Obituaries

Robert William O'Hara

Jul 11, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of our beloved family member, Robert (Bob) W. O'Hara, 84, died on July 11, 2023 in Freeport, Illinois following his second battle with cancer. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 12, 1939 to Vira Ehrhart. He found, fell in love, and married the love...

Mary Ellen Demos

Jul 6, 2023

Mary Ellen Demos, 58, passed away on July 06, 2023 at her home in Freeport, IL.

Mary was born on January 05, 1965 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Norman and Judith (Reitinger) Babcock. Mary attended and graduated from Freeport High School. She was very artistic and enjoyed; drawing, sewing and quilting.

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Virgil Hayunga

Jul 5, 2023

Virgil H. Hayunga, 79, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday July 5, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born January 17, 1944 in German Valley, IL to Henry and Ethel (Mennega) Hayunga. He married Beverly Bornemeier on June 10, 1964 in Forreston, IL. Virgil was employed at the Illinois Department of Transportation for 33...

Paul Gitz

Jul 5, 2023

Paul J. Gitz

Paul Jay Gitz passed away on July 5, 2023 at Parkview Home in Freeport after a brief illness. Paul was born January 26, 1928 in Freeport to parents John and Appie Vohlken Gitz. He graduated from Freeport Senior High in 1945. Paul married Margaret May Metz on March 3, 1951 in Freeport....

John Nienhuis

Jun 29, 2023

John A. Nienhuis, 86, of Pearl City, IL passed away Thursday June 29, 2023 at Rock River Hospice and Home in Sterling, IL. He was born December 29, 1936 in Oak Park, IL to Jacob A. and Vera E. (Wilcox) Nienhuis. John was a 1954 graduate of Freeport High School. John served in the United States Army...

Elva Piehn

Jun 29, 2023

Obituary for Elva L. Piehn

Elva L. Piehn, age 106, passed away on June 29, 2023 in Freeport, IL.

Elva was born on May 3, 1917 to George and Sada (Rath) Lee in Alpena, SD. The family moved to central Illinois when she was a child. She graduated from high school...

Jack Baxter

Jun 25, 2023

JACK SIDNEY BAXTER

1936 - 2023

Jack Sidney Baxter, 87, of Freeport passed away peacefully Sunday, June 25th at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 12, 1936 in Freeport to Perry and Zoe (Clark) Baxter.

He joined the Army National Guard soon after his...

Alan Wayne Lenoir

Jun 25, 2023

Alan Wayne Lenoir peacefully made his transition on Sunday morning, June 25, 2023. The son of Albert and Patricia (St. James) Lenoir, he was born on March 4, 1961, in Freeport, Illinois. Alan attended St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church during his youth and graduated from Freeport Senior High School. He fathered two children, twins, April and Alan...

Joyce C. Lapp

Jun 24, 2023

Joyce C. Lapp

Joyce Carolann Lapp, age 90, passed away at Parkview Nursing Home on June 24, 2023.

Joyce was born August 14, 1932 to Albert and Laura (Altenbern) Klaas in Freeport, IL. She graduated from Pearl City High School in 1950. She then went to work at First...

Sharon K. Meier

Jun 23, 2023

Sharon K. Meier, 79, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday June 23, 2023 at WinnPraire Assisted Living and Memory Care with her children by her side. She was born March 15, 1944 in Lena, IL to LaVerne and Iona (Bicker) Sturtevant. On March 16, 1962 she married Lawrence “Larry” W. Meier in Freeport, IL. Larry passed away...

Loretta Kay Rouzan

Jun 20, 2023

Loretta "Kay" Rouzan, 78, of Freeport passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital.

Kay was born on March 11, 1945 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Robert "Bob" and Lauretta (Heiserman) Fishburn. She graduated with her Associates in Business from Highland Community College in Freeport. Kay started her banking...

Mary E. Vivian

Jun 18, 2023

Mary E. Vivian, 81, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday June 18, 2023, at Ascension Living and St. Joseph Village. Mary was born October 30, 1941, in LaMoille, Illinois, the daughter of Joe C. and Alice (Smith) Baker. She married Darrel R. Vivian on August 7, 1964, in Rockford, IL. Mr. Vivian passed away July 12, 1992. Mary...

Dusia Walz

Jun 18, 2023

Dusia Walz, 97, of Rockford formerly of Freeport, passed away on June 18, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Anne Place in Rockford, IL.

Dusia was born on March 09, 1926 in Russia the daughter of Ivan and Feodosia (Kunira) Gurow. She married Richard Walz on September 8, 1946 in Austria. He preceded her...

Mary E. Vivian

Jun 18, 2023

Mary E. Vivian, 81, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday June 18, 2023, at Ascension Living and St. Joseph Village. Mary was born October 30, 1941, in LaMoille, Illinois, the daughter of Joe C. and Alice (Smith) Baker. She married Darrel R. Vivian on August 7, 1964, in Rockford, IL. Mr. Vivian passed away July 12, 1992. Mary...

Roger Nesemeyer

Jun 17, 2023

Roger F. Nesemeyer, 55, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday June 17, 2023 in his home. He was born July 19, 1967 in Freeport, IL to Floyd and Darlene (Olthoff) Nesemeyer. Roger was employed as a laborer at various jobs throughout his life. He enjoyed riding his bike and spending time with friends.

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Harry Prentice

Jun 16, 2023

In Honor And Rememberance

Father of three, grandfather of 14, and great grandfather of 7, Harry Bernard Prentice, age 82, of Leaf River, IL, passed away Friday evening, June 16th, 2023 with family at their home. Big Harry”, as he was called by those closest to him, was born on April 1, 1941 in Paw...

Frances M Heitter

Jun 15, 2023

Frances M Heitter, 101, lifelong resident of Stephenson County, IL, died June 15, 2023 at

FHN Hospice Care after a short illness. Born April 22, 1922, in Freeport, she was the daughter

of Melvin and Ethel (Schroeder) Bere. She attended Freeport schools and graduated from

Freeport School of Beauty Culture in...

Lisa Marie Macqueen

Jun 13, 2023

Lisa M. MacQueen passed away June 13, 2023, at FHN hospital after a brief illness. She was born on February 28th, 1978 to Randall T. MacQueen and Melodie (Veer) Strong.

She attended Freeport Schools and Highland Community College where she studied Accounting. Years after being told she could not have children due to a health...

Cherlynn J. Reid

Jun 11, 2023

Cherlynn J. Reid, 72, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Freeport, IL passed away June 11, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born February 23, 1951 in Freeport, IL to Arthur and Dorothy (Allen) Ross. Cherlynn married Marvin Reid on May 13, 2005 in North Las Vegas, NV. Her employment included Honeywell in Freeport and the...

Donald Joseph Newberry

Jun 11, 2023

Donald Newberry, beloved husband of Ruth Newberry (deceased), passed away on June 11, 2023, at his residence in NorthPointe Terrace in Roscoe, Illinois. He was 93 years old. Don was born to Clementine (Hintgen) and George M. Newberry on May 30, 1930 in Rock Island, Illinois. Donald spent his first eight years in Rock Island until his...