Obituaries

Leo H. Borgmann

Leo H. Borgmann

Dec 2, 2012

Leo H. Borgmann, 75, of Freeport and former Leaf River area resident died Sunday at Provena Saint Joseph Center, Freeport. He was born January 29, 1937 in Egan, Illinois the son of Herman and Harriet (Alden) Borgmann. Leo married Harlene Copus on January 7, 1977 in Oregon, Illinois. She died September 17, 2003. Leo farmed in the Leaf River...

Mamie Coleman

Mamie Coleman

Nov 27, 2012

A funeral service for Mamie C. Coleman, 92, of Freeport will be Saturday, 11:00 A.M. at Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Freeport. Visitation will be From 10:00 A.M. until time of service at the church. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Illinois. Mrs. Coleman died Tuesday at Freeport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Please visit the online...

Mary A. Groharing

Mary A. Groharing

Nov 26, 2012

Mary A. Groharing, 89, of Freeport died Monday at F. H. N. Memorial Hospital. She was born June 23, 1923 in Thomson, Illinois the daughter of Walter and Helen (Ritenour) Falls. She married Paul E. Groharing on October 25, 1941. He died August 25, 1970. Mrs. Groharing was a member of the Savanna Moose Lodge. She enjoyed playing cards...

Russell Gennusa

Russell Gennusa

Nov 25, 2012

Russell Joseph Gennusa, 70, died at the V.A. Hospital in Madison, WI on Sunday, November 25 following a very short illness. A lifelong resident of Freeport, Russ was born January 19, 1942 the son of Joseph and Concetta (Tripodi) Gennusa. Russ married Bonnie (Sunday) Kuntz on October 1, 1988. He joined the Navy after graduating from Freeport High in...

Charlene E. Stuart

Charlene E. Stuart

Nov 25, 2012

Charlene E. Stuart, 96, formerly of Freeport, died, Sunday November 25, 2012 at Morningside Health Center in Sheboygan, WI. Charlene was born on February 10, 1916 in Clinton, IL. the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Connor) Lane. On September 10, 1938 Charlene married Robert L. Stuart in Freeport. Mr. Stuart passed away on February 5, 2000. Charlene was a...

Karl Rupert Vittinghoff

Karl Rupert Vittinghoff

Nov 22, 2012

Karl Rupert Vittinghoff, 69, of Freeport and former Rockford resident slipped the surly bonds of earth unexpectedly Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012 at his home. He was born December 14, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Rupert and Jean (Rinehart) Vittinghoff. Karl married Marian 'ËœBetsy' Staack on May 25, 1968 in Moline, Illinois. Mr. Vittinghoff is survived by...

Patricia A. Fogel

Patricia A. Fogel

Nov 22, 2012

Patricia A. Fogel, 86, of Freeport, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on July 15, 1926 in Freeport, the daughter of Clement and Marjorie (Whitford) Clarke. On October 12, 1946, Patricia married Thomas R. Fogel in Freeport. Mr. Fogel died on November 9, 1992. Mrs. Fogel was a member of St. Mary'â„¢s Catholic...

Vissie Chest

Vissie Chest

Nov 21, 2012

Vissie L. Chest, 70, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 21, 2012, in the present of her family. A worrier was born May 13, 1942 in Tippo Mississippi to the parents Mr. Johnnie L. Adams and Ms. Luella Lawerence. Vissie was a hard working woman all of her life. From her youth up, she labored...

Jimmie D. Boddie

Jimmie D. Boddie

Nov 21, 2012

Jimmie Dan Boddie, 71, of Freeport went to his homecoming on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Rockford Memorial hospital. Jimmie was born September 21, 1941 in Carthage, Mississippi the son of Elisha and Lucy Boddie. He lived most of his life in Carthage, Mississippi. He worked as a building supplier at Howard'â„¢s Building Supply and as steel worker at...

Clarence Becke

Clarence Becke

Nov 19, 2012

Clarence J. Becke, 90, of Freeport, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born on March 7, 1922, the son of John and Emma (Gartner) Becke in Lena, IL. Clarence attended Lena Schools. He entered the Army in1942 as a private and left as a sergeant in 1945. He served General George Patten'â„¢s 3rd battalion during the...

Ronald Lee White

Ronald Lee White

Nov 19, 2012

Ronald Lee White, 68, of Rockford and former Freeport resident died Monday in his home. Mr. White was born April 21, 1944 in Savanna, Illinois the son of George and Henrietta (Bons) White. He married Carla McLain on May 1, 1998 at Rockford. Ron owned and operated R.W. Excavating for over 30 years. Ron was a member of the...

Terry J. Huizel

Terry J. Huizel

Nov 15, 2012

Terry J. Huizel, 64, of Freeport, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, November, 15, 2012. Terry was born on May 4, 1948 in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Norbert and Frances (Bartusek) Huizel. Terry married Darnell Watts on May 22, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked for 30 years for Chrysler Corporation in Belvidere before retiring in...

Ellen M. Pfeiffer

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

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

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

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

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'â„¢s Greenhouse and also for Newell. Linda...

Irene Snapp

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

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...