Robert E. Nieman
Jan 4, 2015
Robert E. Nieman, 78, of Freeport, and formerly of Rock Grove, died Sunday January 4, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Robert was born on June 9, 1936 in Ridott, the son of Jacob and Ethel (Gantz) Nieman. Robert farmed the Ridott area before working at Kelly-Springfield from 1968-1998. Robert married Dixie L. Baker on July 19, 1957 in Ridott....
Ralph Fryer
Jan 4, 2015
Ralph Fryer, 83, of Freeport, passed away peacefully Sunday January 4, 2015 at Freeport Rehabilitation Center following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ralph was born March 6, 1931 in Buena Vista, Illinois, the son of Marvin and Esther (Kortman) Fryer. He attended school in Buena Vista until being called to serve our country in the United States Army...
Clifford H. Jacobs
Jan 4, 2015
Clifford H. Jacobs, 73, of Doniphan, MO, formerly of Pearl City, IL, passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at Provena St. Joseph Home in Freeport. He was born January 10, 1941 in Forreston, IL, to the late Henry C. and Emma K. (Nicodemus) Jacobs. Clifford married Patricia Polhill on March 1, 1964 in Freeport, IL. Clifford farmed his entire...
Robert "Rob" E Koch
Dec 26, 2014
Robert "Rob" E. Koch, 49 of Freeport, died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center in Rockford. He was born on August 23, 1965 in Freeport, the son of Lawrence and Judith (Graff) Koch. Rob was a car detailer. He married Beth Leverton on September 13, 1990. She died on August 14, 2008. Rob was a 1984 graduate...
Natalie Heimerdinger
Dec 25, 2014
NATALIE V. (SNYDER) HEIMERDINGER, 82 PALOS HILLS Natalie V. (Snyder) Heimerdinger, 82, of Palos Hills, formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away on December 25, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Lewis C. Heimerdinger; loving mother of Jeffrey L. (Lynn) and David A. (Nancy) Heimerdinger; dearest grandmother of Michele, Daniel, Matthew, Brian and Brett, Heimerdinger; dear sister...
Laurence Edward Peck
Dec 22, 2014
Laurence Edward Peck, 92, of Freeport, died December 22, 2014 at Freeport Health Network Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born April 25, 1922 in Klondike, WI, the son of Edward T. and Margaret (Gabriel) Peck. He married Betsy J. Luedeking on February 23, 1946 in Freeport, IL; she died on July 6, 1982. On February 4, 1985 he...
Evelyn Mae Foat
Dec 21, 2014
The world's best angel food cake-maker, Evelyn Mae Foat, 89, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 21, 2014. In her last days, she was surrounded by her adoring husband of 67 years, Delbert L. Foat, as well as her children, grandchildren and other loved ones. Evelyn was born on July 21, 1925, in Jo Daviess County, the daughter of Ralph...
Avis P. Hagemann
Dec 21, 2014
Avis P. Hagemann, 79, of Galena, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday December 21, 2014 at Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community in Galena, IL. She was born March 3, 1935 in Blanchardville, WI, the daughter of Peter and Alma (Tollickson) Rude. She married Wayne Hagemann August 5, 1961; he died October 13, 2001. Avis worked at Micro-Switch for over 30 years....
Glenn O. Coomber
Dec 14, 2014
Glenn O. Coomber, 88, of Freeport, died Sunday December 14, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. He was born June 29, 1926 in Lena, IL, to Jesse and Mildred (Burke) Coomber. He married Loraine Eastman August 31, 1946; in Freeport, Illinois. She died May 16, 2003. Glenn married Eunice Stake May 29, 2004. Glen worked at Henney...
Evelyn Halbin
Dec 13, 2014
Evelyn Halbin, 95, of Ridott, IL, died Saturday December 13, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. She was born on June 30, 1919 in Ayshire, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Ragna (Johnson) Thompson. After Paul's death in 1927 Evelyn and her mother returned to Norway. Upon their return to the United States four years later they settled...
Leona Sofran
Dec 12, 2014
Leona Sofran, 98, of Freeport, died Friday December 12, 2014 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. She was born January 4, 1916 in Barberton, OH, the daughter of Peter and Melanna (Miknuk) Zahorjanski. She married George Sofran, Jr. May 19, 1934; he died April 9, 1974. Leona lived in Kucura Yugoslavia for six years as a child and was...
Gertrude Ann Giles
Dec 8, 2014
Gertrude Ann Giles, 64, of Freeport, died Monday December 8, 2014 in her home. She was born February 21, 1950 in Alligator, MS, the daughter of Idell (Lesure) Jackson. Gertrude was a home maker. She is survived by her two sons; two daughters; one brother; three sisters; many grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...
Joann C. Schoeny
Dec 3, 2014
JoAnn C. Schoeny, 81, of Polo, died Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center. JoAnn was born on May 26, 1933 in Lena, the daughter of Charles and Lavina (Lobdell) Schoeny. JoAnn worked for many years as a dietician. Surviving are he brother, Gerald (Jane) Schoeny of Shannon; sisters, Sylvia Stevenson of Medford, Oregon and...
Vicki L. Anderson
Nov 28, 2014
Vicki L. Anderson, 66, of Freeport, passed away Friday November 28, 2014 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. She was born January 27, 1948 in Monroe, WI, the daughter of John and Betty (Kamps) Schulthess. She married Richard Anderson April 3, 1971 in Pearl City, IL. Vicki worked...
Marcia Bankston
Nov 22, 2014
Marcia Bankston, 43, of Woodstock Georgia and former Freeport resident died November 22, at Northside Hospital, Canton, Georgia. A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 6, at 11:00 A. M. in Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Freeport. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M until time of service at Saint Paul. Burial will be in City Cemetery, Freeport. Arrangements...
Darlene A. Snyder
Nov 22, 2014
Darlene A. Snyder, 78, of German Valley, died Saturday November 22, 2014 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Darlene was born on October 14, 1936 in Freeport, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Busker) Funk. Darlene was raised by her stepfather, George Christjans. On October 25, 1956 Darlene married Donald Snyder in Baileyville. Darlene was a member of Baileyville Reformed Church...
Carol Ryan
Nov 15, 2014
Carol E. Ryan, 83, of Freeport, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 21, 1931 on her sister's second birthday in her parents home, Herbert and Mary (Brookman) Tholen in Eagan, IL. Carol married William Ryan on April 1, 1961. They had a son Steven P. Ryan. Carol was a member of...
Peggy Lynn Heidorn
Nov 12, 2014
Peggy Lynn Heidorn, 59, of Freeport, died Wednesday November 12, 2014 in her home. She was born March 10, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Warren and Arlene (Oats) Harbeck. She married Dan Heidorn August 10, 1999 in Dowagiac, MI. Peggy was a registered nurse working in several hospitals. She is survived by her husband Dan Heidorn; her...
Marguerite Elzina Hershberger
Nov 11, 2014
Marguerite Elzina Hershberger, 98, of Freeport IL passed away on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014 at Heritage Health Nursing Home in Springfield IL. She was born on August 4, 1916 in Harmon IL, the daughter of Dr. John Mayhue Lund and Helena (Janssen) Lund. She grew up in Dixon IL, graduated from Dixon High School and Swedish American Hospital School...
Gary D. Auman
Nov 5, 2014
Gary D. Auman, 71, of Freeport, died Wednesday November 5, 2014 in his home. Gary was born on June 16, 1943, in Savanna, IL. the son of Dean and Margaret (Backenkeller) Auman. Gary married B. Eileen Moore on June 27, 1964 in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Mrs. Auman passed away on January 31, 2004. Gary was a 1961 graduate of Warren...
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