Gerald A. Pudlas
May 1, 2026
Gerald A. “Jerry” Pudlas, 91, of Marion, formerly of Rural Polo, IL, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Deaconess Regional Healthcare in Marion.
Jerry worked as an Ink Room Foreman for Kable Printing/Quebcor in Mt. Morris, IL. He was also a longtime farmer.
Jerry was born October 5, 1934 in Independence, Iowa to John & Gertrude (Orth) Pudlas.
Jerry married Marian Fegan...
Mark William Witte
May 31, 2026
Mark William Witte passed away in the morning on May 31, 2026, at home. He was born on June 3, 1958, in Freeport, IL to Kendel and Virginia Witte.
Mark was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and a 1976 graduate of Freeport High School. He loved animals, especially dogs and cats. Mark was a big fan of the Green...
Arnold L. Eder
May 28, 2026
Arnold L. Eder, 87, of Freeport, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Manor Court of Freeport.
Arnold was born September 20,1938, in Freeport, the son of Ralph and Grace ( Hartog) Eder. He married Mary Johnson on November 25, 1961, in Forreston, Illinois. She preceded him in death November 22, 2024.
Mr. Eder was employed by Bowen Oil Company in sales. He...
George N. Crase
May 26, 2026
George N. Crase, 63, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2026 in his home. He was born November 5, 1962 in Freeport, Il, the son of Fred and Thelma (Davis) Crase.
George married Sharon Aebly December 11, 1982 in Freeport, Il.
George was a 1980 graduate of Forreston High School. He enjoyed working on cars and going to the racetrack. He...
Rebecca "Becky" Knoop
May 24, 2026
Rebecca "Becky" Knoop, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and daughter, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family.
Becky was a woman of deep faith and a Lutheran who walked through life with a quiet belief in God and a profound love for the people around her. While she wore many...
Carolyn Amodeo
May 23, 2026
Carolyn D. Amodeo, 92, of Freeport, IL, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at Liberty Village in Freeport. She was born on June 5, 1933, in Freeport, IL to Oliver and Matilda Wilhelms. Carolyn married S. James Amodeo on April 11, 1953 in Freeport, IL; he passed away on January 10,...
Donna M. Crone
May 23, 2026
Donna M Crone, 91, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday May 23, 2026 at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. She was born December 3, 1934 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Myrtle (Reeder) Kerkhoff.
Donna married Donald Crone August 8,1953 in Freeport, IL; he passed away October 9, 2009.
Donna is survived by her son, Dana (Cari...
Thomas "Tom" "Tommy" Homer
May 20, 2026
Thomas “Tom” “Tommy” Homer, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on May 20, 2026, with his wife by his side.
Tom was born on May 28, 1946, in Pekin, Illinois. Tom was the son of James and Anna Chamberlin and John Homer. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a mechanic in the United States Air Force....
Leroy Lyle Shadle
May 16, 2026
Leroy Lyle Shadle, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday May 16, 2026, at Parkview Home. Leroy was born June 15, 1935, in Freeport, the son of Thomas and Viola (Campbell) Shadle. Leroy proudly served his country in the US Army in Germany. He married Virginia Hardacre on May 9, 1959, in Pearl City. He worked for the Journal Standard before...
Steven G. Beck Sr.
May 15, 2026
Steven G. Beck Sr., 60, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, May 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family, in his home. Steve was born March 15, 1966, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Nancy Lewis. Steve held many positions throughout years including Star Manufacturing where he met his wife, Tawney. Steve loved going for rides on his Harley....
Charlotte A. Ditsworth
May 14, 2026
Charlotte Ann Ditsworth, age 90, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on January 16, 1936, Charlotte was devoted to her family, friends, and the Chicago Cubs. She was a 1955 graduate of Lena High School. Charlotte married Duwaine Ditsworth on October 27th, 1956, in Lanark, IL.
Charlotte was an Inspector at Micro Switch (Honeywell) for...
Darlene M. Brooks
May 13, 2026
Darlene Miriam Brooks, 90, died unexpectedly on May 13, 2026, in a car accident driving to her social event of the day.
Darlene was born in Stephenson County, Illinois on August 31, 1935, to Webster and Hermina Drake and baptized at Baileyville Reformed Church in 1953. She graduated from Forreston High School as Salutatorian in 1953 and Deaconess Hospital in Freeport...
Terry A. Tipton
May 13, 2026
Terry A. Tipton, 68 of Freeport died Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at home with his mother by his side after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born April 15, 1958, son of John W. and Karrol (Kraft) Tipton.
Terry graduated with the Class of 1976 from Freeport High School. After graduation, he worked in the construction business with his father...
Ruby Marie Redington
May 11, 2026
Ruby Marie Redington, 94, of Orangeville, Il passed away Monday May 11, 2026 at UW Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born June 25, 1931 in Apple River, IL, the daughter of Richard and Annie (Allen) Wetzel.
Ruby married Lloyd Martin, he passed away in 1978; she married Everett Mullen, he passed away 1995; she married Elmer Redington, he...
James Patrick Nye
May 8, 2026
James Patrick Nye, 85, of Freeport, Il, passed away Friday May 8, 2026 at Allure of Stockton, Stockton, IL. He was born October 10, 1940 in Freeport, IL, the son of Boyd and Agatha (Hoffman) Nye.
James married Barabara (Hille) Nye the mother of his children.
James worked for Bob Allyn Masonry in Las Vegas, NV. He was a member of The...
Michael Robert Wall
May 6, 2026
Michael Robert Wall passed away leaving behind a tremendous void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He was the beloved son, husband, brother, and grandfather survived by Keri Wall (Junker), devoted father to Brenden (Erin) Wall, and Kailyn (Connor) Belawich, and a proud and loving grandfather to Kit and Delilah, who brought immense joy and pride...
Ruth C. Elgin
May 5, 2026
Ruth C. Elgin, 94, went home to be with her Lord on May 5, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1931 in Freeport, Illinois to Claude and Clara Nunemacher.
She married Robert R. Elgin on March 25, 1951. Together they farmed and raised their family. They were active in Zion Church and later in Park Hills Church. Ruth also worked...
Janice M. Ackerman
May 5, 2026
Janice M. Ackerman, 86, of Freeport, IL died May 5, 2026 at Brookdale Memory Care in Middleton, Wisconsin, after battling dementia for several years. She was the daughter of Frank and Marjorie (Shippy) Ackerman. Born Sept 12, 1939, at her parents’ home in Freeport. She graduated from Dakota High School in 1957 and went to work immediately at Micro Switch...
Larry G. Miller
May 3, 2026
Surrounded by his family, Larry G.Miller, of German Valley, ended his journey on Earth on May 3, 2026, with complications from a brain bleed. He had a life well-lived.
He and Kay (Yeagle) Miller were married January 10, 1970 and celebrated 56 years together. Surviving are his loving family, wife Kay; daughter Colleen; and granddaughter Danica Presli Fong, whom he was...
Vera M. Johnson
May 2, 2026
Vera M. Johnson, 98, of Forreston, passed away, Saturday May 2, 2026, Provena St. Joseph Center. Vera was born on December 18, 1927, in Ogle County, the daughter of Jacob and Minnie (Harrenstein) Ludwig.
She married Leander LeFevre on September 23, 1947. Mr. LeFevre passed away on August 17, 1964. She then married Leo E. Johnson on October 7, 1972. Mr....
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