Martha Jean Phillips
Dec 19, 2025
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no servivces per Martha's wishes. Full obituary to follow.
Kathleen J. Elliott
Dec 19, 2025
Kathleen J Elliott, 103, slipped away on December 19 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. Kathleen was born on September 3, 1922, in Detroit, Michigan, to Jesse and Joseph Saunders.
She grew up in Detroit and often told stories of the interesting folks in her childhood neighborhood. She also had fond memories of her family’s trip West, following work during the...
Stanley Toomsen
Dec 19, 2025
Stanley (Stan) Toomsen, 88, of Shannon, IL passed away peacefully with his son by his side on December 19th, 2025, at Freeport Memorial Hospital.
Stan was born on January 27th, 1937, in Lincoln Township, Ogle County Illinois to Joel Toomsen and Emma (Mildred) Greenfield. Stan graduated from Forreston High School in 1955 and shortly thereafter met the love of his life...
Lazetta Lynn Aden
Dec 18, 2025
Lazetta (L.A.) Lynn Aden, 68, of Freeport, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on December 18, 2025. She was born August 12, 1957 to Leon Lapp and Delores (Dee) Agnew. L. A. had one older sister, Darla Rawley. L.A. spent her childhood growing up in Eleroy, Illinois and was a graduate of Lena High School.
L.A. worked at numerous places...
William "Jeff" Robertson
Dec 18, 2025
William “Jeff” Robertson obituary
William Jeffrey Robertson, of Freeport, passed way peacefully on December 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Jeff or Willie as he was known was born on October 9th, 1953 to Donald and Ruth (Gillespie) Robertson Sr. He married the love of his life, Patty (Moore), on October 21,1978 at Embury United Methodist Church.
Jeff will be remembered...
Phillip Charles Vittorio
Dec 16, 2025
Phillip Charles Vittorio, 74, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in his home with his family by his side. He was born August 20, 1951, in Freeport, IL, the son of Phillip and Katherine (Kopp) Vittorio Sr. On October 7, 1972, he married Kimberly Peterson at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport, IL. They celebrated...
Toni Lynn White
Dec 13, 2025
Toni Lynn White, 61, of Forreston, IL, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born April 9, 1964, in Freeport, IL, to Darius and Sherrie (Monigold) Pohl. Toni married William White Jr. on May 18, 1989, in Freeport, IL and were again united in marriage on May 18, 2002. Her hobbies included road trips with...
Clara Mae Fricks
Dec 9, 2025
CLARA MAE FRICKS, 86, Freeport, IL, departed this life Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Born March 14, 1939, in Okolona, Arkansas, the daughter of Romie Wiley, Sr. and Hazel Rae Payne. On May 27, 1957, Clara married Oradell Fricks in Flint, MI.
Clara was a full-time stay-at-home mom. She loved cooking and baking. It was not unusual for her to cook turkey...
Terry Jean Fox
Dec 9, 2025
GERMAN VALLEY
Terry Jean (Russell) Fox, age 78, died after a decade’s long illness with congestive heart failure on December 9, 2025, in German Valley, Illinois. Terry was born on October 2, 1947, in Dallas, Texas and lived nearly all of her life in Rockford, Illinois until moving to German Valley 4 years ago to care for her daughter until her...
Judith A. Eikstadt
Dec 3, 2025
Judith A. Eikstadt, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on December 3, 2025.
She adored her family and nothing brought more joy than time spent with her grandchildren, who lovingly named her “Gigi.”
Judy graduated from Freeport High School; she fondly remembered her time on the swim team.
Robert “Bob" Pals came into her life and they soon married. Bob and Judy then...
Ernest Arthur Veer
Dec 2, 2025
Ernest “Ernie” Arthur Veer, 90, of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday December 2, 2025, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 5, 1935, in Freeport, IL, the son of William and Myrna (Dyson) Veer. Ernie married Shirley Holland on May 8, 1955, in Freeport, IL. Shirley passed away July 24, 2024. Ernie served in the United...
Bonnie J. Lange (Loper)
Dec 2, 2025
Bonnie J. Lange (Loper) July 5, 1952 – December 2, 2025
Bonnie J. Lange (Loper), age 73, passed away on December 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her loving daughters and her beloved dog Gracie by her side.
Born on July 5, 1952, Bonnie grew up with a deep sense of family, strength, and generosity—qualities she carried throughout her...
Roger D. Loper
Nov 30, 2025
Roger D. Loper, age 79, of Freeport, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He and his wife, Marilyn (Stephenson) Loper, relocated to Colorado Springs this past July to be closer to family.
Roger was born in Charlevoix, MI, and was the son of Lester and Mary Loper. He was a graduate of Freeport Senior High School,...
Daisy Jean Pearson
Nov 23, 2025
Daisy Jean Pearson, 90, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday November 23, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 30, 1934 in Warren, AR, the daughter of Lindsey and Florence (Wiley) Martin. Daisy married Rev. Malcolm O. Pearson Sr. on February 21, 1953, in Rockford, IL. Malcolm passed away February 23, 1998. Daisy was...
Glenn William Underwood
Nov 22, 2025
Glenn William Underwood, 97, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday November 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1928, in Freeport, IL, the son of Hobart and Katherine (Dickman) Underwood. On October 21, 1961, he married Marilyn Eberle in Freeport, IL. Glenn served in the United State Air Force as an airplane mechanic....
Phyllis J. Clark
Nov 21, 2025
Phyllis J. Clark, 94, of Red Oak, IL, passed away Friday November 21, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1931, in Eleroy, IL, to Lloyd and Ethel Mae (Branthaver) Cowan. Phyllis worked at Honeywell as an inspector in mercury and after retiring from Honeywell she was a bailiff at the Stephenson County...
William Charles Thomas
Nov 20, 2025
William Charles Thomas of Freeport, IL, passed away at the early age of 66 on November 20, 2025 after an extended illness.
Charles was born on September 10, 1959 in Jackson MS, the son of AC and Lennie Mae Thomas.
From a young age Charles was a hard worker. Charles worked on a farm for many years in Flora, MS prior to...
Laurie J. Ranstead
Nov 19, 2025
Laurie Jo Rafferty-Ranstead, age 59, of Kent, IL, went to be with the Lord on Novemebr 19, 2025.
She was born on Novemebr 22, 1965 in Rockford, IL, and adopted a few days later by Karl and Joan (Jacobs) Rafferty of Freeport, IL. Laurie grew up in Freeport and graduated from Freeport High School (1983) and Highland Community College (2004)...
Sandra B. Petran
Nov 18, 2025
Sandra B. Petran, 62, of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 5, 1963, in Cebu City, Philippines to Pelagio and Remedios (Ricarte) Basa. In 1987, Sandra immigrated to the United States and settled closely with her sisters and brothers in Freeport.
On March 18, 1989, she married Joe Glynis Petran in...
Dr. John Debush M.D.
Nov 18, 2025
Dr. John Debush, M.D., 83, of Freeport, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Mercyhealth's Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford. Dr. Debush was born February 23, 1942, in Osijek, Croatia, the son of Julijus and Ilonka Debush.
He married Zena Banay in New York City, New York, on May 21, 1977. He served Freeport as an Orthopedic Surgeon from 1977...
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