Judith Ann Decker
Jul 12, 2025
Judith Ann Decker, long time resident of Stockton, Illinois passed away on July 12, 2025 at the age of 81. Judy was a loving and cherished friend, devout Christian, dedicated community member, supportive colleague and family member to many.
Judy was born on September 14, 1943 in LaMars, Iowa, daughter of Dr. Lyle Rachuy and Viola (Stratmann ) Rachuy, whom proceeded...
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....
LaTrice LaToya Newton
Jul 20, 2025
LaTrice’s Story: The Light of a Superstar
Ms. LaTrice LaToya Newton was born on November 28th, 1981, to her loving mother, Lucy Ree Newton, and father, Johnny Morris Jr. From the very beginning, Lucy Ree saw her beautiful daughter as something extraordinary, her shining star and greatest joy. She was raised in faith at St. James CME Church and later continued...
Bradford Allen Duitsman
Jul 18, 2025
Bradford Allen Duitsman, 74, of Freeport, IL passed away July 18, 2025 at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born December 5, 1950 in Freeport, IL the son of Wendall and Dorothy (Eikamp) Duitsman. Brad served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from May 1971-May 1973. After serving in...
Karen Sue Glasgow
Jul 13, 2025
Karen S. (Sager) Glasgow 72, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at home from a short battle with Cancer. Karen married the love of her life Perry Glasgow on Sept. 4 , 1971 in Galena. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2005. Karen was born Sept. 14, 1952 in Freeport to Harold and Ellen (Leiby) Sager. On March...
Marilyn D. Carter
Jul 13, 2025
Marilyn Denise Carter, 69, left her earthly home at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, July, 13, 2025 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Marilyn was born in Freeport, Illinois to Henry Sr. and Cynthia Mae Carter on February 5, 1956. She was the 5th of 7 siblings.
Marilyn professed her faith and hope in Christ at an early age on February...
David Williams, Sr.
Jul 10, 2025
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of David Williams Sr.
January 26, 1940 – July 10, 2025
David Williams Sr. of Freeport, Illinois, born January 26, 1940, in Osceola, Arkansas, to Reverend O.T. Williams and Hallie Williams.
He was preceded in death by six siblings. He is survived by his wife Ardie Williams, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family, friends, and a freezer probably still...
Betty June Tormohlen
Jul 9, 2025
Wednesday July 9, 2025 Betty J. Tormohlen peacefully took her last breath and entered her eternal life, trusting her Heavenly Father completely. Betty was born May 5, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois to Leslie H. Magnuson and Blanche (Andrus) Magnuson. She was predeceased by her parents, her younger brother Lloyd Magnuson, and her husband of 57 years Paul H. Tormohlen. Betty...
Sergeant Lane J. Hellwig
Jul 5, 2025
Sergeant Lane J. Hellwig, 22, of Fort Greely, AK passed away on July 5, 2025.
He was born on January 14, 2003, in Freeport to Jeffrey and Tana (Cummins) Hellwig. Lane had a deep Christian faith. He loved to play soccer, go fishing and four-wheeling and watch movies. He also had a great love for cats (Nugget) and all kinds of...
Beverly Jane Maher
Jul 3, 2025
Beverly Jane Maher, 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village. She was born February 28, 1935 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of William and Gladys (Artz) Meckley. On September 1, 1955 she married Robert Maher. Robert passed away January 30, 2008. Beverly enjoyed tending to her flower gardens, word searches puzzles,...
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