Obituaries

Stephen Allen Udell

Stephen Allen Udell

Aug 26, 2025

Stephen Allen Udell May 5, 1949 – August 26, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Allen Udell, beloved father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away on August 26, 2025, in Illinois at the age of 76. Born on May 5, 1949, in Wytheville, VA. Steve proudly served eight plus years in the United States Navy before joining Camcar/Textron until his retirement.

Steve is survived by his...

Richard (Dick) F. Shouer

Richard (Dick) F. Shouer

Sep 15, 2025

The family of Richard F. Shouer (Dick) is saddened to announce his passing on September 15, 2025 in Freeport, Illinois.

Richard was born in Freeport on March 23, 1932. He was a proud 1950 graduate of Freeport High School, often sharing stories of the state championship basketball team and winning first place for his one-act play. He enrolled at the University...

Richard R. Ellis

Richard R. Ellis

Sep 12, 2025

Richard "Rick" Robert Ellis, 77, of Freeport, was called home to be with the Lord Friday September 12, 2025 from complications with Parkinsons. Born October 22, 1947 the son of Robert V. and Jeannette L. (Burckhardt) Ellis. In his younger years, he helped on the family dairy farm in Forreston, and even built his pole vault pit right outside the...

Jack L. Ross

Jack L. Ross

Sep 12, 2025

Jack L. Ross was born on September 17, 1936, to John and Arlene (Koehn) Ross. He passed into eternal life on September 12, 2025 after a brief illness.

He met his future wife, Margie Willemssen, on their first day of high school and told his father that night that he was going to marry her. He was proud that he won...

Bernadine May McIlnay

Bernadine May McIlnay

Sep 10, 2025

Bernadine May McIlnay, 97, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday September 10, 2025, at Allure of Pinecrest in Mount Morris, IL. Bernadine was born January 14, 1928, in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Basil and Cecil M. (Potterville) Davis. She married Donald O. McIlnay on October 8, 1949, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Mr. McIlnay passed away November 13, 2017. Bernadine was a...

Thomas L. Moll

Thomas L. Moll

Sep 10, 2025

Thomas L. Moll, 85, of Freeport, IL, went home to the Lord on September 10, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 25, 1940 in Spring Valley, Illinois to Thomas and Ann (Powell) Moll, he lived a life of kindness, gentle perseverance, and unwavering integrity.

As a young man he attended Wheaton Academy, graduating in 1958. In 1960 he...

Tyler William Dale

Tyler William Dale

Sep 9, 2025

Tyler William Dale, 43, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday September 9, 2025 in Florida. He was born November 29, 1981 in Freeport, IL, the son of Craig and Christine (Bickford) Dale. Tyler enjoyed cooking and was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Most of all, Tyler enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his parents...

Paul Nesemeyer

Paul Nesemeyer

Sep 9, 2025

Paul E. Nesemeyer, lifelong area farmer passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. He was born October 26 1924, the son of Elmer and Belinda (Damman) Nesemeyer.

In his early years he delivered bread for Byers Bakery and helped take care of their trucks. During winter months he helped out at McCullough Implement store. They...

Jesse Scott Martin

Jesse Scott Martin

Sep 6, 2025

Jesse Scott Martin passed away early in the morning on September 6, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1988, in Rockford, IL to Steven and Kimberly Martin.

Jesse was a 2006 Pearl City High School graduate. He furthered his education by earning an associate’s degree in network administration from Morrison Institute of Technology in 2008. Jesse worked as a volunteer...

Ida M. Saar-Hutchison

Ida M. Saar-Hutchison

Sep 5, 2025

Ida Saar Hutchison, age 97, died on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born in Freeport, Illinois on November 24, 1927, the daughter of Antonio and Mary (Lauri) Vittorio. She was married to George Saar on November 13, 1948 and later married Joseph Hutchison on February 14, 2004.

In 1945 Ida graduated from Aquin High School...

William "Bill" Artman

William "Bill" Artman

Sep 4, 2025

William “Bill” Artman, 82, of Freeport Il, passed away on September 4th, 2025, with his family by his side.

Bill was born on August 29, 1943, to the late Francis and Lillian (Kloepping) Artman in Freeport IL. Bill married Jan Scheider on June 2nd, 1963, the hottest day of the year.

After graduating from Shannon High School in 1961, He worked at...

Trinity Jay Lofgren

Trinity Jay Lofgren

Sep 2, 2025

Trinity Jay Lofgren, 20, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday September 2, 2025. She was born June 15, 2005 in Monroe, WI to Brent and Jacqueline (Stucky) Lofgren. Trinity graduated from Fitch High School Groton, CT and then attended Paul Mitchell earning her degree in Esthetician.

Trinity had such a tender heart. She always helped others with so much kindness. She...

Oliver Ed Staska

Oliver Ed Staska

Aug 31, 2025

Oliver Ed Staska was born and went to be with the Lord August 31, 2025. He was born in Freeport to Josh and Brittany Staska. Services will be held at Winneshiek Evangelical Free Church on September 24, 2025. Visitation will be from 5:00pm-6:00pm and service to follow.

Edward Giles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...