Mary "Betty" Engels
Jul 4, 2015
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Engels, 100, of Freeport, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Home in Freeport, surrounded by her family. Betty was born on July 28, 1914 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Henry and Nina (Huett) Shultz. Betty graduated from Warren High School in 1933 where she was the Valedictorian. On October 7, 1944 she...
Martha A. Ruthe
Jul 2, 2015
Martha Ruthe, 86, of Baileyville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2015 upon her death at Presence St. Joseph Center, Freeport, IL., after suffering a stroke. Martha was born July 20, 1928 in Freeport, the daughter of Earl H. and Rosalie (Lassen) Meier. She graduated from Shannon High School in 1946 and attended North Central...
Michael J. Robinson
Jul 1, 2015
Michael J. Robinson, 61, of Leaf River passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015, while vacationing in the Wisconsin Northwoods. He passed doing what he loved most - enjoying the outdoors with his family. Michael was born on January 3, 1954, in Neenah, Wisconsin to James and Eloise (Larson) Robinson. He married Terrie Werner on May 27, 1978. Together they...
Rosemary Hasse Walden
Jun 29, 2015
Rosemary Hasse Walden of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away June 29, 2015. She was born October 20, 1935 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Ferdinand and Violet (Owen) Haase. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Philip Walden; sons, David (Teresa) of Winnebago, Illinois and Mark (Denyse) Walden of Tucson, Arizona; nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; and...
Barbara Ann Toepfer
Jun 27, 2015
Barbara Ann Toepfer, 68, of Freeport died Saturday in her home. Barbara was born on July 18, 1946 in Freeport, the daughter of Earl and Florence (Pulver) Blair. She worked for Newell Company for 21 years, Elks Lodge #617, Manny's Catering and Willowglen Academy. In 1999, Barbara received her B.S. Degree from Columbia College. Surviving are two sons, Christopher...
Neily O. Hammond
Jun 25, 2015
Neily O. Hammond, Jr., 83, of Freeport, died Thursday June 25, 2015 in his home. He was born October 10, 1931 in Freeport, Il, the son of Neily and Thelma (Mathews) Hammond Sr. He married Janet Blair September 7, 1954 in Rockford, IL; she died June 20, 2012. Neily worked at Hilltop Water Equipment and Plumber Supply Company, and...
Denise Ellis
Jun 24, 2015
Denise Ellis, of Freeport, died Wednesday June 24, 2015 in her home. She was born February 6, 1965 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Bill and Iween (Carter) Hennings. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in...
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...
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