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Kathryn Stickle Obituary

KATHRYN S. STICKLE, 92 ORANGEVILLE - Kathryn S. Stickle, 92, of Orangeville passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 17, 1921, to Frank and Sophia (Munster) Rogers in Wisconsin. She was a hardworking independent woman. She owned and operated Freeport Lunch Restaurant in Freeport, IL. She also operated Kathryn's Lunch Mobile Food Wagon for many years, working with Eldon Schraepfer Auction Service of Hollandale, WI and Hack's Auction Service of Pecatonica, IL. For the last several years she operated the Dakota Sales Barn Kitchen in Dakota, IL. Survivors include her daughter, JoAnn Kruse of Orangeville; her sons, Galey (Sharon) Bissell of Freeport, and Kenneth Bissell, Sr. of Orangeville; her daughter-in-law, Cathy Sittig of Necedah, WI.; twelve grandchildren, Ron, John (Julie), Bill (Stephanie) Kruse, Christine Allen, Danielle Bissell, Ken Bissell, Jr., Steven (GariLynne) Bissell, Jeff Saxby, Tina Weigel, Mark Sittig, Mike (Kendra) Sittig, Sara (Paul) Shenefelt and Dawn (Brad) Plock; twenty great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandsons; and two specials friends who were like daughters, Mollie Albright and Karen Wilkinson. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joseph and Peter Rogers; three husbands, Rinehold Sittig, Galey Bissell Sr., and Irvin Stickle; her son, Marvin Sittig, Sr.; her grandson, Marvin (Sonny) Sittig Jr.; and her son-in-law, Donald Kruse. Funeral Service will be on Wed. July 9, 2013, at 10:30 am. at the Schwarz Park Blvd. Chapel, 608 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, with Pastor David Schrader of the Freeport Mennonite Church officiating. Friends may call from four to seven p.m. on Tuesday at the Schwarz Chapel. A memorial has been established in her memory. Private condolences and online guestbook may be signed at www.schwarzfh.com.

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Published by The Freeport Journal Standard on Jul. 9, 2013.

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July 13, 2013

Sorry about your loss.
I'm Brylee great gram ma

Mike, Debbie,Tom, Ashley Labellarte

July 9, 2013

She had great stories to tell. I enjoyed listening to them all. She made us feel like family. God bless her, she is in good hands and had the love and support of family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lorraine Kaiser

July 9, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. What a fun lady with so much energy. I will miss waving at her in her truck.

Larry & Margie Heitz

July 9, 2013

Larry and I will always remember the great things she did with Tina. She was a great lady, great neighbor and wonderful person..Loved her much.

Neal & Deb Obert and Family

July 9, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kathryn and her family. We will miss her!

Sheila Erb

July 9, 2013

So sorry to hear about your mother. she was a great lady.

John Veer

July 9, 2013

JoAnn, Ken, Hans and Cathy
Please accept out sincere prayers that God will comfort you in your loss.She was an amazing lady.
John and Eileen Veer

Vicki Kuhrmeier

July 9, 2013

She was a wonderful lady and a great friend.
I will cherish my memories of her.

Greg & Saranne Stamm

July 9, 2013

So sorry to hear about your mother, she was such a dear friend to Ma Stamm. There are two angles sharing laughter in heaven.

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