Obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Eloise Jayne Barber 88 of Freeport, IL, sadly left us on July 2, 2024 after a life richly lived in service and kindness.

Eloise lived in Freeport for 55 years and was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, P.E.O. Chapter IY and several other charity organizations. She was a Living Arts and...

Jun 25, 2024

Ray Gene Cunningham, 87, of Freeport, passed away on June 25, 2024 at Ascension Living St. Joseph in Freeport, Illinois. Ray was born on February 6, 1937 in Warsaw, Illinois, to Raydle and Hazel (Jobe) Cunningham. On October 7, 1958, he married Joyce Richardson in Macomb, Illinois. Ray graduated from Warsaw High School in 1955 and Western...

Jun 22, 2024

Vanette L. Rackow, 93, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday June 22, 2024 at Winn Prairie in Freeport. She was born August 29, 1930 in Rock Grove, IL to Clark and Hulda (Nott) Myers. Vanette married Melvin Rackow on September 25, 1949. Melvin preceded her in death on December 5, 2018 at the age of 87. Vanette...

Jun 21, 2024

Farrell E. Benefiel, 99, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday June 21, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Farrell was born August 19, 1924 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Jessie and Minnie (Bryan) Benefiel. He married Margaret Kalberkamp on February 23, 1947 in Centralia. Mrs. Benefiel passed away October 21, 2021. Mr. Benefiel proudly served his country in...

Jun 21, 2024

Clifford Paul Wilken, 73, of Freeport, passed away June 21, 2024. Clifford was born June 4, 1951,to Dick and Eleanor Wilken. He married Beth Ann (Franklin) Wilken on January 16, 1993. Cliff served in the US ARMY as an MP in Germany. Cliff worked at Honeywell as a machinist, where he was a team leader for many...

Jun 20, 2024

Rev. John J. Brandner, 95, of Freeport, IL, has gone to be with his Lord and Savior on June 20, 2024. He was born November 16, 1928 in LaSalle, IL to John and Linda (Trump) Brandner. At the age of 17 John was saved at 1st Baptist Church in LaSalle, IL. He went on to graduate from...

Jun 16, 2024

James A. McLenahan, 91, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Winn Prairie in Freeport. He was born on August 23, 1932, in Freeport, the son of Milton and Christina (Bleymeyer) McLenahan. Jim graduated from Freeport High School in 1951 and joined the Navy shortly thereafter, becoming a four-year veteran during the Korean War....

Jun 11, 2024

Paul Eugene Fry, age 101 passed away peacefully at Winn Prairie in Freeport on June 11, 2024.

Paul was born on October 4, 1922, in Kalona, Iowa to Genevieve (Buck) and Dr. John Lewis Fry. After graduating from Kalona High School, Paul attended Washington Junior College in Washington, IA and Sherwood Music School in Chicago....

Jun 9, 2024

Marilyn Miller Johnson Stevens, 86, of Baileyville, IL passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois surrounded by her family and friends.

Born January 6, 1938 in the Santa Fe community of Maury County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Earl Johnson and...

Jun 8, 2024

James “JC” Rogers III, 66, of Freeport, IL passed away at home Saturday June 8, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born February 11, 1958 in Tampa, Florida to James and Wanda (Dotson) Rogers II. JC served the in the United Sates Army. Truck driving was JC’s passion and he drove truck for over...

Jun 5, 2024

Linda Brinkman, 76, of Beloit, WI passed away Wednesday June 5, 2024 at Beloit Memorial Hospital. She was born August 23, 1947 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Henry and Gertrude (Ruter) Bornemeier. Linda married Craig Brinkman on August 22, 1986. Craig passed away November 23, 2013. She was employed at Microswitch in Freeport for many years...

Jun 4, 2024

Arlene Offill, 96, of Freeport, died Tuesday June 4, 2024 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village. Arlene was born May 18, 1928 in Polo, IL.

She married Robert A. Offill on March 28, 1948 in Oregon, Illinois. Mr. Offill passed away July 6, 2007.

Survivors include eight sons, Michael...

May 30, 2024

Joyce Pruitt, 94, of Freeport, IL., passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 in Rockford, IL with her daughter and sister by her side. She was born June 29, 1929 in Freeport, IL., to Eli and Romania (Dallas) Lenoir. Joyce married Lenon Pruitt on October 9, 1951. Lenon passed away February 28, 1960. Joyce was a member of...

May 26, 2024

Rexford I. Printz Junior

1934-2024

Rex I. Printz entered this world on August 28, 1934 in Lanark, Illinois. He left us on May 26th in his home, surrounded by his Family and Friends who became family.

Rex was the son of Rexford Sr. and Mabel (Krauss) Printz. On November...

May 22, 2024

Patricia “Pat” L. Huenefeld, 83, of Lena, IL passed away Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. She was born March 30, 1941 in Freeport, IL to Joseph and Thelma (Dyson) Veer. On December 10, 1988 she married Leonard Huenefeld at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City, IL. Pat enjoyed camping, playing...

May 21, 2024

Viola D. Nickel passed away May 21, 2024, she was 91 years young. The daughter of the late Alfred and Alice (Boelk) Schuldt she was born in Council Hill Illinois on February 10,1933, during the depression which ultimately gave her strong values, work ethic, and the true meaning of family. She had tremendous respect for God, and...

May 19, 2024

Flossie L. Murray, 102, formerly, of Forreston, IL, died Sunday May 19, 2024 at Lena Living Center. Flossie was born March 3, 1922, in Adeline, Illinois, to Orville and Mae (Stukenberg) Snyder. She married Thomas Murray on April 20, 1970 in Orangeville, IL. Mr. Murray passed away in 1995. She was previously married to Harley H. Bolen....

May 19, 2024

Judith "Judy" Bocker, 89, of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday May 19, 2024 at Parkview Home of Freeport. Judy was preceded in death by her husband Virgil and son Jeff, who passed away after a short illness from Covid. Private services were held. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

May 18, 2024

Russell Lee Allen, 66, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday, May 18th, 2024. He was born September 23rd, 1957 in Rochelle, IL to Donald & Mildred Allen.

Russ enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR and football. He was a big 49er fan. He also loved working on his car, building things, doing yard work and...

May 17, 2024

Jane “Janie” L. Manus, 66, of Freeport died Friday, May 17, 2024 after an immensely brave battle with cancer.

Janie is survived by her husband Randall Manus, son Jeffrey Manus, daughter Abigail Manus, her grandson Amir Alexander White, her sisters Carolyn Esser of Freeport and Cheryl Scott (David) of...