Obituaries

Jul 26, 2024

Florence J. Giles, 91, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully, Friday July 26, 2024 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born January 15, 1933 in Shelbyville, IL to Howard and Dorothy (Beck) Hill. On November 25, 1951 she married Edward Giles in Freeport, IL. For many years she was a member of Home Extension Unit...

Jul 25, 2024

Jean Parry Clayton, 99, of Freeport, Illinois, died July 25, 2024, in Freeport.

She was born in Columbia, Missouri on October 1, 1924, the daughter of Thomas W. and Exie (Gray) Parry. She graduated John Burroughs High School in St. Louis, Missouri in 1942, and she graduated with a degree in journalism from...

Jul 24, 2024

Shirley Ann Veer, 86, of Freeport, IL, passed away Wednesday July 24, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born December 6, 1937 in Lena, IL, the daughter of Elmer and Thelma Lucille (Frederick) Holland. Shirley married Ernest “Ernie” Arthur Veer on May 8, 1955 in Freeport, IL. For over 25 years, Shirley and her...

Jul 23, 2024

Mildred “Millie” Flora Mitchell Whitford crossed the veil between this mortality and the presence of Our Lord at 7:45 AM, Tuesday, 23 July 2024. She passed away in the comfort of her home after a valiant battle with several medical problems. Mildred was born 23 June 1935 in Manistee, Michigan, the third child of Joseph Brown Mitchell...

Jul 21, 2024

Rosalie (“Rosy”) A. Park, 86, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born June 10, 1938 in Forreston, IL, the daughter of Onne A. and Laura (Ocken) DeWall. On June 7, 1975 she married Rev. Paul Park at Forreston Reformed Church in Forreston, IL. Paul passed...

Jul 18, 2024

Nicki “Nick” Layne Grinnell, 64, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday July 18, 2024. Nick was born February 29, 1960, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Lloyd and Darlene (Pagel) Grinnell. Mr. Grinnell was a graduate of Monroe High School. He earned his Associate Degree from Blackhawk Technical College (Wisconsin), Bachelor of Science from University of Chicago and...

Jul 15, 2024

Jane L. Lindenman, 84, of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday July 15, 2024 at Walnut Acres with her family by her side. She was born August 7, 1939 in Arthur, North Dakota to Edward and Helen (Burmeister) Quittschreiber. Jane grew up in Waddams Grove, IL. She was a graduate of Lena-Winslow High School. Jane married Albert W....

Jul 15, 2024

Sharon S Thiel 63 of Freeport went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2024, at UW-Madison surrounded by family and friends. Sherry was born November 11th, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Dr. Richard (Joyce) Hessenius and Eileen Curry Hessenius.

Sherry grew up in Freeport and attended Freeport High School....

Jul 12, 2024

Dorothy A. Lashbrook, 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born March 1, 1934 in Carroll County, IL, the daughter of Geike and Anna (Wilts) Wubben. Dorothy married James R. Lashbrook on March 11, 1961 in Freeport. James passed away January 2, 1998. Dorothy was employed at Micro...

Jul 10, 2024

Lila Lue Harnish, 80, of Freeport, IL, passed away Wednesday July 10, 2024. She was born March 10, 1944 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Messinger) Harnish.

Lila was a graduate of Lena-Winslow Highschool. She worked for Burgess Battery for 12 years, and Micro-Switch for 23 years.

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Jul 8, 2024

Melvin C. "Bud" Lafferty began his new journey on Monday, July 8", 2024, after 100+ years of life. He was born on September 27th, 1923, in Green Bay, WI., to Lenora (Daisy) and Clyde Montague Lafferty and grew up in Cedarville, IL. Melvin was proud of his Cheyenne Indian and Irish heritage. His father died...

Jul 8, 2024

Betty Jean Pruitt

Our wonderful mother passed away on July 8, 2024 at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport, IL She was born April 23, 1927, the daughter of Samuel and Luella (Otto) Wilhelms. She married Raymond Pruitt on November 23, 1946 in Champaign, IL. They moved to rural Freeport and lived...

Jul 8, 2024

Linda Lou Downing, 78, of Freeport, IL, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 22, 1946, in Freeport, the daughter of Robert E. and Bertha (Krueger) Weier. On June 29, 1969, she married Robert Downing Sr. in Freeport. Linda was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. She was...

Jul 6, 2024

Cheryl L. Wichman, 73, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron, IL. She was born February 11, 1951 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Felix and Virginia (Pepperman) Dubey. On December 27, 1969 she married Lynn Wichman in Freeport, IL. Cheryl had many careers that included working upholstery at...

Jul 6, 2024

David Joseph Berning, aged 81, of Freeport, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. David was born on June 16, 1943, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin to Edward and Mary Ellen (Heitkamp) Berning. He married Marie Pfohl on June 27, 1964, in Menominee, Illinois. David retired after 40 years of service as a...

Jul 5, 2024

Donna Burton Klapp, 93, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, at Winn Prairie with her daughters by her side. She was born Donna Mae to Roy and Esther (Raetz) Mensenkamp on June 8, 1931, and grew up in a big family alongside her three sisters. As a lifelong resident of Freeport, IL, Donna was...

Jul 3, 2024

James “Jim” Weik, 73, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday July 3, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Robert and Lila (Oftedahl) Weik. On March 13, 1982 he married RoxAnne “Roxi” Smith at Lanark Methodist Church.

Jim graduated from Freeport High...

Jul 3, 2024

Stephen Kenneth Carter died on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at his home in Freeport, IL; He was born on December 30, 1960 in Freeport, to Raymond and Judith (Norder) Carter.

Steve enjoyed cooking and used his skills at restaurants including the Butterfly, Jungle Jim's and Houlihan's. He loved animals and art.

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Jul 2, 2024

Eloise Jayne Barber 88 of Freeport, IL, sadly left us on July 2, 2024 after a life richly lived in service and kindness.

Eloise lived in Freeport for 55 years and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, P.E.O. Chapter IY and several other charity organizations. She was a Living Arts and...

Jun 25, 2024

Ray Gene Cunningham, 87, of Freeport, passed away on June 25, 2024 at Ascension Living St. Joseph in Freeport, Illinois. Ray was born on February 6, 1937 in Warsaw, Illinois, to Raydle and Hazel (Jobe) Cunningham. On October 7, 1958, he married Joyce Richardson in Macomb, Illinois. Ray graduated from Warsaw High School in 1955 and Western...