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05/24/2026

LOOK WHO IS RETIRING! CONGRATULATIONS PATTI!

05/24/2026

Be Sure To Check Out The All Seasons On The Farm Craft Show on Friday May 29th & Saturday, May 30th!

05/19/2026

R.I.P.

PAULINE A. TROST

1933=2026

LENA, IL – Pauline A. Trost, age 92 of Lena, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 16th, 2026 at Mercyhealth Hospital-Freeport.
Pauline was born on October 4th, 1933 in West Point Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, the daughter of Albert and Elsie (Pohl) Miller.
She married Glenn Trost, on October 4th, 1951 at the Nora Community Church. When she was 16, she moved to Freeport with her sister, Mil, and worked at BB Dry Cleaner until her marriage when she worked alongside her husband on the farm. She also worked off the farm in the cafeterias at Lena-Winslow High School and Elementary for 42 years. One of her favorite things on the farm was cultivating the corn using their Farmall C. Pauline was a member of the Park Hills Church of Freeport, and in the last couple of years enjoyed attending the Evangelical Free Church of Lena. She enjoyed playing in her monthly Euchre group, mowing her yard, and talking with family and friends. Pauline also loved to bake and always made the best homemade noodles and chocolate chip cookies. She was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Pauline is survived by her son Delvin (Mae) Trost of Lena, Illinois; two grandchildren – Trisha (Dale) Forrester of Gulfport, Mississippi, and Colin (Karla) Trost of Boilingbrook, Illinois; three great-grandchildren – Sydnee, Max, and Zoee Forrester; and sister Inez Meier of Lanark, Illinois; special “granddaughter” Minsook Park, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn, siblings; Allen (Betty) Miller, Lola (Babe) Baumgardt, Sylvia (Carl) Kohl, Harlan (Lula) Miller, Mildred (Bob) Mayer and Eleanor (Ray) Handel, brother-in-law Edward Meier, sister-in-laws Gladys (Harold) Schneider, Sylvia (Leo) McKinstry, and brother-in-laws Harry, Howard (Eva Mae), LaVern, Ellsworth “Eddie”, and Clarence (Mary) Trost.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday May 23rd, 2026, at the Evangelical Free Church in Lena, Illinois
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday May 22nd, 2026 at the Evangelical Free Church in Lena.
Officiating will be Pastor Casey Dwyer.
Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport,Illinois with luncheon to follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name for the Evangelical Free Church of Lena and Park Hills Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at leamonfh.com.

05/16/2026

R.I.P.

CHARLES (CHARLIE) NEFF

1932 - 2026

WARREN, IL – Charles “Charlie” J. Neff, age 93, of Warren, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wed- nesday May 13th, 2026.
Charlie was born October 16th, 1932, in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, to Harold and Stella (Knebel) Neff. He married Clara Huttenlocher, on September 18, 1955, in Elizabeth, Illinois. Together they owned and operated Neff Oil Company for more than 40 years. Charlie also drove school bus for the Warren School District for many years and was a familiar and friendly face to countless students and families in the community. Charlie was a devoted supporter of all Warren Warrior athletics and a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers. He was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren, where he served on the Church Council. Charlie was also deeply committed to his community, serving both the Warren Fire Department and the Warren Lions Club for over 50 years each. In addition, he served on the Warren Town Board and was a member of the Warren Chamber of Commerce. He also drove for the Warren Ambulance Service. Charlie cherished time spent with his family and friends. His kindness, dedication, and community spirit will be remembered by all who knew him.
Charlie is survived by his two daughters; Karen Neff and Susan (John) Brattlund, his son; Curt (Brenda) Neff, his grandchildren; Elise (George) Peterson, Erik (Alicia) Brattlund and Emily (Noah) Koch; great-grandchildren, George and Braelynn Peterson and Eleanor and Halle Koch. He is also survived by his sister, Marg Mau, and brother Dave (Deb) Neff, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Clara, on December 8th, 1999, his sister, Gloria, and brother-in-law Dick Mau and Mark Homan.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Warren Illinois.
A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the Church.
Officiating will be Pastor Margo Peterson.
Burial will take place at Elmwood Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the church.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to SSM Monroe Hospice Home and Tri-State Home Health Care for their compassionate care and support.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at leamonfh.com.

05/09/2026

Check Out The Upcoming Golf Clinics At Wolf Hollow. Come Out To One Or All!

05/09/2026

Be Sure To Make Plans To Head To Wolf Hollow Foe The Upcoming Demo!

05/09/2026

Be Sure To Make Plans To Head To Wolf Hollow On May 26th For The Cobra Demo Day Demo From 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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