Obituaries

Sep 14, 2023

Donna Louise (Schmidt) Erickson, 81, of Winslow, IL gained her angel wings peacefully and unexpectedly in her home with her husband and beloved dog, Sparky, by her side on September 14, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Iowa to Alvin and Louise Schmidt and she eventually took on the world in Loves Park, IL...

Sep 14, 2023

James Harold Evers, age 76 of Freeport passed away September 14, 2023 after a battle with Cancer. He was born in Freeport on September 11, 1947 to Mary Louise (Franz) Evers and John A. Evers. He was the youngest of three siblings.

Jim graduated from Freeport High School in 1965 and Northern Illinois...

Sep 12, 2023

Andresito L. Petran, aged 90, of Freeport, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, Illinois. He was born on February 4, 1933 in Escalante, Negros Occidental to Filomeno Sua Petran and Candida Flores Librado. On April 11, 1959 he married Honorata Ferrolino Gerzon, who was a Public School Teacher at Our...

Sep 9, 2023

Joseph Gund Graham, 96, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday September 9, 2023 at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born June 30, 1927 in Freeport to George and Margaret (Gund) Graham. Joe was a 1945 graduate of Freeport High School. While in high school, Joe enlisted in the United States Navy and served from May 1945-December...

Sep 9, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Jo Skeel, 67, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday September 9, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital. Becky was born February 11, 1956, in Freeport, the daughter of Ronald and Maryann (Kempthorne) Farringer. Becky loved to gamble it could’ve been playing slots or even a good game of Texas Holdem! Becky also loved to bake and spend time with...

Sep 9, 2023

Gary L. Hartman, 61, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday September 9, 2023 at Walnut Acres in Freeport. He was born April 13, 1962 in Freeport to Elton and Fay (Mellen) Hartman. Gary is survived by his brothers Jeff Hartman and Gerald (Connie) Hartman both of Freeport. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services...

Sep 9, 2023

Charlotte Ann McLinn, 59, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday September 9, 2023 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born February 27, 1964 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Duane E. and LaVonne (Veltman) McLinn. She worked as a chef at Liberty Village and was also employed at Honeywell. Charlotte enjoyed traveling, going to...

Sep 9, 2023

Edwin (Ed) Holaday 87, of Forreston, IL died Saturday September 9, 2023, at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon. Ed was born Oct.7,1935 in Maryville, MO. to Dale T. Holaday & L. Mildred (Barnes)Holaday. He graduated from South Nodaway H.S., Barnard, MO. He also graduated from U.S Trade School, Kansas City, MO. In May 1957 he enlisted in...

Sep 7, 2023

Larry "Doc" E. Reel, 83, passed away on September 07, 2023 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, IL.

Larry was born on November 19, 1939 in Freeport, IL the son of Edwin "Pete" and Geraldine (Wolfram) Reel. He married Patricia Johnson on January 22, 1961 in Rockford, IL. Doc worked in maintenance at...

Sep 3, 2023

Da’ Chino “Chino” Thurman, 22, of Freeport went to be with the lord on September 3, 2023 at OSF St. Anthony in Rockford.

Chino was born on August 1, 2001 in Freeport, IL the son of Jimmy Reed and Denise Davis. He was a young entrepreneur in Freeport who started Beyond Kiqs Nation;...

Aug 30, 2023

Amy Munda Voegeli, 44, passed away from a three-year battle with Breast Cancer on August 30, 2023. She was born on December 26, 1978, at Chanute Air Force Base. She was the daughter of Greg and Julie (Ifert) Munda. She graduated from Aquin High School in 1997. She married Jeremy Vogeli on September 29, 2001.

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Aug 29, 2023

James Darren Hodges, 51, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday August 29, 2023 in his home. He was born October 28, 1971 in Chicago, IL to James Earl and Nancy (Hawthorne) Hodges. Darren was a 1990 graduate of Freeport High School. Once a Pretzel, Always a Pretzel. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1994-1998....

Aug 28, 2023

Linda G. Siedenburg, 77, formerly of Freeport, IL passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at Encore Memory Care in Barrington, IL. She was born July 21, 1946 in Flint, MI to Lyle and Marjorie (Sweers) Yankee. She married Jerry Siedenburg in September of 1991 in Freeport, IL. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family, especially...

Aug 27, 2023

When we think of Thomas W. Migliore, we think of Husband, Father, Son and Grandfather but he is so much more than that. His faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior was a tenet to his life and a legacy to his family and friends.

He is the beloved husband of 52 years to Sandra...

Aug 25, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Martin Luecke, 93, passed away on August 25, 2023 at Parkview Home of Freeport in Freeport, IL.

Charlie was born on September 08, 1929 in Freeport, IL the son of Robert and Margaret (Blust) Luecke. He was a 1947 Aquin High School graduate and received his bachelor's degree from the University...

Aug 25, 2023

N. John "Tex" Krogull, 90, passed away on August 25, 2023 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL, surrounded by his loved ones.

Tex was born on April 13, 1933 in Freeport, IL son of Ervin and Marian (Deibel) Krogull. He graduated from Aquin High School in 1951. He went to work for Micro...

Aug 25, 2023

Michael Alan Stykel, 63, of Rockford, IL passed away unexpectedy on Friday August 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1960 in Freeport, IL to Marvin and Birdine (Ingold) Stykel. He was a 1978 graduate of Forreston High School and attended Highland Community College.

Michael was self-employed...

Aug 25, 2023

Valerie Alice Grimes, 61, of Forreston, passed away in her home on Friday August 25, 2023. Alice was born January 7, 1962 in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of Warren and Patricia (Harting) Susanke. She married George Grimes on April 23, 1994; Valerie worked as a hairdresser and for Cable Printing, Mt. Morris.

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Aug 24, 2023

Gary Joseph Roddewig, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday August 24, 2023 at Walnut Acres Nursing Center. Gary was born April 24, 1950 in Freeport, the son of George J. and Dorothy J. (Noe) Roddewig. Gary worked for both the Journal Standard and Modern Plating Corp. Gary was a baseball fan and enjoyed collecting cards throughout the...

Aug 23, 2023

Delois J. Shorter affectionately known as “Lois” went to her eternal home of rest at the age of 70

on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Lois was born on December 18, 1952, in Courtland, AL. She

is the daughter of Jeff Ella Reedus and Kermit Stovall. Lois received her formal education from

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