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Lena Richard “Rick” Vrstal, 83 Richard “Rick” E. Vrstal, 83 of Lena passed away on Monday, March 13, 2022 at SSM Monroe Hospital. He was born September 25, 1939, in Berwin, IL to Edward and Joan (Horna) Vrstal. He married Penelope Ford in 195... Full story

Stockton Duane “Kupe” G. Kupersmith, 91 Duane “Kupe” G. Kupersmith, age 91, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at St. Joseph Center in Freeport, IL. He was born on March 15, 1931 in Freeport to the late Adolph and Emma Lena... Full story

Stockton Mervin Hintz, 87 Mervin Hintz, age 87 of Stockton, IL passed away February 22, 2023 after a short illness. He was born on December 23, 1935 in Nora, IL; the son of the late Herman and Emma (Tessendorf) Hintz. He graduated from Warren High... Full story

Orangeville Steven Hildebrand Steven Hildebrand, age 71 of Orangeville, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on December 26, 1951 in Rockford, IL to Neal and Janet (Shelden)... Full story

Stockton James Michael Reilly Jr., 74 James Michael Reilly, Jr., age 74 of Stockton, IL passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at home. He was born in Queens, NY to the late James Michael Reilly, Sr. and Pauline Ann (Bender) Reilly. James married... Full story

Lena Betty Raders, 101 Betty Raders, 101, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1921 in Lena, IL to Oliver and Grace (Wichman) Schulz. She graduated from Lena High School in 1939. She... Full story

Lena Tammy Wybourn, 51 Tammy Wybourn, 51, of Lena, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 2, 2023 while at SSM Monroe Hospital after a valiant and courageous fight against cancer. Tammy was born in Freeport, Illinois... Full story

Elizabeth Mary Kay Fitzpatrick, 84 Mary Kay Fitzpatrick, age 84, formerly of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 12 at Allure of Mount Carroll with the support of Freeport Health Network Hospice. Visitation began at 10:30 a.m., while... Full story

Gratiot Paul Dean Cernek, 88 Paul Dean Cernek, 88, of Gratiot, died Thursday, January 5 at home in the presence of his loving family. His memorial service was held on Saturday, January 14 at the Gratiot Community Center in Gratiot, Wisconsin. Burial... Full story

Elizabeth Patricia Elaine Schaible, 82 Patricia Elaine Schaible, age 82, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away January 1, 2023 at her home from cancer. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in E... Full story

Pearl City Lawrence W. Miller, 84 Lawrence W. Miller, age 84, of Pearl City, IL passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at OSF St. Anthony’s in Rockford, IL. He was born in Lena, IL on November 6, 1938 to the late Walter and Nellie (Harter) Miller.... Full story

Stockton Eileen M. Hughes, 76 Eileen (Zink) Hughes, 76, passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2022 following a courageous two-year battle against cancer. Eileen was born November 21, 1946 at their family home in Massbach, IL to Alvena... Full story

Savanna Edith “Eileen” Ailene McIntyre, 91 Edith “Eileen” Ailene McIntyre, age 91, of Savanna, IL, passed away in her home with her husband by her side on Friday, November 25, 2022. A funeral service was held Tuesday November 29, 2022 at... Full story

Warren Edner D. Severson, 88 Edner D. Severson, 88 of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born on August 8, 1934 to Clarence and Bonnie (Winden) Severson in Green County,... Full story

Mt. Carroll/Hanover Darlene A. Irwin, 88 Darlene A. Irwin, of Mt. Carroll, IL, formerly of Hanover, IL, passed away Wednesday, November 16, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, at the Ha... Full story

Stockton/Dubuque Robin Ann Broshous, 61 Robin Ann Broshous, age 61, of Dubuque, IA passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022. She was born in Freeport, IL on May 17, 1961 to Ronald and Janice (Keeffer) Broshous. Robin was a 1979 graduate of Stockton High... Full story

Freeport Darmon “Don” D. Beckington, 76 Darmon “Don” D. Beckington, 76, of Freeport, formerly of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday October 29, with his loved ones by his side. Darmon was born August 3 1, 1946 in Rockford to Charles... Full story

McConnell Glenn M. Hockman Jr., 78 Glenn M. Hockman Jr. age 78 of McConnell died on October 24, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Center in Freeport, Illinois. He was born on May 4, 1944 in Winslow to Glenn and Nora (Hurst) Hockman Sr. On June 6, 1965 he... Full story

Lanark Blaine Hardacre, 90 Blaine Hardacre really liked to visit with people. His goodbyes took time and included his affirmation of love. At the age of 90, Blaine Hardacre, of Lanark, IL passed into the arms of God on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Win... Full story

Lanark Alvera Smith, 91 Alvera Smith, of Lanark, IL, passed away Friday, October 7, at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, IL. A graveside funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark. Visitation... Full story

Pearl City Sarah Jane Myers, 95 Sarah Jane Myers, 95, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Lena, Illinois. She was born to James and Stella (Wilcox) Bernnet on January 23, 1927, in Stockton, IL. She married Harold Myers on December 28, 1963, i... Full story

Stockton Eric Thomasson, 94 Eric Thomasson, age 94, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Allure of Stockton. He was born November 27, 1927 in Wards Grove to the late Amos and Cleo (Blair) Thomasson. Eric married Vera Schuldt on... Full story

Lena Alfred “Al” Packard, 87 Alfred “Al” Packard passed away at home on September 18th, 2022. He almost certainly would not have wanted his life’s story read as a standard obituary. Al would have preferred a funny story, likely involving a... Full story

Stockton Janice Langfield, 59 Janice Langfield, age 59, of Stockton, IL passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Freeport, IL on October 6, 1962 to the late Phillip and Kay (Bernhardt) Brunner. Jan... Full story

Stockton Stanley Wayne Evans, 70 Stanley Wayne Evans, age 70, of Stockton, IL passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born December 2, 1951 in Freeport, IL to Harry and Helen (Stanley) Evans. Stan married Kristine... Full story