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Willadean M. Caudle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Carol A. Clark

Carol A. Clark

Mar 2, 2016

Carol Clark, 66, of Pearl City passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born on September 19, 1949 in Woodstock, IL to Leonard and Louise (Zenz) Grimes. Carol Married Ronald Clark on January 11, 1986 in Harvard, IL. She attended college in Minneapolis, MN where she received her certificate as a x-ray technician....

Dale K. Hand

Dale K. Hand

Feb 26, 2016

Dale K. Hand, age 61, passed away at his home after a short illness on Friday February 26, 2016. He was born on September 12, 1954 in Fort Sill, OK to Cecil and Carol (Jensen) Hand. He went to high school in Sabula, IA. He was formerly married to Debra Birchen. He worked for Solace trucking for 15 plus years....

Cathryn "Peggy" Hawkinson

Cathryn "Peggy" Hawkinson

Feb 24, 2016

Cathryn "Peggy" Louise Hawkinson, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI. She was born August 20, 1934 in Waddams Grove, Illinois to George and Bernice (Evans) Yeager. Cathryn married Allen Hawkinson on April 30, 1960 in Apple River, IL. She was employed at Crum & Forestors /St. Paul Insurance Company. Cathryn was...

Edgar Simpson

Edgar Simpson

Feb 23, 2016

Edgar J. Simpson, 53, passed away February 23, 2016 on the family farm. He was born November 7, 1962 in Chicago, IL to Edgar V. and Gloria (Fabish) Simpson / Wright. He served our country in the United States Air Force. He married Deborah Feltych on November 12, 1988 in Schaumburg, IL. Edgar was a member of the Moon Spinners...

Marian Elizabeth Boland

Marian Elizabeth Boland

Feb 22, 2016

This is written in loving memory of our beautiful mother Marian Elizabeth Boland, known by all as "Liz." Liz passed peacefully into eternity while cradled in the loving arms of her daughter Shannon while her daughter Kelli sang "Amazing Grace." Liz was born on November 30, 1940 to LeRoy and Catherine Hahn, one of 7 children. Liz was preceded in...

Richard L. Rouse

Richard L. Rouse

Feb 18, 2016

Richard L. Rouse, 69, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at the Lena Living Center after a long illness. He was born on July 8, 1946 to Walter and Lucille (Loomis) Rouse in Freeport, IL. He graduated from Shannon High School in 1964. He married his wife, Dorothy Feiler on July 13, 1965. Richard worked at Micro Switch from 1965-1968...

James Vinzant Sr.

James Vinzant Sr.

Feb 16, 2016

James E. Vinzant, Sr., 81, peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born on August 28, 1934 in Rock Island, Illinois to Virgil and Arlene (DePaepe) Vinzant. James served our country in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. James met Dorothy Rennolet while working at Servus Rubber in Rock Island, IL. They later...

Jack Confer

Jack Confer

Feb 7, 2016

Jack Confer, 80 of Lakeville, MN passed away at Methodist Hospital February 7, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents Carlyle and Lois (Rahorn) Confer and two sisters Donna (Vernon) Lobdell and Janice Confer and great-granddaughter Harper Elizabeth Folgate. Jack owned and operated Confer Chevrolet Sales in Lena, Illinois for 50 years retiring to Lakeville in 2007. Spending most of...

Donald T. Konieczny

Donald T. Konieczny

Feb 3, 2016

Donald T. Konieczny age 54 of Lena, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Rockford, IL. He was born September 21, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son of Richard and Janet (Keen) Konieczny. Donald is survived by his father Richard Konieczny of Lena; brother Thomas (Debra) Konieczny of Scottsdale, AZ; nieces Kari (Ali Hamidi) Konieczny of Orange County CA,...

Beverly J. Paige

Beverly J. Paige

Jan 31, 2016

Warren- Beverly J. Paige passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at her home. She was born June 20, 1952 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Delvin and Delores (Zink) Paige. Beverly is survived by her lifelong companion James Brown sr. of Warren; son James Brown jr. of Warren; brother Michael Paige of Warren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...

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