Paul Richard Gale
Sep 28, 2026
Paul Richard Gale, 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away after a brief illness on September 28, 2026, in Freeport.
Paul was born on November 5, 1944, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Ralph and Dorothy (Miller) Gale. He was raised in Savanna, Illinois, and graduated from Savanna High School. In 1974, he earned a Bachelor of Science in journalism from Northern...
Gerald "Jerry" Guy Stocks
Oct 18, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Guy Stocks
August 5, 1942 – October 18, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Guy Stocks, 84, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on August 5, 1942, in Freeport, Illinois, Jerry was the son of Guy Ambrose Stocks and Isabelle (Ruthe) Stocks. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1960 and attended Northern Illinois University. From 1961...
Robert Erwin Plock
Nov 3, 2026
Robert Erwin “Bob” Plock died peacefully on November 3, 2026 in Freeport, Illinois at the age of 93.
Robert was born on May 22, 1933 in Shannon, Illinois to Erwin F. and Katherine R. (Wilhelm/Sturtevant) Plock. In 1942 he and his family moved to German Valley, Illinois and he lived there the remainder of his life. He graduated from Pleasant Prairie...
Thelma R. Meeks
Nov 1, 2026
Thelma R. Meeks, 95, of Forreston, IL passed away peacefully with family by her side at Serenity Hospice in Oregon, IL on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Thelma was born on December 9, 1930, in Freeport, IL to Alvin and Grace (Ruter) Julius. She grew up on farms in the rural area of Shannon and then Freeport. She graduated from Shannon High...
Iva M. (Meier) Miller
Oct 31, 2026
Iva M. (Meier) Miller, 101, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday October 31, 2026, in her home, with her beloved family surrounding her. Iva was born May 5, 1925,in Davis, IL the daughter of Jesse and Jessie H. (Bliss) Meier. She married Robert G. Miller on August 31, 1946, in Salina, Kansas. Mr. Miller passed away Friday, February 17, 2017.
Iva retired...
James "Jim" Royal Fitzsimmons
Oct 31, 2026
James Royal Fitzsimmons, 92, entered eternity on October 31, 2026, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.
Jim was born on September 13, 1934, in Dixon, Illinois. He was the middle child, and only son, of Joseph “Roy” and Ethel Fitzsimmons. Growing up in Dixon, he participated in numerous sports, clubs, and activities. He worked for his father at the only men’s...
Marian Walsh
Oct 27, 2026
Marian Walsh, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, at WinnPrairie Assisted Living & Memory Care in Freeport, with her four children nearby. She was born in Pearl City on January 24, 1929 as the daughter of Lewis F. Koch and Jessie Goethe Koch, and she graduated from Pearl City High School in 1947 with her husband-to-be, Herb Walsh....
James William Hayes
Oct 27, 2026
James “Jim” Hayes, known to friends and coworkers as “Gabby Hayes,” passed away October 27, 2026, at Serenity Estates of Lena, IL.
Jim was born in Freeport, IL, on February 24, 1949, to the late Riley and Clara Hayes. He graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1967 and Highland Community College in 1969.
Jim married Diane Fehr September 10, 1982, at the...
Lamont Goodson
Oct 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lamont Goodson
Lamont Goodson was born on May 18, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois, to his loving parents, Willie H. Jones and Margaret Flanagan. He attended James Madison Elementary School and Hirsch High School on the South Side of Chicago.
During his younger years, Lamont worked as a janitorial worker. Above all, he had an extraordinary and unconditional love...
Amy L. Coleman
Oct 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Amy L. Coleman
January 10, 1961 – October 20, 2026
Forever Loved, Never Forgotten
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the beautiful life of our beloved Amy L. Coleman, who departed this earthly life on October 20, 2026, at the age of 65. Although she is no longer with us in person, her laughter, love, and unforgettable...
Steven R. Miller
Oct 20, 2026
Steven R Miller, aged 72, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, with his devoted wife, Sue Ellen, by his side. Born on November 8, 1953, in Dixon, Illinois, Steve was the son of the late Ronald "Ronnie" and Mildred "Millie" (Canode) Miller. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother Stanley "Spud" Miller, nephew David Miller, brothers-in-law Butch Farbo...
Arleen M. (Rife) Kingery
Oct 15, 2026
Arleen M. (Rife) Kingery
November 12, 1962 – October 15, 2026
Arleen M. (Rife) Kingery, 63, of Lanark, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Arleen was born on November 12, 1962, in Sterling, Illinois, to Larry and Donna Rife. She grew up in Lanark, where she attended Lanark School.
Throughout her life, Arleen worked in a factory and as a housekeeper. In...
Helen Lucille Thomas
Oct 13, 2026
Helen Lucille Thomas
September 4, 1937 – October 13, 2026
Helen Lucille Thomas, age 89, of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on October 13, 2026. Born on September 4, 1937, Helen was the daughter of the late Rev. Herbert Dedmond Sr. and Mary Dedmond.
In 1975, Helen married Earl Thomas Sr. in Mississippi. Their marriage was an important part of her family history,...
Mary Leona Scholten
Oct 13, 2026
Mary Leona Scholten, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Manor Court, Freeport. Mary was born May 14, 1936 in Freeport, the Daughter of Leonard & Alice (Best) Herendeen. She attended Freeport Schools, graduating as valedictorian in 1954. Mary married Milton Scholten on June 8, 1957. She worked many years at Peoples Natural Gas, in Webster City, IA, retiring...
Margaret "Peg" McElroy Hendrickson
Oct 12, 2026
Margaret (Peg) McElroy Hendrickson
December 15, 1938 - October 12, 2026
Margaret (Peg) McElroy Hendrickson, 87, of Freeport, Illinois passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at WinnPrairie, surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers. Peg was born December 15, 1938, in Kewanee, Illinois, to Margaret and Robert Maple. After graduation from Kewanee High School, Peg lived in Peoria, Illinois, until...
Marlys K. Edler
Oct 7, 2026
Marlys K. Edler, 89, of Shannon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, faith, family, and cherished memories.
Born on August 24, 1937 to Merrill and Alta (Wubbena) Runte. Marlys was a lifelong resident of the Shannon area. She graduated from Shannon High School and later attended Rockford Business School.
On December 1, 1957, she...
Joan Dolores Harris
Oct 6, 2026
Joan Dolores Harris, 90, of Rockford, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born November 25, 1935, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the daughter of Edwin and Marie (Strack) Blundell.
Joan is a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She married John Andrews on July 5, 1958, he passed away October...
Lorna Ann Marsh
Oct 1, 2026
Lorna Ann Marsh
August 25, 1935 – October 1, 2026
Lorna Ann Marsh, 91, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026 at Manor Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Lorna was born on August 25, 1935 in Freeport Illinois, the daughter of Henry J. and Loretta (Carroll) Donahue. Lorna graduated from Aquin Central Catholic High School in 1953. She married...
Diana D. Fox
Sep 29, 2026
Diana D. Fox passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Freeport IL. She was born in Freeport, IL on August 29th, 1945, to Howard and Hulda (Drake) Trei.
Diana was a 1963 Forreston High School graduate. She owned and operated Fox Heritage Travel Agency for 59 years. She married John “Jack” Fox in Freeport on June 6, 1996. Diana liked...
Kim Patrick Bloyer
Sep 29, 2026
Kim Patrick Bloyer, 70, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday September 30, 2026, in his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-6:00 PM Sunday October 25, 2026 at Mishika Bar and Grill, 306 N. Park Boulevard, Freeport, IL 61032.
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