Obituaries

William Arthur "Bill" Trunck

William Arthur "Bill" Trunck

Jun 18, 2013

William Arthur Trunck William Arthur 'Bill' Trunck, 49, of Old Orchard Beach Maine, passed away peacefully in his sleep, January 22, 2013. Bill was born January 30, 1963 in Freeport Illinois to Priscilla Holland Trunck and the late William Lloyd Trunck Besides his mother of Hilton Head Island, SC, he is survived by his two children, Hannah Rose Trunck...

Raymond D. Hiester

Raymond D. Hiester

Jun 16, 2013

Raymond D. Hiester, 73, of Freeport, died Sunday June 16, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Raymond was born January 16, 1940 in Reading, Pennsylvania the son of Robert and Rosie (Grime) Hiester. Raymond was employed by Furst McNess, Erickson Dental Lab, and Hiester Construction. Raymond married Janet Wiegmann on August 8, 1970. She passed away...

Donald G. Thompson

Donald G. Thompson

Jun 16, 2013

Donald Gene Thompson, 62, of Freeport, died Sunday, June 16, 2013 after a long illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 2, 1951 to Robert and Tomye Thompson. He worked and retired from Kelly Springfield and also worked at Freeport Taxi service until his illness. He leaves to Cherish his memories his wife, Janice; one son...

Andrew Mantua

Andrew Mantua

Jun 12, 2013

Andrew Mantua, 92, of Freeport, died Wednesday June 12, 2013 in his home. Andrew was born September 20, 1920 in Castro Dei Volsci, Italy, the son of Angelo and Chiara Mantua. Mr. Mantua was employed at Honeywell-Micro Switch. He retired in 1985. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Surviving are wife, Cordie Mantua of Freeport,...

Dale R. Dilworth

Dale R. Dilworth

Jun 12, 2013

Dale R. Dilworth, 53, of Freeport, died Wednesday June 12, 2013 in his home. He was born on July 8, 1959 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Alan and Kathleen (Sullivan) Dilworth. Dale was a member of Community reformed Church. He enjoyed cars. Dale is survived by his two brothers Dana Dilworth of Boston, MA and David (Patrice) Dilworth...

Connie Demik

Connie Demik

Jun 11, 2013

Connie DeMik, born Constance D. Shupe on May 5, 1939 to Benjamin and Marjorie Shupe passed away on June 11, 2013 in her home. She is survived by her four children and five grandchildren. Surviving children are Valerie DeMik and Thomas DeMik of Chandler, Arizona, Cindy (Brodie) Arndt of Aurora, Colorado, and Timothy DeMik of Dallas, Texas. Surviving grandchildren...

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Dowdle-Mcwilliams

Cynthia "Cindy" A. Dowdle-Mcwilliams

Jun 5, 2013

Cynthia 'Cindy' A. Dowdle-McWilliams, 63, of Freeport, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, surrounded by her family. Cindy was born on November 28, 1949, in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Walter F. and Norma M. (Krotz) Dowdle. Cindy was a 1967 graduate of Aquin High School. Cindy was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, where she was a...

John J. Jackowski

John J. Jackowski

Jun 1, 2013

John J. Jackowski, 41, of Cedarville, died Saturday June 1, 2013 in his home, after a 13 month battle with lung cancer. He was born on April 27, 1972 in Freeport, IL, the son of John W. and Judy (Barkau) Jackowski. John married Sarah A. Guenzler on August 24, 2002 in Cedarville, IL. John graduated from Freeport High School...

Ellen Johnson

Ellen Johnson

Jun 1, 2013

Ellen G. Johnson, 54, of Freeport, died Saturday, June 1, 2013 in her home. She was born on June 24, 1958 in Freeport, the daughter of Jerry and Ruth Palmer (Wisdom) Dunson. Ellen worked a short time at Micro Switch and Swiss Colony. She was married to Tommie Johnson. Survivors include her husband, her mother, six brothers, Jerry (Susan)...

Nettie M. Eustice

Nettie M. Eustice

May 31, 2013

Nettie M. Eustice, 78, of Freeport, died Friday May 31, 2013, at Dixon Health Care Center. Nettie was born on September 13, 1934 in Leaf River, the daughter of Herman and Vivian (Cuplin) Emmert. Nettie married Karl Eustice Sr. in Galena, Illinois in 1969. She worked for Newell and Emmert Drug Store. Nettie enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo. She...

Nada M. Schiesser

Nada M. Schiesser

May 28, 2013

Nada Mary Barrett Schiesser died on May 28th, 2013 at Liberty Village, Manor Court in Freeport, Il. The sixth of thirteen children, she was born January 8, 1923, on a farm north of Orangeville to James C. and Hazel Kline Barrett. Attended Oneco Grade School and Orangeville High School. Married Thomas F. Schiesser on Palm Sunday, April 6, 1941,...

Stanley P. Seiner

Stanley P. Seiner

May 27, 2013

Stanley P. Seiner, 90, of Freeport, died Monday surrounded by his family. He was born February 16, 1923 in Harvey, IL., the son of Stanley and Victoria (Duda) Seiner. Stan attended Thornton High School. On May 26, 1956 he married Nancy Jensen. He served in the Army during WWII in China. Stan owned and operated Freeport Rug and Linoleum...

Carlyne Hasse

Carlyne Hasse

May 25, 2013

M. Carlyne Hasse, 84, of Freeport died Saturday at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born April 7, 1929 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of August and Lurena (Pratt) Schlensker. On May 27, 1950 she married Leonard 'Bud' Hasse in Loves Park, Illinois. Mrs. Hasse was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and served on several of the...

Stanley Haack

Stanley Haack

May 24, 2013

Stanley G. Haack, 80 of Freeport, died Friday, May 24, 2013 at Liberty Village. He was born on December 1, 1932 in Freeport, the son of Melvin and Evelyn (Wirtjes) Haack. Stanley worked in Washington D.C. for the U.S. Government Civil Services. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Stanley liked to travel and read. He was...

Norma Collman

Norma Collman

May 22, 2013

German Valley '" Norma F. Collman (nee Peters) of German Valley, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk Grove Village, IL after a brief illness. She was born April 25, 1929 in Brookville, IL the daughter of George and Martha (nee Gravenstein) Peters and graduated from Forreston High School in 1947. She...

James R. Klouser

James R. Klouser

May 17, 2013

James R. Klouser, 71, of Freeport died Friday in his home peacefully surrounded by his family following a short illness with Melanoma. He was born May 28, 1941 in Moline, Illinois the son of John R. and Frances (Fane) Klouser. Jim attended St. Thomas School and Freeport public schools. On July 28, 1959 he married Cheryl Dollarhide. He worked...

Ray Laverne Hagemann

Ray Laverne Hagemann

May 17, 2013

Ray Laverne Hagemann, 82, of Freeport and formerly of Baileyville passed to his eternal home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, May 17, 2013. Ray was a resident of Oakley Courts Assisted Living for the past 5 years. Born on July 28, 1930, he was the son of Augusta (Kilker) and Christian Hagemann. He grew up and lived his...

Elaine M. Heimerdinger

Elaine M. Heimerdinger

May 15, 2013

Elaine M. Heimerdinger, 91, of Freeport, died Wednesday May 15, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1922 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of William and Mary (Doyle) Raders. Elaine married Harold L. Heimerdinger on July 23, 1949; he died on June 25, 2002. Elaine worked for Dr. Born and Dr. Miller Dentist Office...

M. Jeanette "Jan" Sullivan

M. Jeanette "Jan" Sullivan

May 14, 2013

M. Jeanette 'Jan' Sullivan, 92, of Freeport, died Tuesday surrounded by family at Manor Court of Freeport. Jan was born on April 22, 1921 in Pleasant Valley (near Stockton) Illinois, the daughter of Henry J. and Loretta (Carroll) Donahue. Jan graduated from Aquin Central Catholic High School in 1938. On June 21, 1947, Jan married Richard J. Sullivan in...

Kathleen A. Kaney

Kathleen A. Kaney

May 13, 2013

Kathleen A. Kaney, 53, of Freeport, died, Monday May 13, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Kathy was born on November 27, 1959 in Freeport, the daughter of James and Joan (Miller) Kaney. Kathy was a 1977 graduate of Forreston High School. She also received her associate'â„¢s degree from Highland Community College and attended Grand Rapids School of Bible and...