Wayne Lewis Moring
Apr 16, 2015
Wayne Lewis Moring, 91, of Baileyville, died Thursday, April 16, 2015 in his home. Wayne was born on February 7, 1924 in Baileyville, the son of Alvin and Fannie (Temple) Moring. Wayne married June Krusey on June 9, 1945 in Freeport. Wayne farmed for 45 years near Baileyville and also drove for Moring Inc. He was a 1942 graduate...
Sandra L. Jones
Apr 12, 2015
Sandra L. Jones, 61, of Freeport, died Sunday April 12, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born January 9, 1954 in Stoughton, WI, the daughter of William and Ruth (Reese) Jones. Sandra was a member of Mt. Calvary Church in Freeport. Sandra is survived by her son James (Jessica) Barthel of Lake Summerset, IL; one...
Kay King Anderson
Apr 11, 2015
Kay King Anderson, 61 Anna Maria, Florida - Born 12-24-53 in Havre de Grace, MD, to Lyle Eugene and Emmalena Atteberry King. She attended primary school in Freeport, IL, and later attended the University of Kentucky receiving a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture. That was followed by a Master's Degree in Tax Law from the University of Denver Law...
Paul Neumann
Apr 10, 2015
Paul Neumann, 88, formerly of Freeport, passed away at his home in Sycamore, Illinois on Friday April 10, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born February 17, 1927 in Heiligenthal, East Prussia, Germany to Robert Neumann and Martha Berg. At age 17, he was drafted into the German Army where he served on the Russian front until wounded....
Oneta O. Batie
Apr 9, 2015
Oneta O. Batie, 92, of Freeport, died Thursday April 9, 2015 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born September 18, 1922 in Austin, TX, the daughter of Milas and Minnie C. (Kincheon) Overton. She was a friend to all and slighted no one. She always had a story to tell and a smile to share. She filled our lives...
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...
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