Sandra E. Turner
Apr 18, 2026
Sandra Elaine Turner, 88 of Freeport, IL, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born in Baileyville, IL, on July 22, 1937, to Louis and Ruth (McCray) Kiser. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1955. She married James Turner on December 10, 1955. Together they raised four children.
They farmed the family farm in...
Robert James Fleischer
Apr 17, 2026
Robert James Fleischer, 71, of Freeport, passed away, Friday April 17, 2026, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, after suffering from complications of pneumonia. Robert was born February 11, 1955, in Freeport, the son of Kenneth P. and Helen E. (Boelkes) Fleischer. Robert graduated from Freeport High School in 1973 and went on to graduate from Northwood University in Midland, MI.,...
Pastor Wesley L. Spengler
Apr 17, 2026
Pastor Wesley L. Spengler, 92, of Freeport, went to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday April 17, 2026, at Manor Court. Wesley was born February 11, 1934, in Rochester, IL, the son of William J. and Marie Louise (Ferreira) Spengler. Wesley married Carole L. Podeschi on February 26, 1956, in Taylorville, IL. Wesley proudly served his...
Hon. Barry R. Anderson
Apr 15, 2026
The Honorable Barry R. Anderson, 81, of Freeport, IL passed away on April 15, 2026 from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease, ending a life well lived. He was born in Chicago on June 11, 1944, to Vincent and Virginia Anderson. He graduated from Lane Tech High School in Chicago in 1962, where he was a star athlete, quarterbacking his football...
Terriona M. Jackson
Apr 14, 2026
Terriona M. Jackson passed away on April 14, 2026, in Freeport. She was born on January 27, 1996, to Terrence M. Jackson and Alfreda E. Shaffer.
Terriona was a member of the First Church of God in Christ in Freeport, IL. She was a Freeport Pretzel graduate of the Class of 2014 and was very athletic, playing on the softball, basketball...
Dale F. Ruthe
Apr 13, 2026
Dale F. Ruthe, age 99, of Baileyville, IL went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2026, upon his death at home. Dale was born on May 17, 1926, in a rural home in Stephenson County, IL, the son of Fred and Rena (Meiners) Ruthe. On August 15, 1948, he married Martha A. Meier. She passed away on July...
Delores E. Freese
Apr 12, 2026
Delores Elnora Freese was called home to be with her lord and savior on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. She was born in Rockford, IL on July 9, 1944, to Gerald and Ella (Wenger) Wise.
She married Marvin W. Freese on September 25, 1965, in Rock City, IL. They had nearly 47 years together when he passed away on July 20, 2012....
Essie B. Simmons
Apr 11, 2026
Essie B. Simmons (née Jarrett), 81, of Freeport, IL departed this earthy life on April 11, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1944, in Rockford, IL to Willie R. and Bessie Ree Jarrett.
She attended West High School in Rockford, IL. She was employed by National Lock for 25 years until it relocated and Provena St. Joseph Center prior to...
Joy Ann Spaulding
Apr 11, 2026
Joy Ann Spaulding (née Desrosiers), 71, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away on April 11, 2026.
Born on December 26, 1954, in Burlington, Vermont, Joy lived a life centered on home, family, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was a devoted homemaker and mother, whose care and presence shaped the lives of those around her.
Joy lived a life of...
Marvin E. Harris
Apr 11, 2026
Marvin Eugene Harris, 84, received his angel wings on April 11,2026 with his wife and daughter by his side holding his hands. Marv fought 11 long years against Parkinson’s. Born February 3,1942 in Rockford IL. Son of Theodore & Gladys Harris.
He graduated from Freeport High School in 1962 and served in the National Guard. Marv worked at Gambles, Leo’s Gas...
Thomas L. Cox
Apr 7, 2026
Thomas (Tom) L. Cox passed away on April 7, 2026, in Madison, WI. He was born on July 7, 1950, in Warren, IL to LaVerne D. and Berniece I. (Kohl) Cox.
As a child, Tom lived on the family farm until he was 16 when the family moved to Warren, IL. Tom was a 1968 graduate of Warren High School. He...
David Gerard Nilles
Apr 6, 2026
David Gerard Nilles, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Eugene and Marcella (McPoland) Nilles.
Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1964 and went on to build a dedicated career as a journeyman wireman with the I.B.E.W. He was also a...
Geoffrey L. Symanek
Apr 5, 2026
Geoffrey Lynn Symanek, 75, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5th, Easter Sunday.
Born and raised in Freeport, Geoffrey was a proud member of the community throughout his life. He attended Freeport High School, where he played football and developed a lifelong love of sports. He went on to pursue his passion for the arts, earning his Bachelor...
Robert Smith
Mar 27, 2026
Robert Wayne Smith (known as Smitty, RW, and Bob), 88, died of natural causes on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Oregon Living and Rehabilitation Center in Oregon, Illinois, where he had lived since the summer of 2023.
Bob was born on September 10, 1937, in a farmhouse in Brookville Township, outside Forreston, Illinois, to John Everett Smith and Helen Elizabeth Bergan.
He...
Wanda Fay Ishmon
Mar 25, 2026
Wanda Fay Ishmon (Brooks), age 63, passed away peacefully in her home in Freeport, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:38 a.m.
Wanda was born on May 15, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Wesley and Virgie Brooks (Ward). She built a life rooted in love, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family and...
Barbara Ella Sigafus
Mar 24, 2026
Barbara Ella Sigafus, 90, of Freeport, Il, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where her faith became sight as a trophy of grace, Tuesday March 24, 2026 at Lena Living Center, Lena, IL. She was born October 15, 1935 in Marion, IL, the daughter of Ira and Hester (Ramsey) Maze.
Barbara married Kenneth W. Sigafus...
Michael Wayne Thompson
Mar 23, 2026
Our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, Michael Wayne Thompson of Freeport, Illinois, finished his heroic battle with interstitial lung disease, lung cancer and a double lung transplant on March 23, 2026, at age 69. Mike was born in Kountze, Texas to the late Virgil and Freda (Osborne) Thompson. Mike met the love of his life and best friend, Judith...
Brenda Morrison
Mar 23, 2026
Brenda Morrison, of Davis, Illinois, formerly of St. Charles, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a long and bravely fought illness.
Born on October 10, 1963, in Western Springs, Illinois, Brenda was the daughter of Melvin and Charlotte Workman. She attended Timothy Christian High School, where the foundation of her kind spirit and quiet...
Paul Orland Detwiler
Mar 23, 2026
Paul Orland Detwiler, 94, peacefully passed on to his heavenly home with family by his side in the early morning hours of March 23, 2026.
Paul was born February 24, 1932, in Washington, Illinois to Alice Louise (Boley) Detwiler and Paul Samuel Detwiler. After his mother passed away, when he was fifteen months old, he and his siblings were sent to...
Joyce Cooper Pierce
Mar 21, 2026
Joyce Cooper Pierce
Joyce Cooper Pierce, of Freeport, IL, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the great age of 100. She was born October 19, 1925, in Oakland, California, the daughter of Claud and Josephine Cooper, and sister to Mavis.
Joyce attended DePauw University in Indiana for two years before transferring to the University of Illinois, where she earned her bachelor’s...
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