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
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
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
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
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
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....
Lois Beatrice Rayhorn
Nov 16, 2013
Lois Beatrice Rayhorn, 104, a former Forreston area resident died Saturday at Polo Rehab. And Health Care Center. She was born October 8, 1909 at McConnell, Illinois the daughter of Fredrick W. and Ada (Borchardt) Lestikow. She married Donald Rayhorn on November 8, 1928 at Dixon, Illinois. He died September 20, 1979. Mrs. Rayhorn attended Faith Lutheran Church of...
Robert E. Bauch
Nov 15, 2013
Robert E. "Bob" Bauch, 88, of Freeport died Friday, November 15, 2013 in Freeport. He was born February 19, 1925, in Freeport to Clement and Priscilla (Davis) Bauch. He married Rosemary McKeown of Belvidere on September 10, 1949. Bob was raised on a farm during the Great Depression and developed his strong work ethic at a very early age,...
Jane L. Charles
Nov 14, 2013
Jane L. Charles, 90, formerly of Freeport, died Thursday November 14, 2013 at Fair Oaks nursing Center in South Beloit, IL. She was born on July 31, 1923 in Sublette, IL, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Helms) Swanson. She married R.L. "Bud" Charles on September 10, 1941 in Palmyra, MO; he died on January 29, 2000. Jane and...
Joseph Detellem
Nov 10, 2013
Joseph DeTellem, 71, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday, November 10, 2013 in his home, in Rockford, of cancer. Joseph was born on August 9, 1942 in Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Joseph and Margurite (Kolfenbach) DeTellem. Joseph married Kay Polk on June 30, 2001 in Rockford. He started his working career at the Circle Lounge, was manager of Kentucky...
Mary M. Confer
Nov 9, 2013
Mary M. Confer, 90, went to be With the Lord on Saturday November 9, 2013 at Parkview Home in Freeport, Illinois. Mary was born in Freeport on May 1, 1923, to Lloyd and Esther (Noeske) Confer. Over the years, she remained in the Freeport area where she had many friends, especially within her church and through her Christian outreach....
John Karl Marsh
Nov 7, 2013
John Karl Marsh, 80, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 7th, in his home surrounded by his loving family. John was born to Walter Marsh and Ida(Coon) Marsh on February 13, 1933. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1951, and then served in the Navy during the Korean War (1952-1956). He married Lorna Ann Donahue on February...
Glen J. Weichel
Nov 5, 2013
Glen J. Weichel, 79, of Freeport, died Tuesday November 5, 2013 in his home. Glen was born on January 4, 1934 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of Herman and Mamie (Fetschele) Weichel. Glen served for the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He worked at Kelly Springfield for 20 years retiring in 1995. Survivng are four sons, James...
Katie B. Pruitt
Nov 1, 2013
Mrs. Katie B. (Felton) Pruitt, 80, of Freeport, Illinois entered Eternal Glory November 1, 2013 after an extended illness with family members by her bedside at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. Katie was born on July 25, 1933 to the proud parents Freddie (Hattie-Davis) Felton in West, Mississippi, Katie moved to Freeport in 1965. On June 19, 1989 Katie...
Karen Afnan
Nov 1, 2013
Karen L. Afnan, 53 of Freeport died Friday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. She was born February 10, 1960 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth and Phyllis (Crawford) Cox. She married Mohammed "Moe" Afnan. Karen was employed by Micro Switch-Honeywell and the Newell Companies. She was a member of the Eagle's Auxillary 679. Karen is survived by her husband,...
Janis K. Larson
Nov 1, 2013
Janis Kay Larson, 74, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 at Lena Living Center in Lena. She was born May 24, 1939 in Monroe, WI, daughter of the late Adrian and Verla (Painter) Babler. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1957, where she enjoyed playing percussion in the band. A recipient of the Gnagi scholarship,...
Dennis E. Frank
Oct 30, 2013
Dennis "Denni" E. Frank, a quiet and gentle man, 77, of Freeport, died, Wednesday October 30, 2013 at Freeport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Mr. Frank was born on February 26, 1936 in Freeport the son of Edward and Amelia (Opetz) Frank. Denni married Jane Stewart in Freeport on April 25, 1977. Denni worked for Micro Switch for 47...
Leona Edith Lestikow-Midthun-Wolf
Oct 29, 2013
Leona (Lestikow) Midthun-Wolf, 85, of Monroe, WI, and a former Cedarville resident, died Tuesday October 29, 2013 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Monroe, WI. She was born on May 6, 1928 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Marshell and Isabelle (Baucher) Lestikow. She married James Midthun on April 26, 1948 in Freeport, IL, he died on September 21,...
Maurice E. Hutmacher
Oct 29, 2013
Maurice E. Hutmacher, 92, of Freeport, died Tuesday, October, 29 at Presence Saint Joseph Center. Maurice was born on July 31, 1921 in Stockton, the son of Walter and Mable (Pickard) Hutmacher. Mr. Hutmacher married Clarice Butt in Dubuque, Iowa on December 22, 1940. Maurice was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in World War II. He graduated of...
Marlene K. Davis
Oct 28, 2013
Marlene K. (Tripplett) Davis, departed this life on earth on October 28, 2013. Marlene was born on December 4, 1956 in Freeport, the daughter of L.A. and Lillian Tripplett. Marlene was a graduate of Freeport High School. She was previously employed by Honeywell, Boco and Service Master for many years. Marlene enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, camping and doing many...
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