Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 20, 2025

Bruce R. Jogerst, 85, passed away on Easter Sunday- April 20, 2025.  He was born on April 29, 1939, at home, in Wards Grove in East Stockton, IL to Ralph and Rose (Hildebrandt) Jogerst.  Bruce graduated from Winslow High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at both Lackland and Keesler Air...

Apr 19, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Stocks, 75 of Lake Mills, WI passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The son of Albert and Barbara (Updegraff) Stocks he was born on September 25, 1949, in Janesville, WI. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1968-1972. In his younger years, he enjoyed...

Apr 14, 2025

Elaine Hoff, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on April 14, 2025, with her loved ones by her side. She was 73 and will be remembered for her joyful spirit, love of family, and incredible strength.

Born on December 18, 1951, in Sterling, Illinois, Elaine was the cherished youngest child of her...

Mar 31, 2025

Norman Dale McKinstrey, age 85, of Lena, IL passed away after a battle with a brief illness on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1939, in Lena, IL to Leo and Sylvia (Trost) McKinstrey.  He attended college for a couple years studying engineering until he joined the workforce as a mechanical and project engineer. Throughout...

Mar 31, 2025

Sherry L. Williams, age 67, of Warren, IL passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born on June 03,1957 in Madison, WI to Gerome and Lela (Thompson) Nedlose. She married the love of her life Timothy Williams on October 5, 1984, at the Mendota Church in Mendota, Missouri.

Sherry sold Avon for 20 plus years...

Mar 25, 2025

Marcel Bourquin, son of Charles and Bernieta Bourquin of Apple River, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Farming was not just his livelihood but his passion. He dedicated himself to caring for his family, land, and cows, and his hands were a testament to...

Mar 21, 2025

Robert "Bob" J. Stufflebeam, 82, of Lena, IL formerly of Chicago, IL and Port Richey, FL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Allure of Pinecrest in Mt. Morris, IL. He was born on April 17, 1942, in Chicago, IL to Robert E. and Virgina (Meyers) Stufflebeam. Bob was a truck driver for many years, he started...

Mar 18, 2025

Jack E. Reel, 79, of Lena passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the SSM Health Center in Monroe, losing a years' long battle with the progressive effects of a home explosion in 2007.  He was born to Elmer and Lucile (Blake) Reel on March 13, 1946, in Freeport, IL. He took over the family farming operation at...

Mar 17, 2025

Howard William Doubler age 76 of Warren passed away on Monday March 17, 2025.  He was born on April 5, 1948, in Freeport, IL to Irvin and Esther (Riemer) Doubler.  He graduated in 1966 from Warren High School. Howard then went on to an automotive school in Chicago. Howard worked at Atwoods in Stockton, IL, and for a brief...

Mar 9, 2025

Tana Lee Herman, age 80, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday March 9, 2025, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. She was born on July 13, 1944, in Freeport, IL to Francis and Betty (Schulz) Raders. Tana married Bob Herman on October 20, 1963, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where they...