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Rockford Leona I. Frey (96) Leona I. Frey peacefully passed away on March 23, 2022, near the arms of a beautiful oak tree outside her window. Her long life was full: of nature, teaching, learning, friendships, church, volunteering, family and adventure, and her German heritage. Her soul was a beautiful example of compassion, selfless love, and generosity. Leona will be remembered by all who knew her as a person with a great heart, always checking on the well-being of others. Most of all, Leona cherished spending time with her family and... Full story
Lena Keith S. Windross, 83 Keith S. Windross age 83 of Lena, Illinois passed away after a brief time at the Monroe Clinic Hospice Home on March 22, 2022. He was born in Middlesbrough, England on July 23, 1938, to James and Iris (Maughn) Windross. Keith graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, IL. In 1955 he returned to Middlesbrough to attend college, where he graduated with a degree in Structural Engineering. Keith met his wife Sheila Horsley-Green in 1958 where they married at St. Barnabus Church in Middlesbrough, England.... Full story
Warren Roger A. Hicks, 83 Roger A. Hicks, 83, of Warren, IL passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the Monroe Hospital in Monroe, WI. He was born on January 19, 1939 to Barney and Helen (Millwright) Hicks in Freeport, IL. Roger married Noni Rood on December 15, 1962 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington, WI. Roger farmed alongside his father Barney, he later operated his own farm. In 1974, Roger started Hicks Welding. Roger retired in 1992 when his son Roger took over. After retirement, Roger still made daily trips to the welding shop... Full story
Shannon Donald Gene “Swany” Swanson, 84 Donald Gene “Swany” Swanson, age 84, of Shannon, Illinois passed away, Friday, January 28, 2022 at home surrounded by his caring family and FHN Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 – 11:30 Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon. Masonic Rites will be held at 11:30 followed by a memorial service at 12:00 noon. Law Jones is in charge of arrangements and friends and family are encouraged to share in Don’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. You may also view these event... Full story
Winslow Clifford “Tip” F. Reuber, 100 Clifford “Tip” F. Reuber age 100, of rural Winslow, IL passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Aster Retirement Community of Monroe, WI. He was born at his parent’s home in Dakota, IL on March 17, 1921, the son of Charlie and Helen (Bartelt) Reuber. He married Corabelle J. Ellis on October 28, 1942, at the home of her parents, which was part of the J. Lincoln Homestead established in 1844. A lifelong resident of Stephenson County he farmed with his wife since 1951. Clifford retired from farming i... Full story
Shannon Lorraine Catherine Stutzman, 87 Lorraine Catherine Stutzman, age 87, of Shannon, IL passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She was born November 29, 1934 in Mandan, ND to the late Christian and Rose (Walters) Schmidt. Lorraine married Jack Barth on January 10, 1956. Jack passed away June 19, 1979. Lorraine married William “Bill” Stutzman on August 9, 1980. Lorraine was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church in Shannon where she was also a member of the Ladies Society. She had a very str... Full story
McConnell Tom Franklin Furray, 80 Tom Franklin Furray age 80, of McConnell, Illinois passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Tom was born April 13, 1941, in McConnell to Franklin and Viola (Niesman) Furray. He married Sharon Schultz on July 2, 1961, in McConnell. He spent more than 40 years at Berner Food in Alfolkey, Illinois as a cheesemaker. He enjoyed everything outdoors- hunting, trapping, fishing, wood gathering and sports. He took motorcycle trips to Alaska and Canada. He loved his Irish Setter Lizzie, and his garage cat Floppsey Mopsey... Full story
Lena Gertrude Pauline Brown, 99 Gertrude Pauline Brown, age 99 of Lena, IL, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. She was born in Freeport, IL on May 25, 1922, the daughter of Otto and Anna (Mock) Bergemann. She married Robert D. Brown on September 27, 1942, in Freeport, IL. Gertie and Bob made their home in Lena, IL where she worked at the Shopper’s Guide for many years until her retirement in 2000. She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena and enjoyed volunteering at My Friend’s Closet and playing cards. Gertie is su... Full story
Apple River Karen L. Barth, 69 Karen L. Barth, age 69, of Apple River, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in Freeport, IL. She was born on January 1, 1953, in Belvidere, IL to Paul and Luella (Krupke) Barth. She loved helping others and did so by becoming an RN and serving on the Warren ambulance crew. Karen enjoyed traveling, she took a trip to Switzerland and Ireland as well as many trips to the east coast to see her cousins. She loved her pets, enjoyed reading, watching movies, and visiting with her family. She is survived by her... Full story
Stockton James Charles Arnold, 68 James Charles Arnold, age 68 of Stockton, IL passed away peacefully in his home on January 19, 2022. Jim was born on July 28, 1953. He is the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Prisk) Arnold. He married Deb (Williams) Arnold on June 24th 1977, in Freeport, IL. Jim worked at Crum & Forster from 1977-1992. He passed his CPA exam in 1994, after which he worked at Coyle Varland Insurance until 1998. In 1998 Jim started working at Bauer Group Ltd as a CPA, and eventually became a co-owner. Jim retired from Bauer Group Ltd in... Full story
Freeport Ethel J. Wichman, 98 Ethel J. Wichman, age 98 went to be with her lord with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1923, to George and Beada (Lied) Korth in Buckeye township in rural Stephenson County, IL. She married Clarence Wichman on January 15, 1941. Ethel worked for Newell for 28 years which she retired from in May of 1988. She was a member of the Emmanuel Evangelical Congregational Church in Cedarville, IL for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, gardening,and tending to... Full story
Elizabeth Rhett LeRoy Geisz, 21 Rhett LeRoy Geisz, age 21 of rural Elizabeth passed away in a tragic accident Saturday, January 8, 2022. A funeral service was held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Saint John’s Lutheran Church in Massbach with Burial in the Church cemetery. Visitation was held 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Law Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth, and one hour prior to the service at the Church on Saturday. A memorial fund has been established. Rhett graduated from River Ridge High School in 2018 and continued-on... Full story
Stockton Ruth A. Lawfer, 89 Ruth A. Lawfer, age 89, of Stockton, IL passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at home. She was born in Morrison, IL on May 20, 1932 to the late Louis and Winnie (VanOosten) VenHuizen. Ruth was a 1950 graduate of Stockton High School. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Stockton. In her younger years she helped farm. She also worked as a produce manager for Sullivans Foods, she was the first manager at Casey’s, she was a waitress at the Blackhawk Run Golf Course in Stockton and a cook for Shell S... Full story
Warren Charles Louis Hammer, 68 Charles Louis Hammer, age 68, Of Warren, Illinois, passed away peacefully, on December 9, 2021, at SSM Health Monroe Hospital. He was born on December 1, 1953, in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the son of Clarence and Shirley (Geiger) Hammer. Charles married Alayne Beyer on January 25, 1978, and together, they raised six children. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed caring for his dogs, flying helicopters and drones, and was always working on projects around the house. He also enjoyed building bird houses... Full story
Warren Alayne Joy Hammer, 67 Alayne Joy Hammer, age 67, Of Warren, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on December 3, 2021, at SSM Health Monroe Hospital. She was born on April 29, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Ralph and Barbara Beyer. Alayne married Charles Hammer on January 25, 1978, and together, they raised six children. She was an avid reader who enjoyed caring for her dogs, studying genealogy, but most of all loved spending time with her family. Alayne is survived by her husband, Charles, of Warren,... Full story
Pearl City Jim Brandt, 84 Jim Brandt, 84, a fourth generation farmer of Pearl City, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at FHN, Freeport, with his loving family present. Jim was the first born to parents Evan and Belva Brandt (Bowers) on May 29, 1937. Jim’s education began at Valley View country school for his first four years. He spoke of that school often as they had hot lunches. Jim would reminisce of the different lunch favorites that he & fellow students would request. At that time, Jim lived in a non-high school district so h... Full story
Winslow Lloyd M. Boelk, 82 Lloyd M. Boelk, age 82, of Winslow, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 19,2021 in Freeport, IL. He was born on April 2, 1939, in Warren, IL to Paul and Freida (Butts) Boelk. He married Carma Rabe on May 5, 1962, at the Martintown Church in Martintown, WI. They were married 46 years until her passing in 2008. Lloyd worked at Kelly Tire for 33years and retired July 1997. He served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964, and in the reserves until 1967. He was very active in many organizations during his... Full story
Lanark Robert W. Lindsay, 84 Robert W. Lindsay, age 84 of Lanark, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at home. A private family service will be held with burial in the Lanark Cemetery. Law Jones Eastland is in charge of arrangements. Robert was born August 14, 1937 in Lanark, the son of Robert and Lois (Smith) Lindsay. The family moved to Mt. Carroll and Robert graduated from the Mt. Carroll High School with the Class of 1955. Robert married the love of his life, Carol Lotz on July 5, 1959. They raised two sons in Lanark and enjoyed 62... Full story
Lena Robert Desmond, 79 Robert Desmond, 79, passed away surrounded by his daughters at home on Thursday, November 4, 2021, in Lena Illinois. He was born on September 6, 1942, to Robert and Audrey (Monns) Hayes in Chicago Illinois. He married Carol (Livingston) on September 28, 1963, in Oak Park Illinois. He enjoyed a wonderful career managing a warehouse for Sears Roebuck and Company. He loved taking long rides in the country, going to the casino, car shows, and especially spending time with his daughters. He is survived by his two daughters;... Full story
Warren Dean B. Hicks, 85 Dean B. Hicks, age 85, of Warren, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Dean was born in Freeport Illinois to Bernard and Helen (Millwright) Hicks on February 17, 1936. He was a graduate of Warren Highschool class of 1954. Dean served as an MP in the United States Army from 1959 - 1961.On September 17, 1966, he married Kathy (Johnson) at St. Edwards Church in Racine, WI. Dean drove truck many different places over the years and continued to run a small family farm and ran the J&H Hardware Store in Warren. He... Full story
Warren Wayne A. Gates, 91 Wayne A. Gates, age 91, of Warren, IL passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Wayne was born on the family farm in Rush Township, son of Milton and Frankie (Kish) Gates on January 13, 1930. He worked with his parents on the farm until they moved to Warren in December of 1945. After moving to Warren, Wayne worked for A.H. Burrows’ Lumber Yard for several years, after which he worked at the Savanna Ordnance Depot. On January 8, 1949, he married Betty E. Hartwig, and they began farming shortly thereafter. Wayne and B... Full story
Freeport Wayne T. Linker, 85 Wayne T. Linker, age 85, of Freeport and previously of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Wayne was born December 6, 1935 at home near Chadwick, the son of John and Florence (Bundy) Linker. He is a 1953 graduate of the Chadwick High School where he played saxophone in the band and was active in FFA. Wayne started farming with his father at a very young age and spent his life as a dedicated grain and livestock producer of rural Chadwick. He pa... Full story
Lanark Randall Welp, 71 Randall Welp passed away October 12th, 2021, following an extended illness. Born on January 21, 1950, to Delmer and Wilma (Dennis) Welp, Randy grew up on a farm east of Lanark and attended Lanark High School, graduating with the class of 1968. He graduated from Northern Illinois University, lived for a time in California, and then returned to Lanark. Upon his return Randy opened a restaurant in downtown Lanark for a short while, then became a teacher for the Pearl City School District in the 80s. He was a well-respected... Full story
Stockton Dennis “Huck” Neal Larson, 68 Dennis “Huck” Neal Larson, age 68, of Stockton, IL passed away Friday, October 1, 2021 at Illinois Veterans Home of LaSalle. He was born in Savanna, IL to the late Cyril and Bernice (Knudson) Larson. Dennis married Connie Olthoff on February 12, 1972. They later divorced. He was a 1971 graduate of Stockton High School and later received his Certificate in Automotive Engines from Highland Community College and his Certificate of Achievement from the Educational Institute of the Hotel and Motel Associa... Full story
Morseville Dean Coppernoll, 93 Dean Coppernoll, 93, passed on March 15, 2021, in Fayetteville Arkansas, where he and his wife Sue lived for the past 11 years. Dean was born in Morseville, the son of George and Rebecca Townsend Coppernoll on April 25, 1928. He was a brother to Betty Jean Albrecht, Gilbert Coppernoll, Esther DeVoe, and is survived by his younger brother Norman. He was a beloved Uncle to his nieces and nephews and surrogate father to friends of his children. His wife Sue, children Doug (Nancy), Mary Lee, Jeff (Susan), Connie... Full story
