Obituary Listing

Feb 10, 2025

Ethel Mae Eckerman 92 of Warren, IL passed away on Monday February 10, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1932, in South Wayne Township, WI to Chester and Pearl (Burkhalter) Mau. She married Donald Eckerman on December 2, 1950, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gratiot, Wisconsin and together they raised 3 children on their family farm. Ethel...

Feb 9, 2025

Dennis "Spike" Magee, 73 of Stockton, IL passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. He was born to Vernon and Neola (Gates) Magee on December 15, 1951, in Freeport, IL.  Spike grew up in Stockton, IL and attended primary school at Holy Cross and Graduated from Stockton High School in 1970.  Shortly after high school he joined the United...

Feb 9, 2025

Jane H. Balbach of Warren, IL, age 94, passed away peacefully after spending time with loving family and friends, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. She was born on April 28, 1930 in Freeport, IL, the only child of William S. Hicks and Grace (Mahon) Hicks. Her early years growing up were on...

Feb 3, 2025

Mary Anne Gritzmaker, 76 of Lena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 3, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1948, in Freeport, IL to Kenneth and Myrtle (Schaney) Knoll. She married Kenneth "Ken" Gritzmaker on July 15, 1967, in Martintown, WI. Mary Anne was employed at Micro Switch/ Honeywell for 30+ years holding various positions during her...

Feb 3, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" A. Waters, 74 of Apple River, IL, passed away with his loving family by his side on Monday, February 3, 2025, at SSM Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born on June 27, 1950 in Peoria, IL to William and Mary (Hieronymus) Waters. Jeff proudly served his country in the US Navy for several years.  He...

Feb 3, 2025

Viles Wayne Barker, 95, formerly of Lena and McConnell, IL passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Ascension Living in Freeport, Illinois.  He was born on March 26, 1929, in Oneco Township to Orville and Gladys (Reeser) Barker. Viles proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1951-1953, during the Korean Conflict.  He was a...

Feb 1, 2025

David Lee Klentz, age 52 of Freeport, Illinois passed away on Saturday February 1, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1972, in Freeport, Illinois to Howard and Carol (Shumaker) Klentz. David was a die-hard Green Bay Packer Fan. He also enjoyed watching wrestling and any house flipping shows.

David is survived by his parents Carol Klentz...

Feb 1, 2025

Jean M. Tesmer, 79, of Lena, formerly of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, in Lena, IL.  She was born on March 9, 1945, to Herman and Edna (Tessendorf) Tesmer in Freeport, IL. She spent her younger years on her family's farm in rural Warren, IL until her father moved to town in 1969. Jean...

Jan 24, 2025

Kelly E. Schneider, age 77, of Mundelein, IL, formerly of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Thrive of Lake County in Mundelein, IL. He was born on June 26, 1947, to Daniel and Annette (Campbell) Schneider in Freeport, IL.

In his early years Kelly lived on a farm with his family between...

Jan 23, 2025

Robert "Bob" L. Yeagle age 80 of Winslow, Illinois passed away at his home on Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1945 in Freeport, Illinois to Theron and Mabel (Lawver) Yeagle. Bob married Pamela Campbell on October 22, 2000 on the family farm officiated by Reverand Dwight Bennett.  Bob was a graduate of Orangeville High...

Jan 21, 2025

Eric C. Franz, 54, of Madison, WI, formerly of Lena, IL passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born in Freeport, IL to David and Nancy (Sickinger) Franz on October 25, 1970.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Jan 18, 2025

Marjorie "Marj" E. Barker, 96, formerly of Orangeville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport, IL.  She was born on January 17, 1929 in Oneco Township, rural Winslow, to Leland and Ruth (Bennehoff) Kilian.  She attended Mt. Pleasant Grade School #7 and graduated from Winslow High School, Class of 1946.  ...

Jan 14, 2025

Missuria Lee (Buchanan) Fox, age 77, of Warren, IL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Lafayette Manor in Darlington, Wisconsin. She was born on August 12, 1947, in War, West Virginia to Tarncy and Alice (Fletcher) Buchanan. For many years she served as a CNA until moving to the Warren area. She then...

Jan 11, 2025

Willamette (Mette) Wilson (Wybourn) 73 of Lena, IL passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Monroe, WI. She was born on July 13, 1951, in Freeport, IL to Norman and Janice (Ferguson) Wybourn. Mette graduated from Lena Winslow High School class of 1969. She married Jack Wilson in November of 1969 and divorced in 2002.

She...

Jan 9, 2025

Tammy Jean Reimers, age 52 of Lena Illinois passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at OSF Hospital in Rockford. She was born on July 20, 1972, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Mervin and Linda (Smith) Mader.  Tammy was a graduate of Lena Winslow High School Class of 1991. She married the love of her life John Reimers...

Jan 3, 2025

Craig Eugene Fuchs, age 60 of Lena, Illinois passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, January 3, 2025 at UW Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on June 4, 1964 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Ron and Pat (Buchenau) Fuchs. Craig was a graduate of Lena Winslow High School Class of 1982. He worked at...

Jan 1, 2025

William Irvin "Bill" De Zee Sr.

Our Patriarch, who seemed invincible, went to heaven to be with his beloved wife Phyllis after being surrounded by the love of his family at his home in Orangeville, Illinois on January 1, 2025 at the age of 91.

William Irvin "Bill" De Zee Sr was born May 1,...

Dec 31, 2024

Janet S. Lindenman, age 61 of Lena, passed away at on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford. She was born on June 1, 1963 to Earl  and Bev (Moyer) Lindenman in Waddams Grove Township. Janet was a 1981 graduate of Lena-Winslow High School.  She spent her career in finance and banking and worked for Citizens...

Dec 27, 2024

Janet L. Arnold,84 of Freeport, IL, formerly of Lena, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, December 27, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born on June 27, 1940, to Bernard and Deloris (Hecklesmiller) Stodden in Galena, IL. She married Donald Arnold on June 25, 1960, in Galena, IL and together they raised 5...

Dec 24, 2024

Brian C. England, age 62 of Wheaton, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 surrounded by his family.  Brian was born on October 15, 1962, in Ripon, WI to DeWitt and Dorene (Meyocks) England.  He was a graduate of Lena Winslow High School Class of 1981. He attended Southern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor's in Finance....