Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Randall Scott Pruitt, 61 of Freeport, Illinois passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois with his family by his side. He was born October 25, 1962 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Vera (Hayes) Pruitt. Randall was a 1981 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduating high school, Randall...

Apr 8, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Franz, 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday April 8, 2024 at Parkview Nursing Home in Freeport. He was born February 24, 1934 in Freeport, the son of Albin and Elizabeth “Bessie” (Leehan) Franz. Chuck served in the United States Army from 1955-1956. On November 8, 1958 he married Helen Tietjen in Stockton, IL. Helen...

Apr 4, 2024

R. E. Peska has been known as Beck for most of his life. Beck was born July 29, 1949 in Savanna, Illinois and passed on April 4, 2024 in Rockford. Beck spent the middle decades of his life as an artisan in San Jose, California. Beck returned back home in the last decade to help care for...

Apr 3, 2024

Tamitha L. Stuart, age 50, of Freeport, IL, passed away on April 3, 2024, in Freeport, IL. She was born on May 9, 1973, in Freeport, IL.

Tamitha, known to her loved ones as Tammy, was a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend. Her bright light touched the lives of many, especially her...

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 24, 2024

Phyllis Jean LaBudde, 89, of Forreston, died Sunday, March 24 in her home. She was born December 22, 1934 in Brookville Township, Ogle County, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Mildred (Pulver) Drenner. Phyllis married Frederick “Fritz” LaBudde on November 2, 1985. He died March 15, 2015.

She lived in the Forreston –Polo...

Mar 22, 2024

Brendan James Gift, 48, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away Friday March 22, 2024 in Freeport, Illinois. He was born July 24, 1975 in Freeport to William and Mary (Lydon) Gift. Brendan served in the United States Marine Corps from 1997-2001 as an Intelligence Specialist and had achieved two Masters degrees. In his free time, Brendan enjoyed ping-pong,...

Mar 22, 2024

Barbara Joy Baker, 91, of Freeport, Illinois passed away Friday March 22, 2024 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born February 8, 1933 in Winneshiek, Illinois to Russell and Viola (Schulz) Snyder. Barbara was a graduate of Dakota High School. Her first job was in the accounting department at the W.T. Rawleigh Company in Freeport. After 11...

Mar 15, 2024

Roger P. Freese, 88, of Pecatonica, IL passed away Friday March 15, 2024 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born June 25, 1935 in Ridott, IL to Wessel and Jennie (Frey) Freese. Roger married JoAnn Jacobs on November 21, 1958 in Freeport, IL. Joann passed away May 5, 2018. Roger served in...

Mar 9, 2024

Scott (Scotty) A. Stewart, 69, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday March 9, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born April 9, 1954 in Freeport, IL to Alfred and Jackie (MacKenzie) Stewart Jr. Scott was a 1972 graduate of Freeport High School where he met and married Luann Knodle in Freeport, IL on October 12, 1974....

Mar 9, 2024

Judy Welch, 67, of Forreston, passed away at UW Health Hospital Madison on March 9, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with IPF. Judy was born to Maurice and Mildred (Millard) Ashton on August 22, 1956 in Rockford IL.

Judy graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1974. On November 2, 1979,...

Mar 9, 2024

Diana L. Howarth, born June 15th, 1956, in Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home on March 9th, 2024.

Diana graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1974, and for over two decades, she dedicated her professional life to Tri-State Adjustments Inc.

She is survived by her...

Mar 7, 2024

Chester “Tom” Williams, 76, of Forreston, Il, passed away Thursday March 7, 2024 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born July 8,1947 in South Bend, IN, the son of Brainard and Naomi (Creech) Williams. Chester married Mary “Ellen” Marney on October 22, 1982 in Oregon, IL. He was a 1966 graduate of Oregon High...

Mar 6, 2024

Betty Marie Jones, 92, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday March 6th, 2024 at FHN Hospital. Betty was born in Wacker, Il. to Charles and Flossie (Bowden) Rowland on April 29, 1931. One of 14 children, Betty ventured to Freeport as a young girl and met the love of her life. Betty married Donald Jones on November...

Mar 3, 2024

JoAnn K. Cain, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 17, 1939 in Everetts, Stephenson County, IL the daughter of Schyler and Lois (Stockton) Pierce. On December 1, 1956 she married Norman L. Cain Sr. in Leaf River, IL. Norman passed away November...

Mar 1, 2024

Rebecca Bell (Dickens) Thomas graced this world with her presence on March 29, 1953, born to the late William N. Dickens and the vibrant Ms. Carrie (Davis) Herron in Freeport, Illinois.

Her journey in education began in Freeport, Illinois, culminating in the proud achievement of her GED in 1988. Embarking on her professional...

Feb 28, 2024

Marjorie N. Genandt, 92, passed away, Wednesday February 28, 2024, at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center. Marjorie was born January 12, 1932 in Oregon, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence and Jessie (Martin) Book. She married Ralph R. Genandt on February 8, 1953, in Leaf River, Illinois. Mr. Genandt died April 24, 2007. She was a member...

Feb 26, 2024

Ralph Wayne Bass, age 82 of Freeport, IL, formerly of Shannon, IL passed away Monday, February 26, 2024. He was born July 2, 1941 in Stockton, IL to Raymond and Margorie (Plapp) Bass. Ralph grew up in Shannon, IL on the family farm with his three brothers. He was a graduate of Shannon High School in 1959....

Feb 25, 2024

David “Dave” William Richter, 80, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday February 25, 2024 at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Rockford, IL. He was born May 3, 1943 in Freeport, the son of LaVerne William and Florence (Dreier) Richter. On October 5, 1968 he married Dianne Johnson in Shannon, IL. Dave owned and operated...

Feb 22, 2024

Irving George Greenfield, 94, of Ridott, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Irving was born on December 5, 1929, to George and Florence (Ruthe) Greenfield. He was a graduate of Pleasant Prairie Academy in German Valley, Illinois. Irving was a veteran of...