Michael Edward Anderson
Apr 26, 2016
Michael Edward Anderson was born October 16, 1947, son of Charles Norman Anderson and Melva (Johnson) Anderson. He passed away at home on April 26, 2016, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie (Heid) Anderson, one son Bradley Michael Anderson, daughter-in-law, Stacy (Doubler) Anderson, daughter Nicole Rene' (Anderson) Gerber, son-in-law Chad Gerber, and...
Mark S. Rillie
Apr 24, 2016
Freeport – Mark S. Rillie, 60, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born January 10, 1956 in Freeport, IL to Robert and Doris (Klaas) Rillie. He was a graduate of Lena-Winslow High School – Class of 1974. He is survived by his sister Cathy (Ernest) Stabenow, Jr. of McConnell, IL. Mark was preceded in death by his father,...
Leveta M. Bussian
Apr 20, 2016
Leveta M, Bussian, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Rochester, MN. She was born October 24, 1934 in Freeport, IL to Gilbert F. and Dolores M.(Yeakle) Miller. Leveta married Robert G. Bussian December 27, 1952 at the parsonage of St. John's United Church of Christ in Freeport, IL. Leveta was employed by the Lena Farmer's Exchange and the...
Ada Mae Welker
Apr 17, 2016
Ada Mae Welker, 90, passed to her eternal reward on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois after a short illness. Ada Mae Welker was born in Lena, Illinois on September 14, 1925 the daughter of Floyd and Laurene (Blackbourn) Wingert. She was raised in West Point Township, attended elementary school at Albee School and graduated from...
Laverne C. Schneider
Apr 12, 2016
LaVerne C. Schneider, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born on September 10, 1933 in Winslow, IL, the son of Alfred and Flossie (Luke) Schneider. LaVerne was a graduate of Winslow High School. He married Ilene Zimmerman on November 7, 1953 in Monticello, WI. LaVerne served our country in the...
Kim E. Lobdell
Apr 8, 2016
Kim E. Lobdell, 61, of Lena passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on December 14, 1954 in Freeport, IL. He was the son of Robert and Gayle (Borchardt) Lobdell. Kim was a graduate of Lena-Winslow High School in the class of 1973. He also attended Highland Community...
Anthony "Tony" J. Smith
Apr 5, 2016
Anthony "Tony" J. Smith, age 99, passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Waverly Place in Stockton. Anthony was born on April 1, 1917 in Elizabeth, IL the son of Anthony John and Bessie (Becker) Smith. He graduated from Stockton High School and married Ruby Smith in 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Anthony worked many...
Shawn M. Haight
Apr 3, 2016
Shawn M. Haight 51, of Lena passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Gardendale, Alabama. He was born on December 27, 1964 in Freeport, IL to Jill Miles and his adoptive parents Ted and Julie Haight. Shawn attended Freeport High School and Aquin High School. He received his GED and served his country in the United States Army. Shawn...
Tad A. Tyrrell
Mar 24, 2016
Tad A. Tyrrell, 30, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born on December 28, 1985 to Scott and Karen (Endress) Tyrrell in Freeport, IL. Tad married Lauren Loomis on April 28, 2007. He owned and operated Orangeville Auto Body since 2009. Tad enjoyed racing motocross, riding snowmobiles and most of all loved...
Robert E. Spinhirne
Mar 24, 2016
Robert E. Spinhirne, 62, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Oakley Courts in Freeport, IL. He was born on May 18, 1953 in Freeport, IL to Howard and Beulah (Brinkmeier) Spinhirne. Robert was a 1971 graduate of Lena-Winslow High. He graduated from Highland Community College and continued farming on the family farm until 2012. Robert was a member of...
Willadean M. Caudle
Mar 19, 2016
Willadean M. Caudle passed away in her home March 19, 2016. Born on May 31, 1922 in rural Orangeville, she was the daughter of George and Valeria (Klontz) Sherbondy. She attended Pleasant Hill Grade School, graduated from Orangeville High School as Valvictorian of the Class of 1940. She graduated from Browns Business College of Commerce, Freeport with an accountancy degree...
Lorraine M. Bailey
Mar 18, 2016
Lorraine M. Bailey, 87, passed away March 18, 2016 at Alden Terrace in McHenry, IL. She was born on September 21, 1928 in Amboy, IL to Leroy and Edna (Paschal) Flynn. Lorraine worked for Burgess Battery and Micro Switch for a number of years before retiring. Lorraine is survived by her son, Danny (Fiancée Becky) of Dubuque, IA and daughter,...
Katherine A. Bramlett
Mar 15, 2016
Orangeville- Katherine A. Bramlett, 65 of Orangeville passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 19, 1950 to Roy and Ethel (Reynolds) Babb in Grassy, MO. Katherine adored her grandchildren, and loved spending time with them. She had a great sense of humor, loved going to movies, and was a hard worker. Katherine...
Betty A. Blocher
Mar 13, 2016
Betty Arlene (Jones) Blocher, 92, was born on January 21, 1924 in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania. She passed into her heavenly reward on March 13, 2016. She was a resident of Lena Living Center for the past six years. Her parents were Fred and Fannie Mae (Stoner) Jones of Fayetteville, PA. She was educated in Fayetteville schools. Betty married Grayson Vertis Blocher...
Mark Miller
Mar 13, 2016
Mark S. Miller, 63, of South Wayne, WI passed away Sunday, March 13, 2106 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born in Freeport, IL on December 1, 1952 to Elston and Marion (Roddewig) Miller. Mark served our country in the United States Army from 1970-1974. Mark was a hairdresser for twenty-five years in California and Warren....
Merlyn "Curly" Knapp
Mar 11, 2016
Merlyn "Curly" Wallace Knapp, age 75 passed away on Friday March 11, 2016 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born on March 26, 1940 to Wallace and Bernice (Williams) Knapp. He was employed at Lunde's Truck Sales, he delivered mail and also worked as a mechanic. He loved to garden, spend time with his family camping and fishing...
Florence D. Broge
Mar 10, 2016
Florence D. Broge, 86 of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her home. She was born on December 1, 1929 to Harry and Phyllis (Vickers) Hough in South Wayne, WI. She graduated from Union Free High School in South Wayne. She married Gerald Broge on May 14, 1966 at the Lena united Methodist Church. Florence was...
Elsie A. Offermann
Mar 9, 2016
A gift from the Lord, Elsie A. Offermann, was born to William and Jesse (Lilly) Johanning on March 1, 1920, near Renault, IL. We rejoice in the knowledge that as of March 9, 2016, Elsie is forever at home with the Savior she faithfully served for her 96 years. A woman of strong faith, with a true servant's heart, she...
Grover J. Appell
Mar 9, 2016
Grover Joseph Appell Jr, 87, of Amboy, IL formerly of Warren, IL passed away on March 9, 2016 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Grover was born on February 9, 1929 to Grover and Mayme Marie (Mau) Appell in Warren. He attended school at the Sweet Home School. Grover worked at The Workshop in Galena, IL where he participated in...
Kenneth A. Wand
Mar 3, 2016
Kenneth A. Wand, 69 passed away on Thursday March 3, 2016 at the Waverly Place Nursing Home in Stockton, IL. Kenneth was born on November 4, 1946 in Apple River, IL the son of Elmer Andrew and Janice Hazel (Doubler) Wand. He farmed all of his life on the family farm and for 10 years he also worked for High...
