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Rose W. Gates

Rose W. Gates

Jun 15, 2015

Rose W. Gates 93, of Warren, IL passed away at Waverly Place Nursing Home in Stockton, IL on Monday, June 15th 2015. Rose was born on January 13, 1922 in Nora, IL to Herman and Emma (Tessendorf) Hintz. She graduated from Stockton High School in 1940. She was united in marriage to Donald Gates on October 14, 1943 in Fort...

James G. Shick

James G. Shick

Jun 12, 2015

James G. Shick, 85 passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport, IL. Jim was born on March 15, 1930 in Lena, IL; he was the son of George and Lucille (Simmers) Shick. On May 7, 1949 he was married to Betty J. Kent in Freeport. Jim worked for Civil Construction Heavy Equipment operator...

Howard A. Stiefel

Howard A. Stiefel

Jun 7, 2015

Howard A. Stiefel, age 89, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Waverly Place Home, in Stockton, IL. He was born August 17, 1925 in Lafayette County, WI to August and Eva (Haffele) Stiefel. He farmed for 25 years in the Stockton area and worked at Northwest Farm Equipment in Stockton. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Sally K. Reifsteck

Sally K. Reifsteck

May 20, 2015

Stockton-Sally Reifsteck, age 71, passed away Wednesday May 20, 2015 at her home. She was born on October 29, 1943 at home to Clifford and Bernice (Reddington ) Krippendorf. Sally graduated from Hanover High School in 1962. Sally married Richard Reifsteck on June 25th 1962. She had a love for so many people and she was loved by so many....

Tj Gilley

Tj Gilley

May 15, 2015

Lena- TJ Gilley, 73, of Lena, IL passed away on May 15, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 10, 1941 to Harold and Vivian (Bettiga) Gilley in Rhinelander, WI. He married Trudi Busch on June 12, 1965 and together they raised three children. TJ attended UW Stevens Point, played tennis and football; where...

June A. Herbig

June A. Herbig

May 8, 2015

Warren - June A. Herbig, 74 of Warren passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, surrounded by her family. She was born June 28, 1940 in Monroe, Wisconsin the daughter of William and Ruth (Jensen) Schindler. June was married to Gary Herbig on July 9, 1965 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in...

Glen E. Phillips

Glen E. Phillips

May 5, 2015

Orangeville, IL - Glen E. Phillips, age 92, passed away on May 5, 2015 at home surrounded by his cherished family. Glen was born on January 16, 1923 to Leland and Emma (Clark) Phillips in Browntown, WI. On November 25, 1949 Glen married Lauretta Stelter of Woodford, WI. He is survived by his son Wayne (Diane) Phillips of Rock Grove,...

Ruth E Gassman

Ruth E Gassman

May 5, 2015

Ruth Esther Gassman, 90, of Lena, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 5, 2015. She was born on December 4, 1924, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Mary (Fox) Solt. She married James Edward Gassman on January 11, 1946, at Pearl City Methodist Church. She was an avid quilter, enjoyed playing golf in Lena...

James O. Galway

James O. Galway

Apr 30, 2015

James O. Galway, age 86 of Lena, IL passed away Thursday April 30, 2015 at the Lena Living Center. He was born March 30, 1929 in Winslow, IL to Orville and Kathleen (Stark) Galway. On October 15, 1955, James and Jean Teehan were married in Monroe, WI at St. Victor's Rectory. James worked for Burgess Cellulose from 1958 to 1978....

Dezarae Marie Sewell

Dezarae Marie Sewell

Apr 26, 2015

Dezarae Marie Sewell, 19, of Rockford, IL passed away on April 26, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital due to traumatic injuries. Dezarae was born on January 29, 1996 to John and Brenda (Schwoob) Sewell. She enjoyed playing volleyball, roller skating, ROTC, shooting pool, bowling, playing cards, camping fishing, listening to music, playing video games, watching movies and being with her...

Gloria J. Hale

Gloria J. Hale

Apr 24, 2015

Gloria J. Hale, 68, of Warren passed away on Friday April 24, 2015 at Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. She was the daughter of Iloe and Veronica Mary (Boyle) Schunk. She married Gordon Hale on February 27, 1965. Gloria retired from SK Plastic Molding in 2011. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and the Altar and...

Peggy S. Duitsman

Peggy S. Duitsman

Apr 17, 2015

Peggy S. Niesman-Duitsman, age 48 of Stockton, IL, passed away Friday April 17, 2015 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago. She was born on August 18, 1966 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Alvin and Lois (Ditsworth) Niesman. She was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church. Peggy enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. She is survived by her...

Verda Fryer

Verda Fryer

Apr 11, 2015

Lena – Verda G. Fryer, 100 passed away on Saturday April 11, 2015 at the Lena Living Center in Lena. Verda was born on October 24, 1914 in the McConnell area. She was the daughter of Lewis and Anna (Stabenow-Koppin) Homan. Verda graduated from Orangeville, High School. She married George Woodrow Fryer on October 25, 1933 in Cedarville, IL George...

Hattie M. Reed

Hattie M. Reed

Apr 10, 2015

Hattie M. Reed, 95, of Warren passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at her home. She was born December 19, 1919 in Winslow, IL to Alfred and Rosa Steiner. Hattie married Arthur Drew on June 10, 1938. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1974. On February 28, 1976, Hattie married Earl Reed. He also preceded her in death...

Dennis "Denny" L. Hayenga

Dennis "Denny" L. Hayenga

Apr 7, 2015

Dennis "Denny" L. Hayenga, 65 of Lena, IL, passed away Tuesday April 7, 2015 at The Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1950 in Freeport, IL, the son of Walter and Shirly (Peters) Hayenga. Denny served his country as a member of the United States Army from 1967 to 1970. He worked for Kelly Springfield, Savanna Army...

Darlene A Jacobs

Darlene A Jacobs

Apr 5, 2015

Warren, IL- Darlene A. Jacobs, 71, of Warren, IL passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Darlene was born on January 24, 1944 to Jesse and Mildred (Freeman) Raney in Mt. Morris, IL. Darlene married Irvin Jacobs on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1963 at the Evangelical Free Church in Mt. Morris, IL. Darlene...

Albert F. Goetz Jr.

Albert F. Goetz Jr.

Apr 1, 2015

Albert F. Goetz Jr., age 81 of Red Oak, IL, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2015 at the Monroe Manor in Monroe, WI. He was born on October 6, 1933 in Freeport, IL, the son of Albert A. Sr. and Lena (Leiser) Goetz. Albert married Janice L. Shelton on September 6, 1952. He was a member of the Red Oak...

Deborah K. Price

Deborah K. Price

Mar 27, 2015

Deborah K. Price, 59, of Lena, IL passed away on Friday March 27, 2015 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. Deborah was born on December 19, 1955 to Frank and June (Kuriger) Martin in Freeport, IL. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1974. Deborah married Terry Price on August 13, 1993 in Freeport, IL. She owned and operated her own...

Edward C. Krogull

Edward C. Krogull

Mar 21, 2015

Edward C. Krogull, age 58 of Lena, IL, passed away Saturday March 21, 2015 at the UW Madison Hospital. He was born February 8, 1957 in Freeport, IL, the son of John and Veneta (Casselman) Krogull. Ed married Karen Haas on October 7, 1979. He worked at Honeywell as a tool and die maker and then went to Highland from...

Letha F. Leverton

Letha F. Leverton

Mar 14, 2015

Lena – Letha Fern Leverton 95, of Lena passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Freeport Rehabilitation Nursing Center, surrounded by her family. Letha was born on October 24, 1919 in Winslow, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Phebe (Reck) Wales. She was a 1937 graduate of Winslow High School and subsequently worked in Freeport until her marriage to...

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