Opal Odum
Sep 2, 2026
Opal Odum, 87, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Manor Court, of Freeport. Opal was born in Harrisburg, IL to Joe and Hattie (Tarrant) Odum, the youngest of nine children. Her large family was an important factor throughout her life. She attended Southern Illinois University, and Brescia College in Owensboro, Kentucky. She completed her bachelor's...
Martha Ann Butler
Aug 29, 2026
Martha Ann Butler, 81, passed away, Saturday, August, 29, 2026, at Evercare of Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois. She was born January, 15, 1945 in Waco, Texas, the daughter of John P. And Martha L. (Jones) Butler.
Martha participated in Special Olympics. She enjoyed music and singing especially listening to Elvis.
Martha is survived by her brother, John (Sandy) Butler of Forreston, Illinois. Also,...
Sandra Hunefield
Aug 28, 2026
Sandra Hunefield, 63, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday August 28, 2023. She was born February 28, 1963 in Freeport. IL, the daughter of Gerald and Edie (Haas) Hunefield.
Per Sandra's wishes there will be no services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials can be directed towards Harmony Church, 2600 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032.
Michele Miller
Aug 28, 2026
Michele Miller, 66, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, August 28, 2026, at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. IL. Service dates and times are pending.
Nancy Lee Eliza Beggin
Aug 27, 2026
Nancy Lee Eliza Beggin, 91, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Parkview Home. Nancy was born Nov. 21, 1934 in Dubuque, IA., to Alphonsine (Blommaert) and Leo Steffen. She married James Sherman Beggin, Sr. on June 9, 1956. Nancy attended Immaculate Conception Academy and graduated from Clark College, Dubuque in 1956, majoring in Sociology, with a minor...
Margaret "Marg" Ann Christensen
Aug 25, 2026
Margaret Ann Christensen
August 25, 2026
Margaret "Marg" Christensen, 76, of Freeport, Stephenson County, IL, was born July 26, 1950, and passed away on August 25th after a short-term battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bob" Christensen, and is survived by her sons, Kevin Christensen (wife Jen) and Cory Christensen, and her eight grandchildren, Braden, Ryder,...
Linda Lou Genkinger
Aug 25, 2026
Linda Lou Genkinger, 86, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday August 25, 2026, at Mercyhealth Hospital. Linda was born March 28, 1940, in Everetts, IL., the daughter of Schuyler M. and Lois (Stockton) Pierce. She married Martin Leroy Genkinger on June 13, 1959, in Forreston. Mr. Genkinger passed away, July 1, 2025. She was employed at Micro Switch for 33 years....
John Francis Readle
Aug 23, 2026
John Francis Readle was born on April 2, 1939 in Fairbury, Illinois to Fred and Lena (Duvall) Readle. He served as a Medic in the U.S. Army from 1960-1961. A farmer most of his life, John had a knack for growing things and fixing machinery. He also worked as a screw machine operator for Seward Screw and a machinist at...
Jerry Lee (Gillette) Downs
Aug 23, 2026
Jerry Lee (Gillette) Downs, 83, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away August 23, 2026.
Jerry was born June 1, 1943, in Freeport, Illinois, to Floyd and Edna Gillette. She spent much of her life in the Freeport area, where she raised her three children, Scott (Deana) Kaiser, Stacey Kaiser, and Steffanie (Eric) Zimmerman. Earlier in life, Jerry worked at Food Bonanza in...
John Leonard Altman Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
John Leonard Altman Jr., 65, of Freeport, passed away, Friday August 21, 2026, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. John was born September 24, 1960, in Freeport, the son of John L. and Verna “Jean” (Mercier) Altman Sr.
John was an auto mechanic for over 30 years, owning his own shop Altman Automotive.
Surviving is his daughter Mariah Altman of Freeport; sister, Peggy...
Leonard Claude Mechling
Aug 18, 2026
Leonard Claude Mechling, 82, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday August 18, 2026, at Manor Court, with his loving family by his side. Leonard was born May 30, 1944, in Freeport, the son of Claude and Mildred (Straub) Mechling. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1962-1966. Leonard married Doris “Tootie” Queckborner on May 31, 1964, in...
Vicky Jean Busker
Aug 10, 2026
Vicky Jean Busker
FREEPORT, IL – Vicky Jean Busker, 71, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2026.
Vicky was born on May 2, 1955, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Don Bear and Shirley (Dirksen) Hunefield.
On March 18, 1972, she married the love of her life, David P. Busker, in Freeport, Illinois. Together they built a loving family...
Alria Warner
Aug 9, 2026
A Life Remembered
Alria J. Warner, 77, of Freeport, passed away on August 9, 2026, at OSF Hospital in Rockford. She was born on March 15, 1949, in Pulaski, Illinois, to the late Peter and Margaret (Lee) Jackson.
Alria was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered for her love of family, strength, honesty, and caring nature. She...
Robert Kasch, Jr.
Aug 9, 2026
Robert C. Kasch, Jr., 80, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday August 9, 2026 at Pearl Pavilion, Freeport, IL. He was born August 13, 1945 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Mary (Taylor) Kasch.
Robert married Catherine McLaughlin December 14, 1984 in Freeport, Il; she passed away August 21, 2010.
A private graveside service will be held Monday August 17,...
Jody Ann Brubaker
Aug 9, 2026
Jody Ann Brubaker passed away at home on Sunday, August 9, 2026. She was born in Peoria, IL on October 24, 1957, to Arden and Jean Ann (Kewley) Keen.
After high school, Jody earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Illinois State University and later a master’s degree in vocal performance and pedagogy from Northern Illinois University. She had a...
Geraldine "Gerry" Loretta Regez
Aug 8, 2026
Geraldine “Gerry” Loretta Regez
May 8, 1936-August 8, 2026
Gerry Parsons was born May 8, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois to Lawrence and Vera Parsons, Gerry grew up near 18th and Rockwell in Chicago and graduated from Harrison High School, later earning a B.S. in Education from the University of Illinois-Champaign.
Gerry married James Hayner and raised their children Judith Hayner Hedegaard and Jeff...
Patricia Ann Gale
Aug 4, 2026
Patricia Ann Gale
December 7, 1939 – August 4, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Gale, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at Parkview Nursing Home, following a courageous fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Through it all, her sense of humor and bright spirit remained a source of comfort to those who loved her.
Pat initially grew up in on her family’s farm in...
Linda Mae Rios
Aug 4, 2026
Linda Mae Rios
Linda Rios, 62, of Freeport, Il, went home unexpectedly to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as her faith became sight as a trophy of His grace, Tuesday August 4th, 2026. She was born March 26th, 1964 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Ken and Barbara (Maze) Sigafus.
Linda married Stephen D. Rios November 3rd, 1990 and...
Sally Ann Pudwill
Aug 1, 2026
Sally Ann (White) Pudwill, born September 17, 1957, in Dixon, Illinois, passed away on August 1, 2026 at home with her family.
Sally was the daughter of Ron and Patty White. She graduated from Polo Community High School and Sterling Educators of Beauty. She spent many years working as a hairstylist and also owned a business in the trucking industry. For...
Nina J. Bierk
Jul 29, 2026
Nina Jean Bierk (née Goff)
June 9, 1937 – July 29, 2026
Nina Jean Bierk, a devoted mother and grandmother, longtime Freeport resident, and respected real estate agent, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, in Freeport, IL. She was 89 years old.
Born in Burksville, KY, to Clay F. and Abbie M. Goff (née Baise), Nina later attended Arcola High School in...
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