Obituaries

Bruce D. Swalve

Bruce D. Swalve

Aug 26, 2014

Bruce D. Swalve, 50, of Shannon, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 in his home. Bruce was born on February 18, 1964 in Freeport, the son of Wayne and Gladys (Sass) Swalve. Bruce attended Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. He was a member of Freeport Eagles Club #679. Bruce enjoyed grilling out, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his...

Patricia Ann Pasch

Patricia Ann Pasch

Aug 19, 2014

Patricia A. Pasch, 65, of Freeport, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1949, in Freeport, IL, to Wilbur and Dorothy (LeVeque) Graves. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1967. She married Donald W. Pasch in Freeport, IL on...

William "Bill" Dorsey

William "Bill" Dorsey

Aug 19, 2014

William "Bill" Dorsey, 77, of Freeport, was called home to his Lord and savior on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Stephenson Nursing Center. William was born on July 15, 1937 in Freeport, the son of Paul and Everdean (Hood) Dorsey. Bill worked at Micro Switch for thirty years and owned and operated Ridott Corners. He married the love of...

Melissa R. Wurster

Melissa R. Wurster

Aug 17, 2014

Melissa R. Wurster, 42, of Freeport, died Sunday, August 17, 2014 in her home. Born on November 12, 1971 in Galena, IL., the daughter of Gary Wurster and Lorell (Lingle) Ertmer. Melissa was employed as a Caregiver at the Sleezer Home and Rainbow Ridge in Stockton. She was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. Melissa was a...

Larry K. "Dingie" Brobst

Larry K. "Dingie" Brobst

Aug 13, 2014

Larry K. 'Dingie" Brobst, 80, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, August, 13, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born on December 12, 1933 in Freeport, the son of Lawrence and Twyla (Keister) Brobst. Larry married Patricia M. Whaley on September 14, 1958 in Stockton, Illinois. Larry served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict....

Maida Jane Gimple

Maida Jane Gimple

Aug 8, 2014

?Maida J. Gimple, 91, of Freeport, died Friday, August 8, 2014 at home. Maida was born on May 16, 1923, the daughter of Albert and Lela (Pals) Hagemann. Maida married Edward Gimple on April 5, 1942. Mr. Gimple predeceased her on January 24, 1997. She retired from Sears after 28 dedicated years of service as a retail clerk and...

Carol M. Heck

Carol M. Heck

Aug 4, 2014

Carol M. Heck, 85, of Rockford, died Monday August 4, 2014 in her home. She was born December 31, 1928 in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of Mander and Armella (Stolz) Nack. She married Leo "Eddie" Heck October 25, 1947 in Freeport, IL; he died October 27, 1998. Carol had a kind and supportive nature. She worked for Montgomery Ward,...

David A. Steenrod

David A. Steenrod

Jul 29, 2014

David A. Steenrod, 59, of Freeport, passed away while fulfilling a long-time dream of biking from Everett, WA to Freeport, IL, Dave passed away July 29, 2014 in Townsend, MT. Dave was born November 27, 1954 in Freeport, IL. Following graduation from Freeport High School, Dave attended Carthage College where he competed on the Redmen football and swim teams....

Roger Laverne Ackerman

Roger Laverne Ackerman

Jul 26, 2014

Roger LaVerne Ackerman, 79, of Pecatonica died July 26, 2014 at Rockford Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Born on March 31, 1935 in Freeport, he was the son of Edward and Ada (Poppen) Ackerman. He married Mildred Wichman on October 7, 1961 in Baileyville Reformed Church. He farmed in the German Valley area his entire life. He graduated...

David Manns

David Manns

Jul 22, 2014

David Manns, 75, of Freeport, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his home. Born on December 5, 1938 in Freeport, the son of William and Josephine (Gaulrapp) Manns. David worked at Fullerton Lumbar Co. He also worked as a janitor at the Freeport Jr. High and the Masonic Temple. He married Linda Pfeiffer on June 25, 1966 in Freeport....

Audrey E Werntz

Audrey E Werntz

Jul 19, 2014

Audrey E. Werntz, 89, of Freeport, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Liberty Village in Freeport. She was born on February 11, 1925, in Mt. Pulaski, IL., the daughter of George and Florence (Downing) Meister. Audrey married Lester Werntz on June 14, 1944, in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Lester died on April 15, 2004. Mrs. Werntz was employed by...

Delbert Lee Rademaker

Delbert Lee Rademaker

Jul 13, 2014

Delbert Lee Rademaker, 88, of Forreston, died Sunday July 13, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport with his family by his side. Delbert was born on April 11, 1926 in Ogle County, the son of Edward and Hattie (Johnson) Rademaker. Delbert married Irene (Daniels) Ludke on November 18, 1967 in Freeport. Mrs. Rademaker passed away on March...

Fern L Mann

Fern L Mann

Jul 13, 2014

Fern L. Mann, 89, of Freeport, died Sunday July 13, 2014 at her home. She was born January 6, 1925 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Carrie (Kluck) Schulz. She married Donald Van Raalte. Fern and Donald farmed for many years. She married Harold Mann. Fern worked for Newell for 25 years during that time. She...

Ralph L Halbin

Ralph L Halbin

Jul 11, 2014

Ralph L. Halbin, 94, of Freeport, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Born on August 18, 1919 in Rockford, the son of John Frank Halbin and Nettie (Holmburg) Halbin. Ralph attended Rockford Schools. He married Evelyn Thompson on August 17, 1941. They moved to Freeport in 1943 and raised three children. Ralph was a meet...

Janet L. Obert

Janet L. Obert

Jul 8, 2014

Janet L. Obert, 57, of Orangeville, IL, passed away Tuesday July 8, 2014 in her home after battling colon cancer for three years. Janet was born on August 11, 1956 in Freeport, the daughter of Earl and Dorothy (Wichman) Ackerman. Janet married Steve Obert on September 10, 1983 in Baileyville. Janet worked in medical records for over 30 years...

Dennis A. Pierson

Dennis A. Pierson

Jul 7, 2014

Dennis A. Pierson, 63, of Freeport, died Monday July 7, 2014 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL. He was born June 19, 1951 in Princeton, IL, the son of Clarence and Mary (Druien) Pierson. He married Barbara Hunter August 5, 1972 in Savanna, IL. Dennis owned and operated D-P Builders, farmed, and was also employed by Pella Windows....

Gilbert Leon Kennedy

Gilbert Leon Kennedy

Jul 5, 2014

Gilbert Leon Kennedy, 78, of Freeport, died Saturday July 5, 2014 at Stephenson Nursing Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. James CME Church. Reverend Vandy Harmon will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Church. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Please sign the guestbook and share a...

Dorothy Lee Allen

Dorothy Lee Allen

Jul 4, 2014

Dorothy Lee Allen, 89, of Naperville and Freeport, IL, died Friday July 4, 2014 in her Naperville residence. She was born March 26, 1925 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Stuart and Eula (Beeman) Watson. She married Darwin "Dar" Allen on June 29, 1946 in Detroit, MI; he died on December 12, 1984. Dorothy was a member of First...

Harlan J. Koberstein

Harlan J. Koberstein

Jul 3, 2014

Harlan J. Koberstein, 68, of Freeport, died Thursday July 3, 2014 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born April 26, 1946 in Baraboo, WI, the son of Harlan and Marvel (Ruda) Koberstein. Harlan married Jean Koch June 9, 1968 in Pearl City, IL. Harlan was a teacher for 38 years retiring in 2006; he taught...

Patrick F. Kennedy

Patrick F. Kennedy

Jul 1, 2014

Patrick "Coach" F. Kennedy, 53, died on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 while doing what he loved, volunteering at Little Cubs Field. He was born on August 4, 1960 in Chicago, the son of James and Patricia (McCarthy) Kennedy. Patrick married Penny Hall on December 17, 1995 in St. Charles, IL. Coach was a master at volunteering and member of...