All Obituaries

Alexson Royal Kropf, precious baby son of Doyle and Kaylene (Shrock) Kropf was stillborn on May 29, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL.   Surviving besides his sorrowing parents are 2 brothers, Darvin 17, Scott 15, and 3 sisters, Krystal 12, Kaylisa  9, and Amberlyn 4. Paternal Grandparents, Loyal & Marilyn Kropf  of Tampico , IL,  Maternal Grandparents, Clifford & Marie Shrock of Bellevue, IA, 6 Uncles, 9 Aunts, and 69...

  Duane F. Gebhart           Duane F. Gebhart, 58, of Princeton, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Wisconsin.           Duane was born May 26, 1963 in Missouri the son of Gene and Nellie (Ranner) Gebhart.  He served in the US Army in the 82nd Airborne and 7th Special Forces Group.  Duane spent most of his career as an Owner Operator, Truck Driver. He enjoyed his Saturday morning breakfasts...

Howard Neale Wallace, 88 of Walnut, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Perry Memorial Hospital in Princeton. Neale was born on April 13, 1933 at the Wallace family farm in Walnut, the son of Howard and Edith (Becknell) Wallace. He married Rita Hardersen on June 14, 1953 at the First Christian Church in Walnut. Neale graduated as valedictorian from Walnut High School, Class of 1951. He then graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Illinois in 1955 where he was a member of the Farm House...

Lucilla F. ­­­­Gugerty, 87, of Ohio, IL, died Wednesday May 5, 2021 in Zephyrhills, Florida. She was born December 27, 1933 in Marathon, Wisconsin, the daughter of Joseph Michlig and Margaret (Imhoff) Michlig. She married Arthur Gugerty on Nov. 8, 1952, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton. Together they raised seven children. Lucy was loved and adored by her family. She was an exceptional chef.  Her kitchen table was always crowded but required no...

  Matthew G. Wojcik           Matthew G. Wojcik, age 64, of Ohio, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.           Matthew was born December 29, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Mike and Norine (Anderson) Wojcik.  He served in the US Marine Corps and was later employed as a mold maker/tool and die for Mike’s Duplicating.  He married Heather Suran on April 5, 2002 in...

Daniel J. Wetzell, 67, of Tampico, passed away April 24, 2021 at home with family by his side.  He was born March 20, 1954, in Sterling.  The son of John A. Wetzell and Anna Mae Wetzell Johnson (Driessens).   Daniel was a devoted father, son, and brother.  He farmed over 45 years and took pride in his lawn care business.  He enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his grandchildren.  Daniel will be remembered as an extremely hard...

TAMPICO, IL – Wayne Edward Hostetler, 85 years, 10 months and 29 days, peacefully passed away April 11, 2021 at his home. Wayne was born on May 13, 1935 in Shelbyville, IL the son of Herman and Laura (Unzicker) Hostetler. He was united in marriage on September 4, 1955 on Barbara Headings. He is survived by Barbara, his beloved wife of 65 years and 7 months; 5 sons: Edwin (Eileen) of Hotchkiss, CO, Aldine (Clarene) of Bellevue, IA, Omar (Bonnie) of Center, CO, Nelson (Lynette) of...

Elizabeth C. Shirley, 87 of Walnut, died Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Heritage Health in Walnut. Liz was born on September 13, 1933 in Pekin, the daughter of Harry and Opal Irene (Taylor) Jones. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years and truly loved her job and helping people. Survivors include her son, Don (Dixie) Francis of Walnut; her daughter, Tammy (Mike) Howlett of Walnut; six grandchildren, Michelle (Mike) Dykstra, Jeremy (Michelle) Brandon, Melissa Brandon, Rita...

Lois Dremann, age 89, of Ohio, IL, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.   Lois was born in rural Walnut, IL, on April 15, 1931, to Walter L. and Doroth A. (Plapp) Baumgartner. She graduated from Walnut High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Illinois State Normal University in 1953. Lois taught one year in Forrest, IL before marrying Ivan Dremann in 1954.   After her marriage, Lois worked as a substitute teacher in Ohio, Walnut, Mendota, and Amboy, culminating in a...

            HARMON – Sandra K. Kruse, age 70, died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Rock River Hospice & Home following a short non-Covid related illness.             Sandy was born on January 12, 1951 in Princeton. She was the daughter of John and Lorene (Mon) Tuggle.  She married Gene Kruse on December 7, 1968 in Walnut. Sandy was employed as the Food Coordinator with the...