Willard Glen Runte
Jun 16, 2014
Willard Glen Runte, 88, of Forreston, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2014 at Freeport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Willard was born on November 8, 1925, the son of Oscar and Minnie (Zumdahl) Runte. He attended Forreston schools including a one room school house on Pit road. Willard married Donna Stamm on September 15, 1952....
Harold "Bud" Glenn Albert
Jun 16, 2014
Harold "Bud" Glenn Albert, 89, of Freeport, died Friday June 16, 2014 in his home. Harold was born May 21, 1925, to David Howard Albert and T. Luella (Heeren) Albert in Freeport, IL. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1942. On October 13, 1951, he married Dorothy Louise Ruf in Rock Grove, IL. Bud farmed with his father...
Andrew J. Altensey
Jun 16, 2014
Andrew J. Altensey, 47, of Freeport, died Monday June 16, 2014 near Warren, IL, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born June 10, 1967 in Freeport, IL, the son of Larry and Janice (Finkbeiner) Altensey. He married Debra Thiele on February 2, 1989 in Jamaica. Andrew graduated from Freeport High School in 1985. He attended Highland...
Jennie M. Birkholz
Jun 15, 2014
Jennie M. Birkholz, 98, of Freeport, went to be with her lord on Sunday June 15, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Jennie was born on April 1, 1916 in Freeport, the daughter of Albert and Grace (Viel) Birkholz. Jennie worked at Crum and Forster for 28 years retiring in July 1979. She was a member of Baileyville Baptist...
Marie Elizabeth Sager
Jun 15, 2014
Marie Elizabeth Sager, 79, of Freeport, died Sunday June 15, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born August 4, 1934 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Clark and Gertrude (Tamling) Strong, Sr. She married Donald "Zeke" Sager on February 3, 1962 in Freeport, IL; he died on December 25, 2002. Marie worked for State Bank/...
Ruth V. Nevenhoven
Jun 12, 2014
Ruth V. Nevenhoven, 90, formerly of Forreston and Polo, died Thursday June 12, 2014 at the Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport. Ruth was born January 9, 1924 in Ogle County, the daughter of Fred and Hattie (Locker) Duncan. Ruth married Roy R. Nevenhoven on August 7, 1943 in Ogle County. Mr. Nevenhoven died on May 2, 2010. Ruth attended Forreston...
Robert Harrington, Sr.
Jun 12, 2014
Robert Harrington, Sr., 67, of Freeport, died Thursday June 12, 2014 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He was born on October 23, 1946 in Freeport, IL, the son of LaVern and Dorothy (Veer) Huenefeld. He married Nancy Maurer on November 22, 1969 in Freeport, IL Robert drove school bus and also was an over rode driver. He was...
Donald G. Blasing
Jun 11, 2014
Donald G. Blasing, 82, of Freeport, died in his home on Wednesday June 11, 2014. Donald was born on February 18, 1932 in Stephenson County, the son of Walter and Thyre (Jensen) Blasing. Donald married Alice Barthel on November 14, 1953 in Milledgeville, IL. Alice died on January 16, 2009. Donald served with the Freeport Fire Department for 21...
Adam Diddens
Jun 8, 2014
Adam Diddens, 41, of Freeport, passed gently but very unexpectedly into God's loving arms on Sunday, June 8, 2014 after suffering a heart attack. He was born on Nov.4, 1972. Adam graduated from Forreston High School in 1991. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. He was a very loving son, father, brother and uncle. Adam...
James J. Kaney
Jun 5, 2014
James J. Kaney, 84, died on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Manor Court in Liberty Village. He was born in Freeport, IL on September 25, 1929. Jim was the son of Walter and Florence (Schreiber) Kaney and attended Forreston High School. He served our country in the United States Army and completed one tour of duty in the Korean...
Lester Henry Bicknese
Jun 2, 2014
Lester Henry Bicknese, 84, of Freeport, died Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Lester was born on January 17, 1930, in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Fred and Frieda Bicknese. Lester lived in Hampshire, where he farmed, drove truck and worked at Hampshire Milk Factory. Lester also worked at Burren Transfer of Elgin. In 1976 he...
Michelle E. Berberet
Jun 1, 2014
Michelle E. Berberet, 40, formerly of Freeport, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Most recently she resided in Winter Springs, FL. Michelle was born in Freeport on March 5, 1974, the daughter of James M. and Kathleen M. Berberet. Michelle graduated from Aquin Central Catholic High School in 1992, then attended Indiana State University,...
John B. Capps
May 31, 2014
John B. (Jack) Capps, 77, of Forreston died Saturday May 31, 2014 due to a brief battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family at his summer home in Merrimac, WI. He was born January 3, 1937 in Freeport, the son of Milton and Mildred (Bruce) Capps. He was employed by Barber Colman/Reed Chatwood in Rockford for 40 years...
Donald E. Robertson Sr.
May 29, 2014
Donald E. Robertson Sr., 80, of Freeport, died, Thursday May 29, 2014 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Donald was born on November 26, 1933 in Thomson, Illinois, the son of Gilbert and Thrilby (Kauffman) Robertson. Donald married Ruth Gillespie on June 25, 1950. Ruth passed away on November 27, 1987. Donald worked for the Freeport Fire Department for 20...
Scott Bardell
May 26, 2014
Scott Allen Bardell, 55, of Freeport, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 in his home. Scott was born on December 14, 1958 in Freeport, the son of Wilbur and Patsy (Lamm) Bardell. Scott married Valerie Stinson on October 25, 1980 in Monroe, Wisconsin. He was employed as a sales manager at Freeport Recycling. Scott enjoyed grilling at home and following...
Gladys B. Ludewig
May 26, 2014
Gladys B. Ludewig, 98, of Forreston, died Monday May, 26, 2014 in her home. Gladys was born on July 20, 1915, near Forreston, the daughter of John and Henrietta (Reints) DeVries. Gladys married Marvin J. Ludewig on May 15, 1941 in Forreston. Mr. Ludewig died on January 8, 1991. Gladys worked alongside her husband on the family farm and...
Arlene Rose Donegan
May 25, 2014
Arlene Rose Donegan, age 88 of Freeport, died Sunday May 25, 2014 peacefully at home. She was born near Woodbine, Illinois, daughter of Chester and Rose (Arnold) Pohl. She graduated from Pearl City High School, attended the University of Dubuque, and received her LPN Nursing degree in 1979. She married Raymond Donegan May 26, 1945. They raised 3 children....
John D. Aaby
May 24, 2014
John D. Aaby, 77, of Freeport, died Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born June 19, 1936 in Decorah, Iowa to Bertha and Melvin Aaby. He served in the Army from 1954 - 1956 in the U.S. and Germany. He attended Iowa State University for two years and received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from Chicago Technical College in...
Thomas G. Eberle
May 24, 2014
Thomas G. Eberle, 71, of Freeport died Saturday May 24, 2014 in his home. He was born September 23, 1942 in Freeport, the son of Robert P. and Edith (Bogenrief) Eberle. Mr. Eberle served with the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Mr. Eberle was employed by Hostess Company, Canteen-C.L. Swanson and then retired from Helsey Supply Company....
Herman Fransen
May 21, 2014
Herman A. Fransen, 94, of Asheville, NC went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2014. He died at the Charles George VA Medical Center, CLC-Hospice, Asheville, NC. A native of Freeport, IL, he was born January 13, 1920, the son of Benjamin Fransen and Charlotte Bornemeier Fransen. He was preceded in death by his parents; his...
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