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Freeport Nancy F. Otte, 90 Nancy F. Otte, 90 of Freeport passed away at the Monroe Hospice in Monroe, WI Sunday, Sept 10, 2023. Her family was by her side. Born July 25, 1933 in Jacksonville, Il to Dallas & Clayetta (Hodgson) Smith. She married Leland Otte on Oct 3, 1953 at the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Freeport, Il and they built their life together. After they were married, and Lee spent 2 years in the service from 1955 to 1957, they moved to the farm on Flansburg Road where they lived there for the rest of their lives. She was the Winslow... Full story
South Wayne Larry Ray Mau, 74 Larry Ray Mau, age 74, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Cocoa Florida after a short illness. He was born July 14, 1949 to Geneva and William Mau. He graduated from South Wayne High School, after high school he attended UW Madison, after college he joined the Army. On April 15, 1980 he married the love of his life Betty Long. Larry is survived by his wife, Betty, step-son Michael Long, brother Tom (Carol) Mau of Lena, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jerry (Izabelle),... Full story
Pearl City Gary Lee Townsend, 79 Gary Lee Townsend, aka Hotdog, age 79, of Pearl City, IL passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born in Stockton, IL on August 18, 1944 to the late James and Verneil (Bohnsack) Townsend. Gary married Betty Myers on October 24, 1964 and together they had four children. Gary could often be found in his shop fixing up old cars. He could build and fix anything, including turning the back end up of an old car into a sofa. Gary knew someone everywhere he went and l... Full story
Stockton Mariam Adel Blair, 96 Mariam Adel Blair, age 96, of Stockton, IL passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Allure of Stockton. She was born in Rural Stockton on April 5, 1927 to the late Leland and Florence (Parker) Pierce. She married Morris Blair on May 15, 1948 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Stockton. Morris passed away on December 16, 2016. Mariam attended the country schools in the area and graduated from Stockton High School with the class of 1945. She then went on to attend Dekalb Teachers College. Mariam was a very... Full story
Pearl City Beatrice Woodruff, 98 Beatrice Woodruff, age 98, of Pearl City, IL passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Lena Living Center. She was born in Kent, IL on April 15, 1925 to the late Lloyd and LeOra (Mammoser) Kempel. Beatrice married Wales Woodruff on January 16, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kent. Wales passed away in 2004. Beatrice was a graduate of Pearl City High School. She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church of Pearl City. She was also a member of the Pecatonica VFW Auxiliary. Beatrice was a farmer’s wife. S... Full story
Freeport Lois C. Thrasher, 93 Lois C. Thrasher, 93, of Freeport, IL, formerly of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1930 to Logan and Hazel (Winchell) Kahly in Stephenson County, IL. She attended Dakota High School. On January 16, 1949 she married Mel Thrasher in Lena, IL. During her career, she worked at numerous businesses in Lena. She was a 70 year member of Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her five children—Charles (Molly) Thrasher of Ladd, IL, Daniel Thrasher of Sun Prairie, WI, Pam (... Full story
Stockton LaVerne Willis, 77 LaVerne Willis, age 77, of Stockton, IL passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his home. He was born in Freeport, IL to the late Sherwood and Pearl (Belk) Willis. LaVerne married Juanita Heidenreich on December 27, 1969. He was a graduate of Elizabeth High School and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Dubuque and his Master’s Degree from Dubuque Theological Seminary. LaVerne farmed most of his life. He had also worked at the Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena. He enjoyed reading, puzzles, flo... Full story
Lena Virginia L. Turner, 85 Virginia L. Turner, age 85, passed away on August 7, 2023 peacefully at home. She was born September 8, 1937 at St. Francies Hospital in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Elmer “Pete” and Evelyn (Mellentine) Helsinger. Virginia married Allen Turner on April 9, 1955 in Fort Riley, KS. She graduated from Highland Nursing School as an LPN and worked for 24 years at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena. Virginia is survived by her six children; Deborah (John Blair) Jordan of Stock... Full story
Lena John “Jack” Rife, 69 John “Jack” L. Rife, 69 of Lena passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Saturday, July 29, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home in Lena. He was born on January 14, 1954 in Freeport, IL to Ralph and Dorothy (Ertmer) Rife. He married Cheryl (Potter) in 1975 and together they raised 2 children. Jack and Deb Knoll were united in marriage on October 22, 2010 in Apple River, IL. Jack spent over 30 years in Law Enforcement with most of his time as a Conservation Police Officer for the State of Illinoi... Full story
Winslow Janice (Neuenschwander) Wire, 81 Janice (Neuenschwander) Wire, 81, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023 surrounded by her family at SSM Hospital in Monroe, WI. She was born April 8, 1942, to Arnold and Gwen (Taft) Neuenschwander in Monroe, WI. She attended Winslow High School and Graduated from South Wayne High School. Janice married Virgil Wire on October 2, 1965, in Nora, IL. Janice worked for Oaktron-Mitek in Monroe, WI for 45 years until her retirement in 2006. She enjoyed her casino trips, polka music, going for rides and out... Full story
Apple River Susan Burke, 73 Susan Burke, 73, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, formerly of the rural Apple River, Wisconsin area, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Dove Wissota Healthcare after a courageous battle with ALS. Susan was born on June 23, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois to Delmar and June (Williams) Burke. She married Don Rowley in 1967, and together they had two children; Teresa and Don. Susan was employed at Dura Automotive in Stockton, Illinois for over 30 years. In her spare time, Susan enjoyed gardening. She would plant over... Full story
Lena/Warren Darlene I Womack, 91 Darlene I Womack, 91, of Rockford, IL formerly of Lena, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in Warren, IL on March 4, 1932, to Wilhelm and Elsie (Broege) Tessendorf. In September of 1954 she married Marvin Diestelmeier and together they had 2 children. In April 1974 she married Wayne Womack in Lena, IL. Darlene worked at Lena Locker for many years, until she opened the Malt Shoppe in Lena, where she served her community for many years. In 1992 she moved to... Full story
Lena Mary Catherine (Daraita) Maher, 87 Mary Catherine (Deraita) Maher was born February 24, 1936 and passed at home surrounded by her family on July 3, 2023. Mary grew up in Pekin, Illinois, where her love of learning was fostered by the energy and love of her Italian family. Her aunt took her to the library as a young child to get her first library card, and she read thousands of books of all genres in her lifetime. As a second grader, she connected with a pen pal in England and the two exchanged letters for nearly 80 years. Mary started... Full story
Lena Mae M. Abraham, 94 Mae M. Abraham, age 94, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 in Lena, IL. Mae was born on March 17, 1929 to Elmer and Marie (Higgins) Krupke in South Beloit, IL. She married Gerald “Abe” Abraham on January 1, 1952 in South Beloit. Mae was a Home Economics teacher at Orangeville and Aquin High School. She then served as the secretary for the family plumbing business for many years. She was a proud member of the Safari Club International. She left her tracks on the long grass, hunting under wild skies on many hunts. Fro... Full story
Lena Nancy Ann Wilson, 71 Nancy Ann Wilson, age 71, of Lena, IL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born on November 24, 1951, to John and Gladys (Larsen) Moore in Moline, IL. Nancy graduated from Moline High School in 1969 and later earned a degree in Elementary Education from St. Ambrose University. She married John Wilson in 1981, and together they raised a son. Nancy worked in various areas, including education, sales, and help-at-home services. Nancy's life was forever changed in 1992 when she... Full story
Lena George L. Schaney, Jr, 68 George L. Schaney Jr, 68, of Lena. Passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in his home. Born September 13th, 1954 the son of George L. (Marietta) Schaney Sr. and Elizabeth (Kenneth) Baker. He attended Hononegah high school in Rockton. George married Rose Marie Flickinger August 23rd, 1974. George joined the United States Marine Corps August 25th, 1974. After his years of service, he later worked at Kent Cheese, and Menards for many years until he became ill in 2017. George... Full story
Stockton William Robert Brooks, 90 William Robert Brooks, age 90, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. William was born on May 10, 1932 in Fort Dodge, IA to the late William and Abby (Collins) Brooks. William married Nancy Boekholder on November 17, 1962 at St. Joseph’s Church in Freeport, IL. William was a graduate of Fort Dodge High School and St. Ambrose University. He proudly served in the United States Navy. William was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton and the Model A... Full story
Shannon Clare Yackle, 96 Clare Yackle of Oakley Courts, Freeport, and formerly Lake Carroll, went to her heavenly home on May 13, 2023 at the age of 96. Clare was born on April 16, 1927 to George Clifford and Mildred LaRosh Lloyd. She attended both grade and high school in Spring Hill, KS, where she met her future husband, Norman Yackle. After high school graduation Clare moved to Kansas City, MO to attend business college. For five years she rode across town in a streetcar and worked as a private secretary. Norman served in the Coast Guard dur... Full story
Orangeville Keith Edwin Wolf, 93 Keith Edwin Wolf, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Monroe Hospice Home. Keith was born on September 21, 1929 in Monroe, WI to Kermit and Hilda (Stauffacher) Wolf. He married Gladys Neuenschwander on June 1, 1953. Their 70th wedding anniversary would have been next month. Keith was a lifelong farmer in the rural Orangeville area, where his true passion was dairy farming. He also sharpened mower blades for his family and friends. Keith enjoyed traveling with Gladys. Keith was active in... Full story
Freeport Nina M. Sheetz, 98 Nina M. Sheetz, 98, of Freeport, IL died peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022 at Oakley Courts Assisted Living surrounded by family. She was born on October 9, 1924 to Winfield and Lucille (Hermann) Hall of Stockton. Nina and Bill Sheetz were married on September 9, 1944 and farmed in Stockton until their retirement. Nina was a long-time member of the Unitarian Universalist Church in Stockton where she was a church organist for 60 plus years and accompanied Bill’s singing for numerous funerals and weddings t... Full story
Lake Carroll Joanne Louise Donovan, 81 Joanne Louise Donovan, age 81, formerly of Lake Carroll, IL passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on August 23,1941 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Sehr. Joanne was a 1960 graduate of West High School in Rockford. She married Patrick Donovan on October 5, 1963 and together they raised three children. Her husband preceded her in death on May 17, 2011. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Shannon and the Freeport Painting Club. She was a... Full story
Stockton Eli “Melon” Nicholas Henderson, 11 Eli “Melon” Nicholas Henderson, age 11, was taken too soon on Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born in Freeport, IL on July 21, 2011 to Amanda Kriebs and Don Henderson. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. Eli was a 6th grader at Stockton Middle School. He was outgoing, quick witted, hardworking, and a comedian who loved to put a smile on everyone’s face. Eli loved sports and was a proud member of the Stockton Renegades Wrestling Club. He was #55 for the Stockton 39ers where he p... Full story
Lena Roger W. Lobdell, 81 Roger W. Lobdell, 81, of rural Lena, IL, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 the angels came to take Roger home, where he was welcomed by loving family members including his baby grandson Jacob. Roger was born on December 21, 1941 to Emmerson and Helen (Wagner) Lobdell in Freeport, IL. Roger graduated from Lena-Winslow High School in 1960. He married Mary Miller, his high school sweetheart, on June 25, 1961 at Amity Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. Upon returning from a western honeymoon, they moved to the family... Full story
Winslow Kevin L. Miller, 65 Kevin L. Miller, age 65 of Winslow, IL went home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Kevin was born on December 26, 1957 in Monroe, WI to Harlen and Lula (Watson) Miller. Kevin was a 1977 graduate of Lena Winslow High School. He married Tammy Blackbourn on April 21, 1979. Kevin worked at Stamm Farm Systems for 26 years, and also did carpentry work for Gitz-Meier Remodeling for 15 years. He was a member of the Martintown Community Church. Kevin was an... Full story
Stockton Helen Maxine Schamberger, 88 Helen Maxine Schamberger, age 88, of Stockton, IL passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Monroe Hospital. She was born June 7th, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Clifford and Mildred Stone. She grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from Wilson High School in 1952. Her work ethic and determination started at her first job as a switchboard operator at a telephone company. She attended Coe College and this would be where she would meet her husband, Gene during biology class. They were married soon after on June... Full story
