Barry Glen Brattrud
Aug 4, 2015
Barry Glen Brattrud, 45, formerly of Forreston and Lena, IL passed away at his home in Cheyenne, WY on August 4, 2015 from cardiac arrest. Barry was born on May 16, 1970 to Ronald and Marcia Brattrud in Freeport. He graduated from Forreston High School in 1988 and pursed a career as an auto mechanic at Tom's Standard, Bocker...
Evelyn J. Bolen
Aug 3, 2015
Evelyn J. Bolen, 82, of Forreston, died Monday August 3, 2015 at Presence St. Anne Center in Rockford, IL. She was born October 4, 1932 in Belvidere, IL, the daughter of Burt and Dorothy (Brubaker) King. She married Raymond F. "Red" Bolen January 12, 1952 in Forreston, IL; he died March 16, 2003. She worked for Mid America Plastic...
Angeline L. Pomlee
Aug 2, 2015
Angeline Luretha Pomlee, 79, of Freeport, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Angeline was born on March 16, 1936 in Mt. Enterprise, Texas, the daughter of Dudley and Jeanette (Williams) McCaney. Angeline was a long time employee at Food Bonanza. She was a member of Faith Temple Church of God In Christ. Angeline...
Georgia J. Balsamo
Aug 2, 2015
Georgia James Balsamo, (89), of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Liberty Village Manor Court. She was born July 25, 1926, in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Evagelia (Petropoulos) and James (Chiamopoulos) Chiames, who were born in Piana Greece. They were members of the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Freeport....
Catherine E. O'Mara
Aug 1, 2015
Catherine E. O'Mara (Nee Shuhert), born July2, 1914-August 1, 2015. Catherine was born in Richardsville, Iowa on her family farm. She married Fred O'Mara of Dubuque, Iowa in 1938 and they moved to Freeport in 1945 when Fred bought what is now O'Mara Moving and Storage. During her active life Catherine raised two children, was both a Cub Scout...
James S. Reed
Jul 31, 2015
James S. Reed, 81, of Largo, FL, and formerly of Freeport, IL, died Friday July 31, 2015 at Largo Medical Center. He was born November 21, 1933 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Helen (Stewart) Reed Sr. He married Anita Parkinson March 3, 1957 in Pearl City, IL. James was a Marine serving during the Korean Conflict....
Jill C. Marten
Jul 31, 2015
Jill C. Marten, 37, of Freeport died Friday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. She was born March 21, 1978 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Steven E. "Mort" and Sherilyn R. (Mitchell) Marten. Jill was employed as food manager at Mort's Bar and Grill. Jill enjoyed cooking, gardening, decorating, darts, and especially visiting with friends and family. Jill is loved...
Gary L. Flickinger
Jul 30, 2015
Gary L. Flickinger, 75, of Freeport, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, after a short illness. He was born on May 4, 1940 in Freeport, the son of Robert E. and Dorothy M. (Runte) Flickinger. Gary worked for Chrysler for 31 years, retired in 1996. He married Joan Wuthrich on February 13, 1960....
William L. Hines
Jul 30, 2015
William L. Hines, 22 of Freeport, IL departed his early life on Thursday July 30, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rockford, IL on July 17, 1993 to Willie Mae Bonner and Kenneth Hines. He was raised by his step-mother Yollanda Hines. Will graduated from Freeport High School in 2012. He loved and cherished basketball, football,...
Marilyn Rose Gerber
Jul 27, 2015
Marilyn Rose Gerber, 75, of Freeport, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at U.W. Hospital, Madison, WI .She was born March 1, 1940,in Winslow, Illinois, the daughter of George and Marian (Zimmerman) Gerber. She was employed by Eagles Grocery Store for 30 years and a member of UFCW #1540.. Her memberships included; Eagles Aux ,and Moose Aux . She was...
Lynda J. Erving
Jul 26, 2015
Lynda J. Erving, 63, Freeport, IL; departed this life Sunday, July 26, 2015, in Rockford, IL, at the Rockford Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Lynda was born to Fred and Audrey (Baker) Little on July 20, 1952 in Bessemer, Alabama and she was the youngest daughter. She attend Carver Elementary and Carver High School in Alabama. Lynda confessed...
Clara Rose Faist
Jul 23, 2015
Clara Rose Faist, 91, of Freeport, died July 23, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Center. The daughter of Louis and Helen (Hodapp) Faist, she was born July 30, 1923 in Lena, IL. She was an educator and spent most of her life teaching. She graduated from Lena High School and received her B.A degree from Rosary College (Dominican University)...
Terry L. Kleckler
Jul 22, 2015
Terry L. Kleckler 62, Lena IL, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side after a battle with cancer. He was born January 5th, 1953 , the son of Leroy Kleckler and Verla Champion Kleckler . He worked at Kelly Springfield for 42 years building tires. He retired in 2013 . He loved hunting,fishing,and playing with...
Edward "Rick Edwards" Richter
Jul 20, 2015
Edward R. Richter, 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 20, 2015 Rick was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Freeport, Ill. After graduating from Aquin High School and Brown's Business College in Freeport, he went to work for the federal government in Washington, D.C. A veteran of World War II, Rick served in the Naval Reserve...
Sara D. Haugen
Jul 19, 2015
Sara D. Haugen, 37, of Forreston, died at her home on Sunday July, 19, 2015 after a long illness. Born a prankster on April 1, 1978 in Freeport, IL. She went to school in Forreston, graduated from Christian Liberty Academy, and became a CNA. In her teens she spent a summer helping to build a church in the Ukraine....
Raymond J. Breed
Jul 17, 2015
Raymond J. Breed, 78, of Freeport, died Friday July 17, 2015 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Raymond was born on May 6, 1937 in Jo Daviess County, the son of Lyle and Lucille (Scherr) Breed. Raymond was a 1955 graduate of Pearl City High School. He served in for the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959 where he was aboard the USS...
Lewis F. Boettner
Jul 17, 2015
Lewis F. Boettner, 84, of Freeport, died Friday July 17, 2015 in his home. He was born June 23, 1931 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Ernest and Ruth (King) Boettner. He married Charlotte Carter March 20, 1964 in Freeport, IL. Lewis was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of Cedarville Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, water...
Jennie L. Seiver
Jul 15, 2015
Jennie L. Seiver, 83, of Freeport, died Wednesday July 15, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born December 31, 1931 in Macomb, IL the daughter of Ivan and Lois (Normandin) McCullough. She married Everett R. Seiver August 26, 1951 at Christian Church in Macomb, IL; he died October 13, 1987. Jennie worked at Micro Switch...
Evelyn Cain
Jul 15, 2015
Evelyn Cain 84, of Freeport went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 15, 2015at Prescense St. Joseph Center. She was born January 9, 1931 in West, Mississippi to Euless and Deborah (King) Lowery. She was married to Eris Cain Sr. He died March 24, 2001. Evelyn was a retiree of Burgess Battery Company in Freeport. She...
Larry W. Dorty
Jul 11, 2015
Larry W. Dorty, 78, of Shannon, died Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Larry was born on September 22, 1936 in Freeport, the son of Walter and Fern (Mattes) Dorty. Larry was a 1955 graduate of Pearl City High School. He married Clarene Poppen on July 22, 1967 in German Valley. Larry farmed the...
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