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Dorothy Jean Capes, Glenn W. Collaer, Harlan Ray Diehl, Pauline Vivian Stengel, Marjorie K. Vaupel

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DOROTHY JEAN CAPES

Born: September 12, 1928 in Rockford, IL Died: November 18, 2021 in Mt. Morris, IL

Mr. Glenn W. Collaer, age 93, died on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Green Acres of Fremont, MI. He was born July 1, 1928 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to Joseph and Hattie (Albers) Collaer. Glenn married Lois Nelson on November 22, 1951 in Green Bay. He worked at Fort Howard Paper in Green Bay, completed an electrotyping apprenticeship, and then worked in Menasha, Wisconsin, Kansas City and at Kable Printing in the Oregon area. During their retirement, the Collaers traveled by RV throughout the U.S. and into Mexico. Glenn enjoyed his family and seven grandchildren as well as hunting and fishing. He was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan. GO PACK!

Survivors include his wife Lois and three children: Kristina (Richard) Ruffini of Michigan, Marcia Collaer of Vermont, Jeff (Rebecca) Collaer of Michigan; seven grandchildren; brother, Kenneth (Mary Lou) Collaer of Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. His daughter, Mary Beth Villarreal-Collaer, along with his sisters: Lorayne Tuyls, Jeanne Linnane, Lois LaPlant; and brother, Robert Collaer predeceased him. Glenn was a member of Saint Mary’s Church in Oregon, Illinois.

The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at All Saints Catholic Church in Fremont, Michigan. Burial was at the Allouez Catholic Cemetery and Chapel Mausoleum, where most of Glenn’s family is interred. Memorials can be made to the American Bible Society. You can sign the online guestbook at www.kroze-wolffis.com. Arrangements are by Kroeze-Wolffis Funeral Home, Inc. of Fremont.

MT. MORRIS, IL –Dorothy Jean Capes, age 92, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home. Dorothy was born on September 12, 1928 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Charles A. & Erma (Kronk) Wagner. She married Donald F. Capes on August 27, 1955 in Oregon, IL. Dorothy worked in the office for Micro Switch in Freeport, IL until her retirement.

She is a member of the Oregon Church of God in Oregon, IL. Dorothy was very private, but she loved her time with her family.

Dorothy is survived by her sisters, Shirley Palmer of Byron, IL, Joan “Peggy” Janssen of Oregon, IL, Patricia Carpenter of Mt. Morris, IL, and Beverly Snyder of Louisville, KY; and several nieces and nephews.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Capes; son, Gary Franklin; and four brothers, Charles Wagner, Jr., Richard Wagner, William Wagner, and Jerry Wagner.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Mt.Morris, IL.

Memorials to the Oregon Church of God.

GLENN W. COLLAER

Born: July 1, 1928 in Green Bay, WI Died: November 15, 2021 in Fremont, MI

Harlan Ray Diehl, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 31, 1933 in Freeport, IL to Merle and Edith (DeWall) Diehl. On February 21, 1952 he married Lola Mae Duitsman at Prairie Dell Church in Shannon, IL. Lola Mae passed away August 26, 2011. Harlan was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Forreston. He enjoyed going to the Freeport Raceway with his brother Mervin, dirt track and NASCAR racing, attending live music shows and traveling, especially to Branson, MO. He is survived by his daughter Debra (John) Gitz of Freeport, IL; son Terry (Karen) Diehl of Forreston, IL; two sisters Bernita Runte of Freeport, IL and Violet Frederick of Freeport, IL; four grandchildren Scott (Christine) Gitz, Tim (Kari) Gitz, Tony Diehl, and Todd (Jami) Diehl; six great-grandchildren Violet Diehl, Lily Diehl, Jalayna Diehl, Hannah Gitz, Jazlyn Diehl, and Phoenix Diehl; and special friend Glenda Carter of Machesney Park, IL. Preceding Harlan in death are his parents, wife, and brother Mervin. Funeral services were 1:00 P.M. Monday November 22, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Forreston with Pastor Sung-Eun Kim officiating. A visitation was held from noon until the time of service. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A memorial has been established in Harlan’s memory.

HARLAN RAY DIEHL

Born: March 31, 1933 in Freeport Died: November 11, 2021 in Rockford

MT. MORRIS, IL – Pauline Vivian Stengel, age 101, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Oregon Living & Rehab Center, Oregon, IL.

Pauline was born on March 13, 1920 in rural Polo, IL, the daughter of Clarence & Edith Amanda (Carptenter) Hammer. She graduated from Polo High School. Pauline married Myron Stengel on April 29, 1944 in Polo, IL. Pauline worked at Kable News Company and she worked the family farm.

Pauline was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, IL. She loved to pray, work outdoors, and read; she was a kind person who loved to talk with others, but most of all she was a quiet person.

Pauline is survived by daughter: Nancy (Marvin) Edler, rural Pearl City, IL; Son Larry (Avolene) Stengel, rural Mt. Morris, IL; daughter in law: Carol Stengel; grandchildren: Lance, Josh, and Heather; 1 step-grandson: Howie; and 7 great grandchildren; sister in law: Gerri Hammer.

Pauline is preceded in death by her parents;husband: Myron; son: Robert; brothers: Glenn and Russell; half-sisters: Valdene and Grace; and sister in law: Beverly.

Funeral services will be held in West Grove Cemetery.

Memorials to the Rockford Rescue Mission and/or Mt. Morris Public Library.

PAULINE VIVIAN STENGEL

Born: March 13, 1920 in Polo, IL Died: November 19, 2021 in Oregon

POLO – Marjorie K. Vaupel, 87, of Polo, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021, at her home with family by her side.

Marjorie was born Oct. 9, 1934, in Chicago, to Max and Lola (Shaffer) Smart. She grew up and attended school in Ashton where she met and later married Dwayne Vaupel. They moved to south Texas in 1972 and raised their family before returning to Polo in 1988 to enjoy retirement. Marjorie enjoyed trail riding with her family and was an avid traveler, even visiting China in her 80s. Marjorie was a member of Faith Discovery Church and Faith Discovery Spice Girls, the Red Hat Society, Daughters of the Nile, Tebala Shrine Women and volunteered with Serenity Hospice and the Second Hand Rose in Polo. She enjoyed entertaining and hosting a good dinner party. Marjorie loved collecting antiques, sewing and making scrubbies. She donated the proceeds of her scrubbies for mission work. She loved her family and she will be greatly missed.

Survivors include daughters, Jane Thompson of Lubbock, TX and Amy (Frank) Simmons of Polo; grandchildren, Tim Thompson, Sarah Owens, Max Simmons and Mya Simmons; 10 Great Grandchildren and a Great-Great Granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dwayne; and brother, John Smart.

A celebration of her life was Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 at Polo Family Funeral Home, 110 E. Dixon St., Polo. A private graveside service was held.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Polo Senior Center and Second Hand Rose.

To send condolences please visit www. polofamilyfuneralhome.com

MARJORIE K. VAUPEL

Born: October 9, 1934 in Chicago, IL Died: November 16, 2021 in Polo, IL

HABITAT FOR HUMANIT Y

Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County starts process for new partner family

Habitat for Humanity Ogle County is beginning the process of choosing a partner family for out 2022 House Build in Rochelle.

The first application /informational meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 2 from 4-6 p.m. at the Oregon Church of God, 860 W. Oregon Trail Road.

The second meeting will be in Rochelle at the Holcomb Bank for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. For more information and an application, call Vanessa at 815-440-6598.

The building of a Habitat home takes many hours of planning. It begins with and orientation/ application event at which a person in need of affordable decent housing can apply to be awarded an interest free mortgage on a new home.

To qualify a family must be willing to partner with Habitat and put in “sweat equity”. They must have a need for affordable decent house. They also must be able to make regular monthly payment.

This is not a free home. It carries an interest free mortgage and regular payments will be made.

It is required a family attend one of the above two meetings. They must bring: 1. Copies of driver’s license or state ID (proof of Ogle County Residence). 2. Copies of federal tax returns last two years including W-2’s. 3. Copies or their last month’s pay stubs. 4. Copies of last two bank statements (checking and saving) and 4. Proof of any other type of income, (child support, social security, disability etc.).

Anyone interested in serving on one of these groups, can contact Vanessa 815-440-6598 or Gail 815-494-2114.

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