Jana Kay Kerkhoff
Oct 6, 2025
Jana Kay Kerkhoff, 71, of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday October 6, 2025 in her home. She was born June 20, 1954 in Evanston, IL, to Dr. Robert and Donna (Kriz) Klockgeter. On June 26, 1976 she married Rodger Kerkhoff at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Freeport, IL. Jana’s passion was teaching. She was an elementary school teacher for 32 years,...
Robert "Bob" Lee Zunker
Oct 5, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Zunker passed away in his home on October 5, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born on December 19, 1948, in Freeport IL to Lloyd and Orelda (Stabenow) Zunker.
Bob was a 1967 graduate of Freeport High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Bob then earned...
Shelby Jean Cooper
Oct 1, 2025
Shelby Jean Cooper, 75, of Freeport, passed away peacefully, Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Neighbors Nursing Center, Byron. Shelby was born July 31, 1950, in Freeport, the daughter of Francis L. and Mildred (Schissler) Black. She married Jospeh M. Cooper in Englewood, Florida, on June 30, 1986. Shelby was the manager of the Cedarville Mobil for 15 years.
Surviving is her...
Christine Sue Stucky
Sep 30, 2025
Christine Sue Stucky, 51, of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday September 30, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 1, 1974 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Douglas A. Stucky and Kathleen (Mudore) Stucky. Christine was a registered nurse for 12 years, which included working at Lena Living Center, Wesley Willows, and Parkview Home. A...
Teresa Ann Bufton
Sep 27, 2025
Teresa Ann Bufton, 65, passed away, Saturday September 27, 2025, at UW Health University Hospital-Madison, after an extended battle with cancer and the side effects of chemotherapy. Teresa was born March 15, 1960, in Rockford, the daughter of Clarence and Geraldine (Mayer) Janicke. She married Rodney Bufton on July 19, 1980. Teresa worked for General Casualty Insurance (QBE) as a...
Kevin J. Kirk
Sep 26, 2025
Kevin “Kever” Kirk of Freeport, IL died on September 26, 2025 from a heart attack at the age of 59. Kevin grew up in Freeport with his father, Vernon “Bullet” Kirk, his mother, Ramona Kirk, and his brother, Greg Kirk. He and his family enjoyed recalling their West Virginia roots, where he spent a lot of his childhood at the...
Veronica Theresa DeBoer
Sep 25, 2025
Veronica Theresa DeBoer, 80, of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday September 25, 2025 in her home. She was born October 25, 1944 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Kenneth O. and Theresa (Sheehy) Martin. Veronica started her work career at Burgess Battery and then became a welder at Micro Switch. After retiring from Micro Switch, Veronica worked at Walmart for...
Joel F. Beverley
Sep 23, 2025
SAUK CITY – Joel F. Beverley, age 64, died unexpectedly after a brief illness on September 23, 2025.
He was born on January 26, 1961, in Freeport, Illinois and attended Freeport High School. Joe was involved with the produce business at a very young age, assisting with the family business at the Market Place and Freeport Produce with his brother Dave....
Ethel Mae Woodall
Sep 18, 2025
Ethel Mae Woodall was born on February 5th, 1959, in Vance, Mississippi, to Ethel Beasley and Arthur Woodall. After relocating north at a young age, Ethel spent most of her youth in Rockford, Illinois, attending Auburn High School. Her passion for caring for others led her to work as a CNA before transitioning to a 20 year plus career at...
Raymond Ruben Forney
Sep 18, 2025
Raymond Ruben Forney of Forreston IL, left for the great tractor pull and karaoke fest in the sky on Thursday September 18, 2025 at U.W. Madison Hospital, with his family by his side.
Ray was born November 8th, 1946 in Morrison IL, He was the 3rd youngest child of Albert E. and Jaunita I. (Jaques) Forney.
He attended Forreston High School where...
Rosemary Young
Sep 17, 2025
Rosemary “Rose” Young, 74, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 17, 2025, at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born October 14, 1950, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Robert and Lillian (Ingrassia) Schneider. Rose married Gary Young on September 5, 1970, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Elgin, IL. A special education teacher and...
Richard (Dick) F. Shouer
Sep 15, 2025
The family of Richard F. Shouer (Dick) is saddened to announce his passing on September 15, 2025 in Freeport, Illinois.
Richard was born in Freeport on March 23, 1932. He was a proud 1950 graduate of Freeport High School, often sharing stories of the state championship basketball team and winning first place for his one-act play. He enrolled at the University...
Richard R. Ellis
Sep 12, 2025
Richard "Rick" Robert Ellis, 77, of Freeport, was called home to be with the Lord Friday September 12, 2025 from complications with Parkinsons. Born October 22, 1947 the son of Robert V. and Jeannette L. (Burckhardt) Ellis. In his younger years, he helped on the family dairy farm in Forreston, and even built his pole vault pit right outside the...
Jack L. Ross
Sep 12, 2025
Jack L. Ross was born on September 17, 1936, to John and Arlene (Koehn) Ross. He passed into eternal life on September 12, 2025 after a brief illness.
He met his future wife, Margie Willemssen, on their first day of high school and told his father that night that he was going to marry her. He was proud that he won...
Bernadine May McIlnay
Sep 10, 2025
Bernadine May McIlnay, 97, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday September 10, 2025, at Allure of Pinecrest in Mount Morris, IL. Bernadine was born January 14, 1928, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Basil and Cecil M. (Potterville) Davis. She married Donald O. McIlnay on October 8, 1949, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Mr. McIlnay passed away November 13, 2017. Bernadine was a...
Thomas L. Moll
Sep 10, 2025
Thomas L. Moll, 85, of Freeport, IL, went home to the Lord on September 10, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 25, 1940 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Thomas and Ann (Powell) Moll, he lived a life of kindness, gentle perseverance, and unwavering integrity.
As a young man he attended Wheaton Academy, graduating in 1958. In 1960 he...
Tyler William Dale
Sep 9, 2025
Tyler William Dale, 43, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025 in Florida. He was born November 29, 1981 in Freeport, IL, the son of Craig and Christine (Bickford) Dale. Tyler enjoyed cooking and was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Most of all, Tyler enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his parents...
Paul Nesemeyer
Sep 9, 2025
Paul E. Nesemeyer, lifelong area farmer passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. He was born October 26 1924, the son of Elmer and Belinda (Damman) Nesemeyer.
In his early years he delivered bread for Byers Bakery and helped take care of their trucks. During winter months he helped out at McCullough Implement store. They...
Jesse Scott Martin
Sep 6, 2025
Jesse Scott Martin passed away early in the morning on September 6, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1988, in Rockford, IL to Steven and Kimberly Martin.
Jesse was a 2006 Pearl City High School graduate. He furthered his education by earning an associate’s degree in network administration from Morrison Institute of Technology in 2008. Jesse worked as a volunteer...
Ida M. Saar-Hutchison
Sep 5, 2025
Ida Saar Hutchison, age 97, died on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born in Freeport, Illinois on November 24, 1927, the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Lauri) Vittorio. She was married to George Saar on November 13, 1948 and later married Joseph Hutchison on February 14, 2004.
In 1945 Ida graduated from Aquin High School...
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