Ellen M. Pfeiffer
Nov 14, 2012
Ellen M. Pfeiffer, 60, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois. Ellen was born on December 29, 1951, in Freeport, daughter of Russell E. and Lois M. (Strohecker) Cobb. Ellen married Robert R. Pfeiffer on June 25, 1976 in Rockton. Mr. Pfeiffer passed away on April 22, 1997. Ellen worked...
Patricia Ann Diddens
Nov 14, 2012
Patricia Ann Diddens, 54, of Freeport, died Wednesday November 14, 2012 in her home. She was born on April 6, 1958 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Paul and Etta (Snodgrass) Martin. She married David Diddens on December 11, 1976 in Freeport, IL. Patricia worked at Micro-Switch and Economy. She served as an officer member of National Multiple Sclerosis...
Wilma A. Cloud
Nov 14, 2012
Wilma A. Cloud, 79, of Freeport died Thursday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Wilma was born on October 13, 1933 in Champaign, the daughter of Clarence and Myrtle (Wilson) Coventry. Wilma married James B. Cloud on April 2, 1955 in Champaign. She was a Dance instructor at Highland Community College. Wilma also taught Ball Room Dancing. She enjoyed traveling especially...
Fern E. Duffy
Nov 14, 2012
Fern E. Duffy, 71, of Delavan, WI, passed away Wednesday November 14, 2012 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. The former Fern Elizabeth Zink was born on May 19, 1941 in Savanna, IL the daughter of Paul and Effie (Longnecker) Zink. She graduated from Savanna Illinois High School in 1959 and then from St. Paul Medical...
Linda C. Manns
Nov 11, 2012
Linda C. Manns, 72, of Freeport, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 at her home in Freeport. Linda was born on September 20, 1940 in Freeport, the daughter of Charles and Matilda 'Tillie' (Frueh) Pfeiffer. Linda married David Manns on June 25, 1966 in Freeport. She worked at Micro Switch as a secretary, DeMeester'™s Greenhouse and also for Newell. Linda...
Irene Snapp
Nov 10, 2012
Irene Lucille Snapp, 85, formerly of Forreston, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 at West Ridge Care Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after a lingering illness. Irene was born August 21, 1927 in Freeport, Illinois. She married Ralph H. Snapp at Forreston EUB Church on November 4, 1950. Irene raised her son, Dennis and daughter, Judy in Forreston. In...
Karlene "Karly" S. Huber
Nov 10, 2012
Karlene 'Karly' S. Huber, 61, of Apple Canyon Lake, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, in her home. Karly was born October 5, 1951, in Freeport, the daughter of LeRoy and Verla (Champion) Kleckler. She married Jeffrey A. Huber on November 27, 1971 in Freeport. She worked for East Dubuque Savings Bank as a credit analyst in their Dubuque location....
William R. Morgan
Nov 10, 2012
William (Billy Ray) Morgan, 58, departed this life Saturday, November 10, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on May 6, 1955 in Mississippi, the son of Mac Lane and Louise (Barr) Morgan. William obtained a formal education from the Freeport Sr. High School Class of 1974. He was a certified carpenter at Lena...
Johanna G. Funk
Nov 10, 2012
Johanna G. Funk, 76, of Baileyville, died Saturday, November 10, 2012, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Johanna was born on October 1, 1936, in Rochelle, IL., the daughter of Fred and Helen (Joeston) Alderks. She married Robert A. Funk on September 8, 1956, in Kings, IL. Mrs. Funk was a member of North Grove Evangelical Church and the 60'™s Alive...
Jerry Clyde Reifsteck
Oct 30, 2012
Jerry C. Reifsteck, 71, of Freeport, and former Hanover resident died Tuesday, October, 30, 2012, in his home. Jerry was born June 29, 1941, in Savanna, the son of Clyde and Dorothy (Williams) Reifsteck. On June 16, 1999, Jerry married Evelyn Roemer in Freeport. Jerry worked as a Union Carpenter, was a former bar owner in both Hanover and...
Dorothy J. Magadance
Oct 30, 2012
Dorothy J. Magadance, 79, a former Freeport resident, died Tuesday October 30, 2012 at Liberty Terrace Care Center, Liberty, MO. She was born on February 17, 1933 in Stephenson County, Il, the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Griffin) Strobel. She married Roland H. Magadance on September 8, 1961 in Pecatonica, Il; Roland died on August 11, 2000. Dorothy worked...
Doris May Mudore
Oct 28, 2012
Doris M Mudore, 86, of Freeport passed away Sunday, October 28 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1926 in Freeport, to Ora and Elta (Eichorn) Metz. She was raised in Freeport and graduated from Freeport High School in 1944. Shortly after graduating high school Doris met the love of her life. She...
Deandre B.L. Piggue
Oct 28, 2012
DeAndre (D-Man) Barry Lamonte Piggue of Freeport, IL departed his earthly life on Sunday October 28, 2012. DeAndre was born on November 30, 1990 in Freeport, Il, the son of Veronica Resha Piggue and Donald Sullivan. DeAndre graduated from Freeport Senior High School in June 2009 where he participated in basketball, track, and football. DeAndre went to State on...
Michael H. Drayton
Oct 27, 2012
Michael H. Drayton, 50, of Forreston, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 in his home. He was born on October 30, 1961 in Freeport, the son of Roland and Delores (Reinders) Drayton. Mike was employed by Sweetwood Interiors, Frager Lawn Care and the Village of Forreston. He was a member of Forreston First United Methodist Church, the Forreston Fire Department...
Jayden Lance Roderque
Oct 25, 2012
Jayden Lance Roderque, five months old, died Thursday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Jayden was born May 15, 2012 in Freeport the son of Steve and Courtney (Turner) Roderque. Jayden is survived by his parents; his sister; Arielle Roderque, his paternal grandparents; Dan and Wanda Roderque, his maternal grandmother; Deb Keleher and his maternal great-grandmother; Betty Mandt. Jayden is...
Margaret Benefiel
Oct 21, 2012
Margaret E. Benefiel, 88, of Freeport, died Sunday October 21, 2012, in her home. Margaret was born on December 19, 1923 in Centralia, IL. the daughter of George and Mildred (Thomas) Kalberkamp. On February 23, 1947, Margaret married Farrell E. Benefiel in Centralia. Mrs. Benefiel attended Williams Woods College from 1942 until graduating in 1946. Margaret was a homemaker....
Charlotte M. Hartman
Oct 20, 2012
Charlotte M. Hartman, 86, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in July of 1926 to Charles and Elsie Marks. She moved to Chicago as an infant with her family. After graduating high school, Charlotte was a professional singer and actress touring the Midwest when she met her former husband, Basil,...
Madonna Beggin
Oct 18, 2012
Madonna Katherine Dittmar Beggin died suddenly at home Thursday, October 18, 2012. Madonna was known by many names, Donna, Ditty, Maudie and Maudie Toots to name a few. She was a devoted daughter, sister, friend, nurse, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother and a truly memorable character to all. Madonna was born on June 4th, 1931 to J....
Jean A. Folgate
Oct 17, 2012
Jean A. Spain Folgate, 68 of Freeport, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Jean was born on March 16, 1944 in Hollandale, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Dolan) Ryan. Jean married Joseph R. Spain on September 23, 1967. Mr. Spain died on May 9, 2003. Jean married Gary Folgate on July 19, 2008. Mrs. Folgate operated a In...
Helen Agnes Franz
Oct 17, 2012
Helen Agnes Franz, 76, of Freeport, died Wednesday October 17, 2012 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 2, 1936 in Stockton, IL, the daughter of Lester and Delia (Mossey) Tietjen. Helen married Charles Franz on November 8, 1958 in Stockton, IL. Helen was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church where she participated in the...