Obituaries

Feb 19, 2024

Laurie A. Thomas, 63, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday February 19, 2024 in her home. She was born May 10, 1960 in Freeport to Marvin and Marguerite (Herbst) McKee. Laurie was employed at the Freeport School District for many years as a cook. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and making her own beef jerky.

Feb 18, 2024

John Avampato peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born on February 20,1961, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elgin. He was a beloved husband to Judy for 37 years and the cherished father of four daughters, Brittany, Lauren, Hillary and Madison. John leaves behind a legacy of love...

Feb 17, 2024

Marlene Faith Ford, 75, of Polo, passed away, Saturday February 17, 2024, at Franklin Grove Living & Rehab. Marlene was born May 23, 1948, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of John A. and Martha (Tiedens) Ruter. She grew up on the family farm near Baileyville. She was a 1966 graduate of Forreston High School where she was...

Feb 17, 2024

John Patrick “Jack” O’Connor, 94, of Freeport, died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Liberty Village Retirement Community.

Funeral Mass will be 10 A.M. Saturday Feb. 24, 2024 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church with the Rev. Peter Snieg officiating and concelebrated by the Rev. Dan O’Connor. A visitation will be from 9 A.M. until the time...

Feb 15, 2024

Maryann Burrow transitioned to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at OSF ST Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.

Maryann was born October 18, 1939 in Winona, Mississippi to Henry and Vivian (Hudson) Collins.

She completed her formal education in Winona. Maryann was married to love of her life Willis...

Feb 14, 2024

Addie Lee Cain, age 88, of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Sage Meadow of Middleton Assisted Living and Memory Care in Madison, WI, where she had resided since 2017. She was born on March 25, 1935 in West, Mississippi, the daughter of George and Pearl (Riley) Pearson and was the youngest of...

Feb 13, 2024

Wayne L. Gaul, 85, of Shannon, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Wayne was born March 26, 1938 in Freeport to father Kenneth Gaul and mother Mary (Atherton) Gaul. Wayne farmed for more than 60 years in the Shannon area as he wanted to, until his last days with us. He was a...

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,...