Obituaries

May 2, 2023

Lyle H. Wilken, 61, of Forreston, IL passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 in his home. He was born September 7, 1961 in Freeport, IL, the son of Dale and Leona (Albert) Wilken. On October 20, 1984 he married Penny Kessler in Adeline, IL. Lyle was a member of Adeline Zion Evangelical Church. Coaching in Forreston was really important...

May 2, 2023

Desi R. Scott, 54, of Freeport, IL departed this earthly life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home with his family.

Desi was born on October 8, 1968 in Chicago the son of Laighton and Earline (Parker) Scott, Jr. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age. Desi worked many years in...

Apr 28, 2023

Donald "Don" Saxby, 91, of Freeport, Illinois peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Presence St. Vincent Nursing Home in Freeport

Don was born on August 12, 1931 in Humboldt County, low, the son of William and Zelda (Helferich). He married Sandra Sarston on November 29, 1968 in Freeport. Don...

Apr 24, 2023

John Richard "Dick" Worthington, 92, passed away, on Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born December 5, 1929, the son of Charles and Margaret (Goedel) Worthington. He married Nelda Tritch in Indianapolis on February 18, 1951. Mr. Worthington proudly served his country in the US Navy. Dick was a member of Grace...

Apr 23, 2023

David M. Folgate, 52, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday April 23, 2023. David was born May 28, 1970, in Freeport, the son of Lynn and Sheryl (Martin) Folgate. He worked for Westside Transportation in Cedar Rapids for 10 years. David was a fan of NASCAR and the Chicago Bears. He was a member of the Freeport Moose Lodge, where...

Apr 23, 2023

MaryJean Fusco (Brillhart) was born on Dec 31, 1924 on the farm. She died on April 23, 2023 at the age of 98 after living a full and vibrant life. Mary Jean was the only child of Archie and Bertha Brillhart (Roberts) spent her entire life here in Freeport. She first attended a one room schoolhouse…. rode her horse...

Apr 15, 2023

Janice Sievert, 89, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 of congestive heart failure. Janice was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on December 23,1933. Janice was always the big sister of the Monjeau kids growing up in Minnesota. Janice married Dale Sievert on September 7, 1953. Dale's career took them to Rockford, Florida, and Rhode Island...

Apr 15, 2023

Robert "Butch" Frank Grabow Jr., 74, passed away on Saturday, April 15th, 2023, at UW Health University Wisconsin surrounded by his beloved family after a short battle with melanoma cancer. Despite the discomfort, Butch reminded his family how much they were loved until the end. He was born on October 10th, 1948, to Robert and Lilas Grabow in Oregon,...

Apr 14, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Mireille (Marie) J. Powell, (100) also known as Grand-mere to her family. Mireille passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 14, 2023. Mireille was born February 10, 1923, in Beau Bassin Mauritius, the daughter of Jean and Helene (Caltaux) Chevalier. She married James Powell on August 14, 1941 in...

Apr 12, 2023

Our dearest mother Elisabeth Lipford- Szwabe sadly passed away on April 12, 2023 at the age of 62. She was a wonderful mother who devoted herself to the Lord and the people around her. She called all of her kids everyday to check up on them and was always there when we needed her most. She also had many...

Apr 11, 2023

Henry Jerome Huenefeld, 64, of Forreston, passed away, Tuesday April 11, 2023. Henry was born January 9, 1959, the son of Fredrick and Betty (Gerloff) Huenefeld. He attended Leaf River High School. After graduation, Henry went into the Army, receiving an honorable discharge. Henry was active in the American Legion and various other Legion affiliated programs. He was always...

Apr 9, 2023

Raymond Moen, 85, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday April 9, 2023, in his home. Raymond was born July 28, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois, to Carl and Mabel (Moen) Moen. He graduated from West High School. Ray served in the Army Reserve from 1960 to 1966. He worked at Ingersoll Milling Machine Company of Rockford for 40 years. His final...

Apr 8, 2023

Madonna Jean Haight, 61, of Orangeville, passed away, Saturday April 8, 2023, in her home, surrounded by loving family. Madonna was born September 20, 1961, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Roy and Barbara (Tyron) O'Quinn. Madonna enjoyed cooking and baking, family game nights, traveling with her husband, and crafting and crocheting while watching television. Surviving are her husband,...

Apr 5, 2023

Leona Kay Beyer, 78, of Forreston, passed away, Wednesday April 5, 2023 at Parkview Home. Leona was born July 18, 1944, in Freeport, the daughter of Walter and Lucile (Webner) Hoch. Leona married Edwin L. Beyer on January 18, 1975 in Freeport. Mr. Beyer passed away August 3, 2010. She and her husband, farmed around the Forreston area for...

Apr 2, 2023

Elaine Ruth Simons, 80, of Shannon formerly of Freeport passed away on April 2, 2023 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL. Elaine was born on October 9, 1942 in Gratiot, WI the daughter of Leo and Elma (Carrey) Mau. She married Gene Wayne Simons on November 5, 1960 in Gratiot, WI. He preceded her in death on...

Apr 2, 2023

Catherine Marie Marcum, 88, of Rockford formerly of Freeport passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Anam Care in Rockford, IL. Catherine was born on August 15, 1934 in Houma, LA the daughter of Louis and Viola (Boudloche) Bonvillain. She married Chester A. "Check" Marcum Jr. on October 16, 1954 at Holy Cross in Stockton. He preceded her...

Mar 26, 2023

Joanne Ruth Schamberger, 81 of Freeport, passed away, Sunday March 26, 2023 in her home, surrounded by loving family. She was born October 9th, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Virgil and Ruth (Grimme) Cable. She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Fenger High School. Joanne went on to graduate from Northwestern University and was one of the first...

Mar 24, 2023

John "Jack" Irvin Birkholz Jr., 81, of German Valley, IL passed away Friday March 24, 2023 at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. He was born January 8, 1942 in Stephenson County to John and Amanda (Schoonhoven) Birkholz. On September 7, 1991 he married Marsha Manus at First Baptist Church in Freeport, IL. Jack's employment included farming,...

Mar 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Douglas Gloden, 83, of Freeport, IL passed away on March 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on February 16, 1940 in Princeton, IL the son of Orland and Helen (Malberg) Gloden. He married his high school sweetheart Cecilia Plum on October 7, 1962 at Walnut Methodist Church in Walnut, IL. Together...

Mar 19, 2023

Betty J. Heilman, 92, of Freeport, passed away peacefully at Winn Prairie during the morning of March 19, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born May 6, 1930 to Daniel and Vernie (Janssen) Buss. She attended Shannon High School. Betty met the love of her life, John W. Heilman, while working at a restaurant in Freeport, IL. He was...