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Elizabeth Harvey James Kloss, 72 Harvey James Kloss, age 72, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away, Saturday, March 7, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. A funeral mass was held Monday, March 16, 2020, at 11am, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Elizabeth, IL, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation took place from 5pm to 7pm, Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, as well as one hour prior to Monday's mass, at the church. Family and friends are invited to share in Harvey's life at... Full story
Freeport William “Bill” A. Esser, 90 William “Bill” A. Esser, 90, of Freeport, formerly of Lena, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born on April 13, 1929 in Plymouth, PA to Rev. William and Elsie (Hillard) Esser. Bill married Opal Pratt on October 8, 1948 in Benton, WI. He served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in Greenland during the Korean War. He was a regular blood donor, helped the Stockton Fire Department by directing traffic during accidents, and would sing in... Full story
Hanover Ann L. Lincicum, 79 Ann L. Lincicum, age 79, of Hanover, IL, passed away in her home during the early morning hours of Friday, February 21, 2020. Cremation rites will be accorded. A private graveside will take place at Lost Mound Cemetery in Hanover, IL, on a later date. A memorial fund has been established in Ann’s name. Family and friends are invited to share in Ann’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Ann was born January 22, 1941 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Forrest and Frieda (Dauphin) Adams. A lifelong resident of Hanover, she... Full story
Elizabeth David R. Groezinger, 51 David R. Groezinger, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020 at his home. A funeral service was held Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 11 am at the First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth, IL. Visitation was held from 9 am to 11 am, before the service. Cremation rites will be accorded, and burial will take place on a later date. Family and friends are invited to share in David’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. David was born January 5, 1969, in Galena, IL, the son of Delos and Patricia (Robert... Full story
Stockton Kelly Suzanne Adkins Guerrero, 45 Kelly Suzanne Adkins Guerrero, 45, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Stockton, Illinois on Monday, February 10, 2020. Kelly was born January 10, 1975 in Decatur, Illinois to Richard Adkins, Rockford, IL and Paula Wolfe Adkins (Fulton), Stockton, IL. Kelly spent most of her childhood in Ottawa, IL and graduated from Ottawa High School in 1993. Kelly lived in Stockton, Illinois with her three sons and her dog Gibson. She worked at Country Roads Real Estate for 7 years, operated a daycare in her... Full story
Lanark Richard Cummings, 74 Richard Cummings loved fishing, hunting and spending as much time outdoors as possible. On January 30, 2020, at the age of 74, Richard passed away at home in Lanark, Illinois, after a short illness. He leaves a brother, James (Linda) Cummings of Menasha, WI and a sister, Barbara Anderson of Skokie, IL. He is also survived by a niece Crystal Janousek of Kaukauna, WI; a nephew, James J Cummings of Stevens Point, WI; two great-nieces, Cloe Janousek, Kaukauna, WI and Maggie Janousek, Kaukauna, WI; a great-nephew Jaxon... Full story
Lena Robert B. Bonnet, 93 Robert B. Bonnet age 93, passed away on Friday January 31, 2020 at the Lena Living Center. He was born on July 16, 1926 to Bernard and Mary Sophia (Greenwald) Bonnet in Menominee Twp, Jo Daviess County at their rural home. He attended White Grade School in a one room building in rural Jo Daviess County and then Warren High School. He was raised on the farm in Menominee Twp. and farmed in the Warren, Stockton and Lena area since 1941. He married Dorothy Ann Wolfram on April 8, 1947 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Warren... Full story
Lena Wesley W. Thill, 91 Wesley W. Thill, 91, of Lena passed away peacefully on January 17, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born on Christmas day in 1928 in Clayton WI to William and Ruth (Bruss) Thill. He married Betty Keppen in August 1948 at the Brethren Church. Wesley was a cheese maker at Excelsior Cheese Factory in Lena alongside his father William, receiving many awards during his career. In his free time Wesley and his wife Betty enjoyed going camping and were apart of Good Sam’s Camping club, Freeport Campers, Stagecoach c... Full story
Lena Richard Allen Heinkel, 71 Richard Allen Heinkel, age 71 of Lena, IL went to his heavenly home on January 13, 2020. He was born on May 8, 1948 in Freeport, IL to Allen and Verena Heinkel. He was a graduate of Lena-Winslow High School in 1966. He then went to the University of Illinois and graduated with a degree in Business Agriculture in 1970 and was a member of the Beta Sigma Psi fraternity. He farmed with his Dad for a couple years and then started his career in the Insurance industry. He became one of the first seven Certified... Full story
Orangeville Janice K. Wilson, 69 Janice K. Wilson, age 69 of Orangeville, IL, passed away on January 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 13, 1950 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Harold and Marilyn (Stamm) Wilson. Janice was a 1968 graduate of Orangeville High School. She received her Degree in Education from Carthage College in 1972. Janice was a teacher at the Pearl City Elementary School for 36 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of Alpha Mu a retired teacher’s organization. Janice enjoyed knitting, crocheting and making c... Full story
Lena Ronald M. Buchenau, 68 Ronald M. Buchenau, a big man in stature and heart, went home to heaven to celebrate Christmas on December 24, 2019. He was born on September 6, 1951 in Freeport, IL to Melvin and Lavonia (Bicker) Buchenau of rural Lena, IL. He was a 1969 graduate of Lena-Winslow High School. HE served in the armed forces from 1970-1972, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. On November 4, 1973, he married Sally Schubert-Robinson at the Lena United Methodist Church in Lena, IL. Ron was employed by the State of Illinois in the... Full story
Stockton John P. O’Boyle, 84 John P. O’Boyle, age 84, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 after a courageous fight against cancer. He spent 60 years in Stockton, IL and the last year in Rockford, IL. John was born on December 4, 1935 to the late George and Ceil (Long) O’Boyle. He was a 1954 graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School and went on to graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1958 and attained his Masters of Education at UW in 1959. In 1959, he accepted a job teaching Drivers Education and Junior High Science in the Stock... Full story
Lena Sara Mae Schulz, 96 Sara Mae Schulz, 96, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Swedish American Heart Hospital, Rockford, IL. She was born on September 15, 1923 in Lena, IL to Ralph and Iris (Sisson) Stabenow. Sara Married Robert Schulz on December 27, 1942 and he passed away in 1990. She was a member of Lena United Methodist Church. Sara loved spending time with her family and going out to breakfast, this was something she looked forward to everyday. Sara is survived by her two sons; Roger (Kathie) Schulz and David Schulz all of Lena.... Full story
Stockton Lonnie M. Cheeney, 54 Lonnie M. Cheeney, 54, of Stockton, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home, doing what he loved, hunting. He was born on October 24, 1965 to Frank and Loretta (Moe) Cheeney in Freeport, IL. He married Tina Brinkmeier on May 23, 1987 and together they had three children. He worked for many years for Stephenson Service in Stockton as a plant sight supervisor. Lonnie was an avid hunter, who enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar, and in his younger years, singing... Full story
Elizabeth Janet Elaine Struwe Thorsen, 83 Janet Elaine Struwe Thorsen, age 83, of Elizabeth, IL, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Elizabeth Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family at the moment she was called Home. Cremation rites will be accorded. A private family memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Family and friends are invited to share in Janet’s memory at lawjonesfuneralhome.com Janet was born September 6, 1936 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Maxwell and Mary (Tansor) Struwe. She attended school in C... Full story
Elizabeth Robert (Bob) Ertmer, 90 Robert (Bob) Ertmer, age 90, of Elizabeth, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. His family will hold private services to honor his life. A memorial has been established in his memory to benefit the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Elizabeth Historical Society. Memorials may be sent to 202 W. Main St., Elizabeth, IL 61028. Friends and acquaintances are invited to share in Robert’s life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Robert was born October 24, 1929 on the family farm near Elizabeth, the son o... Full story
Stockton William Earl Lingle Sr., 82 William Earl Lingle Sr., 82, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. He was born to Erwin “Shorty” and Vera Lingle, on July 18, 1937, in Clinton, Iowa. Bill attended school in Elizabeth Il . He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. His service was something he was very proud of his entire life. You rarely saw him without his NAVY hat on, and he always appreciated being acknowledged for his service. After Bill was honorably discharged from the Navy he went to... Full story
Apple River Ronald G. Toepfer, 85 Ronald G. Toepfer, 85, of Apple River, IL, passed away surrounded by his family at the Williams Middleton VA Hospital in Madison, WI on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1934 in Wauwatosa, WI to Albert and Ruth (Leuzinger) Toepfer. Ronald was married to Margery Brandt, and together they had four children, then he married Farrada Toepfer, together they had one son, then he married Jane Lee on April 20, 1968 in Scales Mound at the United Methodist Church, together they had five children. Ronald... Full story
Eleroy Ann Gail Reed Kaser, 78 Ann Gail Reed Kaser’s spirit took flight when she died peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, October 22, 2019. Born July 22, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., she was the daughter of teachers William Frederick Reed and Edith Muriel Baxendale Reed. She grew up in Northfield, Ill. and attended New Trier high School, then Illinois College and the University of Dubuque. She also took classes at Highland Community College including basic auto repair (which especially impressed her children) and many pottery classes, in w... Full story
Pearl City Vida Marie Neebel, 92 Vida Marie Neebel passed away on Friday October 11, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Vida was born on May 5, 1927 as the youngest of six children born to John and Lena (McKinstry) Blair near Stockton. Robert Neebel and Vida were married on November 7, 1945 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton, IL. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena. She farmed alongside her husband for many years and was a loving Wife, Mother, Aunt, Grandma and Great Grandma. Surviving are one son, Kenneth... Full story
Lake Carroll Rita Shields, 66 Rita Shields, of Lake Carroll, IL, passed away Thursday, October 3rd at the age of 66. Rita was raised in Chicago (St. Cajetan's parish) by parents Vincent and Marion Kennedy. She's survived by her husband of 37 years, Frederick Shields. She was a wonderful mother to Nicholas (Nicole), Elizabeth (George), and Laura (Richard). She was also a grandmother to Nora and Noah. She was an avid dog lover, who enjoyed baking and gardening. She started the greenhouse at The Elisabeth Ludeman Center, where she worked with the... Full story
Stockton Jose Maria Camarillo, 70 Jose Maria Camarillo, 70 years old, was called home to Jesus on September 30, 2019. He was born August 15, 1949 on his grandparents’ ranch in East Orosi. Jose served in the US Army and received a medal of honor for his service in the Vietnam War. He was a lover of music and could be seen playing his harmonica, keyboard and guitar. Jose also enjoyed dancing and spending time with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent Camarillo Sr. and Lucita Mauricia Herrera Camarillo. He is s... Full story
Stockton Warren “Cowboy” C. Mohrbacher, 91 Warren “Cowboy” C. Mohrbacher, 91, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Waverly Place in Stockton. He was born on May 24, 1928 in Des Plaines, IL to Carl and Dorothy (Roesslein) Mohrbacher. Cowboy married Kristine “Krissy” Nelson on February 3, 1984. He served his country in the United States Army from 1952-1957. During his career in the Army, he was a part of 250 paratroop jumps. Cowboy was also a certified black belt. He farmed his entire youth, where he found his love for horses, becoming a... Full story
Lena Wilma J. Kempel, 83 Wilma J. Kempel, 83, passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born on June 30, 1936 to William and Eva (Zettle) Busjahn. She married Alvin Kempel and he preceded her in death. Wilma farmed alongside her sister Sandy for 10 years. She also worked at Micro Switch, Swiss Colony, Structo, and a cheese factory. Wilma was a member of the Richland Free Methodist Church, Le- Aqua-Na Riders. She enjoyed painting with acrylics, reading her Bible faithfully and baking cookies for her... Full story
Hanover Doris Goff, 95 Doris Goff, age 95, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away September 9, 2019 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. A funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Hanover United Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation was held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., prior to the service at the church. Family and friends are invited to share in Doris’ life at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Doris was born December 20, 1923, in Hanover, Illinois, the d... Full story
