Deshonne Russell
Feb 15, 2017
Deshonne Williams-Russell went to her eternal home on Wednesday, February 15. 2017 at the University of Madison Hospital in Wisconsin. She was born on July 12, 1965 in Freeport IL to John Campbell and Dorothy (Williams) Fair. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1983. She was employed by Edie's, Community Action, and Honeywell for 20 years. She was...
Sally Mae Fager
Feb 13, 2017
Sally Mae Fager, 75, of Forreston, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Sally was born on February 5, 1942 in Forreston, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Ruter) Bornemeier. She married Derald DeVries and then married Allen Fager on July 18, 1986. Mr. Fager passed away on May 22, 2011. Sally taught aerobics at Freeport...
Carlotta & Patrick Davis
Feb 13, 2017
Patrick 'Pat' (Fro-dog) and Carlotta 'Lotti' entered their final resting place together in Freeport, IL on February 13th, 2017. Carlotta A. Davis, 59, was born July 6, 1957 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Carlisle and Anne (Gremba) Ganz. Carlotta was a graduate of Freeport High School and continued her education through work. She worked for Economy Fire &...
Clifford J. Bollinger
Feb 10, 2017
Clifford J. Bollinger, 59, of Freeport, died Friday, February 10, 2017. Clifford was born August 21, 1957 in Freeport, the son of John and Alice (Lawson) Bollinger. He married Kim Keith on January 25, 1975. Clifford was a 1975 graduate of Freeport High School. He worked at Peck's Newsstand for many years. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the Chicago...
Phyllis E. Mennenga
Feb 10, 2017
Phyllis E. Mennenga, 93, of Forreston, went to be with her heavenly father Friday February 10, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born September 14, 1923 in Ogle County, IL, the daughter of Henry and Luella (Van Raden) Kampen. Phyllis worked for Pinecrest Nursing Home, Micro-Switch, and was a "mini" school bus driver. She was...
Ralph Arthur Lapp
Feb 10, 2017
Ralph Arthur Lapp, 88, of Monroe, Wisconsin, died Friday, February 10, 2017 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Ralph was born November 25, 1928 in Freeport, the son of Rolla E. and Geneva A. (Bokemeier) Lapp. He farmed in Stephenson County for many years and also taught science at Monroe Middle School. Ralph was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was active in...
Carolyn Shelby Janicke
Feb 9, 2017
Carolyn S. Janicke, 79, of Baileyville, died Thursday, February 9, 2017 in her home. Carolyn was born February 19, 1937 in Freeport, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Kampmeier) Cornelius. She was a member of Richland Free Methodist Church. Carolyn was a homemaker and a housewife. Surviving are three daughters, Jeanette Long of Fair Grove, MO., Janine Long Freeport,...
Shirley J. Boyer
Feb 9, 2017
Shirley J. Boyer, 90 , of Freeport passed away Thursday February 9, 2017 in her home. Born November 22, 1926 in Chicago to Clifford and Allene (Bennnett) Ostrander. Shirley married Lee Euler and later married Kelly Boyer. Shirley was employed at Micro Switch-Honeywell. She enjoyed baking, dancing, making homemade candy, traveling and visiting with her family and friends. She...
Dale W. Sievert
Feb 7, 2017
Dale Sievert, 88, of Freeport, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Manor Court in Hospice Care from respiratory complications due to Parkinson's disease. Dale was born May 15, 1928 at Traverse City, Michigan, the son of Reinhold and Elsa (Schuneman) Sievert. Dale married Janice "Jan" Monjeau on September 7, 1953 in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Dale served in the U.S. Navy...
Hon. Francis X. Mahoney
Feb 3, 2017
Honorable Retired Judge Francis X. Mahoney of Freeport Illinois passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday February 3, 2017. He was born in Peabody Massachusetts on March 21, 1922 the son of Joseph R and Lucy M Mahoney. He was a child of the depression and his father worked his whole life in a leather tanning factory. FX...
Bennie L. Brown
Feb 2, 2017
Bennie L. Brown, 92, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Stephenson County Hospice Center. Bennie was born to Nathaniel and Lillian Brown on April 10, 1924. Bennie grew up on the South Side of Chicago where he worked as a waiter on the Abraham Lincoln passenger Train. At 19, he was drafted (1943) and headed to...
Melodie L. Bose
Jan 31, 2017
Melodie Bose, 62, of Freeport, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her home. Melodie was born in Freeport on July 1, 1954. She was an avid Sci Fi channel watcher and movie goer who enjoyed Star Wars and X-Men. Melodie enjoyed bowling, darts and music. She loved watching her grandchildren play basketball, soccer, swim, perform in school concerts...
Edna H. Groenewold
Jan 30, 2017
Edna H. Groenewold, 102, of Forreston, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Manor Court in Freeport. Edna was born on August 2, 1914, the daughter of Hinderk "Henry" and Antje "Anna" (Meyer) Heeren on the family farm northwest of Forreston. Edna married George Groenewold on June 4, 1943 at which time she became step-mother to...
Jerry Lee Kubatzke Sr.
Jan 29, 2017
Jerry Lee Kubatzke Sr., 72, of Freeport, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 in his home. Jerry was born May 6, 1944 in Freeport, the son of Chris and Inez (Johnson) Kubatzke Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Freeport High School. Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran serving for two years including a term in Vietnam. Upon returning home,...
Willie Aaron Pearson
Jan 27, 2017
Willie Aaron Pearson, 60, of Freeport, died Friday January 27, 2017 in Denver, CO. He was born July 28, 1956 in Freeport, IL, the son of Johnnie and Annie (Gilliam) Pearson. Aaron leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Aron Spearman; three grandchildren, Tykela, Tyquan, and Tymarion Spearman; and three great grandchildren, Da'Maya, Damond, Da'Marcus Strong, Jr.; his sisters...
Richard A. Anderson
Jan 27, 2017
Richard A. Anderson, 74, of Freeport, IL, joined his wife in heaven, on her birthday, on Friday January 27, 2017. He was born on September 28, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Marie (Wittbecker) Anderson. He married Vicki Schulthess on April 3, 1971 in Pearl City, IL; she died November 28, 2014. Richard worked for Structo,...
Floyd Reed Pearson
Jan 23, 2017
Floyd Reed Pearson, born October 15, 1933 in Freeport, Illinois, left this world on January 23, 2017 in Inglewood, CA. Floyd grew up in Freeport and graduated from Freeport High School. After graduating, he proudly served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He also spent tours in Japan as well...
Darney Gordon Pickens
Jan 20, 2017
Darney Gordon Pickens, 57 of Freeport died Friday January 20, 2017 at his home. Darney was born February 1, 1959 in Rockford, IL to the late William Ivy Pickens and Merry Melody(Hayward) Liburd. Darney received his education in the public school systems of Freeport and Rockford Illinois. He also provided service to his country by enlisting and serving in...
Anita K. Gugger
Jan 18, 2017
Anita K. Gugger, 72, of Freeport, died Wednesday January 18, 2017 in her home. She was born September 30, 1944 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Melvin and Doris Jean (Manning) Stukenberg. She married Douglas Gugger August 29, 1964; he died April 19, 2010. Anita was a 1962 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked as a hairdresser. She...
Rita Mae Prentice
Jan 16, 2017
Rita Mae Stewart Prentice age of 76, of Leaf River Illinois, left this life on earth for eternal happiness in heaven on Monday, January 16th 2017. Rita was born in Amboy, IL on February 12, 1940. Rita was married to Harry Prentice on April 23, 1960. They were married 56 years. Rita was raised and worked on her family...


