Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

John E. McClellan 90, of Freeport IL passed away on Tuesday, January 16th after a brief illness. John was born on August 14th, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio to Paul and Marion McClellan. John graduated from Greenwich(CT) High School in 1947. After high school, John enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy Submarine Service during the...

Jan 16, 2024

Arlene Marie Diehl, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday January 16, 2024, in her home, surrounded by love with family, and caregiver for the last four years, granddaughter Edie. She was born April 13, 1933, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter, of David H. and Cecil M. (Frederick) Stoner. Arlene graduated from Lanark High School in 1951. She...

Jan 14, 2024

Jonathan “Big Jon” Riem, 72, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born May 17, 1951 in Freeport to Hank and Neva (Mitchell) Riem. On September 5, 1970 he married Rhonda Runkle in Apple River, IL. For 35 years Jon was employed at Honeywell in the plastics...

Jan 13, 2024

Javarski Lamar McGee affectionately known as “Varski” departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at FHN hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Javarski was born January 28, 1982, in Freeport, IL to Patricia McGee and David Ishmon. Javarski attended school within the Freeport School District. He was a huge sports lover declaring the...

Jan 12, 2024

Nancy Weaver (April 21, 1947- January 12, 2024)

Nancy was born in Murphysboro, IL to Charles and Margaret Leonard on April 21, 1947. She was a proud big sister to Sue Ann. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1965. Nancy married David Weaver in 1967. Together they welcomed Mark in September of 1968 and...

Jan 11, 2024

Marcia R. Bollinger Hartman, aged 73, died peacefully on January 11, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. Marcia was born in November 1950, in Freeport Illinois to John R. Bollinger and Alice Lawson Bollinger.

Marcia was a lifelong resident of Freeport and worked extremely hard in food service and real estate to...

Jan 6, 2024

Charles (Chuck) E. Hays, 70, of Freeport, passed away unexpectedly, at SSM Health Center in Monroe, Wisconsin, Saturday January 6, 2024, after a cardiac arrest. He was born to Herbert and Avis (Trump) Hays on September 10, 1953, in Dixon, Illinois. He attended Polo Schools until 1966 when the family moved to Shannon. The family then moved...

Jan 6, 2024

Robert F. (Bob) Christensen (76) was born on June 27th, 1947 in the United States Navy Hospital in Long Beach, California; The son of Charles F. and Audrie (Skinner) Christensen. Upon his father's discharge from the U.S. Navy, the family relocated to Freeport, IL, where Bob spent most of his life, with the exception of college years...

Jan 5, 2024

Janice Kay (Pagel) Forney, of Forreston, IL, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL with her beloved family by her side.

Janice was born (hatched) on October 29, 1954, in Monroe, Wisconsin, daughter of Daryl and Marie (Neuenschwander) Pagel. On March 8, 1976, she married the love of...

Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Jessica Ann Luedtke, 48, of Milwaukee, formerly of Freeport, passed away, Thursday January 4, 2024 in her home unexpectedly. Jessica was born November 24, 1975, in Mankato, Minnesota, the daughter of Stuart and Lois (Grandstrand) Luedtke.

Jessica was baptized December 14th, 1975 at St. John’s Willow Creek in...

Jan 4, 2024

Gary L. Rote, 85, of Cedarville, IL, passed away at home, Thursday January 4, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born September 13, 1938 in Monroe, WI to William H. and Helen (Bellville) Rote. On June 28, 1958 he married Marlene Wild at Stavers United Methodist Church in rural Monroe. Gary started farming at...

Jan 1, 2024

Janice Mae (Ruter) Colberg, age 85 of Freeport, Illinois passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at home. She was born on a farm near Baileyville, Illinois on May 6, 1938 to the late Peter and Marianna (Janssen) Ruter. Janice married Melvin L Colberg on June 28, 1964 at Forreston Reformed Church in Forreston, Illinois.

Dec 31, 2023

Lyle Dean Babcock was born to Alvin and Pearl (Law) Babcock on September 9, 1931 on their farm in Dawn Township, Lambton County, Ontario. He passed to his eternal reward on December 31, 2023. Lyle met Ruth Hewgill while traveling and preaching for the Ontario Temperance Federation in that province. They were married August 27, 1957 in...

Dec 27, 2023

Danny L. Cassidy, 71, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday December 27, 2023 at Heritage Woods in Freeport. On November 13, 1952 Dan was born in Freeport to Gerald and Shirley (Brookman) Cassidy. He was a 1970 graduate of Aquin High School. Dan owned and operated his own painting company and took great pride in his work....

Dec 24, 2023

Carol Ann Bloxdorf Maglietta, 88, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to Walter R. Bloxdorf and Florian C. (nee) Weigand, Carol was the beloved wife of Ed, loving mother to Mary (John) and David, and dear grandmother to Nathan (Sky), Emily, Colin, Grace, and Eric. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where...

Dec 24, 2023

William “Bill” Ellis Sisler, 80, of Freeport, IL passed away December 24, 2023, at Lena Living Center in Lena, IL. He was born July 26, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa to Ward and Lois (Thompson) Sisler. On June 7, 1969, he married Mary Toelle in Freeport.

Bill attended the University of Iowa where...

Dec 23, 2023

Phyllis Mae McLain, 99, of Freeport, IL, passed away December 23, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport. She was born July 1, 1924 in Belvidere, IL to Harold and Gladys (Colvin) Johnson. On April 2, 1954 she married Norman McLain in Rockton, IL. Norman passed way October 17, 1990. Phyllis was employed at Honeywell...

Dec 22, 2023

Dale L Kubatzke, 84, of Freeport, passed away, Friday December 22, 2023 at SSM Monroe Hospice Home, with his loving family by his side. Dale was born March 25, 1939, in Freeport, the son of Harold F. and Evelyn (Roth) Kubatzke. He married Sandra K. Greier November 26, 1960, in Freeport. Dale spent his life in heating...

Dec 19, 2023

Lanette Bucher, 73, of Rockford, IL passed away Tuesday December 19, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 21, 1950 in Freeport, IL to Robert and Edna (Wickham) Marker. She was a 1968 graduate of Auburn High School in Rockford. After graduating high school Lanette attended and graduated from Beauty School. On November 10,...

Dec 18, 2023

DON EDWARD SIEGMUND

Don E. Siegmund, 88, of Freeport IL, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023. Don was born on August 24, 1935 to parents William and Viola (Thiering) Siegmund in Wheatland Iowa. Don married Norma Jean Bope on June 10, 1956 and they had five children. A most loved husband, father, grandfather and...