Obituaries

Karlene "Karly" S. Huber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Betty K. Norman

Betty K. Norman

Oct 16, 2012

Elizabeth (Betty) K. Norman, 88, of Freeport died Tuesday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital following a short illness. Betty was born December 4, 1923 in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Howard and Mabel (Burgess) Aldrich. Betty was raised in Sioux City, Iowa, attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She was a member of Tri Delta sorority and graduated...

Jill L. Conley

Jill L. Conley

Oct 15, 2012

Jill L. Conley, 63, of Freeport, died Monday October 15, 2012 in her home. She was born on October 15, 1949 in Chicago, Il the daughter of John and Lucille (Burton) Woodcock. She married Lawrence E. Conley on July 10, 1971 in River Forest, Il; he died on September 30, 2002. Jill was a member of Freeport Church of...

Betty Jane Schlosser

Betty Jane Schlosser

Oct 14, 2012

Betty Schlosser, 79, died Sunday at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a short illness. She was born June 4, 1933 to Charles and Lucille Baker in Chicago, lL. She married Gene Schlosser in Oak Lawn Sept. 15, 1951. They moved to Freeport in December 1967, where she lived the rest of her life. She was a homemaker and ran the...

Dorothy J. Grimes

Dorothy J. Grimes

Oct 9, 2012

Dorothy J. Grimes, 86, of Freeport, IL died on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Freeport Health Network of a stroke. Dorothy was born in Saginaw, MI on July 1, 1926, the daughter of Frederick and Belvia (Vanest) Leonard. She graduated from Gladwin High School in Gladwin, MI in 1944 and from the University of Michigan School of Nursing with...

Ida E. Carey

Ida E. Carey

Oct 6, 2012

Ida E. Carey, 79, of Freeport, died Saturday, October, 6, 2012, in her home. Ida w as born December 2, 1932, in Freeport, the daughter of George and Hazel (Kosier) Thompson. Ida married John J. Carey on March 31, 1951. Mr. Carey died on March 7, 1995. Ida worked for Burgess Battery and Micro Switch, retiring on December 30,...

Sonja L. Engel

Sonja L. Engel

Oct 6, 2012

Sonja Lou Engel, 74, of Freeport, died Saturday, October 6, 2012. Sonja was born February 27, 1938, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Hanson) Engebretson. On April 5, 1958, Sonja married Billy Engel. She was a homemaker and a housewife. She attended Church of Brethren. Sonja enjoyed baking, Bingo, and spending time with all of her...