Obituaries

Harold Horner

Harold Horner

Feb 12, 2012

Harold H. Horner, 89, of Freeport, died Sunday, February 12, 2012 in his home. Born on September 30, 1922 in Freeport, the son of Clair and Flossie (Gross) Horner. Mr. Horner was the Supervisor of the Physical Plant at Highland Community College for 20 years, retiring in 1990. He married Marjorie Fleming on August 10, 1948. She died on...

James F. Snyder

James F. Snyder

Feb 12, 2012

James F. Snyder, 65, of Freeport died Sunday in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. He was born February 23, 1946 in Freeport the son of Martin F. and Almira J. (Delzell) Snyder. On September 25, 1965 he married Barbara Taylor in Rock Island, Illinois. Mr. Snyder was employed as a Tool and Die Maker for Micro Switch and also owned...

Elnora Phillips

Elnora Phillips

Feb 10, 2012

Elnora Stewart Phillips, 100, a resident of Stephenson Nursing Center went to be with the Lord Friday, February 10, 2012. She was born October 16, 1911 In Leland, Mississippi the daughter of Simon and Candis (Riles) Stewart, the youngest of Twelve children. Elnora was married to John Phillips who preceded her in death. She moved her Christian membership from...

Ernest W Pyfer

Ernest W Pyfer

Feb 6, 2012

Ernest W. Pyfer, 100 years 7 months and 26 days old, died Monday, February 6, 2012 at Freeport Rehab and Health Care Center. Boron on June 11, 1911 in Polo, IL., the son of Alfred and Elizabeth (Witterstetter) Pyfer. Mr. Pyfer worked at Micro for many years. He also enjoyed servicing lamps and chair caning. Mr. Pyfer was a...

Harry R Huber

Harry R Huber

Feb 4, 2012

Harry R. Huber 88, of Freeport, died Saturday February 4, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Harry was born on October 22, 1923 in Freeport, the son of Harry and Myrtle (Brandt) Huber. Harry served in World War II for the U.S. Marines. He worked at Henney Motors in Freeport and was a machinist at Honeywell. He was a member...

Leo Joseph Chambers

Leo Joseph Chambers

Feb 2, 2012

Leo Joseph Chambers, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday February, 2, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Home. Leo was born on August 10, 1935 in Freeport the son of Leo J. and Margarette (Wolfe) Chambers Sr. On May 15, 1964 Leo married Irene A. Hunt in Freeport. Leo was a U.S. Army veteran. He worked...

William "Bill" H. Witt

William "Bill" H. Witt

Feb 2, 2012

William 'Bill' H. Witt, 87, of Freeport, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Stephenson Nursing Center. Bill was born on January 10, 1925 in Freeport the son of Roy J. and Marion (Scott) Witt. Bill served in World War II with the U.S. Navy. On April 7, 1945 Bill married Avril A. Martin in Exeter, England. Bill enjoyed traveling...

Robert J. Schmelzle

Robert J. Schmelzle

Jan 30, 2012

Robert J. Schmelzle, 96, passed away January 30, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. Robert was born on April 23, 1915 in Freeport, Illinois, son of George H. and Elizabeth Grace (Peck) Schmelzle. He grew up in Freeport, graduating from Freeport High School in 1932 where he and future fellow attorney Bert Snow were members...

Daniel "Dan" Laning

Daniel "Dan" Laning

Jan 30, 2012

Daniel 'Dan' Laning, 66, of German Valley died in his home on Monday January 30, 2012. Dan was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 24, 1945 the son of Gerrit and Grace (Scheltens) Laning. Dan owned and operated his own bicycle shop for 30 years. On November 15, 1997 Dan married Joanne Todd in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dan was...

Gertrude M Minor

Gertrude M Minor

Jan 29, 2012

Gertrude Marie Minor, 88, of Freeport went to be with the on Sunday January 29, 2012. Born on September 19, 1923 in Stearn, Kentucky the daughter of View and Aire (Williams) Johnson. Gertrude was united in marriage to Dwight Farrar he passed away on August 16, 1963. Gertrude then married William R. Minor on April 17, 1982. William passed...

Mary Bokemeier

Mary Bokemeier

Jan 29, 2012

Mary K. Bokemeier, 85, of Freeport, died peacefully from pancreatic cancer Sunday January 29, 2012 in her home. Mary was born on June 5, 1926 in Las Cruses, New Mexico the daughter of Raymond and Hattie (Bessert) McCarty. On August 24, 1962 Mary married Ervin Ray Bokemeier at the Faith Church in Freeport. Ervin Ray passed away on Tuesday...

M. Virginia Alberts

M. Virginia Alberts

Jan 29, 2012

M. Virginia Alberts, 90, formerly of Forreston, died Sunday January 29, 2012 at Freeport Rehabilitation Center. Virginia was born July 14, 1921 in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Allen) Whalen. On May 27, 1944 Virginia married Donald W. Alberts in Miami, Florida. Donald passed away on May 6, 1996. Virginia worked at Micro Switch for...

Paralee Shipp

Paralee Shipp

Jan 29, 2012

Paralee Shipp, 92, of Freeport, went to her eternal home on Sunday morning, January 29, 2012. She was born on August 28, 1919 in West , Mississippi, the daughter of Lemon and Hettie (Ellis) Horton. Paralee came to know Christ at an early age and joined west Baptist Church in West, Mississippi. She was united in marriage to Singleton...

Johnnie Lee Heard

Johnnie Lee Heard

Jan 27, 2012

Johnnie Lee Heard departed his earthly life on January 27, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Il he was born on May 13, 1936 to Gabe and Leeatta (Haynes) Heard in Bonita, LA. He was raised along with 10 siblings. Johnnie attended Rosen Ward High School in Bonita, LA. While growing up, Johnnie worked on the farm as...

Harold "Harry" E. Schneiderman

Harold "Harry" E. Schneiderman

Jan 26, 2012

Harold 'Harry' E. Schneiderman, 88, of Freeport died on Thursday January 26, 2012 at Stephenson Nursing Center. He was born May 30, 1923 in Stephenson County and was the son of William Harm and Lena (Ruthe) Schneiderman. He married Mabel Neberman on June 7, 1947 and she preceded him in death in 2001. Harry coached Little League, American Legion,...

Virginia Mae Phillips

Virginia Mae Phillips

Jan 23, 2012

Virginia Mae Phillips, 89, of Freeport, died Monday January 23, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Virginia was born on January 29, 1922, in Davis, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar P. and Stella (Everson) Glaim. Virginia was a homemaker, she also worked as a secretary and a bookkeeper at Burgess Battery and was a bookkeeper at Economy Insurance. Virginia was...

Dennis Wayne Shores

Dennis Wayne Shores

Jan 22, 2012

Dennis Wayne Shores, 66, of Freeport, died in his home on Sunday January 22, 2012. Dennis was born on December 10, 1945 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Vernon and Vivian P. (Lower) Shores. Dennis owned and operated Asner Roofing Company in Long Beach, California. Dennis was later employed by F.H.N. in maintenance and security. Dennis married Barb McGinn...

Christinea L. Roach

Christinea L. Roach

Jan 22, 2012

Christinea L. Roach, 60, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday January 22, 2012 at her home in Machesney Park, Illinois. A visitation and memorial service will be held from 1-3 on Thursday February 2, 2012 at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport.

L. V. Hollins

L. V. Hollins

Jan 21, 2012

Evangelist L. V. Hollins, 65, of Freeport, ascended to heaven on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born on October 6, 1946, in Pickens, Mississippi, to Roosevelt and Earnestine Fisher. Evangelist Hollins worked at Micro Switch; she liked to crochet, she enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with her family and...

Lillie B. Sanders

Lillie B. Sanders

Jan 16, 2012

Lillie B. Sanders, 73, of Freeport, entered eternal Glory on Monday, January 16, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Lillie was born on January 31st, 1938 to George and Clara L. (Jones) Fane in Tippo, Mississippi. She was raised along with her 12 siblings. Lillie attended St. Luke School and she had the pleasure of working with her...