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Stockton Dennis L. Hamilton, 82 Dennis L. Hamilton, 82, of rural Stockton, IL passed away peacefully April 9, 2024, at home with his wife by his side. Dennis was born in Waterloo, IA on September 26, 1941 to Mary E. Reynolds and Edward G. Hamilton. He grew up in Clinton, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA, graduating from Regis High School in 1959 and Loras College in 1964. Dennis married Jane Hogan in 1967. They have one son, Daniel, born in 1983 who now lives in Fort Collins, CO. After serving in the Air Force, Dennis earned a Masters Degree in... Full story
Pearl City John J. Kempel, 98 John J Kempel Passed away April 3, 2024 at the Lena Living Center, where he was a resident since January, 2022. John was born June 26, 1925 to Fred and Alma (Althoff) Kempel. John married Donna Kehr on January 11, 1947 at the first English Lutheran Church, Freeport, Illinois. He was a lifetime member of Salem United Church of Christ at Loran, Illinois. After working as a cheesemaker for four years he farmed and worked at the carpenter trade being employed with Ray Stamm Inc. for thirty years, retiring in 1990. He... Full story
Lena Violet Altenbern, 98 Violet Altenbern passed away at the age of 98, on Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born at Willow, on August 15, 1925 to Arthur and Edna (Thompson) Buchenau. She married Marvin Altenbern on September 19, 1942 in Lena, he passed away on December 2, 1994. They farmed in the Lena area. After they retired from farming, they moved into Lena where Violet volunteered at the Lena Nursing Home for 20 years. She was known for baking lots of cookies for the treat after Bingo at the nursing home. She loved helping with the older... Full story
Loran David Duane Kloepping, 71 David Duane Kloepping, age 71, of Loran, IL passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 26, 1952 to the late John and Leanella (Piper) Kloepping. David married Kathleen Schroeder. Kathleen passed away May 26, 2002. David was a 1970 graduate of Lanark High School. He farmed his whole life and enjoyed hunting in his spare time. He is survived by his son, John Kloepping of Loran, IL; his daughter, Crena (Jason) Hamilton of Freeport, IL; his brother, Michael (Mary) Kloepping of Menasha, WI;... Full story
Lena Wieland “Willie” J. Kayser, 96 Wieland “Willie” J. Kayser, 96, of Lena, IL passed away peacefully, with his daughter holding his hand on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Willie was born on April 2, 1927 in Hockenheim German to Wilhem and Katherina (Auer) Kayser. At four years old, Willie moved to New York with his parents. While in New York, Willie began his meat cutting career at a local grocery store. At the age of 18, Willie was drafted into the United States Army/ Air Force. In the military, he was able to continue working on his meat cutting... Full story
Stockton Victor William Hansen, 85 Victor William Hansen, age 85, of Stockton, IL passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at FHN Hospital in Freeport. He was born on February 20, 1939 in Whittemore, IA to the late Ben and Rose (Staab) Hansen. Vic married Alice Menke on July 11, 1961. He had retired from American Airlines after many years. He enjoyed golfing, skiing, dancing, playing cards, trips to the casino, traveling and watching black and white westerns. Vic was the youngest of 12 children. He loved spending time with family and friends. He is... Full story
Elizabeth Karen E. Steffes, 78 Karen E. Steffes,78, Elizabeth, sadly left us on February 29, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Dale and Doris Westaby. Surviving is her son Dennis (Jane), granddaughter Darcy (Austin) Ertmer. Sisters Sandra (Kenneth) Groezinger, Mary (Rod) Reimers, and many nieces and nephews. She was the kindness mother and grandmother. She loved sports and never missed a volleyball, basketball, or softball game. She was proud of her farm and her family and always supported them. Her smile will be missed by her many... Full story
Freeport/Shannon Ralph Wayne Bass, 82 Ralph Wayne Bass, age 82 of Freeport, IL, formerly of Shannon, IL passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born July 2, 1941 in Stockton, IL to Raymond and Margorie (Plapp) Bass. Ralph grew up in Shannon, IL on the family farm with his three brothers. He was a graduate of Shannon High School in 1959. After graduating, Ralph served in the United States Air Force from 1960-1968. During his time in the Air Force, Ralph really enjoyed being stationed in Fairbanks, AK and Klamath Falls, OR. After his... Full story
Warren Brandon J. Hartzell, 39 Brandon J. Hartzell, 39 of Warren, IL passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughters by his side, on Monday February 12, 2024. He was born on February 6th, 1985, in Monroe, WI to the late Harry Hartzell and Cathy Burmeister. Brandon attended Warren Jr. Sr. High School, and went on to work at Monroe Truck Equipment, Stagecoach Trails Limestone, and most recently the Jo Daviess County Highway Department. On September 1st, 2007, Brandon married the love of his life, Ashley Dagle in Apple River. Brandon... Full story
Pearl City Michael A. Strohecker, 76 Michael A. Strohecker, age 76 of Pearl City, IL, passed away at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford on Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born May 15, 1947 in Freeport, IL; the son of Harry and Nadine (Bussian) Strohecker. He was a 1965 graduate of Pearl City High School. Mike married Karen Werkheiser on September 23, 1966. He retired after 33 years with the Illinois Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance. After retiring he was a school bus driver for Pearl City School... Full story
Lena Sawyer Kruse Kempel, 0 Shortly after coming into the world, Sawyer Kruse Kempel, passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents William and Codi (Sandell) Kempel at Javon Bea in Rockford, IL on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. His time here on earth was short, he was loved more than words can say and will always be in our hearts. Sawyer is survived by his loving parents William and Codi; his brother Oliver; grandparents- Don (Kristen Keith) Kempel and Dennis (Monica) Sandell; great-grandparents- Margaret Kempel and Ron (Sherri) Brown; Aunts... Full story
Stockton Robert “Bob” Charles Kappes, 92 Robert “Bob” Charles Kappes, age 92, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at FHN Hospital in Freeport surrounded by his family. He was born in Pleasant Valley on September 28, 1931 to the late Lawrence and Opal (Schmidt) Kappes. Bob married Vernetta Ault on March 10, 1956 in Orangeville. Vernetta passed away August 7, 2009. Bob was a 1949 graduate of Stockton High School. He served in the U.S. Army for 2 years during the Korean War. He had worked for Hess Construction after the service... Full story
Mounds View/Freeport LaDelle Elaine (Haug) Mackeben, 86 LaDelle Elaine (Haug) Mackeben, 86, of Mounds View passed away on January 6, 2024. She was born on September 5, 1937 in Hanover Township, Illinois, to parents Leo E. and Winifred (Monnier) Haug. LaDelle is survived by her husband Don, children Randall, Deanna Roy, and Michael (Lisa), grandchildren Natasha (John) Jakway, Sarah (Max) Morris, and Jack, great-grandson Macklin Morris, sisters Merilynn Ross and Phyllis Hermann, and sisters-in-law Darlene Haug and Barbara Haug. She is preceded... Full story
Lena Toni R. Reed, 58 Toni R. Reed, 58 of Lena, IL passed away on January 3, 2024 at FHN. She was born on March 30, 1965 at Dr. Boeke’s office in Winslow, IL to Bob and Karen (Bauer) Johnson. She married Dave Reed on November 7, 1981 at the Lena Methodist Church and together they raised a family. She kept busy throughout the years. She worked at Gilley’s Supperclub in her younger years where she had a lot of fun and made friends. She also spent many years babysitting nieces and nephews and became like a second mother to them. The past 18 yea... Full story
Apple River Darlene Elizabeth (VanLent) Busch, 88 Darlene Elizabeth (VanLent) Busch, 88, of Apple River, Illinois passed away at home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born on April 26, 1935 in rural Scales Mound, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Clara (Schonhoff) VanLent. Darlene married Elmer “Hommie” Busch on December 7, 1951, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple River, Illinois. A life long homemaker, she enjoyed working puzzles, playing bingo, and keeping up with the neighborhood news over coffee. Surviving are her chi... Full story
Stockton Teresa Kay Magee, 61 Teresa Kay Magee, age 61, of Stockton, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born in Freeport, IL on September 13, 1962, the daughter of LaVerne and Janice (Klepack) Beyer. Teresa married Gene Magee on November 30, 1985 at Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton. Teresa was a 1980 graduate of Stockton High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. Teresa had worked as a bookkeeper for M&M Concrete for many years. She enjoyed gardening,... Full story
Freeport/Sleepy Hollow Brett Eugene Wardlow, 69 Brett Wardlow, 69, of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023. He was born on July 29, 1954, in Freeport, Illinois. Son of Merle and Ladona (Renken) Wardlow. Brett will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Mary (Reinert) Wardlow, his son Evan (Ashley) Wardlow, He is survived by his parents, brother Dean (Marcia) Wardlow, sister Karen (Hans) Hauser, Nieces and Nephews, Sarah (Luke) Kramer and their son Leo; Kyle (Anna) Wardlow; Lindsey (Lucas) Goncalves and... Full story
Lake Carroll Richard Laesch, 82 Richard Laesch, age 82, of Lake Carroll, IL passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born on June 16, 1941 in New Ulm, MN to the late Carl and Loretta (Dawidiak) Laesch. Richard married Judith Hayes, she passed away in 1979. He married Mary Stevens on September 26, 2009. Richard was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Shannon where he was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Lake Carroll Fishing Club and Equestrian Club. Richard had worked as a sheet... Full story
Eleroy Gary Reuben Amendt, 78 Gary Reuben Amendt, 78, of Eleroy IL, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, in Freeport, IL. He was born on January 10, 1945, in Freeport, IL, to Reuben and Ruby (Stumbaugh) Amendt. He was a graduate of Lena-Winslow High School in 1963. After high school, Gary proudly served in the United States Navy on the James C. Owens DD776. After his military service, he dedicated himself to a successful career at the Journal Standard and Microswitch in Freeport, IL, where he retired after 30 years. Gary was a member... Full story
Stockton Patricia Ann Oats Noller, 70 Patricia Ann Oats Noller, age 70, of Stockton, IL passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at home. She was born in Lancaster, WI on August 30, 1953 to the late Clifford and Jeanette (Edwards) Oates. She married John “Jack” Cahill and together they had two sons. She later married Tom Noller on November 1, 2004. Pat was a 1972 graduate of Stockton High School. She drove truck for 15 years then went on to attend Nursing School. She had worked as a LPN for many long term care centers. Pat enjoyed riding her... Full story
Orangeville Midge A. Engelkens, 83 Midge A. Engelkens, 83, of Orangeville, IL passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, with her family by her side, at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport, IL. She was born on January 25, 1940 in Freeport, IL to Lyle and Mary Evelyn (Klontz) Meyers. Midge attended a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade, she then attended and graduated from Freeport High School. She was also a graduate of Freeport Memorial School of Nursing. Midge married Donald Engelkens on July 2, 1961. Midge started her nursing career at Freeport... Full story
Orangeville Wendy Lee Broge, 61 Wendy Lee Broge, age 61, of Orangeville, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, October 30, 2023, at SSM St. Mary’s in Madison, WI. She was born on August 19, 1962, in Freeport, IL to Paul and Bonnie (Smythe) Viel. She was a 1980 graduate of Lena-Winslow High School where she participated in various activities and had numerous awards such as French Club, Art, Math Contests, Prom Committee, SAE, SACC, Health Occupations Student Organization President and Outstanding student for Health C... Full story
Apple River Larry C. Nichols, 80 Larry C. Nichols, 80, of Apple River, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home. Larry was born on July 19, 1943 in Port Clinton, OH to Veneta (Morgan) Nichols. He married Lillian Lomas on October 6, 1962 in Cedarville, IL and together they raised three sons. For many years, Larry was an over the road truck driver. He also drove truck for Landstar, Ag-Tech, and Wanek Trucking. Most recently, Larry worked for EZ-Auto Finance where he transported vehicles. He enjoyed the extra cash, but... Full story
Stockton Clyde LaVerne Pohl, 87 Clyde LaVerne Pohl, age 87, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Stockton on July 3, 1936 to the late Herman and Ruby (Wilcox) Pohl. Clyde married Janice Lingle on June 17, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Derinda. Clyde was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stockton and the Plum River Masonic Lodge. He farmed most of his life. He was also a construction worker for the Galena Territories and a Custodian for the Stockton School District. In his... Full story
Orangeville Brian A. Markel, 61 Brian A. Markel, 61, or Orangeville, IL passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 with his family by his side at SSM St. Mary Hospital in Madison, WI. Brian was born on April 16, 1962 to Kenneth and Beverly (Werkheiser) Markel in Freeport, IL. After Brian graduated from Orangeville High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country until 1982. On October 8, 1983, Brian married the love of his life; Julie Willhite, and together they raised two daughters. He was... Full story
