Obituaries

Otha  Maurice  Johnson Jr.

Otha Maurice Johnson Jr.

Aug 20, 2023

Otha Maurice Johnson, Jr passed away on August 20, 2023, in Seattle, WA.

Otha Jr was born in Freeport, IL on February 9, 1947, and was the eldest son of Otha Sr. and Martha Johnson. He spent much of his life in Illinois, California, and Washington State. While in Illinois, Otha worked for Sundstrand Hydraulics and as...

Roland R. Munda

Roland R. Munda

Aug 19, 2023

Roland R. Munda, 87, of Freeport, passed away on August 19, 2023 in his home. He was born February 2, 1936, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Frank and Nina (Harvey) Munda. He graduated from Aquin High School in 1954 and married Shirlee Ransom in Freeport on June 18, 1955.

He is survived...

Darla D. Rawley

Darla D. Rawley

Aug 19, 2023

Darla D. Rawley, 68, passed away on August 19, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, WI., the results of an automobile accident.

Darla was born on October 4, 1954 in Iowa Falls, IA, to Ralph and DeLores (Meeks) Boylan. In 1972 she graduated from Lena High School and shortly afterwards began her...

Rose Daubert

Rose Daubert

Aug 16, 2023

Rose Daubert, 67, passed away on August 16, 2023 at her home in Dixon, IL, surrounded by her loved ones.

Rose was born on July 28, 1956 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Sietz) Adams. Rose married David Daubert in 1998. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2017....

William Ogden Johnson

William Ogden Johnson

Aug 12, 2023

William (Bill) Ogden Johnson, 95, of Leesburg, Florida died Saturday, August 12, 2023. Bill was born in Freeport, Illinois on October 7, 1927. He was the son of William Johnson and Ruth (Ogden) Schneider. He was baptized on April 9, 1936. He married Lois S. Sorn on November 12, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Freeport. Bill...

Richard  D. Johnson

Richard D. Johnson

Aug 8, 2023

Richard D. Johnson, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 8, 2023. He was born February 7, 1938, in Freeport, to Dick and Esther (Buss Johnson).

After his mother's passing in June of that same year, he went to live with his aunt and uncle John and Lillian Miners and...

Shirley J. Houghton

Shirley J. Houghton

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley J. Houghton, 88, passed away on August 8, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.

Shirley was born on January 15, 1935 in Freeport to daughter of Thomas and Lilas (Wittbecker) Maher.

Shirley graduated Freeport High School in 1953. She married Robert "Bob" Houghton on February 8, 1958 at...

Daniel Keith Riggle

Daniel Keith Riggle

Aug 7, 2023

Daniel K. Riggle, 51, of Dakota, IL passed away Monday August 7, 2023 at UW Health University Hospital. He was born September 25, 1971 in Rockford, IL to Dennis Keith and Carol (Cotton) Riggle. On May 2, 1992 he married Tina Winters in Freeport, IL. Dan was a Project Manager for Berner Foods for the past 18...

Gay Lynn Fortner

Gay Lynn Fortner

Aug 4, 2023

Gay Lynn Fortner, 81, passed away on August 04, 2023 after battling with Alzheimer’s and Dementia at her home in Freeport under hospice care, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren who have been her loving care takers for many years prior to her passing.

Gay was born on October 20, 1941 in Freeport,...

Judson D. Runkle

Judson D. Runkle

Aug 2, 2023

Judson Dean Runkle, 50, Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday August 2, 2023 in his home. He was born November 11, 1972 in Arlington Heights, IL to Roger and Linda (McDowell) Runkle. Judson enjoyed fishing and listening to music. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by his parents Roger...

Karen A. Haas

Karen A. Haas

Aug 1, 2023

Karen A. (Schardt) Haas, 66, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport with her family by her side. She was born January 27, 1957 in Cuba City, WI to Gerald and Donna (Hammer) Schardt. Karen was a 1975 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduating high school...

Donald W. Franz

Donald W. Franz

Jul 31, 2023

Donald "Don" W. Franz, 74, passed away on July 31, 2023, at his home in Freeport, IL.

Don was born on September 30, 1948, in Freeport, IL, the son of Frank and Doris (Southwick) Franz. He married Victoria Griffin on September 19, 1997. Don worked as a Tool and Die Maker at Honeywell...

Janice M Boyer

Janice M Boyer

Jul 29, 2023

Janice M Boyer, 79, passed away on July 29, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.

Janice was born on December 24, 1943 in Jo Daviess County, IL to parents Allen and Wynnetta (Thommason) Boyer.

Janice worked at Microswitch and then worked at Ascension St. Joseph as a CNA for...

Henry Winter

Henry Winter

Jul 28, 2023

Henry “Corky” G. Winter, 94, passed away on July 28th 2023 after a short illness. He was born on Sept. 28 1928 in Freeport IL to August and Frances (Wilkey) Winter. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1946 and enlisted in the National Guard. Henry served in the Korean War from 1951 until 1953; fighting in...

Steven P. Anderson

Steven P. Anderson

Jul 27, 2023

Steven P. Anderson, 62, of Forreston, IL passed away Thursday July 27, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born December 6, 1960 in Rockford, IL to Don and Pauline (Johnson) Anderson. Steve was retired from Woods Equipment Company in Oregon, IL after 35 years as the lead setup man. He took great pride in his work...

Jean Wubbena

Jean Wubbena

Jul 25, 2023

Jean A. Wubbena, 85, passed away on July 25, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones and her beloved cat, Patches, in Forreston, IL.

Jean was born on October 04, 1937 in Winslow Township the daughter of Paul and Evelyn (Rabe) Messinger. She married James L. Wubbena on September 27, 1958 in...

Dina C. Malstaff

Dina C. Malstaff

Jul 25, 2023

Dina C. Malstaff, 102, of Freeport, IL passed away July 25, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. She was born December 2, 1920 in Logansport, IN to Frank and Clelia (Marzotto) Costelluccio. On May 2, 1943 she married Leonard A. Malstaff in Mishawaka, IN. Leonard passed away March 29, 2011. Dina was...

Merlin L. Watson

Merlin L. Watson

Jul 19, 2023

Merlin Watson, 90, of Freeport, died Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Manor Court of Liberty Village. He was born July 19, 1933 in Jewell City, Kansas, the son of Albert and Gertie (Creek) Watson. Merlin married Juanita Sager. Merlin was a 1953 graduate of Lanark High School. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Japan...

Lori L. Willging

Lori L. Willging

Jul 12, 2023

Lori Lyn Willging, 59, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023 at her home in Freeport, Illinois with her loving husband Pete at her side.

Lori was born on October 29, 1963 in Freeport. She was raised in Cedarville and Lena by her parents, Jim and Sharon (Rygh) Huber and met the love...

Essie Louise Mazique

Essie Louise Mazique

Jul 12, 2023

Essie Louise Mazique, 81, passed away on July 12, 2023 at Swedish American Health in Rockford, IL.

Essie was born on January 23, 1942 in Durant, MS the daughter of Luther and Hazel Morton Patterson. Essie attended and graduated from Freeport High School. She married Rossevelt Mazique on December 19, 1964 at their...