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Carol Priebe
Carol Priebe

Carol Priebe, age 87, of Argyle passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at SSM Health Hospital in Monroe surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on January 21, 1935 the daughter of Manford and Rose (Mancino) Woodruff in Matteson, IL.  She was a graduate of Blum High School in Matteson, IL; she later attended secretarial college in Chicago. She married Vernon Priebe on November 17, 1956 in Chicago Heights, IL. 

Carol was a housewife and later became a farm wife, farming alongside her husband in Rural Browntown for many years.  She also worked at Advance Transformers and Woodford State Bank in Woodford for several years, retiring in 1998.  She made many friends through work.  Carol and Vernon loved traveling, especially out west to see family in Seattle and their many trips to South Dakota.  She loved gardening and had beautiful flowers; along with her vegetable gardens and canning.  Carol enjoyed watching westerns, bird watching, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; she loved her family and was very proud of them.  She was known for her large collection of hats.  Carol was a longtime and very active member of Jordan Lutheran Church.

Carol is survived by her sons, Brett Priebe of Argyle, Brian (Andrea) Priebe of Monroe, Clark Priebe of Browntown, and daughter, Joi (Gary) Keepers of Monroe; 8 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren with one more due in January 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM Noon at SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Douthwaite officiating.  Burial will follow at Jordan Lutheran Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Monday, January 16, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.  Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com

Memorials may be made in Carol’s name to Jordan Lutheran Church.

Marcella “Marcie” Ann Hartwig
Marcella “Marcie” Ann Hartwig

Marcella “Marcie” Ann Hartwig, of Browntown, passed away at the age of 71 on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at SSM Hospice Home in Monroe after facing pancreatic cancer. She was born July 9th, 1953, to Alvin and Lois (Ditsworth) Niesman in Freeport, Illinois.

Marcie grew up in the Le-Win area (IL) and was known as “Mouse” by her friends. She was a CNA for over 30 years and had an in-home daycare while her children were young. After a short, year-long retirement, she decided to return to work and enjoyed the last few years working at local childcare centers. Marcie loved music (especially the oldies), dancing, and could often be found working on word finds and crossword puzzles.

Marcie married Gary Hartwig in June of 2000. She is survived by her husband, Gary, Browntown; daughters, Darla (Amy) Estes, Madison, and Karen (Nathaniel Paulson) Steinmann, Monroe; son, Jared (Nicoal) Steinmann, Monroe; stepsons, Chad (Tammy) Hartwig and Shane (Tonya) Hartwig, both of Monroe; thirteen grandchildren, Gottlieb (Natasha Teasdale) Brandli III, Mina (Zach Kralic) Krieger, Trevor Hartwig, Camden Steinmann, Blake Steinmann, Aristotle Krieger, Oliver Krieger, Paige Steinmann, Vivien Krieger, Azaria Hartwig, and Shamiria, Amere, and Nevaeh Estes; one great grandson, Gottlieb Brandli IV; a sister, Kathie (Mike) Roling, Dubuque IA; and many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Marcie was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Lois Niesman in 2021; sister, Peggy (Niesman) Duitsman in 2015; and infant brother, Greg Niesman in 1965.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 1329 31st. Ave., Monroe, with Reverend Paul Gregersen officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the Monroe American Legion Post #84. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, December 16, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A memorial fund will be established in Marcie’s name. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net

The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff of SSM Hospice Home for their compassionate care over the last two months.