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LaVonne T. Spillane, 80, of Apple River, Illinois passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family at her side. She was born February 16, 1943, in Menominee, Illinois, the daughter of Albert & Theresa (Imbus) Erner. She graduated from Galena High School. LaVonne married her high school sweetheart Robert J Spillane (RJ) at Nativity BVM Church in Menominee on April 20, 1962. Together they were blessed with three wonderful daughters Mary, Patty & Connie. LaVonne believed in hard work and a caring heart. She worked at the Apple River Dairy until it closed and then went on to work as an in-home caretaker for the elderly until she retired. LaVonne was the backbone of their...

Larry B. Cropper, 72, of Warren, Illinois passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Larry was born on September 7, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois to Burdette and Arlene (Vinger) Cropper. He graduated from Warren High School in 1968. Larry married Mary K. Sargent on October 30, 1971 at Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington, Wisconsin. Larry worked for L&S Gas Company in Warren where he sprayed crops, delivered gas, and was their appliance technician. He retired after 47 years of dedicated service. Farming was one of Larry's passions. He was a lifelong farmer in the rural Warren area. He was a past president of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren where he was also...

Delores Eileen Reifsteck, formerly of Hanover, spent her last day surrounded by her five favorite people and her two favorite dogs before passing peacefully away on January 29, 2023. She went by many names over her nearly 100 years of life: "Cotton", "Lo", "Ma", "Grandma" and her favorite, "GG". She loved travel adventures, spending time talking to friends and family and learning about their lives, and playing with dogs of any kind. She loved eating food, especially dessert, and especially more than one. She enjoyed reading, praying the rosary, puzzles, and card games, up until the last couple of years when advanced dementia stole her from us. Even then, she loved winning stuffed animals at...

Patti Ann Peterson (Momenteller), loving wife and mother, passed away at age 85 on Saturday, November 5, 2022, with her family by her side. Complete arrangements were made with Leamon Funeral Home www.leamonfh.com.

Mary McRae, 87, of Warren, IL passed away on October 23, 2022 at Epione Pavilion in Cuba City, WI with her family by her side. Mary was born on October 17, 1935 in Galena, IL to Ellsworth and Mildred (Knautz) Post. She married George McRae in Savanna, IL on November 28, 1959. Mary worked at Microswitch, retiring after 23 years of service. She was a member of the Warren United Methodist Church, helping with Kids Zone and Women in Faith. Mary enjoyed going to the Warren Public Library, she was an avid reader and did embroidery work. She also enjoyed traveling to see their son Jim and his family. Mary was a very caring friend and always willing to help anyone out that may have needed her....

John J. Vondra, age 69, of Warren, IL passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 following a brief illness with his family by his side. He was born May 11, 1953 in Freeport, IL to Vernon and Anna Marie (Yohn). John graduated in 1971 from Warren High School. He married Eunice Koester on June 22, 1974 at St. Ann's Church in Warren. John will be lovingly remembered for his faith in God, his devotion to his family throughout the different stages of life, and his true calling of being a farmer. John is survived by his wife Eunice of Warren; 3 children- Renee (Doug) Weaver of Darlington WI, Nathan (Lauren) Vondra of Dubuque IA, and Ryan (Kiersten) Vondra of Warren; 7 grandchildren- Josh, Caleb,...

Wildred "Willie" A. Wulfekuhle, age 84, died December 31, 2021 near Winslow, IL. He was taken to his Heavenly home surrounded by his wife, several children, and grandchildren at his residence where he had farmed for over 47 years. Willie was born on June 22, 1937, in Earlville, Iowa to Clem and Marie Wulfekuhle as the youngest of six kids. He worked at John Deere Dubuque Works in Dubuque, IA in his younger years. On May 30th, 1964, he married Joanne Hafeman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dubuque and together they raised five children on their family farms, first in Worthington, Iowa and then near Nora, Illinois. Farm life was Willie's love, and his work ethic was unsurpassed as he cared...

Catherine "Cathy" A. Fennell, 71, of Warren, IL passed away peacefully on October 5, 2021, with her family by her side. Cathy was born on January 21, 1950, in Freeport, to Wilfred "Bill" and Donna (Stich) Wolfram. She married Francis Fennell on August 7, 1976, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Warren, IL. Cathy taught and retired from Warren School District, she loved teaching 6th grade at Apple River and Warren School, she was a devoted, caring teacher. Cathy was a member of St. Ann Church, member of the Altar and Rosary, she enjoyed baking, cooking, reading, and antiquing. She loved spending time with her grandkids and being at Lake Wisconsin with her family. Cathy was well known for her...

Eula "Jean" (Lindon) Meier, 93, of Madison, WI, formerly of Apple River, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 26, 2021, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg, WI. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 30,2021, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the church. Pastor Michelle Knight will officiate the services. Burial will be at the Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL. A memorial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.

Sharon A. (Vanderheyden) Broshous age 75, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at FHN Hospital in Freeport. She was born on October 11, 1944 in Freeport, IL to Lloyd and Myrtle (Carpenter) Vanderheyden. She married Danny B. Broshous on April 29, 1961 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Stockton, IL. Sharon was a member and secretary for the Wesley United Methodist Church. Sharon worked for Citizen's State Bank for 40 years, retiring in 2017. A founding member of the Apple River Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was elected the outstanding younger junior for the D.A.R. She was a den mother for the Stockton Boy Scouts of America and a winner of the Stockton...

John H. Ahlstrom Jr., age 90 of Warren, IL, passed away on Saturday April 25, 2020 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. He was born January 15, 1930 in Dunbarton, WI, the son of John Ahlstrom Sr. and Bernice Wickler. John married Barbara Uecker on August 31, 1957. He worked for many years at Dekalb Ag Research and later became a licensed taxidermist. John was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and church council, Warren Fire Department, and Warren Lions Club. John is survived by his wife Barbara of Warren; son Jeff (Marguerite) Ahlstrom; daughters- Jackie Ahlstrom, Judith (Daryl) Ahlstrom-Kuhn, and Jennifer Ahlstrom Mayer; sisters- Lillian Rowley, Shirley (Duane) Hastings, and Beverly...

Wilbur "Ted" W. Heck, age 83 of Windsor, WI passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Madison, WI. Private family graveside services will be held at Cedarville Cemetery in Cedarville, IL. Pastor Paul Bawden will officiate the services. A memorial has been established in his memory for the VA Hospital CLC Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com

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 by Father Frank Miller. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena where he served on the Parish Council, a former Holy Name member at St. Joseph and Holy...

Gertrude Elizabeth Booth, 94, of Madison, WI formerly of Lena, IL and Monroe, WI died on December 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Care Center in Madison, WI. She was born on June 10, 1925 in Hixton, WI to the Rev. F. Arthur and Alice (Oosterhuis) Grunewald. She graduated from Shelbyville(IL) High School in 1943. She graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, IL in 1947, as an enlisted member of the World War II Cadet Nurse Corps. Gertrude married Herbert Booth on June 26, 1952 at the First Baptist Church in Beloit, WI. She worked as a Registered Nurse for Presbyterian Hospital and then moved to Monroe to work for the Monroe Clinic, formerly known as St. Clare Hospital. She...

Charlene Lois Saunders, 83, of Warren, Illinois passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 9, 2019 after a brief illness. Charlene was born on August 28, 1936 in Darlington, Wisconsin to Edward and Geneva (Schwartz) Goebel. She graduated from Darlington High School. Charlene worked at The Alamo Cafe in Warren, where she met the love of her life, Donald Saunders. They went on their first date on October 31, 1955. On October 6, 1956 she married Donald at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Darlington, Wisconsin, Monsignor Bernard Doyle officiated. Together they raised three children; Steven, Marcia, and Brian. Charlene briefly worked for Microswitch in Warren. In 1965 Charlene...

Bernieta M. Bourquin, 84, of Apple River, passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 with family at her side at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on May 6, 1935 in Illinois, to Herbert and Bernice (Stadel) Bahr. Bernieta married Charles Bourquin February 12, 1955 in Scales Mound. Bernieta farmed alongside Charles for many years and she was a teller at the Apple River State Bank. She was a lifetime member of the Apple River Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed playing cards and games, and fishing. Bernieta enjoyed traveling, especially to Switzerland and spending the winters in the Gulf Shores with Charles. She loved spending time with her family, and especially her great...

Robert "Bob" D. Sutter, 80, formerly of Warren, IL passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at home in South Wayne, WI surrounded by his loving family. On February 18, 1939 Bob was born in Dubuque, IA to Robert and Goldie (Kressig) Sutter of East Dubuque, IL. On August 10, 1963, he married Marjorie Jamason, the love of his life. Together they shared 47 years as a prime example of husband and wife before Marjorie passed away in 2010 due to illness. Bob began his law enforcement career in 1960 when he began working for the East Dubuque Police Department. He accepted the sight superintendent position at the Apple River Canyon State Park where he retired in 1991. From 1960-1990, Bob also...

Paul A. Ernst, age 93 of Apple River passed away on Tuesday June 11, 2019. He was born October 2, 1925 to John and Ella (Brown) Ernst in the back bedroom of the farm house he lived his entire life. He went to the Emery School about a mile from his house, attended high school in Apple River for 3 years and switched to Warren for his senior year. He graduated from high school in 1941 at age 15 and attended college for two years at Brown's Business School in Freeport, IL. When he was stationed in Boston, MA, while in the Army, he met Joan Stangle on November 4, 1955. They were married on May 5, 1956 in Saugus, MA. Together they raised six children. Paul was a dairy farmer his entire life,...