Darrel Alvin Kraft
Jun 23, 2015
Darrel Alvin Kraft, 61, of Freeport, died Tuesday June 23, 2015 in his home. Darrel was born on August 7, 1953 in Freeport, the son of Alvin and Darlene (Meeks) Kraft. Darrel worked at Modern Plating then Swiss Colony. Darrel enjoyed mowing lawns, visiting with friends at coffee shops, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Surviving are...
Donald E. Deboer
Jun 23, 2015
Donald E. DeBoer, 78, of Freeport, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born on June 10, 1937 in Freeport, the son of Evelyn Dame. Mr. DeBoer worked for GTE phone company for over 30 years. He was a member of the Eagles Club. Survivors include two sons, Mike (Stacie) Schnierla of Freeport and Rob (Shabrina Russell)...
Annette "Squakey" Ellis-Holloway
Jun 22, 2015
Annette "Squakey" Ellis Holloway, 65, of Freeport, departed this Earth on Monday June 22, 2015. Annette was born on September 9th, 1949, daughter of Connie Ellis and Louiville Cain. She found enjoyment in many activities from gardening to travel and watching basketball. She was preceded in death by her father, grandparent, stepfather, American Shipp; and brother, David Pempliton. She...
Hosea Lee Davis
Jun 20, 2015
Hosea Lee Davis was born July 30, 1927. He was the second of seven children born to the union of McKinley and Josephine Davis. Hosea was always proud of the fact that he was the only one of the seven children born in Canton, Mississippi the family's ancestral home versus Freeport, Illinois where all the other six were born...
Gregory L. Wagenknecht
Jun 19, 2015
Gregory L. Wagenknecht, 51, of Freeport, died Friday, June 19, 2015. Gregory was born on October 22, 1963 in Freeport, the son of Jim and Charyl (Wing) Wagenknecht. Gregory worked with his father at Freeport Seamless Gutters & Siding. In his younger years Greg was a professional motorcycle rider. Greg was a member of the American Motorcycle Association. He...
Lana May Seal
Jun 18, 2015
Lana May Seal, 55, formerly of Freeport, died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Shore Meadows Rehab and Nursing Center in Toms River, New Jersey. Lana was born on September 14, 1959 in Freeport, the daughter of Patricia Dittmar and Eugene Volkert. Lana worked for several years at Micro Switch-Honeywell in Freeport before moving to Georgia. Once in Georgia, Lana...
Cody A. Neubauer
Jun 17, 2015
Cody A. Neubauer, 17, of Freeport, died Wednesday June 17, 2015 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born October 22, 1997 in Freeport, IL. Cody would have been a senior at Freeport High School in the upcoming fall. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He enjoyed camping, singing karaoke, playing jokes on...
Sytonia L. Stuggis
Jun 17, 2015
Sytonia L. Stuggis, 49, of Freeport, died June 17, 2015 in Cleveland, OH. She was born July 17, 1965 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Lillie (Richardson) Stuggis. Sytonia is survived by her two sons Cortez (Lindsey) Mitchell of Chicago, Il and Jerry Mitchell, Jr.; three sisters Dianne Thames, Zinnella Stuggis, and Frankie Fleming; and five grandchildren....
Mary F. Van Meter
Jun 12, 2015
Mary F. Van Meter, 95 of Freeport, died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Mary was born on November 25, 1919 in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Samuel and Crystal Bratton. Mary married Earl Cleaver on December 24, 1939. Mr. Cleaver passed away on August 3, 1964. Mary was employed at General Tire and Rubber in...
Jean Marie Weaver
Jun 11, 2015
Jean Marie Weaver, 60, of Red Oak, died in her home on Thursday June 11, 2015. Jean was born on September 18, 1954 in Freeport, the daughter of Clarence and Doris (Brinkmeier) Ditsworth. Jean married John Weaver on June 8, 1974 in Cedarville. She worked at Micro Switch for 42 years. Jean was a member of the Micro Switch...
Robert E. Nickel
Jun 10, 2015
Robert E. Nickel, 81, of Elizabeth, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Robert was born on August 16, 1933 in Waddams Grove, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Freida (Lewin) Nickel. Robert served in the United States Army in Germany from 1953-1955. He owned and operated Nickel's Farm, Drainage & Excavating. He was the Wards Grove...
Laurie A Bowar
Jun 8, 2015
Laurie A. Bowar age 61 of Prairie du Chien and formerly of Freeport, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 8, 2015 at her home. She was born November 16, 1953 in Freeport the daughter of Wallace and Anne (Brody) Floe. Laurie was a 1971 graduate of Freeport High School, and worked in the beer distribution business since the early...
Michael J. Poe
Jun 7, 2015
Michael J. Poe, 27, of Leaf River, IL passed away on the morning of June 7th, 2015. Michael was born in Chicago, IL on February 1, 1988 to Linda G. Poe and the late Phillip S. Poe. He is survived by his mother and two sisters, Christina M. Poe and Samantha L. Poe. Michael and his family moved to...
Stephen J. Virtue
May 30, 2015
Stephen J. Virtue, 59, of Freeport, died Saturday May 30, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Stephen was born on December 30, 1955 in Freeport, the son of James and Marilyn (Zimmerman) Virtue. He was a 1974 graduate of Freeport High School. Stephen owned and operated Virtue Electric. On November 10, 2001 Stephen married Christine Janicki in Freeport. He enjoyed...
Michael Diestelmeier
May 25, 2015
Michael Diestelmeier Loving Husband, Father, and Papa Michael Diestelmeier of Cedarville, Illinois passed away on May 25, 2015 in his home. Mike was born on October 18, 1944 to parents William and Doris Diestelmeier in Freeport, Illinois. Mike lived a fulfilling life with his loving wife Vicki of 50 years. Mike spent 13 years working at Chrysler before spending...
Delores M. Gann
May 20, 2015
Delores M. Gann, 82, formerly of Mt. Morris and Forreston, died, Wednesday May 20, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. Delores was born on March 24, 1933 in Forreston, the daughter of Fred and Alice (DeWall) Steinhagen. Delores married Robert F. Gann on June 10, 1950 in Forreston. Mr. Gann passed away on August 7, 1995. Delores...
Donald F Longamore Sr.
May 13, 2015
Donald F. Longamore Sr., 81, of Baileyville, died Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 at the Madison V.A. hospital. Born on September 26, 1933 in Freeport, IL, son of Bud and Alta (Bingner) Longamore. Donald worked for Micro-Switch Honeywell and was a tool and die maker. He married Bonnie Jean Orr on May 17, 1958 in Freeport. She died on August...
Joyce Fosler
May 9, 2015
Joyce L. Fosler, 90, of Freeport, died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Joyce was born on December 11, 1924 in Jo Daviess County, the daughter of William and Josephine Tiechler. Joyce worked at Burgess Package Production and Jeanne's Child Care. She married John Fosler on June 11, 1955 in Galena. He died on February 19,...
Jerry Dennis Wells
May 9, 2015
Jerry Dennis Wells, 66, of Freeport, died Saturday May 9, 2015 peacefully, in his recliner, at home. Jerry was born on Jan 1, 1949 in Elgin, Illinois, the son of John and Bonnie (Long) Wells. Jerry married Connie Heckman on September 27, 2008, in Freeport. Jerry worked for the Freeport Fire Department until his retirement in 1996. He also...
Pastor Lyman Erickson
May 6, 2015
Pastor Lyman F. Erickson, 88, of Warsaw, IN., formerly of Baileyville, IL. area, died Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on August 28, 1926, the son of Albin and Winnidell (Drake) Erickson. Lyman was a Pastor of the Baileyville Baptist Church, Maranatha Bible Church, New Kensington, PA., Calvary Baptist Church, Sioux Falls, SD.,...
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