Manuel Lonnie Seal, Jr.
Sep 27, 2026
Manuel Lonnie Seal, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026 at the age of 66, surrounded by loved ones at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 26,1960 to Manuel and Betty (Lee) Seal, the family soon decided to relocate to Freeport, Illinois. Manuel’s deep-rooted passion for music began when his father (also a singer,...
Kenneth E. Collin
Sep 21, 2026
Kenneth Emmerson Collin of Freeport, Illinois passed away at age 81 on Monday, September 21, 2026. He died at Mercyhealth Hospital-Freeport after a short illness.
Ken was born on February 14, 1945 in Freeport, Illinois to Emmerson and Dorothy Collin. He grew up with his younger brothers, Gene and Vern, and his younger sister, Janet. Ken graduated from Dakota High School...
Helen Lucille Thomas
Oct 13, 2026
Helen Lucille Thomas, 89, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday October 13, 2026, in her home, with her loving family surrounding her.
Funeral services 11:00 am Saturday October 24, 2026, at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Visitation 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will take place at Oakland Cemetery & Mausoleum.
Complete obituary soon to follow.
Mary Leona Scholten
Oct 13, 2026
Mary Leona Scholten, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Manor Court, Freeport. Mary was born May 14, 1936 in Freeport, the Daughter of Leonard & Alice (Best) Herendeen. She attended Freeport Schools, graduating as valedictorian in 1954. Mary married Milton Scholten on June 8, 1957. She worked many years at Peoples Natural Gas, in Webster City, IA, retiring...
Margaret "Peg" McElroy Hendrickson
Oct 12, 2026
Margaret (Peg) McElroy Hendrickson
December 15, 1938 - October 12, 2026
Margaret (Peg) McElroy Hendrickson, 87, of Freeport, Illinois passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at WinnPrairie, surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers. Peg was born December 15, 1938, in Kewanee, Illinois, to Margaret and Robert Maple. After graduation from Kewanee High School, Peg lived in Peoria, Illinois, until...
Marlys K. Edler
Oct 7, 2026
Marlys K. Edler, 89, of Shannon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, faith, family, and cherished memories.
Born on August 24, 1937 to Merrill and Alta (Wubbena) Runte. Marlys was a lifelong resident of the Shannon area. She graduated from Shannon High School and later attended Rockford Business School.
On December 1, 1957, she...
Joan Dolores Harris
Oct 6, 2026
Joan Dolores Harris, 90, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born November 25, 1935, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the daughter of Edwin and Marie (Strack) Blundell.
Joan is a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She married John Andrews on July 5, 1958, he passed away October...
Lorna Ann Marsh
Oct 1, 2026
Lorna Ann Marsh
August 25, 1935 – October 1, 2026
Lorna Ann Marsh, 91, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026 at Manor Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Lorna was born on August 25, 1935 in Freeport Illinois, the daughter of Henry J. and Loretta (Carroll) Donahue. Lorna graduated from Aquin Central Catholic High School in 1953. She married...
Diana D. Fox
Sep 29, 2026
Diana D. Fox passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Freeport IL. She was born in Freeport, IL on August 29th, 1945, to Howard and Hulda (Drake) Trei.
Diana was a 1963 Forreston High School graduate. She owned and operated Fox Heritage Travel Agency for 59 years. She married John “Jack” Fox in Freeport on June 6, 1996. Diana liked...
Kim Patrick Bloyer
Sep 29, 2026
Kim Patrick Bloyer, 70, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday September 30, 2026, in his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-6:00 PM Sunday October 25, 2026 at Mishika Bar and Grill, 306 N. Park Boulevard, Freeport, IL 61032.
Paul Richard Gale
Sep 28, 2026
Paul Richard Gale, 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away after a brief illness on September 28, 2026, in Freeport.
Paul was born on November 5, 1944, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Miller) Gale. He was raised in Savanna, Illinois, and graduated from Savanna High School. In 1974, he earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Northern...
Edward Francis Finch D.A.
Sep 28, 2026
The death of long-time Freeport teacher Edward F. Finch was announced on September 28, 2026. The late Dr. Finch, is widely known in the community for his activities with various historical organizations and his writings, including several novels.
His life was guided by his Faith and his favorite novel: “To Serve Them All My Days” by R. F. Delderfield.
Born in Taylorville,...
Theresa Louise (Milburn) Tischer
Sep 26, 2026
Freeport – Theresa Louise (Milburn) Tischer (89) of Freeport, Illinois passed away on September 26, 2026. She passed away at Mercy Health Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on September 27, 1936, in Bunker Hill, West Virginia, the daughter of Harold Milburn and Leona (Dillard) Milburn. She had four brothers, Howard, Virgil, Kenneth, and Robert Milburn; and seven sisters,...
Izola W. McGee
Sep 22, 2026
Izola West McGee “Sisa” 77, of Freeport, Illinois, departed this earthly life Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Mercy Health FHN Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Izola was born October 25, 1948, in Durant, Mississippi, to the late Doyle and Ida Lee Prince. Izola attended school in Durant, Mississippi & Freeport, IL. She worked at Burgess Battery & Swiss Colony....
Amy Marie (Kleindl) Sierra
Sep 22, 2026
Amy Marie (Kleindl) Sierra, 50, of Freeport, IL, went home to be with those who departed before her on Tuesday September 22, 2026, at 8:38pm, at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, WI, while surrounded by family and loved ones holding her close. Amy was born June 16, 1976, in Freeport, Il, the daughter of Clifford Allan and Marlene.
She was blessed with...
Merle Lee Rudisill
Sep 20, 2026
Merle Lee Rudisill, 94, of Brodhead, Wisconsin, formerly of Red Oak, Illinois, passed away, Sunday September 20, 2026, at Dimensions Living Monroe. Merle was born July 31, 1932, in Kent, IL., the son of Vernon and Ethel (White) Rudisill. Merle married Shirley Paxton on June 15, 1963. Mrs. Rudisill passed away December 5, 2019. Mr. Rudisill proudly served his county...
June M. Moring
Sep 18, 2026
June M. Moring, 99, of Baileyville, passed away, Friday September 18, 2026, at FHN Mercyhealth. June was born January 9, 1927, in Florence Station, the daughter of Ernest and Helen (Dickman) Krusey. June married Wayne Moring June 9, 1945, in Freeport. Wayne passed away April 16, 2015. June farmed alongside Wayne for many years. She was a member of Prairie...
Crystal Elizabeth Haddad
Sep 17, 2026
Crystal Elizabeth Haddad was born March 2nd 1940 in Des Moines, IA and died September 17th 2026 in Freeport, IL. She graduated from George Washinton High School in Cedar Rapids, IA, and attended the University of Iowa, Ames & Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Daughter of Leon A and Gretchen (Merryman) Glynn, Cris was married on October 6th 1962...
Jeniffer Lynn Spiers
Sep 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeniffer Spiers
Jeniffer Spiers, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and dear friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love and cherished memories.
Jeniffer was born on December 1, 1975, in Freeport, Illinois, to Thomas Slater Jr. and Donna Hampton. She was a loving and devoted mother whose greatest joy was...
Tracey Kay Neels
Sep 15, 2026
Tracey Kay Neels, 64 of Freeport, Il, passed away Tuesday September 15, 2026 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA . She was born January 16, 1962 in Freeport, Il, the daughter of Calvin and Barbara (Shenberger) Thompson.
Tracey married Brian Neels October 4, 1980 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Freeport, Il; Brian passed away February 21, 2021.
Tracey...
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