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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Gale Wilbur Brechtel
Jan 14, 2012
Gale Wilbur Brechtel, 87, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at Freeport Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center. He was born on a farm north of Waddams Grove, Illinois, on May 20, 1924. He was the son of Carl and Irene (Biesemeier) Brechtel. It snowed the day he was born and his dad was in the middle...
Joanne B. Cornelius
Jan 14, 2012
Joanne B. Cornelius, 75, of German Valley, died Saturday January 14, 2012 at UW- Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin, following a courageous battle with cancer. Joanne was born on December 28, 1936, in Stephenson County, the daughter of Henry and Alice (Johnson) Sager. On September 12, 1958, Joanne married Merle D. Cornelius in Freeport. Merle died on March 12, 2005. Joanne...
Robert R. "Bob" Williams
Jan 12, 2012
Robert R."Bob" Williams, 85, of Egan, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Thursday January 12, 2012. Mr. Williams was born on December 31, 1926 in his parents home in rural Stephenson County, the son of Alfred Sr. and Klasina (Klinger) Williams. Robert married Donna Tholen on Dec 6, 1947, in Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley where...
Leona Marie Busker
Jan 10, 2012
Leona Busker, 84, of Freeport, died in her home on Tuesday January 10, 2012. Leona was born on December 24, 1927 in Baileyville, the daughter of Roy and Ida (Harmsen) Kriens. On June 19, 1947 Leona married James P. Busker in Baileyville. Leona worked at W.T. Rawleigh'™s for 25 years as an administrative assistant. She was a member of...
Edward David Higgins
Jan 9, 2012
Edward David Higgins, 86, of Freeport, Illinois died Monday January 9, 2012, at Parkview Home in Freeport following a brief illness. Mr. Higgins was born on November 2, 1925 in Taylorville, Illinois, the son of Edward D. and Lillian (Leonard) Higgins. Mr. Higgins served in World War II from October 1943 to October 1945 with the Army Air Corp....
Duane A Sneek
Jan 9, 2012
Duane A. Sneek, 64, of Shannon, died Monday January 9, 2012. He was born on October 7, 1947 in Freeport, the son of Simon E. and Doris J. (Casford) Sneek. Duane was a 1965 graduate of Shannon High School. He worked at the Probation Department in Carroll County for over 30 years retiring in 2007. Duane served in the...
Dean L Ruckman
Dec 29, 2011
Dean L. Ruckman of Freeport, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2011, in Freeport. Dean was born on April 10, 1924, in Union County, Iowa, the son of Lester and Lena (Wake) Ruckman. He married LaVaughn Ballenger on February 11, 1944, at Creston United Methodist Church in Creston, Iowa. She preceded him in death on...
Virginia D. Johnson
Dec 24, 2011
Virginia D. Johnson, 87, of Freeport died Saturday in Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport. Graveside services will be Thursday, 1:00 P.M.in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford. Arrangements are being completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport.
Marion A Bryant
Dec 20, 2011
Marion A. Bryant, 94, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011, peacefully in her home under Hospice care following a long illness. Marion was born on the July 11, 1917 in Jo Daviess County the daughter of Grover T. and Mary Jane (Rhodes) Starr. Marion married Dale E. Bryant on May 26, 1937 in Freeport. Dale passed away...
Chantal Lynn Seward
Dec 19, 2011
Chantal Lynn Seward, 42, of Freeport died Monday, December 19 at Agrace Hospice Center, Madison, Wisconsin following a short battle cancer. She was born August 7, 1969 in Wynne, Arkansas the daughter of David and Dorothy ( Crawford) Seward. Chantal was a graduate of Wynne High School. Chantal was a active member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. She...
Floncie Mae Ishmon
Dec 18, 2011
Floncie Mae Ishmon, 66, of Freeport, entered into eternal life on Sunday December 18, 2011 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Floncie was born on October 23, 1945 in Forrest City, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Willie Atkins and Bertha Rogers. Floncie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, aunt and friend. Mrs. Ishmon married on October 29, 1960 in Forrest...
Mittie Mae Salter
Dec 18, 2011
Mittie Mae Salter transitioned into eternity on December 18, 2011 after a brief illness in Tucson, Arizona. She was born on May 22, 1914, as the eldest daughter of Sam and Justina Oliver in Enterprise, Mississippi. Mittie accepted Christ at a very early age, and by her mid teens was the leader of the Youth Organization within the local...
Donald Morse
Dec 15, 2011
FREEPORT '" On December 15, 2011, the world lost a special man '" a man many have said was 'larger than life.' His presence will never be forgotten as he has touched so many among his family, friends and the community. Don adored his family and welcomed many others to his extended family. A devoted son, brother, husband, father,...
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