Obituaries

Sep 27, 2024

Patsy A. Erickson, 88, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday September 27, 2024 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph in Freeport. She was born July 8, 1936 in Freeport, the daughter of Carl and Berniece (Rutter) Thompson. On May 15, 1965 she married Harold Erickson at First Baptist Church in Freeport. Harold passed away December 18, 1971.

Sep 26, 2024

Janice Rinehart, 65, of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday September 26, 2024 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. She was born January 1, 1959 in Savanna, IL, the daughter of Miles and Betty (Tupper) Kahl. Janice married Ted Rinehart May 3, 1986 in Freeport, IL

Janice graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1977, and...

Sep 26, 2024

Irene M. Jones, 96, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 at Parkview Home in Freeport. Born July 12, 1928 in Freeport, she was the daughter of Charles and Louise (Silbermann) Giles. On September 12, 1948 she married Richard K. Jones at St. Johns Church in Freeport by Reverend Utlaut. He preceded her in death on June...

Sep 17, 2024

Sep 13, 2024

Edward Henry Bogenrief, 87, of Eleroy, passed away, Friday September 13, 2024, in his home. Edward was born July 15, 1937, in Freeport, the son of Winston and Jessie (Toelle) Bogenrief. He married Marjorie Stingley on September 30, 1961, in Freeport. Edward served in the Army Reserves from 1954-1963. He was employed at Thermos for 40 years....

Sep 13, 2024

Paul William Holz, 98, died on September 13, 2024 in Freeport, Illinois. He was born on February 4, 1926 in Rawlin"s Township near Galena, Illinois. He was the youngest of 6 children born to Louis Carl John and Agnes Henrietta (Zick) Holz.

Paul attended the one-room Cottage Grove school near Galena. When Paul's family moved...

Sep 12, 2024

Louise Maria Eells, 98 of Freeport, IL and Brandon, FL died peacefully, Thursday, September 12th in Brandon, FL.

Born on December 9, 1925, in Borgerhout (Antwerp) Belgium, she was a daughter of Petrus and Joanna (Peters) DeLeeuw, sister of Gus DeLeeuw and Liz (Reemstma) Sweeney. She is survived by her sons - Tim...

Sep 11, 2024

Melvin L. O’Neal Obituary

Melvin L. O’Neal, a resident of Freeport, IL passed away on September 11, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1946 in Lexington, Mississippi to the union of Albert O’Neal and Marzilla (Hollins) O’Neal.

After Melvin graduated from Freeport High School in Freeport, IL, Class...

Sep 11, 2024

Marilyn M. Nelson, 91, of Freeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Park View Home and now has a "new address". Marilyn was born May 15, 1933 in rural Stephenson County, near Rock City, IL to Alvin and Esther (Toelke-Otte) Koch. She was a 1951 Dakota High School graduate. Marilyn married Merle Nelson on...

Sep 9, 2024

Mary Ann Prince, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Monday September 9, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June 26, 1934 in Tyndall, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Anna (Bame) Kreeger. Mary graduated from Tyndall High School in 1952. She worked at Honeywell and Empire Cleaners for many years. Birthdays...

Sep 7, 2024

John William Miller, 72, of Freeport died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at SSM Hospice Home in Monroe, WI.

He was born in 1952 to Russell and Marian (Whitson) Miller in Freeport, IL. He was raised from his early teens on by his foster parents Norman and Rose Woker of Kent, IL. John graduated...

Sep 7, 2024

Eugene Clifford Mills, 78, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday September 7, 2024, at UW-Madison Hospital. Eugene was born September 28, 1945, in Peru, Indiana, the son of Charles Clifford and Veda Donna Belle (Lauer) Mills. Eugene married Nancy Burri on March 1, 2002, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mr. Mills worked for Micro Switch/Honeywell for many years.

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Sep 7, 2024

Lorraine Ulrick, 89, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday September 7, 2024 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport. She was born July 14, 1935 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Otto and Freda (Hensche) Pohlers. On August 6, 1960 she married Charles Ulrick Jr. at First Lutheran Church in Joliet, IL. Charles passed away August...

Sep 4, 2024

Robert "Bob" P. Moore, 84, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday September 4, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Bob was born August 20, 1940, in Freeport, the son of Gerald and Helen (Rinehart) Moore. Bob married Rosalie "Rosie" J. Boward on June 30, 1963, in Polo. Rosie passed away, January 5, 2003. Bob served in the US Army...

Sep 4, 2024

Kathleen Annette Atherton

Kathleen (Kathy) Annette Atherton, 79, of Shannon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home.

She was born February 21, 1945, in Freeport, Illinois, and she was a graduate of Freeport High School. She married Ellis Atherton on September 21, 1963, in Freeport....

Sep 1, 2024

My’onni Da’shay Carter left this heavenly world on the day she was born, September 1, 2024. Although her time on earth was short, she brought so much joy to her family. My’onni is survived by her mother Miterriona Carter of Freeport, IL; great-grandmother Vivian Lacy; grandmother Tymeka Carter, grandfather Nysheaki Swanigan, grandmother Kida Glover; and a host...

Sep 1, 2024

William Wilbur Pommerening, 72, of Freeport died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at SSM Hospice Home in Monroe.

He was born April 30, 1952 to Wilbur J. and Audrey (Perdue) Pommerening in Freeport. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1970. He served in the United States Army and Illinois National Guard from 1972-1975,...

Aug 30, 2024

James "Jim" Edward Miller, born on January 19, 1952, in Sterling, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2024, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was a proud graduate of Polo High School, having completed his education in 1972. Jim served honorably in the United States Army from 1979 until 1982, embodying a commitment to his country that he carried...

Aug 29, 2024

Robert L. Long, Sr., 71, of Freeport, IL, passed away Thursday August 29, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 16, 1953 in Elgin, IL, the son of Ronald Long. Robert married Peggy Baal September 12, 1992 in Freeport, Il.Robert worked as a mechanic for Imh Motors and Irving Auto sales. He...

Aug 27, 2024

James W. Aten passed into the arms of Jesus on August 27, 2024 in Freeport, IL. Born November 9, 1931 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Harry and Gladys Aten; he was the second youngest of seven siblings all of whom predeceased Jim. In his youth he enjoyed competing with his three brothers and the neighborhood gang in...