David Keister
Apr 19, 2013
David L. Keister, 66, of Freeport died Friday at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born September 24, 1946 in Freeport, Illinois the son of Erle and Lorena M.( Schmelzer) Keister. David was a graduate of Freeport High School and a United States Army veteran, serving from 1966-1968. David was a 30 year employee of Chrysler...
Denise J. Blais-Milici
Apr 18, 2013
Denise Jean Blais-Milici, 58, of Freeport, died Thursday April 18, 2013 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. She was born on February 16, 1955 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Benoit and Jean Eleanor(Conners) Blais. Denise married Frank Milici on April 17, 2013 in Freeport, IL. Denise is survived by her husband Frank Milici of Freeport; her mother Jean...
Gilbert G. Kloepping
Apr 17, 2013
Gilbert G. 'Gib' Kloepping, 81, of Freeport, died, Wednesday April 17, 2013, in his home. Born on March 30, 1932, in Green County, Wisconsin, the son of Fred W. and Florence (Stuckey) Kloepping. Mr. Kloepping served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On August 25, 1962, Gilbert married Janet Borger in Freeport. Gilbert worked for Micro Switch...
Norene V. Greenfield
Apr 12, 2013
Norene V. (Branche) Greenfield, 81, of Freeport (formerly of Forreston) passed away Friday, April 12, 2013. Born January 25, 1932, in Lake City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Martin Branche and Lillian (Snook) Branche. Norene graduated from Forreston High School in 1950 and through the years was employed at several Forreston businesses including Crest Foods, Rutkowski Law Office,...
Steven R. Mooney
Apr 12, 2013
Steven Robert Mooney, 63, of Freeport died Friday in his home, surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born February 14, 1950 in Freeport the son of William W. and Marian J. (Strohecker) Mooney. Steven was a 1968 graduate of Freeport High School. He then served with the United States Navy, (CTR3) Petty Officer 3rd Class....
Bryan Betthauser
Apr 7, 2013
Bryan G. Betthauser, 38 of Freeport, IL and formerly of Tomah died Sunday April 7, 2013 at his home. He was born August 15,1974 to Gregory and Carol (Fish) Betthauser at Tomah Memorial Hospital. He was baptized on February 23, 1975 and confirmed on April 24, 1988 at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Tomah. Bryan attended St. Paul Lutheran...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...


