Obituaries

Feb 9, 2024

Randall “Randy” M. TerHark, 66, of Ridott, IL went home to be with the Lord Friday February 9, 2024 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 27, 1958 in Freeport to George and Clarabelle (McGuen) TerHark. Randy married Nancy Nesemeyer on December 18, 1993 at their home in Ridott. He was a long-haul...

Feb 9, 2024

David W. Hartman, 63, of Freeport, passed away, Friday February 9, 2024 in his home. David was born April 25, 1960, in Freeport, the son of Donald W. and Marilyn “Maudie” (Whitish) Hartman. Mr. Hartman was a 1979 graduate of Forreston High School. He worked for Wal-Mart and Snak King. David was a member of the Freeport...

Feb 5, 2024

Lavon Iona Wilhelms of German Valley, IL passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Maple Glen Assisted Living Center in Glen Ellyn, IL. She was born February 15, 1927, the daughter of William and Grace (Wieman) Leerhoff and graduated from the Pleasant Prairie Academy in German Valley, IL. She married Marsden Wilhelms on October 22,...

Feb 5, 2024

Deborah “Deby” A. Herrmann, 65, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday February 5, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born January 26, 1959 in Freeport, IL to Herbert and Lorraine (Thobe) Marsh. On October 11, 1980 she married Joe Herrmann at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport. Deby was employed at Sentry...

Feb 2, 2024

Connie Maureen Bollon, 77, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, February 2, 2024 at Manor Court of Liberty Village. She was born April 29, 1946 in Freeport, Il, the daughter of Arthur James and Evelyn Elaine (Brooks) O’Neill. Connie married William “Bill” Bollon October 21, 1963 in Princeton, IL. Connie and Bill were together for 61 years. Connie...

Jan 28, 2024

Diane Morris, 65, a loving and devoted mother, departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 28th, 2024, at UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois, surrounded by her beloved family and friends.

Diane was born on May 16th, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois. Diane was the daughter of Timothy and Quinton (Posey) Clark...

Jan 27, 2024

Edward L. Orde Jr, aged 78, but still young at heart; passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Ed was born August 6, 1945, in Lynn, Massachusetts to Edward L. Sr. and Doris M. (Cooke) Orde. Ed spent his youth on the east coast before moving to Illinois....

Jan 27, 2024

Robert “Bob, Mr. Logo, Papa” Charles Logothetti, born April 20, 1941 in Chicago, IL

Years ago Bob wrote his own obituary, a man of few words… I died. But his family wanted to share the following… Surrounded by his family, Bob died in the evening on Saturday January 27, 2024 in Freeport, Illinois....

Jan 27, 2024

Norma J. DeGraff passed peacefully on January 27, 2024. Norma was born September 16, 1929 to Edward J. Eggemeier and Alma (Tielke) Eggemeier in Leona, Winnebago County, IL. On March 10th, 1951 she married Ray Monigold. He passed away December 1st 1971. She married LeRoy Degraff on June 5th 1976, he passed away December 18th 2013. She...

Jan 25, 2024

William Russell Dearth, 54, of Loves Park, Il passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2023 in his home. He was born on October 7, 1969 in Freeport to Thomas and Donna (Hargis) Dearth. William was an accomplished chef and worked as such for the majority of his life. He served his country as a member of the...

Jan 23, 2024

Sharon Rose Jeremiason, 80, of Cedarville, passed away, Tuesday January 23, 2024 at SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home. Sharon was born June 1, 1943 in Monroe, Wisconsin, The daughter of Donovan and Lois (Minert) Scheidegger. She married James Jeremiason January 20, 1974 in Dubuque, Iowa. Sharon worked for Newell and Swiss Colony. She enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, playing...

Jan 17, 2024

Diantha J. Landowski, 75, of Rockford, IL passed away Wednesday January 17, 2024 at PA Peterson at the Citadel in Rockford, IL. She was born October 3, 1948 in Freeport, IL to Edward and Maida (Hagemann) Gimple. Diantha was a 1966 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduating high school, she attended Western Illinois University. On September...

Jan 17, 2024

Our beloved mother, spouse, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Patricia A. Udell, 78, of Belvidere, Illinois passed away January 17, 2024, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, IL. Patricia was born January 2, 1946 in Chicago, the daughter of Othmar and Bette (Swartz) Steinman.

Pat married Stephen Udell February 16, 1980, in Rockton,...

Jan 16, 2024

John E. McClellan 90, of Freeport IL passed away on Tuesday, January 16th after a brief illness. John was born on August 14th, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Marion McClellan. John graduated from Greenwich(CT) High School in 1947. After high school, John enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy Submarine Service during the...

Jan 16, 2024

Arlene Marie Diehl, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday January 16, 2024, in her home, surrounded by love with family, and caregiver for the last four years, granddaughter Edie. She was born April 13, 1933, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter, of David H. and Cecil M. (Frederick) Stoner. Arlene graduated from Lanark High School in 1951. She...

Jan 14, 2024

Jonathan “Big Jon” Riem, 72, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 17, 1951 in Freeport to Hank and Neva (Mitchell) Riem. On September 5, 1970 he married Rhonda Runkle in Apple River, IL. For 35 years Jon was employed at Honeywell in the plastics...

Jan 13, 2024

Javarski Lamar McGee affectionately known as “Varski” departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at FHN hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Javarski was born January 28, 1982, in Freeport, IL to Patricia McGee and David Ishmon. Javarski attended school within the Freeport School District. He was a huge sports lover declaring the...

Jan 12, 2024

Nancy Weaver (April 21, 1947- January 12, 2024)

Nancy was born in Murphysboro, IL to Charles and Margaret Leonard on April 21, 1947. She was a proud big sister to Sue Ann. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1965. Nancy married David Weaver in 1967. Together they welcomed Mark in September of 1968 and...

Jan 11, 2024

Marcia R. Bollinger Hartman, aged 73, died peacefully on January 11, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Marcia was born in November 1950, in Freeport Illinois to John R. Bollinger and Alice Lawson Bollinger.

Marcia was a lifelong resident of Freeport and worked extremely hard in food service and real estate to...

Jan 6, 2024

Charles (Chuck) E. Hays, 70, of Freeport, passed away unexpectedly, at SSM Health Center in Monroe, Wisconsin, Saturday January 6, 2024, after a cardiac arrest. He was born to Herbert and Avis (Trump) Hays on September 10, 1953, in Dixon, Illinois. He attended Polo Schools until 1966 when the family moved to Shannon. The family then moved...