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...
Timothy (Tim) Bryce Roethlisberger
Sep 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Timothy (Tim) Bryce Roethlisberger
Tim, Mr. Timmy to a very select few, age 38, left this world far too soon, September 9th, leaving behind a whole lot of people who loved him, a lifetime of memories, and probably a few things he was supposed to clean up.
He was a loving son, a loyal friend, a proud dog...
Josie Koester
Sep 9, 2026
Josie Koester, 86 of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her children. Josie was born on December 1, 1939 in Orangeville, Illinois to Alois Moest Sr. and Rosa (Berlinger) Moest. She married Milton Koester on February 20, 1960, in Freeport. She was a 1957 graduate of Orangeville High School. Josie obtained her beautician license and was...
Jason James Bourne
Sep 6, 2026
Jason James Bourne, 56, formerly of Freeport, passed away, Sunday September 6, 2026, Jason was born April 30, 1970, in Freeport, the son of William and Pamela (Hasken) Bourne. He attended Lincoln School in Freeport and Dakota High School. As a boy he liked to go fishing with his dad and big brother, Chad, and sit around the campfire. Jason...
Rev. Frank Richard Bullock Jr.
Sep 2, 2026
Life Reflection
Rev. Frank Richard Bullock Jr. passed away on September 2nd, 2026 at Mercy Health Hospital, Freeport, IL.
Frank was born on August 14, 1948 in Oakland California to parents Ruth Wilkerson and Frank Bullock Sr. Frank spent his childhood enjoying school and graduating from Castelmont High School, Oakland CA., in June, 1967. From 1968 - 1971 Frank served in the...
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...
Janice Marie Cain
Sep 1, 2026
Janice Marie Cain, of Madison, Wisconsin, unexpectedly passed away on September 1, 2026 at the age of 64. Born on March 21, 1962, in Rockford, Illinois, she lived a life marked by curiosity, warmth, and a deep love of learning.
Janice’s dedication to education began early and never wavered. She graduated from Rockford West High School as a LPN. Then went...
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.
Sandra worked at Micro-Switch. She was a member of the Freeport Woman's Bowling Association. She bowled the first 300 (perfect game) for a woman in Freeport, IL history.
Sandra is survived by...
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,...