Albert Scheider
Jul 17, 2025
Albert L. Scheider of Orangeville, IL, local musician, has completed the circle of life and is now making music in Heaven. Albert was born on May 22, 1936 and passed away on July 17, 2025. He was the only child of Lloyd and Lois (Hanke) Scheider, and grew up on the family farm near Red Oak, IL.
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Trudi Schuler
Jul 16, 2025
Gertrude "Trudi" Schuler, 82, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Trudi was born on January 14, 1943, in Owatonna, MN to Raymond and Bertha (Niespodziani) Busch. She graduated from UW Steven's Point with a degree in Education. Trudi married TJ Gilley on...
Lavonne Lynn Burke
Jul 13, 2025
LaVonne Lynn (Upmann) Burke Beloved nurse, mother, sister, and friend.
LaVonne Lynn (Upmann) Burke, age 54, of Lena, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home in the morning of July 13, 2025. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer four months ago, but lived every day to the fullest, even with her diagnosis.
When LaVonne was a...
Brenda Kay Knauer
Jul 3, 2025
Brenda K. Knauer of Leaf River, formerly of Warren, IL, passed away on July 3, 2025. Brenda was born in Freeport, IL on April 2, 1960, to Delbert and Imogene (Wand) Kent. She was a graduate of Warren High School. She married David Knauer on February 27, 1982, in Schapville, IL and together they raised Charles and Chad.
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Alberta M. Hurst
Jun 29, 2025
Alberta M. Hurst, 86, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Monroe Health Services in Monroe, WI. Alberta was born on January 6, 1939 in Nora, IL to Walter and Ester (Kuntz) Runkle.
She married Harold Hurst on August 22, 1954 at the Amity Lutheran Church in Lena and together they raised...
Gary L. Wand
Jun 15, 2025
Gary L. Wand, age 79, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. The son of Elmer and Janice (Doubler) Wand, he was born on June 22, 1945, in Apple River, IL. Gary proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and later joined the...
William J. Varraso
Jun 11, 2025
William J. Varraso ("Bill"), age 72, formerly of Marshfield, MA, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the SSM Hospice Home in Monroe, WI, after a courageous year-long battle with lung cancer.
Born on June 30, 1952, in Quincy, MA, Bill was the son of Biagio and Mary (Callahan) Varraso.
Bill was a loving...
William “Bill” Charles Scheider Sr.
Jun 2, 2025
William (Bill) Charles Scheider Sr. passed away peacefully at a Madison Hospital on June 2, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1936, to Royal H and Florence (Lins) Scheider in Freeport, IL. He grew up being a mischievous boy with his many cousins in "Scheiderville" near Red Oak. His childhood was full of adventures of farm life. He...
Betty J. Albrecht
May 23, 2025
Betty J. Albrecht, age 69, passed away peacefully with the family by her side on Friday May 23, 2025, the daughter of Ivan and Marion (Nickel) Gray.
Betty was born on September 21st, 1955, at Saint Francis Freeport IL. She married the love of her life Timothy Albrecht June 16, 2005
She worked at multiple...
Kathleen "Kam" A. Stake
May 22, 2025
Kathleen A. "Kam" Stake
October 3, 1950-May 22, 2025
Kathleen A. Stake (McCarthy), 74, of Warren, Ill., went home to her Lord and Savior on May 22, 2025, at SSM Health Hospice Home in Monroe, Wis.
Kam was born on October 3, 1950, in Syracuse, N.Y., the second of William and Kathleen (Fox)...
Terrence Neale Ingram
May 18, 2025
Terrence "Terry" Neale Ingram, 85, of Apple River, IL, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Allure of Stockton, IL. The son of Forrest and Ida (Fiedler) Ingram, he was born November 21, 1939, in Shullsburg, WI. He lived on the family dairy farm in Apple River, IL. In 1961, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, majoring in...
Curtis Diddens
May 15, 2025
Curtis A. Diddens, age 72, of McConnell, IL passed away at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The son of G. Virgil and Lucille (Leerhoff) Diddens, Curt was born in Freeport, IL on August 24, 1952. He married the love of his life, Susan Watson, on April 26, 1975.
He started welding in...
Mark A. Wessels
May 12, 2025
Mark Allen Wessels, 63, of Orangeville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at his home. He was a loving brother, son, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born in Freeport, IL on July 28, 1961, to Wesley and Donna (Lehman) Wessels. Mark was known for his offbeat sense...
Eugene R. Martin
May 12, 2025
Eugene R. Martin, age 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, May 12, 2025. The son of Charles and Bertha (Kant) Martin, Eugene was born at home on August 29, 1933, in Kent, IL. He married the love of his life, Ruth Wand, on December 4, 1960, at the Nora Community Church in Nora,...
Wayne Gronberg
May 11, 2025
Lena- Wayne Gronberg, age 71, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 11, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1953, in Elgin, IL to John and Hilda (Impema) Gronberg. He spent his early childhood in Stillman Valley, IL on the family farm. He married Sharon Burchfield on January 24, 1997, in Rockford, IL....
Cynthia A. Reed
May 9, 2025
Cynthia A. Reed, age 93, of Dakota, IL passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born on December 4, 1931, to Glen and Mae (Coe) Dunaway in Freeport, IL. Cynthia was a 1949 graduate of Orangeville High School. After graduating she went to work in the office at Rawleigh's in Freeport, IL. On February 1, 1950, Cynthia...
Jennifer A. Huneke
May 6, 2025
Jennifer A. Huneke, age 57, of Kent, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 06, 2025, at the Allure Nursing Home in Stockton, IL. The daughter of Larry and Sher'e "Tootie" (Brown) Huneke she was born on September 15, 1967, in Freeport, IL.
Jennifer graduated from Pearl City High School in 1986. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing...
Greta R. Fenn
May 5, 2025
Greta R. Fenn, 70, of Warren, IL went to be with her best friend Jesus on Monday, May 5 ,2025. She was born on November 19, 1954, in Hazel Green, WI to Joseph and Lorraine (Monahan) McGuire. Greta was employed at Carter Motor in Warren, IL for 14 years where she assembled electric motors. She then went on to...
Laverne L. Schindler
Apr 28, 2025
LaVerne L. Schindler, 87, of Orangeville, IL passed away with his family by his side on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Medina Nursing Center in Durand, IL. The son of William and Ruth (Jensen) Schindler, he was born on December 9, 1937, in Monroe, WI. LaVerne was a 1957 Orangeville High School Graduate. He married the love of...
Ronda K. Heiler
Apr 27, 2025
Ronda Kay Heiler passed away peacefully at her Lena Home on Sunday, April 27, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 19, 1964, in Freeport, Il to Ronald and Judith (Squires) Pfeiffer. Ronda Adored spending time with family, motorcycling, and live music. She loved gardening, bird watching and always enjoyed a trip into Chicago...
