Obituaries

Mary F. Taylor

Mary F. Taylor

Dec 31, 2025

Mary F. Taylor, 94, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Parkview Homes. Mary, daughter of Carl & Nina (Weir) Eckwert, was born on October 21, 1931, in Davenport, IA.

Mary graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy and attended Marycrest College.

She married Jerome Taylor on June 27, 1953, at St. Paul the Apostle in Davenport, IA.

Mary was employed with School District 195...

Linval I. Wilson

Linval I. Wilson

Dec 28, 2025

Linval Isaiah Wilson, 74, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Freeport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by love, comfort, and care.

Born on April 4, 1951, in Kingston, Jamaica, Linval was the youngest of six siblings. From an early age, he carried with him a deep appreciation for family, friendship, and togetherness; values that guided him throughout...

Rose M. Howald

Rose M. Howald

Dec 27, 2025

Rose M. "Rosie" Howald, 90. of Forreston, passed away, Saturday December 27, 2025, at Allure of Pinecrest, Mt. Morris. Rose was born September 19, 1935, in Shullsburg, Wisconsin, the daughter of Auston and Mary (Burgess) Doyle. Rose married Walter P. Howald on May 19, 1956, in Darlington, Wisconsin. Mr. Howald passed away March 15, 2014. Rose was a 1953 graduate...

Pamela J. Gillespie

Pamela J. Gillespie

Dec 26, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Gillespie

December 26, 2025

Pamela J. (Pam) Gillespie of Freeport, passed away peacefully at Parkview Home on December 26, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Pam was surrounded by her loving sister and friends. Pam was born on September 1, 1947 to Lyle and Betty (Ament) Gillespie.

Pam was a shining light in the lives of all who...

Martha Jean Phillips

Martha Jean Phillips

Dec 19, 2025

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday January 2, 2026 at Faith Center in Freeport, IL.  

Kathleen J. Elliott

Kathleen J. Elliott

Dec 19, 2025

Kathleen J Elliott, 103, slipped away on December 19 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. Kathleen was born on September 3, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jesse and Joseph Saunders.

She grew up in Detroit and often told stories of the interesting folks in her childhood neighborhood. She also had fond memories of her family’s trip West, following work during the...

Stanley Toomsen

Stanley Toomsen

Dec 19, 2025

Stanley (Stan) Toomsen, 88, of Shannon, IL passed away peacefully with his son by his side on December 19th, 2025, at Freeport Memorial Hospital.

Stan was born on January 27th, 1937, in Lincoln Township, Ogle County Illinois to Joel Toomsen and Emma (Mildred) Greenfield. Stan graduated from Forreston High School in 1955 and shortly thereafter met the love of his life...

Lazetta Lynn Aden

Lazetta Lynn Aden

Dec 18, 2025

Lazetta (L.A.) Lynn Aden, 68, of Freeport, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on December 18, 2025. She was born August 12, 1957 to Leon Lapp and Delores (Dee) Agnew. L. A. had one older sister, Darla Rawley. L.A. spent her childhood growing up in Eleroy, Illinois and was a graduate of Lena High School.

L.A. worked at numerous places...

William "Jeff" Robertson

William "Jeff" Robertson

Dec 18, 2025

William “Jeff” Robertson obituary

William Jeffrey Robertson, of Freeport, passed way peacefully on December 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff or Willie as he was known was born on October 9th, 1953 to Donald and Ruth (Gillespie) Robertson Sr. He married the love of his life, Patty (Moore), on October 21,1978 at Embury United Methodist Church.

Jeff will be remembered...

Phillip Charles Vittorio

Phillip Charles Vittorio

Dec 16, 2025

Phillip Charles Vittorio, 74, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in his home with his family by his side. He was born August 20, 1951, in Freeport, IL, the son of Phillip and Katherine (Kopp) Vittorio Sr. On October 7, 1972, he married Kimberly Peterson at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport, IL. They celebrated...

Toni Lynn White

Toni Lynn White

Dec 13, 2025

Toni Lynn White, 61, of Forreston, IL, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born April 9, 1964, in Freeport, IL, to Darius and Sherrie (Monigold) Pohl. Toni married William White Jr. on May 18, 1989, in Freeport, IL and were again united in marriage on May 18, 2002. Her hobbies included road trips with...

Clara Mae Fricks

Clara Mae Fricks

Dec 9, 2025

CLARA MAE FRICKS, 86, Freeport, IL, departed this life Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born March 14, 1939, in Okolona, Arkansas, the daughter of Romie Wiley, Sr. and Hazel Rae Payne. On May 27, 1957, Clara married Oradell Fricks in Flint, MI.

Clara was a full-time stay-at-home mom. She loved cooking and baking. It was not unusual for her to cook turkey...

Terry Jean Fox

Terry Jean Fox

Dec 9, 2025

GERMAN VALLEY

Terry Jean (Russell) Fox, age 78, died after a decade’s long illness with congestive heart failure on December 9, 2025, in German Valley, Illinois. Terry was born on October 2, 1947, in Dallas, Texas and lived nearly all of her life in Rockford, Illinois until moving to German Valley 4 years ago to care for her daughter until her...

Judith A. Eikstadt

Judith A. Eikstadt

Dec 3, 2025

Judith A. Eikstadt, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 3, 2025.

She adored her family and nothing brought more joy than time spent with her grandchildren, who lovingly named her “Gigi.”

Judy graduated from Freeport High School; she fondly remembered her time on the swim team.

Robert “Bob" Pals came into her life and they soon married. Bob and Judy then...

Ernest Arthur Veer

Ernest Arthur Veer

Dec 2, 2025

Ernest “Ernie” Arthur Veer, 90, of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday December 2, 2025, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 5, 1935, in Freeport, IL, the son of William and Myrna (Dyson) Veer. Ernie married Shirley Holland on May 8, 1955, in Freeport, IL. Shirley passed away July 24, 2024. Ernie served in the United...

Bonnie J. Lange (Loper)

Bonnie J. Lange (Loper)

Dec 2, 2025

Bonnie J. Lange (Loper) July 5, 1952 – December 2, 2025

Bonnie J. Lange (Loper), age 73, passed away on December 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving daughters and her beloved dog Gracie by her side.

Born on July 5, 1952, Bonnie grew up with a deep sense of family, strength, and generosity—qualities she carried throughout her...

Roger D. Loper

Roger D. Loper

Nov 30, 2025

Roger D. Loper, age 79, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He and his wife, Marilyn (Stephenson) Loper, relocated to Colorado Springs this past July to be closer to family.

Roger was born in Charlevoix, MI, and was the son of Lester and Mary Loper. He was a graduate of Freeport Senior High School,...

Daisy Jean Pearson

Daisy Jean Pearson

Nov 23, 2025

Daisy Jean Pearson, 90, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday November 23, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 30, 1934 in Warren, AR, the daughter of Lindsey and Florence (Wiley) Martin. Daisy married Rev. Malcolm O. Pearson Sr. on February 21, 1953, in Rockford, IL. Malcolm passed away February 23, 1998. Daisy was...

Glenn William Underwood

Glenn William Underwood

Nov 22, 2025

Glenn William Underwood, 97, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday November 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1928, in Freeport, IL, the son of Hobart and Katherine (Dickman) Underwood. On October 21, 1961, he married Marilyn Eberle in Freeport, IL. Glenn served in the United State Air Force as an airplane mechanic....

Phyllis J. Clark

Phyllis J. Clark

Nov 21, 2025

Phyllis J. Clark, 94, of Red Oak, IL, passed away Friday November 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1931, in Eleroy, IL, to Lloyd and Ethel Mae (Branthaver) Cowan. Phyllis worked at Honeywell as an inspector in mercury and after retiring from Honeywell she was a bailiff at the Stephenson County...