Glen Allen
Jun 11, 2012
Glen Allen, 74, of Adeline, died Monday, June 11, 2012, peacefully in his home following a long illness. He was born on February 9, 1938 in Adeline, the son of Virgil and Velda May (Dayoff) Allen. Glen worked for 46 years at Kable Printing in Mt. Morris before retiring in 2000. Glen enjoyed doing anything outdoors, especially hunting, trapping,...
Edward C. Rafferty
Jun 10, 2012
Edward C. Rafferty, 87, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday June 10, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital with his family by his side. Edward was born on February 19, 1925 in Freeport, the son of Harold and Laura (Arbogast) Rafferty. Edward was a U.S. Army Veteran. He served in the European Theatre during World War II under General Patton'â„¢s 3rd...
Sandra Hilton
Jun 7, 2012
Sandra Kay Hilton was born December 18, 1949 to the late Tommie Lee (Walker) and Percy Hilton, Sr. of Freeport, Illinois. She was the youngest of eight children. Sandra graduated from Freeport Senior High. She went on to the University of Illinois at Edwardsville and was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority, Incorporated. She moved to Philadelphia and...
Isabel "Issy" Mau
Jun 3, 2012
Isabel 'Issy' Mau, 77, of Freeport, passed away on June 3, 2012 at the Freeport Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in rural South Wayne, Wisconsin, the daughter of Sam and Frances (Paige) Deyo on October 8, 1934. She married Jerrold Mau on Nov 29, 1950 in Dubuque, Iowa. They farmed in the Kent and Warren areas for...
Lynn A Meyer
Jun 3, 2012
Lynn A. Meyer, 73, of Freeport, died Sunday June 3, 2012 at his home in Freeport with his family at his side. Lynn was born on October 12, 1938 in Freeport at St. Francis Hospital the son of Lawrence and Theresa (Davis) Meyer. Shortly after his birth his mother died. When Lynn was released from the hospital he was...
Keith Robert Larry Jackson
Jun 2, 2012
Keith Robert Larry Jackson was born on Friday May 25, 2012, at Rockford Memorial Hospital and entered into Gods Loving Arms a few hours later surrounded by his loving family. Keith is survived by his parents; DalKeith Jackson Sr. and Felicia Lamm, three brothers; Marcas, DelKeith Jr. of Freeport, IL, and Trevor of Monroe, WI, five sisters; Taylor Of...
Roosevelt "Roe" Johnson
May 30, 2012
Roosevelt 'Roe' Johnson, Age 59, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend Passed away peacefully in Madison, WI on May 30, 2012. Roosevelt was born on October 19, 1952 in Chicago, IL. He attended and graduated from Christopher High School in Chicago. Roosevelt found the Lord at a young age. He enjoyed watching sports, listening to music, laughing...
Nicholas Eugene Kuhse
May 30, 2012
Nicholas 'Nick' Eugene Kuhse, 34, of Franklin, WI and a former Freeport and Forreston, IL resident passed away Wednesday May 30, 2012 in his home. He was born on May 24, 1978 the son of Dennis and Ann (Burke) Kuhse. He was a graduate of Freeport High school. He worked in management for Menards for many years. Nick was...
Wanda S Herrmann
May 29, 2012
Wanda Sue Herrmann (Tielkemeier), 59, of rural Freeport passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born on December 11, 1952 in Freeport, she was the daughter of Leo and Gladys (TerHark) Tielkemeier and grew up on the family dairy farm between Dakota and Rock City, IL. Wanda graduated from Dakota High School in 1970, received...
Marlynn H. Boomgarden
May 29, 2012
Marlynn H. Boomgarden, 86, of Freeport, died Tuesday May 29, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Marlynn was born on March 12, 1926 in German Valley. He was the son of Harry and Margaret (Fransen) Boomgarden. Marlynn married Rose Beyeler on February 9, 1952. Marylnn worked 15 years for W. T. Rawleigh Co. before starting at Kelly Springfield Tire Co....
Vickie L. Weegens
May 29, 2012
Vickie L. Watry Weegens, 55, died Tuesday May 29, 2012 at her home in Polo. Vickie was taken away from her family and friends way to soon. She will forever be loved and remembered by everyone she know. Vickie was born on June 6, 1956 in Freeport the daughter of Ardell and Barbara (Harris) Watry. She was raised and...
T J Stamm
May 26, 2012
T J Stamm, 28, of Forreston died Saturday in his home. He was born October 26, 1983 the son of Cody and Cheryl (Gibler) Stamm. T J married Stephanie Minor on August 11, 2008 in Dixon, Illinois. T J was employed in sales with Schmooze.com Inc. T J enjoyed spending time with his family, enjoyed motorcycling, cars, boating and...
Wallace "Jim" Haas
May 26, 2012
Wallace 'ËœJim' Haas, 90, of Freeport, died Saturday May 26, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Home in Freeport. He was born on April 29, 1922 in Jo Davies County, the son of Joseph and Martha (Dolan) Haas. Jim worked at Tool and Die and Micro Switch for 30 years, retiring in 1983. He married Shirley Phillips on March 20,...
Fred H. Williams
May 23, 2012
Fred Williams, 71, of Freeport, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born on September 27, 1940 in Freeport, the son of Joseph and Ophelia (Dallas) Williams. Fred retired as a supervisor at Honeywell where he was an employee for 38 years. He married Delores Cunningham in Freeport on July 2, 1967. Fred was a U.S....
Eunice Mary Gitchel
May 20, 2012
Eunice Mary Gitchel, 88 of Ridott, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 20, 2012. Eunice was born Dec. 14, 1923 in Freeport, the daughter of George and Mary (Tollmeier) Goetz. A graduate of Freeport High School in 1941, Eunice worked as a waitress for Mrs. Bauscher at the Elks Club...
Ella H. Shippee
May 16, 2012
Ella H. Shippee, 82, of Davis, died on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Median Nursing Center in Durand after a long illness. Ella was born on December 17, 1929 in Shannon, IL. to Henry and Henrietta Trampel. She was a graduate of Rockford Beauty School. She also received a Certified Nurses Aid Certificate from St. Francis Hospital in Freeport....
Marjory Myers
May 16, 2012
Marjory Myers, 89, of Freeport, died Wednesday May 16, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Center. Marjory was born on October 6, 1922 in Ames, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Gertrude (Carberry) Taff. On April 27, 1946 Marjory married James Myers in Ames, Iowa. James died on August 23, 2003. Marjory worked as a flight attendant for TWA. She...
Frank G. Block
May 16, 2012
Frank G. Block, 92, of Deerfield Beach, FL and formerly of Freeport, IL, died Wednesday May 16, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport.
James Sherman Beggin Sr.
May 15, 2012
James Sherman Beggin Sr., 77, of Freeport passed away on Tuesday May 15, 2012, at FHN Memorial Hospital from melanoma cancer. He was born on November 28, 1934, in Apple River, Illinois, son of Sherman and Josephine (Meyer) Beggin. He married Nancy Lee Steffen of Dubuque, IA on June 9, 1956. James attended Loras Academy and College graduating in...
Levi Alan Toelke
May 11, 2012
Levi Alan Toelke, 3 month old son of Chad and Dana (Hubbard) Toelke of Elgin, Ill. died Friday May 11, at Children'â„¢s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Levi was born January 31, in Milwaukee. In addition to his parents, Levi is survived by his paternal grandparents; Jeff and Leta Toelke of Dakota ; his paternal great-grandparents Harold and Loraine...


