Vicki Mcginnis
Apr 2, 2015
Vicki Sue Meyers-McGinnis, 63, of Dixon, died Thursday April 2, 2015 in her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born July 4, 1951 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Zula F. (Rice) and Oliver C. Meyers. She married Lyle McGinnis November 19, 1982 in Rockton, IL. She retired from teaching in 2005 from Winnebago, IL, where...
Louverda Jackson
Mar 31, 2015
Louverda Jackson, 60, of Freeport, died on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday 11 a.m. at St James C.M.E. Church. Visitation will be from 9 until time of service at the church. Visit the guest book at www.burketubbs.com
Patricia A. Mcintyre
Mar 28, 2015
Patricia A. McIntyre, 82, of Freeport, died Saturday March 28, 2015 in her home. She was born January 29, 1933 in Florence Station, IL, the daughter of Frank and Corinne (Cheeseman) Nesemeier. She married Donald McIntyre April 25, 1954 in Freeport, Il; he died December 16, 2013. Patricia worked as an executive secretary at Micro Switch. She was a...
James "Jim" Mcgrath
Mar 28, 2015
James, "Jim" McGrath, 86, of Freeport Illinois passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2015. Jim was born in Highland, Wisconsin to Raymond and Regina (Doyle) McGrath on May 8, 1929. Jim attended high school at Loras Academy and went on to receive his B.S. in Chemistry from Loras College in 1950. In 1951, Jim married the love...
Melvin "Pete" Reinders
Mar 28, 2015
Melvin "Pete" Reinders went home to the Lord Saturday, March 28, 2015. He was born in Forreston, Illinois March 19, 1919 to Henry and Grace (Janssen) Reinders. Melvin and Ruth Olson married October 7, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois. They farmed in Lanark for 10 years. Melvin then worked at Kelly Springfield until his retirement in 1988. After retirement Pete...
Marjorie L. Wilhelms
Mar 25, 2015
Marjorie L. Wilhelms, 88, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Marjorie was born on August 2, 1926 in Ridott, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Ida (Ackerman) Fairbairn. Marjorie married LeRoy "Willie" Wilhelms on August 15, 1942 in Hannibal, Missouri. Mr. Wilhelms passed away on July 29, 2001....
Paul W. Heitz
Mar 21, 2015
Paul W. Heitz, 72, of Freeport, IL died Saturday March 21, 2015 of a heart attack. He was born February 21, 1943 in Chicago, IL the son of William and Virginia (Major) Heitz. Paul graduated from Notre Dame High School in Niles, IL. He married Joann (Posthumus) Heitz March 29, 1968 in Portage, MI. He started early in the...
Willie Morgan Cooper Sr.
Mar 21, 2015
On December 26, 1937 Lester and Annie Bell Cooper were blessed with a son whom they named Willie Morgan Cooper, Sr. Willie was preceded in death by his father Lester Cooper, Sr., mother Annie Bell and two brothers Lester, Jr. and Billy Ray. Willie fought a good fight after a long battle. He departed this life on Saturday, March...
Ruth Irene Schwartz
Mar 17, 2015
Ruth Irene Schwartz, 88, of Rockton IL, formerly of Cedarville, IL, died Tuesday March 17, 2015 at Highview in the Woodlands in Rockton, IL. She was born August 20, 1926 in New Holland, IL, the daughter of Julius and Louise (Habeck) Gehrke. She married Paul Schwartz November 28, 1947; he died February 8, 2007. Ruth retired as Postmaster from...
Lana J. Schrader
Mar 17, 2015
Lana J. Schrader, 61, of Dakota, Il, died Tuesday March 17, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born December 9, 1953 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of David and Lorraine (Dole) Gray. She married Lawrence Schrader "Uncle Larry" June 26, 1981 in Rockton, Il; he died May 9, 2006. Lana...
Addie V. Elwood
Mar 16, 2015
.Addie Veola Elwood was born in the rural community of East Hamilton, TX on August 6, 1929 to the proud parents of Belzora (Moore) Martin and Thomas Martin. The family moved to Chicago, IL in the summer of 1945. Addie had fond memories of her childhood with her little brother Alvis (he preceded her in death) She graduated from...
Robert W. Mellnick
Mar 16, 2015
Robert W. Mellnick, 50, of pearl City, died Monday March 16, 2015 in his home. He was born July 28, 1964 in Freeport, IL, the son of William and Eleanor (Stewart) Mellnick. He marred Jill Monigold August 5, 1989 in Freeport, IL. Robert enjoyed boating, motorcycling, and hanging out with his friends. Robert is survived by his wife Jill...
Grace E. Locash
Mar 16, 2015
Grace E. Locash, 88, of Elizabeth, died Monday March 16, 2015 at Elizabeth Nursing Home. She was born May 5, 1926 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Harry and Mae (Grove) Earlenbaugh. She married Frank Locash December 23, 1967; He died December 19, 1998. Grace worked at Micro-switch for 28 years. She taught ceramics, sewing, and quilting. Family was...
Della Mae Moen
Mar 15, 2015
Della Mae Moen of Freeport died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Della was born March 28, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois to Donald N. and Marie A.(Quelle) Utesch. She married Charles W. Moen on June 15, 1951 in Chicago. Della graduated from Senn High School in Chicago in 1948, and Carthage College in 1952. She earned...
Sylvia M. Mckinstrey
Mar 15, 2015
Sylvia M. McKinstrey, 97, of Lena, died Sunday March 15, 2015 in her home. She was born September 14, 1917 in Jo Daviess County, IL, the daughter of William and Carrie (Dittsworth) Trost. She married Leo McKinstrey April 6, 1935 in Savanna, IL; he died October 28, 1993. Sylvia was a member of Evangelical Church of Lena, and a...
Frederick "Fritz" Labudde
Mar 14, 2015
Frederick "Fritz" LaBudde, 94, of Forreston, died Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Presence St. Joseph Home in Freeport. Fritz was born on December 22, 1920 in Ogle County, Illinois, the son of William and Reika (Janssen) LaBudde. He was born and raised on the same farm that he worked on until his retirement in 1985. Fritz married Phyllis J....
Miles R. Frankenfield Jr.
Mar 14, 2015
Miles R. Frankenfield Jr., 87, of Freeport, died Saturday March 14, 2015 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born May 23, 1927 in Freeport, IL, the son of Miles and Elizabeth (Schultz) Frankenfield Sr. Miles was a WWII Army Veteran. He was a truck driver for 31 years. He was a member of the Eagles and Germania...
Fay M. Turner
Mar 14, 2015
Fay M. Turner, 88, passed away March 14, 2015, in Overland Park, KS of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her family. Fay was born on December 5, 1926, in Kangley, IL to Rose and William Pollett. Fay and Kenneth married on March 18, 1946. After Ken finished his service in the Navy, they moved to Ames,...
Billie J. Sondgeroth
Mar 13, 2015
Billie Jean Sondgeroth, 64, of Freeport, died on Friday, March 13, after a brief illness surrounded by her family in her home. She was born December 23, 1950, in Mattoon, IL, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Lough) Eaton. She was a graduate of Urbana High School in Urbana, IL, and had attended Highland Community College in Freeport. Billie...
Helen Fox
Mar 12, 2015
Helen Sigafus Fox, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on March 12, 2015 in her home in Freeport, IL. Born April 26, 1927, she is predeceased by her parents, Harry Clarence and Mary Belle (Metcalf) Sigafus, her husband of 51 years Gerald D. Fox, and her son Gregory Lee Fox. Helen and Gerald were married July 12, 1946 in...
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