Charles J. Gaffey
Feb 22, 2017
Charles Joseph "Chuck" Gaffey, 75, died unexpectedly at his home in Lena, Il. on Feb 22, 2017. Memorial services will be Saturday March 4, 2017 at St John's Lutheran Church, Lena. Visitation will be from 9 until the time of service at noon, with a luncheon to follow. Services will be officiated by Pastor Rick Bader. A private inurnment will...
Gladys M. Mcgehee
Feb 21, 2017
Gladys M. McGehee, 87 passed away on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at her home in Warren. Gladys was born on October 22, 1929 in Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to Ernest and Iva (Burden) James. She married Norman R. McGehee on December 18, 1947 in Kentucky. He passed away on January 8, 2013. She cooked many homemade meals and enjoyed sewing....
Michael L. Ireton
Feb 17, 2017
Michael L. Ireton, 73, passed away at home under hospice care. He was born on January 30, 1944 to Allen and LaFaye Ireton, in Peoria, IL. He graduated from Weyauwega High School in Wisconsin. Mike served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1966. He then worked for Com Ed, from which he retired. Mike's passion was hunting, golfing, visiting...
Fred W. Pash
Feb 9, 2017
Fred William Pash, 95, of Freeport, IL formerly of Warren, IL passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. Fred was the son of Simon R. Pash and Anna (Mass) Pash was born on July 15, 1921 in Clarno, WI. His mother and father farmed on several different farms during his young boyhood life, his...
Virettia Marks
Feb 7, 2017
Virettia (Vi) G. Marks, age 75 passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2017 at the Lena Living Center. She was born May 21, 1941 to Alfa (Kluck) and Lewis Burmeister in Freeport, IL. Vi was a graduate of Freeport High School. She married John Marks on June 11, 1960 at the Nora Church in Nora, IL. John and Vi were...
Robert B. Heller
Jan 30, 2017
Robert B. Heller, 85 of Lena passed on Monday January 30, 2017 at the Monroe Hospital. He was born on May 18, 1931 to Reynold and Ella (Siegel) Heller in Jo Daviess County, IL. He graduated from East Dubuque High School in 1949. He married Verlea M. Bahr on April 15, 1951 at the Schapville Presbyterian Church. He served our...
Floyd M. Coad
Jan 26, 2017
Floyd M. Coad, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2017. He was born on October 17, 1930 to Stanley and Myrtle (Hess) Coad in Apple River, IL. He married his first great love, Evelyn J. Quittschreiber on August 14, 1951 in Lena, IL and was her loving husband for 50 years, until she went...
Jeneane M. Trevethan
Jan 25, 2017
Jeneane M. Trevethan, 85, of Warren, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 27, 1931 to William and Rita (Jewell) Hamann in Schapville, IL. She married John "Jack" G. Trevethan on August 14, 1954 at the Scales Mound United Methodist Church. Jeneane...
Roberta F Medeke-Thomasson
Jan 23, 2017
Roberta F.Medeke- Thomasson, 99, of Lena passed away on Monday January 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 9, 2017 in Freeport, Il to Charles and Ethel (Roberts) Gitz. She married Tom Medeke on April 17, 1938 and he passed away on March 6, 1969. She married Burdette Thomasson on August 22, 1977 and he passed away...
Anita W. Wells
Jan 23, 2017
Anita W. Wells, 68, of Lena, IL passed away at home on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born on February 19, 1948 in Watseka, IL. Her parents were Grayson Vertis Blocher and Betty Arlene (Jones) Blocher of Lena. She was educated in Lena-Winslow Schools and graduated in 1966. Anita worked for Leininger, Wilken and Awender as a dental assistant...
Carl R. Smith
Jan 22, 2017
Carl R. Smith, 87 formerly of Lena passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Carl was born on March 7, 1929 in Darlington, WI. He was the son of Layton and Bernice (Clinger) Smith. Carl married Patricia A. Gassman on November 28, 1953. Carl was a graduate of Lanark High School in Lanark, IL. He worked as a foreman and...
Cecil G. Hand
Jan 21, 2017
Cecil G. Hand, age 84 passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at the Lena Living Center. He was born on June 8, 1932 in Mt. Carroll, IL to Cecil F. and Clara (Spencer) Hand. He married Carol Jensen on December 24, 1950 in Sabula, IA at the Calvary Lutheran Church. Cecil retired from the Savanna Army Depot after 37...
Lorrie A. Andersen
Jan 20, 2017
Lorrie A. Andersen age 53 passed away on Friday January 20, 2017 at the Lena Living Center with her family by her side. She was born on December 18, 1963 in Georgia to Larry and Lorraine (Visger) Roach. She was employed at Snak-King in Freeport and also at Quebecor prior to their closing. She enjoyed music, dancing, collecting horses, tigers,...
Brian E. Wilson
Jan 20, 2017
Brian E. Wilson, 58, of Orangeville, IL passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home. He was born August 29, 1958 in Freeport, IL, the son of Harold and Marilyn (Stamm) Wilson. Brian was a 1976 graduate of Orangeville High School. He farmed on the family farm in Rock Grove Township for many years. Brian was a former member...
Sylvia J. Koning
Jan 18, 2017
Sylvia J. Koning went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport, IL, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 13, 1933 to Alexander and Gertrude Sadowski. She enjoyed activities, playing cards, bingo, attending rosary group and church services and spending time with family. Sylvia is survived by her daughter...
Kenneth L. Knoll Jr.
Jan 15, 2017
Kenneth L. Knoll Jr., 63, of Lena, IL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 9, 1953 to Kenneth and Myrtle (Schaney) Knoll Sr. in Freeport, IL. Ken was an avid Green Bay Packer fan, enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon, collecting military memorabilia with Roger Hill, fishing with Clark Halstead, giving...
Vincent G. Thiltgen
Jan 14, 2017
Vincent G. Thiltgen, age 88, of Monroe, WI formerly of Warren, IL passed away on January 14th, 2017 at Azura Memory Care in Monroe, WI. Vince was born on October 27, 1928 in Menominee, IL. He was the son of Michael and Catherine (Greenwald) Thiltgen. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1950...
Helen L. Baysinger
Jan 11, 2017
Helen Baysinger, 95, passed away on Wednesday January 11, 2017 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. She was born on June 1, 1921 in Lena to Edwin and Amy (Polhill) Kempert. She married Richard Baysinger on April 29, 1938. Helen was an active member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabeth, teaching Sunday School for many years. She was also...
Allen D. Heinkel
Jan 7, 2017
Allen Dale Heinkel, 90, of Lena, IL passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Lena Living Center. He was born on June 14, 1926 to Carl and Lillian (Dittmar) Heinkel in West Point Township. He attended Winslow High School. He was married on October 28, 1946 to Verena Wyss in the Parsonage of St. John's Lutheran Church by...
Kathleen A. Heiler
Dec 30, 2016
Lena-Kathleen A. Heiler, age 75, passed away on Friday December 30, 2016 at Unity Point Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI with her family by her side. She was born on October 24, 1941 in Rockford, IL. She was the daughter of John and Catherine (Bender) Allen. She married John F. Heiler Sr. on June 18, 1960 at St. Mary's Catholic...
