Dr. Frank H. Descourouez
Mar 11, 2023
It can be said that you measure yourself by those who measure themselves by you. Nothing could have been truer for Dr. Frank H. Descourouez, who passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, March 11, 2023, with his beloved wife and family at his side. Frank was born on January 25, 1933, to Frank F. and Leta...
Joseph R. Sorn
Mar 11, 2023
Joseph R. Sorn, 91, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday March 11, 2023, Manor Court, Freeport. Mr. Sorn was born March 20, 1931 in Freeport, the son of Lawrence and Frieda (Bornemeier) Sorn. Joe married Iva Jean Hofmeister in Rock City, Illinois, on November 30, 1952. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Joseph was member of First...
Mary Sue Boerner
Mar 9, 2023
Mary Suzanne Boerner, 73, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at Pearl Pavillion in Freeport, IL. She was born June 20, 1949 in Freeport, IL to Charles and Alice (Reddington) McCool. On June 23, 1984 she married Brad Boerner at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport, IL. Mary Sue‘s employment included CVS, Domino Liquors, FHN Memorial...
Dr. Herbert J. Partoll
Mar 9, 2023
Dr. Herbert J. Partoll , age 97, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was born in Dresden, Germany on November 3, 1925 to Alfred and Anna Partoll, ne Schmid, and emigrated to Chicago in 1935. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army in WW II, and afterward, attended Elmhurst College and the Illinois School of Optometry...
Katelin "Katie" M. Croffoot
Mar 8, 2023
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Katie, loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, and cousin passed away at the young age of 26. Katie was born February 28, 1997 in Monroe, WI to Denia (Clubb) Fleming and Craig Croffoot. Katie was a free spirited and loving person. She was a very caring person who always helped others before herself. She...
Mary Lee Hauser
Mar 7, 2023
Mary Lee Hauser, 91, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Freeport, IL, surrounded by family members. Mary was born on December 21, 1931 in Burlington, IA, to Bertrand and Dorella Robinson, the fifth of eight children. Mary and Richard (Dick) Hauser were married on June 23, 1953, and celebrated almost 68 years of marriage...
Patricia "Patti" L. Ratkovich
Mar 5, 2023
Patricia "Patti" L. Ratkovich, 75, of Freeport (long time resident of Lombard) passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on March 5, 2023 at Manor Court in Freeport. Pat was born on June 17, 1947 in Chicago the daughter of Douglas and Violet (Workman) Ailene. She married George Ratkovich, Jr on April 15, 1967 in Cicero, IL....
Jesse L. Stichter
Mar 4, 2023
Jesse L. Stichter, 51, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday March, 4, 2023 in his home. He was born February 14, 1972 in Freeport, IL to Gerald and Janet (Dash) Stichter. On April 5, 2007 he married Dawn Dyer in Freeport. Jesse was a chef at Ciminos Little Italy and most recently at Benchwarmers. He also worked at Family...
Hunter Lee Mcworthy
Mar 3, 2023
Hunter Lee McWorthy, beloved son, husband, and soon to be daddy, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday March 3rd 2023 at FHN, at the age of 25, with family by his side. Hunter Bear was born on Saturday, June 28th 1997 to Dan and Amanda McWorthy. Hunter was a goof and the light of all of our lives....
Janessa S. Johnson
Mar 1, 2023
Janessa S. Johnson, 29, of Freeport, wonderful life ended, Wednesday March 1, 2023. Janessa was born February 6, 1994, in Freeport, to parents Katie Clark and Dee Johnson. She attended Freeport High School and Highland Community college. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, fishing, playing cards, most of all brightening others day. Janessa leaves to cherish her memories,...
Robert "Butch" Mordick
Mar 1, 2023
Robert "Butch" Mordick, 80, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday March 1, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born September 28, 1942, in Freeport, the son of Francis and Mary (Meyers) Mordick. He was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School. Butch was Owner of Mrs. Mike's since 1971. Butch is survived by his children, Beth...
Evangeline "Cookie" Inez Mccarthy
Feb 28, 2023
Evangeline Inez ‘Cookie" McCarthy, 94, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday February 28, 2023, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Cookie was born February 23, 1929, in Freeport the daughter of Harold and Violet (Williams) Vore. Cookie married William F. McCarthy April 19, 1952, in Freeport. Mr. McCarthy passed away June 5, 1995. She worked as a life insurance agent and accountant...
Dennis Lee Koehn
Feb 26, 2023
Dennis Lee Koehn, 75, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday February 26, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Dennis was born December 20, 1947, in Freeport, the son of Louis J. and Beatrice (Lower)Koehn. Dennis married Dawn Black December 20, 1985 in Lena. Dennis served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. During his service he earned...
Matthew "Matt" Karl Mordick
Feb 26, 2023
Matthew Karl Mordick, loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, 44, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday February 26, 2023. Matt was born June 3, 1978 in Freeport the son of Robert "Butch" and Ann (Smoyer)Mordick. Matt was a graduate of Freeport High School. Along with his father, and brother Dan, they owned and operated Mrs. Mike's Potato Chips. Matt...
Kelly Joe Hill
Feb 25, 2023
Kelly Joe Hill, 54, of Forreston, passed away on, February 25, 2023 at his home. Kelly was born on July 24, 1968 in Rockford the son of Charlene Spatafora. He married Jennifer "Jen" Sue Giedd on April 30, 2022 in Rockford. Kelly was a talented carpenter and woodworker. He would see a vision and was able to bring it...
Raymond "Ray" Allen Moss
Feb 24, 2023
Raymond "Ray" Allen Moss, 85, of Freeport passed away on, Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Ray was born on December 21, 1937 in Streator, IL the son of Raymond H. and Agnes M. (Rabbitt) Moss. He married Janice "Jan" Payne on November 21, 1964 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Streator, IL. Ray...
Tyrone Patton
Feb 23, 2023
Tyrone E. Patton was born on January 10, 1976 in Chicago, IL. Born to Walter M. Patton III and Deborah E. (Marrable) Patton. Tyrone was the second child of this union. He moved to Freeport IL in 1983 where his mother married Edward L. Triplett. He attended the Freeport 145 Schools starting at Taylor Park and graduated from Freeport...
Walter L. Holcomb
Feb 23, 2023
Walter L. Holcomb, 83, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday February 23, 2023 at FHN Hospital. He was born August 30, 1939 in Freeport, IL to Walter and Daisy (Lamm) Holcomb. On August 27, 1960 he married Sandra Symanek. Walter served in the United States Army. He also served 26 years on the Freeport Police Department, including 11 years...
Verlo Jon Dewall
Feb 22, 2023
Verlo Jon DeWall, 81, of Shannon IL, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 at Swedish American Heart Hospital in Rockford. Born June 22, 1941, to John and Elva DeWall, Verlo was raised in the Forreston area, graduating from Forreston High School in 1959. He was passionate about playing various sports, especially basketball. Following high school, he served proudly...
Nancy Eckert
Feb 22, 2023
Nancy Eckert died Tuesday, February 22, 2023, in her home in Freeport, IL surrounded by loving family and caregivers. Nancy was born in Melrose, MA March 25, 1933. She brought her New England sense of etiquette, order, and propriety to everything she touched: family, friends, and community. She graduated from Wellesley College and married Richard Eckert in 1955. They...
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