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Lena Philip George Aufman, 73 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 and ready to be the big sister, finally! Out of high school Phil became an apprentice in sheet metal and joined The Sheet Metal Workers Union in which he was happy serving for 10 years.... Full story
Pearl City Shanin James Patrick Solt, 49 Shanin James Patrick Solt, age 49, of Pearl City, IL passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford. He was born on September 20, 1975 in Freeport, the son of Wayne and Becky (Mead) Solt. Shanin was a 1994 graduate of Pearl City High School. He went on to attend Rockford College and graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Business. He farmed in the Pearl City area and bartended at Little John’s and Slurp and Burp in Loran. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, boating, and watching his d... Full story
Freeport Dave Swift, 69 Dave Swift, age 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, they were inseparable and were married on June 26, 1976 in Lena, IL at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Dave graduated from Warren High School in 1973. His love for music started early. To his mother’s dismay, he chose to pla... Full story
Freeport Wayne Edward Artman, 73 Wayne Edward Artman, 73, Freeport --passed away surrounded by his family Monday November 11, 2024 at home, the result of a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born November 1,1951, the son of William and Ruth (Flury) Artman. Wayne married Mary Martin on 2/12/1969. During their 55 year marriage they traveled to several European countries, Hawaii, Mexico, Jamaica, Ireland and for the past 2 winters spent time in Myrtle Beach, N.C. Wayne enjoyed life, loved to travel to new places, always searching out Craft... Full story
Kent Donna L. Kempel, 87 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 Donna’s parent’s farm home, Kent, IL. She farmed with Ronald until 1977. In the mid 1980’s Donna started her own business “Weigh-to-Life” in Lena, IL. She was a member of the Lena United Methodist Church in Lena until joi... Full story
Pearl City Richard Clark Plager, 84 Richard Clark Plager, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 29, 1940, to Clark and Alice (Brandt) Plager. Richard attended Lamm Grade School and graduated from Pearl City High School in 1958. He briefly studied at Iowa State College, but the familiar scent of freshly turned soil and the call of farm life soon drew him back to the family farm, where he continued the family tradition of milking cows. On August 20, 1961, Richard married... Full story
Stockton Cletus Henry Eden, 85 Cletus Henry Eden, 85, of Stockton, unexpectedly ended his journey on earth and was promoted to Heaven on October 18, 2024. He was born March 1, 1939 on the family farm in Massbach, IL to the late Roy and Sadie (Randecker) Eden. Since childhood, Cletus enjoyed making people laugh and was known for his sense of humor and a few pranks. He worked on the family farm until he was hired by Coca-Cola. He retired after 36 years and made many friends during his years on the route. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran C... Full story
Lena Marlin M. Mason, 73 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 United States Coast Guard. On May 21, 1983, Marlin was united in marriage to Carol Lee. Marlin served on the volunteer fire department in Winnebago. His waste water career started in... Full story
Dakota Lyle A. Reed, 95 Lyle A. Reed, age 95, of Dakota, IL passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on March 2, 1929 to Russell and Mary (Walker) Reed. Lyle was a 1947 graduate of Orangeville High School. On February 1, 1950, Lyle married Cynthia Dunaway at her parent’s home in Afolkey, IL. Lyle was a lifelong farmer in the rural Dakota area. He started his career as a dairy tester, and shortly after he married Cynthia, they became dairy and hog farmers. Lyle enjoyed golfing, bowling, t... Full story
Lena Robert “Bobby” J. Brown, 23 Robert “Bobby” J. Brown, age 23, of Lena, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from injuries he sustained in a car accident. Bobby was born on January 17, 2001 in Winnebago County, IL. He was adopted by Dan and Teresa Brown in 2012. Bobby was a 2019 graduate of Le-Win High School where he was active in football, basketball, and track. After graduating, Bobby went to Highland Community College where he enrolled in their barbering program. He proudly served his country in the United States... Full story
Apple River Harold J. Gallagher, 96 Harold J. Gallagher, 96, of Apple River passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Liberty Village, Freeport, with family by his side. He was born December 20, 1927, in Warren Township to William and Mary (Bourquin) Gallagher. Harold married Ilene M. Dittmar on January 15, 1949, at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. She proceeded him in death on March 14, 1986. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder and trustee. Harold worked at various jobs during his lifeti... Full story
Lena LuAnn Kay Jordan, 61 LuAnn Kay Jordan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, surrounded by love. Born on September 26, 1962, to Lewis and Carole (Knauer) Busjahn Jr. LuAnn touched the hearts of everyone who had the honor of knowing her. On November 30, 1985, she married the love of her life, Mark Wilbur Jordan. Together, they built a life full of joy, adventure, and unwavering love, raising four wonderful children: Stephanie, Dustin, Ben, and Hilary. LuAnn was a woman of many... Full story
Lanark Conrad E. Aschenbrenner, 95 Conrad E Aschenbrenner passed away peacefully in his sleep on the evening of August 23rd, 2024 at Allure of Mount Carroll. Conrad (Con) was born in Amboy Illinois to Eno and Caroline Aschenbrenner in 1928. He grew up working in his father’s pharmacy, which still allowed the private time to experience all the adventures a boy could dream of. After High School he attended Illinois State University, where in addition to his study, he became a member of the schools very first swim team. During his university s... Full story
Massbach Allen Wayne Randecker, 85 Allen Wayne Randecker, age 85, of Massbach, IL, passed away, surrounded by family on September 2, 2024, at Midwest Senior Care Center in Galena, IL. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Massbach. Visitation took place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., before the service. Burial followed at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. Allen was born September 10, 1938 in Derinda Township, the son of William and Mildred (Endress) Randecker. He graduated from Stockton High Scho... Full story
Lena Nancy Kay Kruger Herman, 85 Nancy Kay Kruger Herman passed away on Friday, August 23rd, 2024 in the southwest suburbs of Chicago after moving closer to family to recover from an extensive illness. Born in 1939 in Darlington, Wisconsin to Joseph “Joe” and Joyce Kruger, Nancy spent her childhood years in Warren, Illinois with her siblings Janeen (Geilenfeldt) and Joseph “Lee” Kruger. After graduating high school, she worked as a secretary before marrying the love of her life, Dan Herman. Nancy and Dan began their marriage and family living... Full story
Kent Jacob Allen Green, 22 Jacob Allen Green was a young man whose heart belonged to the outdoors. He was born July 9, 2002 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Randy and Jennifer (Krogman) Green. From the time he was a little boy, he wanted to be outside playing or working. He enjoyed the whisper of the wind through the trees and the satisfaction of a day spent working with his hands. Jacob was raised in a family that valued tradition, hard work, and the simple pleasures of life. He was known as an "old soul," someone who cherished the wisdom of his... Full story
Stockton Tracy D. Black, 65 Tracy D. Black, age 65, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at home. She was born on March 2, 1959 to the late Edward and Suzanne Randegger. Tracy married Gerald Black on August 8, 1979 in DuPage County. She was a 1977 graduate of Downers Grove North High School. She was a proud mother who homeschooled her five children. Tracy attended Harvest Baptist Church in Stockton. She enjoyed farming, tending to her sheep, gardening, and artwork. Tracy is survived by her husband, Gerald Black of Stockton; her... Full story
Stockton Nancy M. Siergiej, 72 Nancy M. Siergiej, 72 of Stockton, IL passed away on Sunday, August 4. 2024 surrounded by her family at SSM St. Mary’s in Madison, WI. She was born on July 19, 1952, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Ann (Synoga) Moore. She was a 1970 graduate of the Jones Commercial High School in Chicago, IL. She married the love of her life, Mitchell Siergiej, on April 22, 1972, in Chicago, IL. Shortly after they moved to Camp Lejuene in North Carolina where Mitch was based for the Marines. Later that year they came back to I... Full story
Mt. Carroll Jackson Thomas Kradle, 18 Jackson Thomas Kradle, age 18, of Mt. Carroll, IL, was taken from us far too soon on July 28, 2024. A 2024 graduate of West Carroll High School, Jackson had the makings of an honest, hard-working, and loving young man, and he will be honored and missed by his family, friends, and by his community as a whole. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2024, at Law Jones Funeral Home, in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will take place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 8, at Law Jones Funeral... Full story
Stockton Judith A. Batchelder Dascher, 85 Judith A. Batchelder Dascher, age 85, of Stockton, IL passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 17, 1939 to the late Cyrus and Mary (Kappes) Batchelder. Judy was a 1957 graduate of Stockton High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. Judy worked at The Lantern and The Cove and retired from Honeywell. She enjoyed visiting with friends and family, driving around sight-seeing, gambling, animals, and spending time with her great... Full story
Pearl City Gerald Wayne Woker, 77 Gerald Wayne Woker, 77, of Pearl City passed away July 13 ,2024 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, IL. Gerald was born August 22, 1946 in Freeport to Wayne and Neva (Cheeseman) Woker. He was a 1964 graduate of Pearl City High School. In September of that year, his Father passed away and Gerald began running the family farm to support his mother and younger brother. It was only a year later that he would meet the woman who would steal his heart. Gerald married Peggy Pacey on June 21, 1969 in Pearl City.... Full story
Stockton Deanna Rae Smith, 68 Deanna Rae Smith, age 68, of Stockton, IL passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL on April 4, 1956 to LaVern and Donna (Lloyd) Stockwell. Deanna married Roger Smith on July 21, 1973. She was a member of Calvary Church of Stockton and the PBGV Club of America. Deanna was a hard worker, starting at the age of 12 working at The Lantern in Stockton. She worked for All Rental Garments in Rockford, Eaton’s in Warren, the Pharmacy at Hartigs in Sto... Full story
Lena Jack Rausch, 85 Jack Rausch, 85, of Lena, IL passed away at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He was born October 11, 1938 to Harry and Doris (Zorzi) Rausch in Livingston, IL. He married Sara Bradley in 1960 in Hammond, IN. Jack proudly served in the United States Army from 1961-1963 with the 1st Armored Division during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a graduate of Purdue University. Jack spent 40 years with Union Carbide and Viskase Corporation until his retirement. He was a member of the United Methodist... Full story
Lena Ruth M. Wingert, 96 Ruth M. Wingert, age 96, formerly of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI. Ruth was born on September 15, 1927 to Franz “Frank” and Eunice (Duvall) Siedschlag. She married Arnold Wingert on January 8, 1948 in Freeport, IL. Ruth helped her father when she was younger, driving the horses at age 12. She farmed alongside her husband Arnold until 1972, when they retired. Ruth also worked at Kolb-Lena, Structo toys, and as a telephone operator in Freeport. She was an avid... Full story
Elizabeth William (Bill) Egnathaus Holland, 99 William (Bill) Egnathaus Holland 99 years old born June 1, 1925 son of Herman and Anna (Gruber) Holland passed on June 7, 2024. Bill was born on his maternal grandparent’s farm, on Snipe Hollow Road, Elizabeth, Il. All of Bill’s 9 siblings were born in the plantation style house built by his grandparents Egnathaus and Mary Gruber. Bill was named after his grandfather Egnathaus and also had his very strong work ethic. Bill attended Mount and Morley country school, Elizabeth, IL where he graduated an... Full story
