Obituary Listing

Oct 2, 2025

Roger Schlichting, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2025, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL.  The son of Roy and Leta (Sincox) Schlichting, he was born on March 1, 1935 in Shullsburg, WI.  In his younger years he was a boy scout and a member of the local 4-H where he showed beef cattle...

Oct 2, 2025

Robert Smith, age 92, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on Thursday October 2, 2025. Other than his last 36 hours, Robert lived independently and on his own terms. With longevity running in his family, Robert always said he would live until 100, and it's one of only a few things he didn't accomplish in his long life. Always...

Sep 30, 2025

Twyla K. Watson, 79, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, formerly of Winslow, IL passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday September 30, 2025.

She was born on October 22, 1945 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Leo and Zelma (Degunther) Grindey.  Twyla graduated from Warren High School with the class of 1963.  She married the...

Sep 30, 2025

Edwin R. Gollmer, 83, a longtime Freeport and Lena resident, passed away on September 30, 2025 at the Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI.

Ed was born on May 3, 1942 in Lena, IL, the son of Ray and Veva (Sigafus) Gollmer.  He married Kathleen Hintz on April 7, 1970 in Los Gatos, California and she preceded...

Sep 29, 2025

Kathy S. Diffenderfer, 65, of McConnell, passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 29, 2025.Kathy was born on February 19, 1960, in Freeport, IL to Wesley and Donna (Lehman) Wessels. She married Mark Diffenderfer on June 21, 1980, at the Grace Free Methodist Church in McConnell.

Kathy was a member of the Evangelical Free...

Sep 28, 2025

Jean Ann Breit of Lena, IL passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025, a day shy of her 85th birthday. She was born on September 29, 1940 in Kaukauna, WI to the late Paul and Myrtle (Stein) Onkels. Jean married Cyril Breit on September 10, 1960. Cy passed away August 23, 2009.

She was a member of St....

Sep 12, 2025

James "Jim" Lee McAuliffe, age 67, of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, September 12, 2025. The son of Leo and Lois (Foy) McAuliffe, Jim was born on February 10, 1958, in Freeport, IL. He was raised in Lena, IL where he graduated from Lena- Winslow High School in 1976. Jim...

Sep 11, 2025

Glen Eugene Carlson, age 90, of Lena died September 11, 2025. Glen was born December 12, 1934 at Ankeny, Iowa to John and Nellie (Aunspach) Carlson. Glen grew up on a farm near Colo (Story County) Iowa and graduated from Colo High School. He graduated from Iowa State University where he studied agri-business and sociology.  He enrolled in Naval...

Sep 5, 2025

Marlow M. Walter, age 81, of Orangeville, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the SSM Monroe Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. The son of Marian and Verda (Hurless) Walter, Marlow was born on February 25, 1944, in Freeport, IL. He met the love of his life Mildred "Millie Beightol and they were married on August...

Sep 4, 2025

On September 4, 2025, Vicki Jo (McKinstrey)  VanScoy-Gobeli, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father at the age of 63.

Born on November 14, 1961, in Freeport, Illinois, she was the daughter of Joan Faye (Liphart) Hartley and Donald Lee McKinstrey. She was a 1979 graduate of...

Sep 2, 2025

Daniel "Dan" Bonifay, age 36, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was born on June 28, 1989, in St. Charles, Illinois, to Linda Emmons and Chris Schmidt.

On July 3, 2021, Dan married the love of his life, Selena Horn, at their home in Elizabeth, Illinois. Together, they built a beautiful life and...

Aug 31, 2025

James W. Kurth, age 87 of Freeport, IL passed away at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born in Gratiot, WI to Herman and Blanche (Bennett) Kurth. He married Sharon Martin on October 7, 1961. James was a lifelong dairy farmer, who enjoyed Nascar, fishing, cats and feeding wildlife.

He is survived by his 7 children-...

Aug 15, 2025

Larry L. Schuler, 90 of Lena passed away early morning on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Parkview Home in Freeport, IL. He was born on October 24, 1934, to Carl and Beatrice (McLaughlin) Schuler in Freeport, IL. Larry married LaVera Hulsey on May 5, 1954, in Pawhuska, OK and together they had 4 children; Carla, Lance, Rebecca, and Leif....

Aug 13, 2025

Irene P. Amendt, 97, formerly of Lena, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Schererville, IN. Irene was born on August 20, 1927, to Max and Grace (Ilgen) Paul. She married the love of her life Dean Amendt on February 8, 1945.

Irene was a homemaker, having the joy of raising...

Aug 8, 2025

Carlos E. Lingle, 89 of Lena, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at SSM Health Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born on October 6, 1935, in Jonesboro, IL to Harry and Eula (Baldwin) Lingle. He married Shirley Smith on April 17, 1955, in Robinson, IL. His career began with Western Union and later the Northwestern Telephone...

Aug 6, 2025

Ronald Lee Watson Sr., 72 of Lena, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.  He was born on March 23, 1953, in Freeport, IL   to Glenn and Arlene (VanRaden) Watson. He married Vicki Wichman on July 5, 1980, in New Glarus, WI.  Ron graduated with the class of 1971, from Orangeville High School and after graduation he served...

Aug 2, 2025

Rose Mary "Rosie" Lutz, age 90, of Lena, IL, formerly of Marshfield, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the SSM Monroe Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. She was born on November 27, 1934, in Marshfield, WI to John and Vivian (Hespe) Hessleberger. She was a 1952 graduate from Marshfield Senior High where she met the...

Aug 1, 2025

Robert C. Cook Sr, 89 of Warren, IL passed away with his family by his side on Friday, August 1, 2025, at SSM Hospital in Monroe, WI after a sudden illness. He was born on June 13, 1936, to Christopher and Alice (Cowen) Cook in Gratiot Township, WI. He was a graduate of Warren High School in the class...

Jul 27, 2025

Lucille D. Brown, 104, of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Dimensions Living (formerly Prairie View) in Winnebago, IL. The daughter of Wilmer and Minnie (Wolford) Winter, she was born on September 14, 1920, in Galena, IL. She married Albert Brown on July 15, 1939, at the...

Jul 22, 2025

Alexander Paul Leamon, 23, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born on April 11, 2002, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital to Kimberly Leamon and Gregory Farmer.

Alex graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 2020. He was a part of the baseball and football programs where he was a part of the 2017 and 2019...