Obituaries

Orelda Edler

Orelda Edler

Apr 6, 2013

Orelda M. Edler passed away on Saturday, April 06, 2013 at Provena St. Joseph Home. Born on March 27, 1918 in Florence Township, the daughter of Harvey and Ellen Mayer Hoebel and attended rural Stephenson County Schools. She married Gerald C. Edler on January 3, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa. He died on November 29, 1987. She was formerly employed...

Mary "May" Ann Finn

Mary "May" Ann Finn

Apr 4, 2013

Mary Ann 'May' Finn, 86, of Freeport, died, Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Stephenson Nursing Center. May was born November 27, 1926, in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of John and Susan (Quigley) Finn. May worked for many years as a nurse'â„¢s aide. Surviving are two brothers, Tony (Joyce) Finn of Penyrn, England and Stephen (Jane) Finn of Camanche, Iowa;...

Twila G. Fargher

Twila G. Fargher

Apr 3, 2013

Twila G. Fargher, 89, formerly of Freeport, died, Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on June 10, 1923 in Woodhull, Illinois, the daughter of Sidney and Irene (Eiker) Murray. On August 4, 1945, Twila married Dean Fargher. Mr. Fargher died on November 24, 2007. Twila was a housewife. She was an avid reader and...

Betty "Betty Jean" J. Runkle

Betty "Betty Jean" J. Runkle

Mar 31, 2013

Betty J. Runkle 'Betty Jean' 80, of Freeport, passed away, into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. Born November 8, 1932, in Freeport, Illinois to Raymond and Alta (Fryer) McLain. Betty married Robert Runkle on June 26, 1960. Mr. Runkle died on September 16, 2007. Faithful member of First Baptist Church. When...

Troy S. Elbert

Troy S. Elbert

Mar 29, 2013

Troy S. Elbert, 37, of Freeport, died Friday March 29, 2013 at saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. He was born on October 19, 1975 in Freeport, IL, the son of Joan Wescott. Troy was the owner of a food business. He enjoyed cooking and smoking meats. Troy was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears....

William "Bill" Kinzig

William "Bill" Kinzig

Mar 29, 2013

William 'Bill' Kinzig, 82, of Freeport died Friday, March 29, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1930 in Freeport, the son of Edward and Evelyn (Cheeseman) Kinzig. Bill was the owner and operator of Kinzig T.V. and Repair for over 40 years. Bill married Rosemary Medley on March 31, 1951 in Freeport. He was...

Stanley Emmerson Pash

Stanley Emmerson Pash

Mar 28, 2013

Stanley Emerson Pash, 86, of Freeport, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family. He has finished his earthly journey, left for his new journey to heaven and an eternal life. He was born on March 19, 1927 in Freeport, Il, the son of Raymond and Emma (Hagemann) Pash. Stanley married Audrey Trepus on...

Ruth Edna Mcdonald

Ruth Edna Mcdonald

Mar 28, 2013

Ruth Edna McDonald died on Thursday night, March 28, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was 93, never married, and is remembered as a devoted daughter, a loyal sister, and a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Ruth graduated from Ohio University with a degree in social work. As a social worker intern in Lowell, Massachusetts, she...

Craig A. Perry

Craig A. Perry

Mar 27, 2013

Craig Alan Perry, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, the result of a massive heart attack suffered March 21 in his home. Born Friday, November 13, 1953, he was the second son of Ken and Myrna (Edler) Perry. Craig married Jody Lynn Hachmeister on August 3, 1991. During their...

Janice D. Crull

Janice D. Crull

Mar 27, 2013

Janice D. Crull, 82, of Freeport, died, Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Janice was born February 4, 1931, the daughter of Willis and Ethel (Henze) Vietmeyer. Janice was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. Janice married Vernon L. Dikkers on May 12, 1953. Mr. Dikkers died on January 28, 1981. Janice was a member of...

Donald G. Baal

Donald G. Baal

Mar 25, 2013

Donald G. Baal, 84, of Pecatonica, passed away, Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born September 5, 1928, in Seward, IL., the son of George and Annetta (Borgmann) Baal. Don married Velda Klenz, on February 14, 1954 in Ridott. Don farmed for 42 years around the German...

Glenn E. Trost

Glenn E. Trost

Mar 24, 2013

Glenn E. Trost, 91, of Freeport, went home to be with his Lord on 'ËœPalm Sunday, March 24, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Glenn was born December 26, 1921 in Pleasant Valley Township, JoDaviess County, the son of William D. and Carrie (Dittsworth) Trost. On October 4, 1951, Glenn married Pauline A. Miller in Nora Community Church....

Dick E. Fosler Sr.

Dick E. Fosler Sr.

Mar 24, 2013

Dick E. Fosler Sr., 92, of Freeport, died, Sunday March 24, 2013 in the Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport Dick was born on August 16, 1920, in Freeport, the son of Charles and Blanche (Huber) Fosler. Dick married Lois K. Herbig on July 31, 1941, in Freeport. She died December 16, 2010. Dick was a 20 year employee of Micro...

Harriett R. Ring

Harriett R. Ring

Mar 23, 2013

Harriett R. Ring, 91, of Forreston, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center. Harriett was born on February 8, 1922 in Rockford, the daughter of Martin and Ester (Hansen) Engstrom. On December 14, 1946, Harriett married Edward L. Ring in Belvidere. Mr. Ring died on January 16, 2008. Harriett was a member of Faith...

Anne S. Floe

Anne S. Floe

Mar 23, 2013

Anne S. Floe, 78, of Freeport, died, in her home Saturday, March 23, 2013. Anne was born on November 13, 1934 in Sparta, Wisconsin, the daughter of Emmitt and Norma (Rudolph) Brody. Anne married Wallace Floe on February 21, 1960, in Freeport. Anne worked as a waitress at the Germania Club, Red Cedar, and Esquire. She also owned and...

Clarice "Tootsie" Kraft

Clarice "Tootsie" Kraft

Mar 22, 2013

Clarice D. 'Tootsie' Kraft, 84 of Freeport died, Friday, March 22, 2013, at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. She was born November 25, 1928 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Edward and Christina (Jacobs) Miller. She married Orlo 'Dick' Kraft on November 29, 1947 in Freeport. He died July 13, 2003. Mrs. Kraft enjoyed gardening, raising rabbits and chickens....

David E. Gruendler

David E. Gruendler

Mar 20, 2013

David E. Gruendler Jr., 53, of Lake Carroll, died Wednesday March 20, 2013 in his home. David was born on May 29, 1959 in Rockford, the son of David E. and Elizabeth (Wells) Gruendler Sr. David worked at Kelly Springfield and Titan Tire for 35 years. David married Trisha Freel on September 15, 1984 in Lena. David was a...

Marian Jeanette Brechtel

Marian Jeanette Brechtel

Mar 20, 2013

Marian Jeanette (Teuscher) Brechtel, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 20, 2013 at Freeport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born on a farm north of Monroe, WI on October 16, 1921. She was the daughter of John and Anna (Gempler) Teuscher. Marian began first grade at Pleasant Hill Grade School and the Oneco Grade School from...

Curtis "Curt" D. Winters

Curtis "Curt" D. Winters

Mar 18, 2013

Curtis 'Curt' D. Winters, 61, of Orangeville, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Curt was born March 16, 1952 in Freeport the son of Charles and Marilyn (Meinzer) Winters. On May 19, 1978, Curtis married Norma J. Bardell in Freeport. Curt worked for 32 years at Kelly Springfield as a machinist. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, going...

Sandra J. Calderon

Sandra J. Calderon

Mar 17, 2013

Sandra J. Calderon, 76, of Freeport, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born July 24, 1936 in Rockford, the daughter of Clarence and Charlotte (Colvin) Stumbaugh. Sandra married Frank G. Calderon on September 13, 1955, in Quincy, IL. Mr. Calderon died on January 5, 2005. Sandra worked at Micro Switch and was also a...