Obituary Listing

Dec 22, 2024

Carol Jean Hand, 92, of Stockton passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born in Spragueville, IA on March 19, 1932, to Harold and Wilma (Lingle) Jensen. She married Cecil Hand on December 24, 1950, in Sabula, IA at the Calvary Lutheran Church. She started in 1972...

Dec 21, 2024

LaVerne F. Jordan, 82 of rural Pecatonica, formerly of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL.  He was born on April 21, 1942, in Winslow, IL, to Henry and Vera (Lloyd) Jordan. He married Janene Gutzmer on October 23, 1970, in...

Dec 18, 2024

Deanna Joyce Wright passed away on December 18, 2024, from fungal pneumonia. Deanna became very ill with complications related to an underlying lupus diagnosis at the young age of 16. From that age on, she would endure multiple health issues, always battling the severity of her illnesses with admirable strength! Her complicated health history included two kidney transplants from...

Dec 14, 2024

Joyce M. Flannery, 90, of Orangeville, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at SSM Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, WI. She was born on August 11, 1934, in rural Orangeville, IL to Karl and Edna (Rote) Kneller.

Joyce was the proud owner of Joyces Beauty Shop located in...

Dec 14, 2024

R. Eugene "Buck" Roe, 97, of Lena, formerly of Rockford, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL.  He was born on May 26, 1927, in Lena, IL to Russell Eugene and Susan (Pierce) Roe Sr.  On February 16, 1950, Eugene married Helen L. Duft in Freeport, IL. Eugene worked...

Nov 23, 2024

Philip George Aufman blessed our world when he was born to Andrew Aufman and June (Emerson) Aufman on November 19, 1951. He was the second born child and only son of very proud parents who had met in the Philippines while honorably serving their country in the military. Phil joined his sister Teresa (Sartain) who was 3 years older...

Nov 22, 2024

Carolyn L. Reitz, 82, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on November 22, 2024 after a short illness.  She was born on September 22, 1942 to Claude and Juanita (Lee) Nardin.  She married Duane Reitz in 1962 at The Little Brown Church.  Alongside her husband, Carolyn and Duane raised their daughter Dena.

Carolyn enjoyed listening to country...

Nov 15, 2024

Sheridan Marvin Watson, 81 of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, formerly of Winslow, IL, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born on October 6, 1943, to Margery Watson in Green County, WI. He graduated from Lena-Winslow and went to work at Spahn and Rose where he meant the love of his life....

Nov 15, 2024

Wayne Albrecht, 85, of Winslow, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. He was born to Walter and Emma (Zink) Albrecht on May 21, 1939, in rural Stephenson County. He graduated from Lena-Winslow High School and upon graduating he attended DeVry Technical Institute for radio operation and repair. He...

Nov 13, 2024

David L. Swift, 69, of Freeport, IL, formerly of, Lena, IL passed away at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.  He was born on July 22, 1955 in Freeport, IL to Bill and Verla (Broege) Swift.  Dave met the love of his life, Jan Folgate, at the Lena Q in 1972. From that point on,...

Nov 3, 2024

Donna L. Kempel, age 87 passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born on December 5, 1936 in Kent, IL to Paul Boyer and Orlena (Thompson) Boyer. She was a graduate of Pearl City High School in the class of 1955. She married Ronald Kempel on July 23, 1955, at...

Nov 1, 2024

LeOwen L. Rackow, age 96 of Lena, IL passed away on Friday November 1, 2024 at the Lena Living Center. He was born on August 13, 1928 in Stephenson County IL to Lester and Edna (Kortman) Rackow. He married Joyce Reed on September 12, 1948 in Freeport, IL at Joyce's parents home.

He was a dairy farmer...

Oct 31, 2024

Apple River- Roberta F. Stocks, age 88, of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024 at Midwest Medical Center in Galena, IL.   She was born on August 9, 1936 in Clyde, Wisconsin to Robert and Anna (Biser) Sturdevant.  She was a 1954 graduate of Lone Rock High School.  Roberta married Albert Stocks on May 18, 1956,...

Oct 31, 2024

Gerald Peterson, age 89, formerly of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, passed away at home with family by his side. He was born in Dekalb, Illinois on March 16, 1935, to Hank and Lois (Elliott) Peterson. He graduated from Dekalb High School. Gerald married his beloved wife, Patti Momenteller, in 1954 and they enjoyed 68 years of marital bliss, until her passing...

Oct 23, 2024

Betty J. Wiederhold, age 99, formerly of Warren, IL went to be with he Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL.  She was born on May 10, 1925 in Tulsa, OK to Albert and Eva (Turner) Bearden.  Betty married George Wiederhold Jr. on December 3, 1948 in Tulsa, OK.  George and Betty lived in...

Oct 20, 2024

Boyd L. Boyer, age 90, passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on February 11, 1934, in Kent, IL to Paul and Orlena (Thompson) Boyer. He graduated from Pearl City High School in 1952.

He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from September 9, 1954, till...

Oct 18, 2024

Dale Heinkel of Phoenix, Arizona died on Friday October 18, 2024 at the age of 68 years. Dale was born on March 27, 1956 in Freeport, Illinois. He is a proud alum of the University of Illinois and a lifelong member of Beta Sigma Psi Fraternity. Dale farmed in Winslow, Illinois and then supported farmers in Illinois and Wisconsin...

Oct 13, 2024

Harry E. Hughes, 96, of Lena, IL passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 13, 2024.

He was born on July 11, 1928, to Harold and Beatrice (McNeil) Hughes. He graduated from Lena High School and then served his country in the United States Army.  Harry married Nancy York on March 13, 1954.  He was...

Oct 10, 2024

Marlin M. Mason, age 73, of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday October 10, 2024 surrounded by his family, after a brief illness.  He was born on December 21, 1950 in Rockford, IL to Harrison and Betty (Link) Mason.  Marlin graduated from Winnebago High School in 1970.  After graduating from high school, Marlin proudly served his country in the...

Oct 9, 2024

Jonnie V. Uecker, age 89, formerly of Lena, passed away.  She was born on November 22, 1934 in Hemingway South Carolina to James and Lottie (Jones) Rawls. She married Ralph Uecker Sr. on November 7, 1953 in Aiken, South Carolina. Jonnie was a very independent and feisty person. She loved solving puzzles. Jonnie had a good long life, she...