Obituaries
Lorena M. Freeman
Sep 19, 2024
CHANA, IL ~ Lorena M. (Long) Freeman, formerly of Woodland Park, CO, passed away peacefully at Franklin Grove Living & Rehab Center of Franklin Grove, IL, on Thursday, September 19, 2024. She was born August 24, 1938, on the family farm near Kings, IL, the daughter of Floyd R. & Ida R. (Hepfer) Long. She graduated from Rochelle High School...
Darlene A. Dirksen
Sep 16, 2024
Darlene A. Dirksen, age 90, died Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center in Oregon, IL. She was born in Oregon on April 15, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Opal (Diehl) Dirksen. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1952. Darlene worked for over 30 years for Watt Publishing in Mt. Morris as a secretary in...
Leta E. Woolbright
Sep 1, 2024
Leta Elaine Blanchard Woolbright, She was born April 16, 1938, the eleventh child to Spencer H. and Eva Opal Etes Blanchard in Byron, Illinois. Went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 1, 2024 in Davis Junction. Leta married Deloss O. Woolbright, the love of her life, on August 10. 1957 in Byron Illinois. Leta taught Sunday School...
Larry Lee Hildebrand
Aug 27, 2024
STILLMAN VALLEY, IL ~ Larry L. Hildebrand, 82, passed away with his family by his side at Swedish American Hospital of Rockford, IL. He was born October 2, 1941, in Rockford, IL, the son of Charles M. & J. Viola (Boumgarden) Hildebrand. He graduated, with some very good friends, from Stillman Valley High School in 1959. They still get together...
Neil L. Brown
Aug 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Neil L. Brown Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, and esteemed engineer. Neil passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on August 26, 2024. Neil was a man of great intellect, unwavering dedication, and boundless love for his family.
Born on July 23, 1935, in Walnut,...
Marilea Alice Maas Barnett
Aug 25, 2024
Marilea Alice Maas Barnett went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 25, 2024, at the age of 76.
Marilea was born in Oregon, IL on March 4, 1948, to the late Orville and Harriett Bennett Maas. She graduated from Oregon High School in 1966, then graduated from Sauk Valley College.
Marilea married the love of her life on June...
Jo Ann Southwick
Aug 19, 2024
Jo Ann Southwick, age 84, of Stillman Valley, IL, died Monday, August 19, 2024 at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, TN surrounded by her three children. She was born July 29, 1940 in Holcomb, Illinois the daughter of John Wesley and Daisy Florence (Wallace) Traver, Sr. She graduated from Rochelle High School in 1958. Jo Ann married Dave Southwick on...
J.T. Harkey - J.R.
Aug 18, 2024
J.T. Harkey-J.R., age 45, died suddenly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. He was born June 7, 1979 in Rockford the son of Randy and Sandra (Bartell) Harkey. He attended Oregon Schools and later obtained his Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University. J.T. previously worked for Sundstrand Corporation in Rockford and most recently as...
Loretta A. Uhlar
Aug 15, 2024
Loretta A. Uhlar, peacefully went home to her Lord and Savior on August 15 2024, in Byron, Illinois, at the age of 78. Born on September 23, 1945, in McConnell, IL the daughter of Leroy and Nancy (McQuerry) Stabenow. Loretta lived a life filled with love, faith, and an unwavering commitment to her family. She graduated from Freeport High School....
David L. Hendrickson
Aug 14, 2024
STILLMAN VALLEY, IL ~ David L. Hendrickson, 89, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital of Green Bay WI, in the late hours of Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1935, at Rockford Memorial Hospital of Rockford, IL, the son of Ernest & Evelyn (Shaw) Hendrickson. He graduated Stillman Valley High school in 1953. David served in...
Carol C. Frericks
Aug 14, 2024
Chandler, Arizona – Carol C. Frericks, 78, formerly of Stillman Valley, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Chandler, Arizona on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1945, in Rockford, Illinois to Hugh and Marlys (Anderson) Johnson. Carol graduated from East High School in Rockford in 1963. She earned her...
Kimberly S. Kubly
Aug 13, 2024
Kimberly S. Kubly, age 53, died Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 19, 1970 in Rockford the daughter of Dennis and JoAnne (Swanson) Shearer. Kim graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1989 and attended Rock Valley College. She married Jeffrey Kubly on August 16, 1997...
Hans Metoyer
Aug 8, 2024
Hans Metoyer, age 88, passed away on August 8, 2024. He was born in Derry, Louisiana on March 13, 1936 the son of Edward and Alfreda (Dupre) Metoyer. He grew up in Derry and graduated from Natchitoches Central High School. He married the love of his life Helen Auzenne on July 5, 1958 and they built a beautiful life together....
Gerald Lee Griffin
Aug 7, 2024
ROCHELLE, IL ~ Gerald Lee Griffin, 78, passed away at Advocate Lutheran General of Park Ridge, IL on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on February 4, 1946, in Pecatonica, IL, the son of Donald & Clara (Whaley) Griffin. Gerald worked for E.D. Etnyre Co. for years before moving to Ipsen of Rockford. He spent the...
Warren I. Freedlund
Aug 5, 2024
Warren Iver Freedlund, age 89, went to his heavenly home on August 5, 2024. He was born on June 2, 1935 in Beloit, WI the son of Iver and Helen (Falk) Freedlund. He graduated from Winnebago High School Class of 1953. He then served his country in the United States Army, after which he and his brother Dennis began dairy...
Beverly E. Colloton
Aug 5, 2024
Beverly Elaine Colloton, age 80, passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice and Home, on August 5, 2024. She was born on May 8, 1944 in Ashton the daughter of Leroy and Marguerite (Ehmen) Eich. She grew up in Ashton and graduated from Ashton High School. Beverly married the love of her life, Kenneth Colloton on November 17, 1963. She was...
Nancy C. Hay
Aug 2, 2024
CHANA, IL ~ Nancy C. Hay, 79, passed away peacefully after a day with her family on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Agrace Hospice Care center of Janesville, WI. She was born in Rockford, IL on August 7, 1944, the daughter of Leonard & Gladys (Drager) Wills. She grew up near Davis Junction, IL, on an active farm including many...
Norma Freeberg
Jul 28, 2024
Norma Lee Freeberg, age 80, passed on due to cancer on July 28, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors Nursing Home. She was born on March 15, 1944 in Freeport, daughter of Glenn and Mabel (Gruis) Anderberg. She grew up in Seward and German Valley, attending school and helping at the family’s hardware store. Norma was a dedicated student, receiving her...
Frank J. Reeverts
Jul 25, 2024
Machesney Park, IL ~ Frank J. Reeverts, age 86, formerly of Byron, IL, passed away peacefully at the Lincolnshire Place of Loves Park, IL on Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born on January 3, 1938 in Princeton, IL. He was the son of John D. & Lucille M. (Thomas) Reeverts. In 1956 he graduated from Byron High School. Shortly...
Donna J. Dietrich
Jul 25, 2024
MT.MORRIS, IL ~ Donna J. Dietrich, age 96, passed away peacefully at Allure of Pinecrest nursing home of Mt. Morris, IL, on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was born on November 10, 1927, in Lynnville Township, IL, the daughter of Frederick and Effie (Farr) Dummer. She graduated from Stillman Valley High School in 1945 and went on to attend Northern...
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