Obituaries

Sylvia Krehl

Sylvia Krehl

Dec 11, 2013

Sylvia Ann Krehl, 75, of Freeport, died December 11, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1938 in Durand, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Pearl (Goeke) Clark. She was raised on a farm in what is now Lake Summerset. She married Walter O. Krehl on June 18, 1960 in Davis, IL, at St....

Dolores A. Schroeder

Dolores A. Schroeder

Dec 9, 2013

Dolores A. Schroeder, 87, of Forreston, went to be with the Lord after a short illness on Monday December 9, 2013 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Dolores was born on October 31, 1926 in Winnebago County, the daughter of Albert and Martha (Rose) Ludwig. Dolores married Alvin "Bud" Schroeder on June 25, 1947 in Forreston. Mr. Schroeder passed away on...

Hortense Ludwig

Hortense Ludwig

Dec 9, 2013

Hortense "Pat" Ludwig, 88, of Forreston died Monday at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Polo after a long illness. She was born February 20, 1925 in Saint Louis, Mo., the daughter of Lee and Gladys (Gay) Falkner. She married Ed Ludwig on March 10, 1973 at Rockford, Illinois. For eight years Mrs. Ludwig was the manager of The...

Betty Moore

Betty Moore

Dec 6, 2013

Mother Betty Jean Moore, 60, of Freeport, has fought a good fight, has finished her course and she has kept her faith until December 6, 2013 when she departed the earth after an extended illness at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born December 17, 1952 in Carbondale, IL, to James A. Moore and Vera E. Moore. She attended Attucks...

Patricia Stone

Patricia Stone

Dec 4, 2013

Patricia M. Stone, 91, of Freeport died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Provena St. Joseph Home. She was born on April 5, 1922, the daughter of James and Elsie (Nicholas) Healey. Patricia married Robert Stone on March 3, 1944 in Dekalb, Il. He died in November of 1995. Patricia graduated from NIU in 1944. She worked at the Freeport...

Ruth Babcock

Ruth Babcock

Dec 2, 2013

Ruth Babcock passed from this life into the joys of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 7:30 a.m., Monday Dec. 2. She was born to Earl and Mina (Short) Hewgill on the family farm near Clarksburg , Ontario , Canada. She was born again into the family of God at 7 years of age and by high school she...

Kay Huber

Kay Huber

Dec 2, 2013

Kay D. Huber, 75, of Freeport, died, Monday, December 2, 2013 at Manor Court. Kay was born in Freeport on October 12, 1938, the daughter of Harold and Vera (Pash) Folgate. Kay worked for General Casualty Insurance Company for 25 years. She married Fred Huber on January 15, 1960 in Dubuque, IA. Kay was a member of 1st Baptist...

Shirley M. Grenoble

Shirley M. Grenoble

Dec 2, 2013

Shirley M. Grenoble, 86, a Thirteen year resident of Freeport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center died Monday at the Health Care Center. She was born April 4, 1927 in Freeport, the daughter of Russell and Helen (Kircher) Penticoff. Mrs. Grenoble was raised by her grandmother, Louise Penticoff. Shirley married Freeman M. Grenoble on October 10, 1959 in Freeport. He...

Oscar Heinrich

Oscar Heinrich

Dec 1, 2013

Oscar Heinrich, 96, a kind, gentle man, was born on October 22, 1917 in Freeport, Il, the son of John and Mary (Shermpf) Heinrich. He entered his heavenly life on December 1, 2013. Oscar married Myrtle Howard in 1939. Oscar, a WWII Veteran flew 35 missions defending his country. He was a mail carrier for The United States Postal...

Lynelle Thurman

Lynelle Thurman

Nov 30, 2013

Lynelle (Brooks) Thurmond, 46, departed this earthly life on Saturday November 30, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. Lynelle (Brooks) Thurmond was born on September 26, 1967 to James Wesley and Jenny Brooks. She was employed at the YMCA for many years. Lynelle enjoyed spending time with her children and her one granddaughter. She enjoyed watching the...

Robert R. Schopf

Robert R. Schopf

Nov 30, 2013

Robert (Bob) R. Schopf 76 died November 30th, 2013 at home with family by his side. He was born August 6, 1937 to Ray & Esther (Cramer) Schopf, Bob's dad died when he was young and he was raised by the most fantastic mom, aunts, uncles and grandparents a child could ask for. He spent many summers at his...

Paul Harvey Tormohlen

Paul Harvey Tormohlen

Nov 29, 2013

Friday November 29, 2013 Paul Harvey Tormohlen put his hand in God's and walked into Glory, just the way he walked here on earth, trusting his heavenly Father completely. Paul was born Feb 21, 1923 in Kansas City Mo. The third son of Rev. Harvey F. Tormohlen and Beatrice (Wilcox) Tormohlen, Paul was predeceased by his older brothers D....

Paul H. Tormohlen

Paul H. Tormohlen

Nov 29, 2013

Paul H. Tormohlen, 90, of Freeport died Friday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 5 at First Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Wednesday 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Please sign the guestbook or share a memory at www.burketubbs.com.

Karl Schoonhoven

Karl Schoonhoven

Nov 28, 2013

Karl C. Schoonhoven, 91, of Freeport, died Thursday November 28, 2013 at Freeport Rehab and Health Care Center. He was born on November 16, 1922 in Stephenson County, Il, the son of Henry and Grace (Stahl) Schoonhoven. He married Carolyn Virtue on November 12, 1949; she died on January 16, 2008. Karl was a construction worker and builder. He...

Angela "Angie' Collins

Angela "Angie' Collins

Nov 27, 2013

Angelena "Angie" Collins was born November 7, 1939 in West, MS, to John Fitch, and Ethel Gilliam. She departed this life on November 27, 2013. She married Melvin Collins on November 23, 1957, and one daughter was born from this union. She worked at Newell, and retired from E & W Clothing Store. She loved to knit, crochet doilies...

James Hartman

James Hartman

Nov 26, 2013

James L. Hartman, 78, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Jim was born December 16, 1934 to Harold & Dena (DeVries) Hartman in Eldora, Iowa. In June 1956, he graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Engineering and a...

Karen R Smith

Karen R Smith

Nov 24, 2013

Karen R. Smith, 68, of Freeport, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born on December 11, 1944 in Dodgeville, WI., the daughter of Robert and Betty (Needham) Hannah, Karen worked as an advocate for children and education throughout her life. Graduating from UW-Platteville with an Education degree, Karen served as a 2nd grade teacher in the...

Craig D. Brinkman

Craig D. Brinkman

Nov 23, 2013

Craig D. "Beaner" Brinkman, 52, of Rockford died unexpectedly Saturday in his home. He was born January 8, 1961 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Lloyd and Irene ( Rauch) Brinkman. He married Linda Bornemeier on August 22, 1986 in Freeport. Craig enjoyed NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. He loved hanging out in his "Man cave," tinkering...

Reginald M. Miller

Reginald M. Miller

Nov 20, 2013

Reginald M. Miller, 87, of Freeport,and formerly of German Valley, died, Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Reginald was born on December 25, 1925 in Stephenson County, the son of William L. and Mary (Collman) Miller. He married Dolores Beuth on February 26, 1950. Dolores died on October 22, 1998. Reginald than married Doris Dumpman on July...

Arthur Tripplett

Arthur Tripplett

Nov 20, 2013

Arthur Tripplett, 59, of Rockford, IL., departed his earthly life, Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Arthur was born December 11, 1953 in Freeport, IL to the late L.A. and Lillian Tripplett. At an early age Art confessed his faith in Christ. He attended Aquin Catholic High School where he was known for his skills in football, he graduated in 1971....