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...
Ray D. Feuerborn
Jan 15, 2017
Ray Daniel Feuerborn, 63, of Cedarville, died Sunday January 15, 2017 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. Ray was born April 20, 1953 the son of Raymond E. and Georgette M. (Bosse) Feuerborn. On May 30, 1987 Ray married Susan Watts in Las Vegas, NV. Ray worked as a truck driver and warehouse foreman for 42 years at O'Mara Moving....
Thomas H. Nettles
Jan 14, 2017
Today we mourn the loss of a very intelligent, compassionate man of conviction. Thomas Nettles was born January 21, 1944 the son of Harold and Garnet (Jeffrey) Nettles and passed away at home on January 14, 2017 after an extended illness. Tom graduated from Freeport High School in 1962, where he participated in sports and theatre. He graduated from...
Ida D. Brunner
Jan 11, 2017
Ida Darline Brunner, 86, wife, mother, friend to all, died peacefully on January 11, 2017. She was born on a rainy day, December 8, 1930 at home in Loran Jefferson Township IL to William "Erv" and Cora (Brinkmeier) Albright. She graduated from Lena-Winslow High School and this did not stop her from continuing her education at the School of...
Helen E Fleischer
Jan 7, 2017
Helen E. Fleischer, 91, of Freeport died Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Manor Court in Liberty Village. Helen was born May 21, 1925 in Forreston, IL to Harry and Kathryn (Wiggens) Boelkes. On April 4, 1953 Helen married Kenneth P. Fleischer in Forreston. Kenneth died March 29, 2011. Throughout the years Helen was employed by Gronewold Sales and Services,...
Janice R. Nubbymyer
Jan 6, 2017
Janice R. Nubbymyer, 64, of Wheeling and formerly of Freeport, died Friday, January 6, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport. Janice was born January 20, 1952 in Freeport, the daughter of Alfred and Helen (Lubbers) Meyer. Janice married Robert L. Nubbymyer on October 6, 1990. Robert passed away on May 30, 2002. She was a member of Evangelical...
Phyllis Ann Mullarkey
Jan 5, 2017
Freeport, Illinois: Mullarkey, Phyllis Ann (Baker) went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 5, 2017, in her home. Phyllis was born February 23, 1929, the daughter of Theodore R. and Dorothy E. (Cook) Baker in Indianapolis, Indiana. She married Robert J. Doll on February 7, 1948. He died September 22, 1966. On November 28, 1969 she married Donald...
Harold J. Smith
Jan 1, 2017
Harold J. Smith, 92, of Byron, died Sunday January 1, 2017 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born December 24, 1924 in Freeport, IL, the son of Fred and Netty (Rollwagon) Smith. He married Colette Kreder June 16, 1955 in Forreston, IL; she died September 14, 2011. Harold was a WWII Navy Veteran serving in the South...
Pauletta Lynn Bement
Jan 1, 2017
Pauletta Lynn (Riggs) Bement, 56, of Freeport, IL, died Sunday January 1, 2017 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born March 14, 1960 in Point Pleasant, WV, the daughter of Paul and Beryl (Sayre) Riggs. She married Terry Bement July 17, 2000 in Belvidere, IL. Pauletta worked for Northwoods Care Center in Belvidere, IL. She was...
Steven Geiser
Dec 28, 2016
Steven Geiser, 60, of Freeport passed away December 28, 2016 at U.W. Hospital in Madison. He was born September 26, 1956 the son of Rodney and Carolyn (Heitter) Geiser. Steven is survived by his daughter and other family members. A memorial service will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday January 27, 2017 at the Chapel of Peace in Chapel Hill...
Kenneth E. Deboer, Sr.
Dec 21, 2016
Kenneth E. DeBoer, Sr., 78, of Freeport, died Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Center. He was born May 30, 1938 in Freeport, IL, the son of John and Marjorie (Schanney) DeBoer. Kenneth worked for the City of Freeport for over 30 years in the forestry department, retiring at the age of 55. He enjoyed boating, fishing,...
Gladys E. Koertner
Dec 19, 2016
Gladys E. Koertner, 95, of Freeport, died Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Gladys was born September 4, 1921 in Pearl City, the daughter of Tom and Flossie (Buss) Smith. She married Deane B. Koertner on September 9, 1945. Mr. Koertner passed away January 13, 2005. Gladys was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and...
Donna L. Untersee
Dec 17, 2016
Donna L. Untersee, 87, of Cedarville, passed away, Saturday December 17, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Donna was born October 1, 1929 in Afolkey, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Rote) Reed. Donna was a 1947 graduate of Freeport High School. She married John E. "Hans" Untersee on August 6, 1949 in Freeport. Mr. Untersee passed away April...
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