Obituary Listing

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...

Oct 29, 2025

Raymond "Ray" L. Handel, 83, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born on September 15,1942 in Freeport, IL to Theodore J. and Jeanette E. (Lubold) Handel. He married the love of his life, Eleanor Miller, at the Nora Community Church on August 26, 1961. He joined the United States Army and proudly...

Oct 29, 2025

Anita M. Dauen, 63, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025. She was born on October 22nd,1962 in Hazel Green, WI to Edner and June (Vance) Severson. She married Kenny Dauen on August 15th, 2004, in Albany, IL.

Anita worked as a caregiver to both young and old, helping...

Oct 25, 2025

Ernest H. Wilber, age 89 of Lena, IL, passed away at the Medina Nursing Center in Durand on October 25, 2025.

He was born on September 30, 1936 in Rockford, the son of Patrick and Lucille (Bradahl) Wilber.  Ernest served his country as a member of  the United States Marine Corp for 7 years.  He became an...

Oct 25, 2025

Mary A. Raymer, age 85 of Roscoe, IL Formerly of Lena, IL peacefully went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2025.  The daughter of Robert and Clotine "Cookie" (Mclaine) Nobel she was born on April 7, 1940, in Lena, IL. Mary married Lowell Raymer in 1983 in Freeport, IL.  She was employed by Microswitch/Honeywell for 30...

Oct 23, 2025

Sean G. Reed, 34, of Freeport, IL passed away on October 23, 2025.  He was born on October 30, 1990 at Scott Air Force Base, IL. Sean proudly served his country in the United States Marines Corps as a Sergeant.

Sean had many hobbies including paramotoring and paddleboarding.  He also loved Star Wars and was an avid...

Oct 23, 2025

Elaine Carol Williams, 89, of Lena, passed away at her home on the farm on October 23, 2025.

Elaine was born on July 28th, 1936, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Harold and Cora (Frederick) Schindler. She married Creighton Williams, December 10th, 1955, in Savanna, IL. She attended Our Lady of Angel Academy where she gave her...

Oct 21, 2025

Michael E. Green, age 76, of Nora passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Mike was born in Freeport, IL to William and Letha Green. In recent years he and his dog Sugar drove a truck, seasonally, for Harbach Farms.  He owned and operated Green Construction for many years. Prior to that he farmed. "Greenie" enjoyed playing Euchre every...

Oct 8, 2025

Richard H. Spinhirne, 79 of Lena, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

He was born on February 25, 1946 in Freeport, IL, the son of Howard and Beulah (Brinkmeier) Spinhirne.  Richard married Karen Esmond on July 27, 1968, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena.  He graduated from the University of Illinois in...

Oct 8, 2025

Lee Ann Kenyon, 84, of Monroe, WI passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. She was born to Andy and Delia (Thoren) Miller on May 10, 1941in Freeport, IL. Lee Ann was a graduate of Dakota High School and upon graduating she attended North Central College in Naperville, IL.  She...

Oct 6, 2025

Carolyn A. Martin, age 73, of Lena passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on December 15, 1951, in Freeport, IL to Howard and Marilyn (Schofield) Keller. She grew up on the family farm in Kent, IL and was a 1970 graduate of Lena-Winslow High School....