Carolyn Geiser
Jul 30, 2012
Carolyn M. Geiser, 83, of Freeport died Monday in her home following an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1929 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Isaac and Florence(Fluegel) Heitter. On September 4, 1954 Carolyn married Rodney 'Doc' Geiser in Freeport. He died July 9, 2006. Mrs. Geiser farmed with her husband near Freeport and was later employed...
Marilyn Rawleigh
Jul 27, 2012
Marilyn M. Rawleigh went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 27, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Marilyn was born on November 9, 1928 in Freeport, daughter of Oscar and Frances (Krehl) Ruman. She worked at Crum & Forster insurance, Freeport Insurance, and the Freeport Clinic. She was a member of St....
Frank Cannova
Jul 27, 2012
Frank Andrew Cannova, 90, of Freeport died Friday in his home. Frank was born August 28, 1921 in Freeport the son of Antonio D. and Philippine(Griffo) Cannova. Frank married Martha E. Rotello in 1948 at Saint Mary Catholic Church, Freeport. Martha died May 27, 2011. Mr. Cannova owned and operated Cannova'â„¢s Pizza from 1948-1984. The restaurant now has locations...
Mary St. Andrews
Jul 27, 2012
On July 27, 2012, Mary Ruth St. Andrews passed away at Provena Saint Joseph Center. Mary was born March 4, 1924 in New York, New York, the daughter of Dr. James F. and Ruth A. (Kelly) Van Fleet. On September 17, 1945 she was united in marriage to Leo F. St. Andrews in St. Mary'â„¢s Cathedral, Ogdensburg, New York....
Fred Mazique
Jul 25, 2012
Fred Mazique was born on May 2, 1943 in Freeport, IL to the union of Willie and Daisy Mazique. Fred was educated in the Freeport School system and was baptized as a child. He was a long time employee of the Boeing Airplane Company and served as a faithful usher board member of the Shiloh Missionary Baptists Church in...
Glen Wendell Holmes
Jul 23, 2012
Glen Wendell Holmes, 93, a longtime Pearl City area farmer, died Monday, July 23, at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. He was born April 12, 1919 in Lena, Illinois. Glen was one of Thirteen children to Oliver Wendell and Anna (Lobdell) Holmes. Mr. Holmes married Elaine Darlene Kuhlmyer at St. John'â„¢s Lutheran Church in Pearl City, Illinois on January...
Marvin Freese
Jul 20, 2012
Marvin W. Freese, 68, of Freeport, died Friday July 20, FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on February 25, 1944, in Freeport, the son of Wessel and Jennie (Frey) Freese. He married Delores Wise on September 25, 1965, in Rock City. Marvin worked at Greenlee Tool in Rockford for 15 years and at Sauer Dan...
Fennie Boggess
Jul 20, 2012
Fennie Boggess, 78, of Phoenix, AZ and former Freeport resident died on Friday, July 20, 2012 in Phoenix. She was born on June 4, 1934 the daughter of Warner and Vounia (Ficklin) Stewart. Fennie attended Midway Vocational School in Hillsboro, MS. She was employed by Structo and Micro Switch. Fennie attended Mt. Caramel Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her...
Marilyn J Stukenberg
Jul 19, 2012
Marilyn Stukenberg, 76, of Forreston, died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Kindred Medical Center in Sycamore. Marilyn was born on May 5, 1936 in Hinsdale, IL. the daughter of George and Ruth (Linde) Engel. On June 2, 1956, Marilyn married Eugene A. Stukenberg at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Forreston. Marilyn was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church....
Vianna M. Coomber
Jul 18, 2012
Vianna M. Coomber, Freeport, passed away on July 18, 2012, after an extended illness. She was a resident of Parkview Home. Vianna Margaret Schoonhoven was born on September 19, 1918 in Stephenson County, the daughter of Henry and Grace (Stahl) Schoonhoven. She attended country schools and graduated from Freeport High School in 1934. On September 2 1939, she married...
Lorna J. Brubaker
Jul 17, 2012
Lorna J. Brubaker, 97, of Freeport, died Tuesday July 17, 2012 at Parkview Home in Freeport. Lorna was born on August 6, 1914 in Cedarville, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Pepperman) Kahly. On February 25, 1933, Lorna married Kenneth W. Brubaker in Freeport. Mr. Brubaker died on January 7, 1995. Lorna worked for Micro Switch and W.T. Rawleigh....
Janis Lynn Simler
Jul 17, 2012
Janis Lynn Simler, 55, of Freeport died Tuesday in her home. She was born July 17, 1957 in Freeport, the daughter of Wesley and Jenlyn 'Jean' (Stocks) Luedeking. Jan was a graduate of Freeport High School. She married Randy Reimers in 1976. He preceded her he death. She later married Scott Simler. He died September 3, 2001. Jan worked...
Keith J. Meuris
Jul 17, 2012
Keith J. Meuris, 46, of Leaf River, died Tuesday July 17, 2012 from a motor vehicle accident. He was born on June 27, 1966 in Chicago, Il, the son of John J. and Mary J. (Prosek) Meuris. Keith married Jill Burroughs on February 10, 1995 in Hawaii. Keith was owner of Meuris Excavating, and also worked at Unimin Corp....
Chad L. Ford
Jul 13, 2012
Chad L. Ford, 38, of Freeport, died Friday July 13, 2012 at Freeport Memorial Hospital as a result of complications from Muscular Dystrophy. He was born on June 19, 1974 in Freeport, IL, the son of Barbara (Neuschwander) Boomgarden and Dorwood Ford. Chad was a 1992 graduate of Freeport High school and went on to graduate from Highland-Columbia University....
Clarence Schad Sr.
Jul 10, 2012
Clarence A. Schad, Sr., 88, of Ridott died Tuesday July 10, 2012, in his home. He was born March 14, 1924 in Adams County, Wisconsin the son of Ed and Esther (Feuerhammer) Schad. Clarence married Joann M. Wright on March 8, 1952 at Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Clarence farmed with his father until he entered the United States Army which...
Geraldine Mitchell
Jul 10, 2012
Geraldine Mitchell, 50, of Freeport, died on Tuesday July 10, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Geraldine was born on August 30, 1961 in Chicago, the daughter of Curtis Shotwell and Clemmie Mitchell. Geraldine worked for several years as an assembly worker. Geraldine will be dearly missed by her two sons; Jimmy Mitchell of Freeport and Roy Ford Jr. of...
Susie Mae Poe
Jul 7, 2012
Susie Mae Poe, 76, of Freeport, died Saturday July, 7, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Susie was born on March 28, 1936 in Stateline, Mississippi, the daughter of Dea A.G. and Louise (Jackson) Battles. Susie worked for FHN Memorial Hospital in the Surgery Department for 10 years. Then Susie worked at Provena St. Joseph Home for thirty years. She...
Anna Heilman
Jul 6, 2012
Anna M. Heilman, 48 of German Valley, died on Friday, July 06, 2012 in her home. Anna Marie was born 11/22/63 in Ann Arbor Michigan. She is the daughter of Jezeps and Bronislava (Eisaks) Krusts. She attended Haisley Elementary School. Slauson Junior High and Pioneer High School all in Ann Arbor. One of her fondest childhood memories was playing...
Patricia Leary
Jul 4, 2012
Patricia Leary, 76, of Freeport, died Wednesday July 4, 2012, at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Patricia was born on February 11, 1936 in Freeport, the daughter of Lowell and Ruth (Williams) Evers. Patricia graduated from Freeport High School in 1953. On July 12, 1958, Patricia married Gerold Leary. Mrs. Leary worked for General Casualty & FHN. Patricia enjoyed...
Anthony "Tony" C. Cannova
Jul 4, 2012
Anthony 'Tony' C. Cannova, 64 of Freeport, died July 4, 2012 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1948 in Freeport, son of Vincent and Marie (Puccio) Cannova. He was employed by Honeywell and retired in 2006. Tony was the drummer for various local bands, most notably The Nomadds. He enjoyed golfing and...


