Jay Mark Schanfeldt Sr.
Nov 4, 2025
Jay Mark Schanfeldt, Sr. passed away on November 4, 2025, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. He was born on November 27, 1943, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the only child of Walter and Olive Schanfeldt.
Mark graduated from Fairfield High School in 1962 and went on to attend the Kansas City Art Institute.
In 1964, he married his high...
DeLores M. Winter
Nov 3, 2025
DeLores M. Winter, of Freeport, went home to be with her family on Monday November 3, 2025. She was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon. Delores was born May 24, 1935, at home on the family farm on Temple Road, to the late W.B. and Luella (Rademaker) Tempel. DeLores was the last of eight children. She grew...
Marilyn L. Rice
Nov 1, 2025
Marilyn L. Rice, BSN, RN, MPA, MAT, 76, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025 in her home. She was born November 23, 1948 in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Marion and Betty (Spencer) Smith. Marilyn’s professional activities included Registered Nurse-Commissioned Officer First Lieutenant in the United States Army Nurse Corps serving at Camp Kue in Okinawa treating...
Aleksey A. Klimatoff
Oct 31, 2025
Aleksey "Aleks" A. Klimatoff, 37, of Orangeville, IL, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 in his home. He was born August 3, 1988 in Novocheboksarsk, Russia, to Aleksey Andreev and Natalia Klimatova. Alex graduated from Monroe High School and University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
No services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded.
Albert Lee Guess
Oct 30, 2025
Homegoing for the Life of Albert L Guess
Albert Lee Guess also known as Al, Uncle Albert, Mr Guess, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on October 30, 2025. Born on September 05, 1938 in West, Mississippi to Cleveland and Maggie (Steward) Guess. Albert was a faithful servant for the Lord and active member of First Church for over...
Leota E. (Shrock) Mann
Oct 29, 2025
Leota E. Shrock Mann died on October 29, 2025 in Rockford, Illinois. Leota was born in Goshen, Indiana on December 3, 1933 to Delton and Esther Whirledge Shrock.
She was the most beloved wife of Lester LeVon Mann who preceded her in death on September 11, 2015. Their children are Karen (Bruce) Harbach, Brent (Velma) Mann, Gail (Byron) Shetler, and Janine...
Alice Brattrud
Oct 25, 2025
Alice Brattrud, 98, of Baileyville, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, in her home. Alice was born in Freeport, Illinois, on August 5, 1927. She was the daughter of Elmer and Josephine (Clancy) Love. She was a graduate of Freeport High School and Highland Community College. Alice and Craig Brattrud were married May 18, 1947. Craig passed away May 16,...
Dennis C. Hughes
Oct 25, 2025
Dennis C. Hughes, age 82 passed away October 25, 2025, from an extended illness at St Joes Nursing Home. Dennis was born on December 25, 1942, to Charles and Dorothy (Adams) Hughes.
Dennis served in the armed services from November 1962-November 1964 and reserves from November 1978-July 1993. He also worked at Verizon for 28 years. He enjoyed the Chicago Cubs...
Lynn Douglas Morgan
Oct 21, 2025
Lynn Douglas Morgan departed this earth for his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 21 2025 in Freeport, IL.
Affectionately referred to as “Spunky” by family and friends, Lynn was born April 4, 1949 in Fulton, TN to Mary (Elem) Morgan and William Morgan. He developed a strong work ethic at an early age and helped contribute to the household with money...
Mary Ellen Engelkens
Oct 21, 2025
Mary Ellen Engelkens was born August 9, 1937 to Effie (Talmadge) and Warren Plummer at Dixon, Illinois. She passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at WinnPrairie Nursing Center following a brief illness. Mary and Edgar Engelkens were married October 26, 1958 and lived on the family farm on Henderson Road from 1960 until 2024. They had 4 children: Karen (Roger)...
Robert L. Thurmond Sr.
Oct 19, 2025
Robert Lee Thurmond Sr., affectionately known as “Pops,” “Bob,” and “Bird leg,” passed away at the age of 83 and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 19, 2025.
Born on August 31, 1942, in Durant, Mississippi, Robert devoted his life to his family and his work. On September 28, 1963, he married the love...
Clifton L. Schoonhoven
Oct 19, 2025
Clifton “Buster” L. Schoonhoven, 72, of Forreston, IL, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, in his home. He was born April 5, 1953 in Freeport, IL, the son of Webster and Clarice (Weaver) Schoonhoven. Clifton was a school bus driver for Forrestville School District for 30 years. He was a member of Baileyville Baptist Church. Clifton really enjoyed attending church...
Hazel R. Fischer
Oct 18, 2025
Hazel Fischer, 101, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday October 18, 2025 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born on September 4, 1924, in Abingdon, IL, the daughter of Harry and Eva (Smith) Helander. Hazel worked for Driesbach & Sons Cadillac in Detroit for twenty-one years as the office manager, retiring in 1990 and then moving to Illinois to...
Delmar Lee Maize
Oct 15, 2025
Delmar Lee Maize peacefully joined his lord and savior on October 15, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1939, in Freeport, IL to Donald and Emma (Tamling) Maize.
Delmar grew up on the family dairy farm, attended Winneshiek Evangelical Free Church and graduated from Dakota High School. Farming and sports were his interests, playing fast pitch softball in the Freeport...
Lois E. (Rugland) Swalve Boland
Oct 11, 2025
Lois E. Swalve Boland, of Gresham, Oregon, and formerly of Forreston, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 31, 1928, Lois was the daughter of Magnus and Grace (Waterbury) Rugland.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Kirby, and her grandchildren, Josh Kirby, Juli Kirby, and Whitney...
Mildred J. Harbers
Oct 9, 2025
Mildred J. Harbers, 107, of Freeport, IL, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2025 at Parkview Home of Freeport. Mildred was born October 8, 1918 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of William and Margaret (McCulloch) Morick. Mildred married Harry Dailey on April 16, 1939 in Dubuque, IA. Harry passed away September 18, 1976. On 6/13/1982, Mildred married Christian Harbers. Christian passed...
Jana Kay Kerkhoff
Oct 6, 2025
Jana Kay Kerkhoff, 71, of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday October 6, 2025 in her home. She was born June 20, 1954 in Evanston, IL, to Dr. Robert and Donna (Kriz) Klockgeter. On June 26, 1976 she married Rodger Kerkhoff at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Freeport, IL. Jana’s passion was teaching. She was an elementary school teacher for 32 years,...
Robert "Bob" Lee Zunker
Oct 5, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Zunker passed away in his home on October 5, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born on December 19, 1948, in Freeport IL to Lloyd and Orelda (Stabenow) Zunker.
Bob was a 1967 graduate of Freeport High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force. Bob then earned...
Shelby Jean Cooper
Oct 1, 2025
Shelby Jean Cooper, 75, of Freeport, passed away peacefully, Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Neighbors Nursing Center, Byron. Shelby was born July 31, 1950, in Freeport, the daughter of Francis L. and Mildred (Schissler) Black. She married Jospeh M. Cooper in Englewood, Florida, on June 30, 1986. Shelby was the manager of the Cedarville Mobil for 15 years.
Surviving is her...
Christine Sue Stucky
Sep 30, 2025
Christine Sue Stucky, 51, of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday September 30, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 1, 1974 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Douglas A. Stucky and Kathleen (Mudore) Stucky. Christine was a registered nurse for 12 years, which included working at Lena Living Center, Wesley Willows, and Parkview Home. A...
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