Obituaries

Gladys L. Falk

Gladys L. Falk

Jun 29, 2012

Gladys L. Falk, 96, a resident of Freeport Rehabilitation and Health Care Center died Friday at the Health Care Center. She was born August 13, 1915 in Lancaster Township, Stephenson County, the daughter of Harlen and Elta (Mitchell) Brubaker. Gladys married Karl F. Falk on May 7, 1936 in Ridott, Illinois. He died October 21, 1979. Mrs. Falk owned...

Daniel N. Pool

Daniel N. Pool

Jun 24, 2012

Daniel N. Pool, 38, of Rockford, died Sunday June 24, 2012 in Rockford. Daniel was born on May 21, 1974 in Rockford the son of Charles Pool and Beverly Ledbetter. Daniel served for the United States Marines from 1992-1998. He worked at Alma Nelson in Rockford. He loved his kids very much. He enjoyed spending time outdoors especially riding...

Jason A. Veer

Jason A. Veer

Jun 22, 2012

Jason A. Veer, 22, of Freeport, died Friday June 22, 2012 in Freeport, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on November 7, 1989 in Freeport, Il, the son of Timothy and Donna (Snyder) Veer. Jason was a 2008 graduate of Freeport High school. He was employed at the Sherwin-Williams paint store and also at The...

Jimmy "Peabo" Whitehead

Jimmy "Peabo" Whitehead

Jun 21, 2012

Jimmy 'Peabo' Whitehead, 33, departed on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford, Illinois in the presence of his family and loved ones. Peabo was born October 19, 1978 in Norfolk, Virginia to Connie Faye Piggues-Whitehead and Jimmy Lee Whitehead and was raised in Freeport, Illinois. He confessed his life at an early age at Saint...

Luella Mae Dykstra Prins

Luella Mae Dykstra Prins

Jun 21, 2012

Luella Mae Dykstra Prins 85, formerly of Freeport, died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Resthave Retirement Home in Morrison, Illinois. Luella was born on July 8, 1926 in East Clinton, Illinois, the daughter of Garrett and Kate (Buikema) Housenga. On April 27, 1944 Luella married Jacob Dykstra. Luella and Jacob lived in Stephenson County for over 30 years. Mr....

Mercedes M. Inda

Mercedes M. Inda

Jun 15, 2012

Mercedes M. Inda, 88, of Freeport died Friday at F.H. N. Memorial Hospital. She was born March 1, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fred and Mercedes (Kain) Warner. Mercedes married Robert F. Inda on September 18, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. He died July, 16, 1993. Mrs. Inda Was employed by F.W. Woolworth Company. Mrs. Inda was a...

Robert Folk

Robert Folk

Jun 14, 2012

Robert Howard Folk, 69, of Pearl City, passed away at home after a lengthy illness on Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was born on August 4, 1942 in Freeport, the son of Howard and Alice Folk. Bob was a standout athlete while attending Forreston High School. On July 12, 1959 he married Frances Ruman, was later divorced, then married...

Glen Allen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...