Edward Giles
Aug 31, 2025
Charles Edward Giles (Ed) of Freeport passed away peacefully, Sunday August 31, 2025. He was born March 26, 1931 in Freeport, IL to Charles and Louise (Silberman) Giles. On November 25, 1951 he married Florence J Hill. Florence passed July 26, 2024.
Ed began his working career in the tool room at Micro Switch (30 years) in 1950. He was promoted...
Willie Lee Hollins
Aug 27, 2025
Willie Lee Hollins, 66, of Freeport, IL, passed on from this earthly life Wednesday August 27, 2025 at Parkshore Skilled Nursing Center in Chicago, IL.
Willie was born September 5, 1958 in Dermott, AR, the son of Clara Hollins and Esley Whitley. Willie grew up in Freeport, Illinois and attended St. James CME Church. Willie would always visit whenever he was...
Dennis Lee Boatright
Aug 26, 2025
Dennis Lee Boatright, 62, formerly of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday August 26, 2025, at Rochelle Community Hospital. Dennis was born on December 24, 1962, in Freeport, the son of Frank and Juanita (Calderin) Boatright. He was a 1982 graduate of Freeport High School. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Dennis worked for Malcolm Eaton Enterprises. When Dennis...
Jeffery Jesse Akins
Aug 22, 2025
Jeffery Jesse Akins of Forreston, IL passed away on August 22, 2025 after spending his last days surrounded by his family.
Jeffery was born on December 31, 1942 to Harry and Mildred Akins. He graduated from Forreston High School in 1961 after spending summers working at a camp for the visually impaired in Vermont called Camp Wapanacki alongside his sister, Cindy...
John Fluegel
Aug 21, 2025
John Robert Fluegel, 79, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday August 21, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born January 13, 1946 in Freeport, IL, the son of Harold and Marion (Adams) Fluegel. Following graduation from Freeport High School in 1963, he was married and served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home John worked on...
Rane Norbert Carroll-Lee
Aug 20, 2025
Our precious child, Rane Norbert Carroll-Lee, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Born June 17, 2025, he was a bright light in his family’s lives.
Only two months old, Rane was a quiet soul. He had just started to smile and communicate with the world through his baby noises and smiles. Nicknamed “Froggy” because of him being an incredibly jumpy...
Mary Jean Maxwell
Aug 20, 2025
Jean Maxwell, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 20th, 2025. Jean was born Mary Jean Wearmothe on August 5, 1936 to Matthew and Alberta (Leifker) Wearmothe. Right out of high school on August 5, 1955, she married the love of her life Gilbert Cederholm. They built a loving life together with focus on their...
DeLores M. Bicker
Aug 18, 2025
DeLores Bicker, 90, of Baileyville, passed away Monday August 18, 2025, at Parkview Home, Freeport. DeLores was born on August 30, 1934, in Freeport, IL., the daughter of Bill and Lena (Hassabrock) Kampen. DeLores was a Forreston High School graduate. She married Marlin Bicker on March 21, 1954, in Forreston. They lived on the same farm in the Baileyville area...
Paul Keith Christians
Aug 15, 2025
Paul Keith Christians, 83, formerly of Forreston, IL passed away Friday August 15, 2025 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL. He was born April 30, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the son of Edwin and Margaret (Kaney) Christians. On June 25, 1960 he married Sharon Burma in Shannon, IL. Paul farmed for 55 years in the Shannon and Baileyville area. Paul...
Jessie Dixson Sr.
Aug 13, 2025
Jessie, aka Blue or Moon, James Dixson, Sr., 72 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the VA Hospital of Madison, Wisconsin.
Jessie was born on March 1, 1953 in Tutwiler, Mississippi to the late Essie Mae McClain Dixson and the late Ollie Lacey. Jessie moved to Freeport, IL in 1962 with...
Joseph Edward Ginger
Aug 11, 2025
It is with great sadness to announce the death of Joseph Edward Ginger 82 of Freeport, Illinois. He passed away unexpectedly on August 11th, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 6th in Dixon, Illlinois to John Ginger and Mary Ginger (Bonardi). Joe was a 1960 graduate of Freeport High School and a graduate of Highland College. He...
Darcy Ann (Connolly) Brunner
Aug 9, 2025
Darcy Ann Connolly-Brunner, age 61 of Freeport, died Saturday, August 9th, 2025 in a vehicle accident. Her sudden passing has deeply saddened and shocked her family, friends, and her community.
Darcy was born on August 27th, 1963 in Manchester, IA. She is the daughter of John and Shirlain (Faust) Connolly. Darcy met and married Thomas Brunner on August 1st, 1987.
Darcy was...
Samuel R. Ferguson
Aug 7, 2025
Samuel “Sam” Robert Ferguson, 27, of Mission, KS passed away August 7, 2025. He was born November 9, 1997 in Freeport, IL the son of Frank and Jessica (Olson) Ferguson. Sam was a 2016 graduate of Pearl City High School. After graduating high school, Sam attended Iowa State University and graduated in 2021 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Following...
Priscilla Schumacher
Aug 7, 2025
Priscilla Mae Schumacher, 63, formerly of Forreston, IL, passed away Thursday August 7, 2025 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL. She was born December 9, 1961 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Virginia (Lansden) Bettner. Priscilla was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Forreston, IL. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and spending time with family...
Phyllis I. Vietmeyer
Aug 5, 2025
Phyllis I. Vietmeyer, 93, of Freeport, Il, passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025 at Accension St. Joseph Center in Freeport, IL. She was born August 19, 1931 in Milledgeville, Il, the daughter of Kenneth and Florence (Gerdes) Webster.
Phyllis married Verlyn Vietmeyer; he passed away July 25, 2010.
Phyllis farmed with her husband near Orangeville, IL and also worked at Newell and...
Richard Douglas "Doug" Jennings
Aug 5, 2025
*September 11, 1942 – August 5, 2025*
Richard Douglas "Doug" Jennings, faithful servant of God, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, successful businessman, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the age of 82.
Doug was born on September 11, 1942, to Howard and Ethel (Stoltz) Jennings in Huntington, Indiana. Doug is preceded in death by...
Larry J. Shipp
Aug 4, 2025
Larry J. Shipp, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday August 4, 2025 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born October 23, 1947 in West, MS, the son of Singelton and Paralee (Horton) Shipp. In Larry’s younger years he attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Freeport. He was employed at Micro Switch and in later years he worked in...
Becky Jane Holz
Jul 25, 2025
Becky Jane Holz, 66, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, July 25, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born March 10, 1959, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Allen and Bernice (Kurle) Schock. Becky was a 1977 graduate of Savanna High School. She married Rodney “Rod” Holz on April 25, 1987, in Hanover, Illinois....
Stephen Eugene Marks
Jul 20, 2025
Stephen Eugene Marks "Steve" passed away on July 20th, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 76. He was born on April 6, 1949, to Eugene and Jean (Koller). He graduated from Freeport High School in 1967. Steve received his Bachelor of Science in physical education from Southern Illinois University in 1973. He continued his education at Southern Illinois...
Stephen Eugene Marks
2025
Stephen Eugene Marks "Steve" passed away on July 20th, 2025 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 76. He was born on April 6, 1949, to Eugene and Jean (Koller). He graduated from Freeport High School in 1967. Steve received his Bachelor of Science in physical education from Southern Illinois University in 1973. He continued his education at Southern Illinois...
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