Brenda G. Fauster
Jul 29, 2016
Brenda G. Fauster, 53, of Forreston died unexpectedly Friday July 29, 2016. Brenda was born August 27, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois to Marvin and Jean (Leemon) Hylin. Brenda married Scott Fauster on September 15, 1984 in Wenona, Illinois. Brenda worked at the U.S. Bank in Freeport for many years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, following the Green Bay Packers, volleyball,...
Dorothy M. Graves-Hawkinson
Jul 18, 2016
Dorothy M. Graves-Hawkinson, 86, of Freeport, died Monday July 18, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was a very caring person who loved her family very much. Dorothy is survived by her husband Gary Hawkinson of Freeport, IL; her son William 'Bill" (Carmen) Graves of Freeport, IL; two daughters Kay (Doyle) Aubrey of Stockton, IL and Dawn (Bill) Williams...
Eleanor Joyce Ehrler-Cheeseman
Jul 17, 2016
Eleanor Joyce Ehrler-Cheeseman, 93, of Freeport, died Sunday July 17, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Eleanor was born July 5, 1923 in Stockton, the daughter of Charles T. and Etta (Hughes) Derr. Eleanor first husband Everett Ehrler died in 1965. She then married Gene Cheeseman in 1980. Mr. Cheeseman died in 1984. Eleanor worked as a bookkeeper for...
Viola "Tootie" Martin
Jul 15, 2016
Viola G. "Tootie" Martin, 92, of Freeport, died Friday July 15, 2016 in her home. She was born February 13, 1924 in Medford, WI, the daughter of Emil and Emma (Handel) Paugel. She married Frank Martin October 17, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, MO; he died January 5, 2015. Viola was the manager of the catalog department at Montgomery Wards....
David Russell Crawford
Jul 12, 2016
David Russell Crawford, 56, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. David was born in Freeport on August 2, 1959 the son of James and Maria (Andrade) Crawford. He worked construction for many years in the area. David was a Navy Veteran. He really enjoyed listening to music, especially The Beatles. Surviving are...
Joan E. Marquard
Jul 11, 2016
Joan E. Marquard, 80, of Freeport, died Monday, July 11, 2016 in her home. Joan was born in Mosinee, Wisconsin on March 24, 1936, the daughter of Marvin and Grace (Doyle) Dupuis. She married Rhody Marquard on July 17, 1965, in Mosinee, Wisconsin. Joan was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, with a Bachelor of Science degree...
Joseph T. Van Brocklin
Jul 11, 2016
Joseph T. Van Brocklin, 31, formerly of Orangeville, passed away Monday July 11, 2016 at his home in Chicago. He was born on April 19, 1985 in Rockford, the son of Darren and Naomi (Ortman) Van Brocklin. Joseph served in the United States Marine Corps. He attended Illinois State University where he was a member of the Sigma Tau...
Doris June Ackerman
Jul 9, 2016
Doris June Ackerman, 83, of Forreston, died Saturday July 9, 2016 at Polo Rehab & Health Care Center. Doris was born June 8, 1933 in Forreston, the daughter of Myron and Josephine (Gershbaugh) DeWall. Doris married Donald Ackerman on May 4, 1954 in Forreston. Mr. Ackerman passed away on November 24, 1993. She graduated from Deaconess Nursing School and...
Lauren E. Frederick
Jul 5, 2016
Lauren E. Frederick, 88, of Freeport, and formerly of Forreston, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Liberty Village in Manor Court of Freeport. Lauren was born November 26, 1927 in Carroll County, the son of Oris and Anna (Kramer) Frederick. Lauren served in the United States Air Force from 1944-1948. He married Lois L. Leisson on June 8, 1952....
Lee C. Dockery
Jul 3, 2016
Lee C. Dockery, 69, passed away July 3, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born December 14, 1946 in Tunica, MS the son of Ervin and Fannie (Clayton) Dockery. Lee worked for many years as a butcher cutting meat at local grocery stores. Lee is survived by his children, Curtis Lamer Williams , Lee E. Dockery, Ralph (Melanie),...
Dennis J. Manus
Jun 30, 2016
Dennis J. Manus, 63, of Freeport, died Thursday June 30, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born April 13, 1953 in Freeport, IL, the son of Alvin and Elma (Linnemann) Manus. He married Pam Barker August 31, 1974 in Freeport, IL Dennis was a 1971 graduate of Freeport High School, and attended Highland Community College. He...
Violet Louise Borneman
Jun 29, 2016
Violet Louise Borneman, age 92, died peacefully Wednesday June 29, 2016 in Pinecrest Manor, Mount Morris, Ill. after a short illness. Violet was born April 7, 1924 on the family farm near Adeline, Ill. She was the daughter of George and Louise (Hartje) Borneman. Violet was a graduate of Leaf River High School and spent her working career as...
Dr. Ray W. Polsean
Jun 26, 2016
Dr. Ray William "Doc" Polsean, 89, of Freeport, went to meet his Lord, and his beloved wife, Naomi, on Sunday, June 26, 2016. He was born June 15, 1927 in Dubuque, IA to Tilden and Ella Polsean. He graduated from Dubuque High School in 1945, and then served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Commencement Bay during WWII....
William "Bill" E. Spangler
Jun 18, 2016
William E. "Bill". Spangler, 58, of Freeport, died Saturday June 18, 2016 in his home following an extended illness. Bill was born August 25, 1957 in Freeport, the son of James D. and Gertrude (Niederberger) Spangler. He was a 1975 graduate of Freeport High School, Bill then graduated from Eastern Illinois University, where he was a member of the...
Patricia A. Asche
Jun 13, 2016
Patricia A. Asche, 91, of Freeport, died Monday June 13, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born February 13, 1925 in Freeport the daughter of Frank and Grace (Terry) Wilky. She married Willis C. Asche on April 1, 1945. Mr. Asche died May 18, 2003. As church was a very important part of her life she was a...
Lyle Wayne Hundertmark
Jun 12, 2016
Lyle Wayne Hundertmark, 91, of German Valley, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Lyle was born May 8, 1925 in Adeline, the son of Albert and Ethel (Schreiber) Hundertmark. Lyle graduated from Leaf River High School, and served two years in the Navy during World War II. He farmed for many years before retiring...
Barbara Ann Thiede
Jun 7, 2016
Barbara Ann Thiede, a resident of Waverly Place of Stockton, Stockton, IL died on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at the Freeport HealthNetwork Hosptial. She was 59 years old. Barbara was born February 7, 1957 in Louisville, Kentucky to Water C. and Derry (Arnold) Thiede. At the age of 3, a tumor was discovered on her brain. Due to surgery...
Billy E. Engel
Jun 5, 2016
Billy E. Engel, 80, of Freeport, died Sunday June 5, 2016 in his home. Billy was born October 27 1935 in Butternut, Wisconsin, the son of William and Mildred (Bushey) Engel. He married Sonja Engebretson on April 5, 1958. Mrs. Engel died October 6, 2012. Billy worked at Honeywell as a machinist. He was a member of Church of...
Ruth E. Johnson
Jun 4, 2016
Ruth E. Johnson, 98, of Freeport, passed away Saturday June 4, 2016 at St. Clare Friedensheim in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was born February 27, 1918 in Ridott the daughter of Charles and Ida (Mapes) Schleich. She married Robert G. Johnson on November 30, 1939 in Freeport. Robert died on June 20, 1998. Ruth was a farm wife in the...
Julie Marie Lehne
Jun 2, 2016
Julie Marie Lehne, 55, of Freeport, died Thursday June 2, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born July 30, 1960 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Sara (Mellom) Kloos. She married Steve Lehne May 8, 2010 in Lake Carroll, IL. Julie was a 1978 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked for R&S Builders...


