and graduated from Freeport Senior High School. He worked for Kelly Springfield Tire Co. , later Titan Tire, until his retirement....

Dec 4, 2025

Frances "Franny" K. Raab, 78, of Nora, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Neighbors Care Center in Byron, IL. Fran was born on August 22, 1947 in Delaware County, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Czeraki) Cutler. She married Keith Raab on June 29, 1967, in Stockton, IL. Fran enjoyed working at the...

Nov 30, 2025

Betty Lou Rupnow, 92, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was born to John and Louella (Raders) Johnson August 1, 1933, in Freeport, IL. Betty married Nathan "Ole" Rupnow on August 19, 1950, in Rockford, IL.

Betty was employed by the Freeport Journal Standard for over 30 years where she worked...

Nov 27, 2025

Judith A. Polhill, 83, of Lena, passed away peacefully in Monroe, WI, on November 27, 2025.  She was born on May 16, 1942, in Dodgeville, WI, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Edge) King.  Judy married Melvin "Butch" Polhill on August 29, 1959, in Nashua, IA.

Judy and Butch operated Polhill's Lena Q where she cooked and...

Nov 25, 2025

Marian Eileen (Robieson) Long, 95, of Freeport, Il passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Liberty Village/Manor Court, surrounded by her family.  Marian was eldest of 11 children of Lewis and Ida (Grabow) Robieson and was born at the family farm in Lena on November 17, 1930.

She graduated from Lena High School in 1948 and...

Nov 6, 2025

Roger Ackerson, 70, of Warren, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1955, in Hazel Green, WI, to Marie and Bernard Greene. Roger married Laurie Keuter on November 27, 1976 and together they had three children- Steva (Aaron) Miller, Roger (Bruiser) Ackerson Jr, and Cassie...

Nov 6, 2025

Steven Dale Marks, 73, of Stockton, IL, passed away on November 6, 2025, at OSF Saint Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL.  Steven was born on January 21, 1952, in Columbia, SC, the son of Dale and Joyce (Krippendorf) Marks.

Steven is survived by his brother Nelson Marks of Stockton, IL.

Cremation rites were accorded.

Nov 5, 2025

Roger L. Keene, 76, of Warren, formerly of Dallas, N.C. passed away on November 5, 2025.  He was born on September 1, 1949, in Jolo, W.V. to Sylvester and Hattie (Vance) Keene.  Roger served his country in the United States Army serving two tours in the Vietnam War. Roger married Theda Gaye Thompson on November 25, 2007, in Whitesville,...

Nov 5, 2025

Tony M. Romero, 30, of Warren, IL passed away on November 5, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 21, 1995, in Freeport, IL to Rhonda Bottcher. He married his best friend and high school sweet heart, Sydney Groen, on August 13, 2021, at Apple River Canyon State Park.

Tony graduated from Forreston High...

Nov 3, 2025

Dean Edward Kistler, 84, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, November 3, 2025, in Lena, Illinois.

Dean was born on February 19, 1941, to James and Mary (Jorgensen) Kistler in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. On February 14, 1977, he married Frieda Miller. Dean was a skilled craftsman and...

Nov 2, 2025

Carol Elaine (Jogerst) Stich Wilber, 89, of Lena, IL, passed away on November 2, 2025, at SSM Health Monroe Hospital, surrounded by her family. Carol was born at home in Winslow on August 24, 1936, to Ralph and Rose (Hildebrandt) Jogerst.

She graduated from Lena High School in 1954 and then began working at the State Bank...