Robert Lee Bastian
Feb 25, 2026
Robert Lee “Bob” Bastian, 91, of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Bob was born in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Oliver and Ruth Bastian, and spent his childhood on a family farm near Florence Station before his family later moved to German Valley and eventually planted roots in Freeport, IL.
In his early...
Ludwig Schaefer
Mar 14, 2026
Ludwig Schaefer, age 66, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. He was born on May 2, 1959, in Bitburg, Germany, to Friedrich and Agnes (Lux) Schaefer.
Ludwig married Brenda (Knutti) Schaefer on November 4, 1989, in Freeport, Illinois. Together they built a loving life and were blessed with...
Violet M. Frederick
Mar 12, 2026
Violet (Diehl) Frederick-Hiteman, 95, of Freeport, IL, passed away on March 12, 2026, at Oakley Courts, surrounded by her family. She was born May 23, 1930, in Freeport, IL. She was the daughter of Merle and Edith (DeWall) Diehl. Violet married Harold Hiteman on November 6, 1948, in Ogle County. They were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Cheri and Melodie....
Sondra M. Gentry
Mar 9, 2026
Sondra (Shippert) Gentry, age 54, of Freeport, Il, passed away on March 9th, 2026. Born on January 27, 1972, to parents, David (Estelle) Shippert and Karen (Jeff Asher) Ogburn.
Sondra was a compassionate spirit whose fevour was caring for others. She spent her days helping others breath as a Respiratory Therapist as well as taking side jobs for those in need....
Fredric Hildebrandt
Mar 8, 2026
Fredric Hildebrandt, 75, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife Jane; step-son Mark Nicholas Bailey; and two sisters, Patricia (Justin) Kronewetter and Jean Margaret "Peggy" Phillips.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Dona Dornink
Mar 8, 2026
Dona Rae (Meyer) Dornink, 93, of Freeport IL, passed away on March 8th at Oakley Courts Assisted Living. She was born home in Scioto Mills, IL on November 2, 1932, to Raymond and Iva (Willis) Meyer. Dona was married to Ronald on August 28, 1954 and shared 71 years of marriage.
Dona graduated from Freeport High School in 1950. Following their...
Ruth Smith
Mar 7, 2026
Ruth Smith, 93, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family as well as her WinnPrairie family.
Ruth was born on September 26, 1932, in Macomb, Illinois, to her immigrant parents, Rose and Robert Neuneker. She met her sweetheart and future husband, Duane, at Western Illinois University, where she was studying to become a Home...
Clyde R. Hull
Mar 7, 2026
Clyde R. Hull, 65 of Forreston, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7th, 2026 at his home. He was born July 27, 1960 in Freeport, IL the son of James and Violet (Ferguson) Hull. Clyde graduated from Freeport High School in 1978. He married Barbara Ginger on June 20, 1981 at the United Methodist church in Forreston, IL. They...
Vera Pruitt-Allyson
Mar 7, 2026
Vera L. Pruitt-Allyson, 91, of Freeport, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. She was born June 30, 1934 in Prescott, Arkansas, the daughter of T. Hayes and Hattie Walker.
She attended school in Prescott, Arkansas.
Then located to Bruce, Mississippi, to live with her sisters, she then met and married Thomas Pruitt in 1953.
They then...
Bonnie K. Horton
Mar 5, 2026
Bonnie Kay Horton, 79, of Freeport, IL, passed away March 5, 2026, at Serenity Estates of Lena, IL. She was born on August 6, 1946, in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Delbert and Virginia (Airhart) Haring. A 1964 graduate of Elizabeth High School, she then attended Freeport Community College and graduated in 1967. After meeting at Freeport Community College, Bonnie...
Donald H. Snyder
Mar 5, 2026
Donald H. Snyder, 89, passed away at Serenity House in Oregon, IL, after a brief illness. He was born October 27, 1936, in Dekalb, IL to Don and Helen Snyder. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, which he served for two years. After serving he was actively working alongside his uncle Clint on the...
William "Bill" Albert Paxton
Mar 5, 2026
William “Bill” Albert Paxton, 74, of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 27, 1951, in Freeport, IL, the son of Howard and Alice “Ruth” (Whitsell) Paxton. Bill married Linda Schulz on November 25, 1970, in Freeport, IL. He was employed as a computer programmer and after...
Paul C. Hambley
Mar 5, 2026
Paul C. Hambley, 90, of Freeport passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026 at his home/farm surrounded by his family.
He was born October 15, 1935, in Polo, IL, son of Albert and Verna Irene (Smyth) Hambley. On September 18, 1965, Paul and Mary Lou (Gartman) Hambley were married in Freeport.
He was a graduate of Dakota High School in 1954.
He was...
Delores Wichman
Mar 4, 2026
Delores E. Wichman passed away with grace and peace on March 4, 2026, with her granddaughter by her side. She lived her life with gratitude towards everything; her family and friends, her home and land, her ability to learn and work, her travels and hobbies.
Delores was born in Forreston, IL on July 25, 1927 (Christmas in July as she would...
Cheryl J. Robinson
Mar 4, 2026
Cheryl Jean Robinson (77) of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2026 in Byron, IL. She was born on December 29, 1948 in Urbana, IL, the daughter of Clinton and Lola Spesard (Lookingbill). She married Lee Robinson on April 10, 1976 in Freeport, IL.
Cheryl was a graduate of Champaign Senior High School in 1967 and later went on...
Susan Ann Swank-Eckert (Awe)
Mar 4, 2026
Susan Ann Swank-Eckert (Awe), 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Winn Prairie, with her family by her side.
She was born May 25, 1944, in Sycamore, Illinois, and was raised in the close-knit town of Kirkland, Illinois. Susan was the daughter of Melvin and Vivian (Smith) Awe. She graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1962 and...
Arnold D. Schmoll
Mar 1, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Darrel Schmoll, 90, of Shannon, IL, passed away Sunday March 1, 2026, at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 9, 1935, in Avon, South Dakota, the son of Phillip and Alma (Gentile) Schmoll. On October 7, 1955, he married Darlene Schlamp. Darlene passed away April 25, 2014. Arnie held many jobs that included working at the...
James "Jim" W. Witt
Feb 24, 2026
James “Jim” W. Witt, 83, of Cedarville, IL, passed away with his family by his side on February 24, 2026, at Mercyhealth Hospital in Janesville, WI. He was born September 9, 1942, at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport, IL, the son of Roy Jr. and Frances (Clark) Witt. Following his graduation from Freeport High School in 1960, Jim was a...
Elaine L. Wise
Feb 23, 2026
Elaine L. Wise, 80, of Dakota, IL, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, in her home. She was born August 3, 1945, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of LaVerne and Mayme (Fowler) Schoonhoven. Elaine married Donald Wise on September 17, 1966, at First Baptist Church in Freeport, IL.
She is survived by her husband Donald of Dakota, IL; two children, Jamie...
Edna Mae Haas
Feb 21, 2026
Edna Mae Haas, 88, died peacefully with family and friends around her. She had a big heart and would do anything or give anything she could to help anyone in need.
She was known as the card lady, she loved sending cards for birthdays, get well, thinking of you, or just no occasion at all cards. Sending a smile to someone...
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