Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Feb 21, 2023

Paula Ann Harrell, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Paula was born December 4, 1951 the daughter of Herbert Lee and Pauline (Robinson) Jones. She married William "Bill" Harrell on June 13, 2022 in Freeport, IL. Mr. Harrell passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Paula was a member of Mt. Calvary Church...

Feb 19, 2023

Clifford W. Lang Jr., age 85 and a residence of Freeport, IL, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Waconia Hospital in Waconia, MN. Cliff was born April 10, 1937 in Freeport IL. His parents were Clifford W. Lang Sr. and Faye (Thomas) Lang. In Cliff's youth he loved to play sports. He was on the Football, Basketball, and...

Feb 19, 2023

Gale L. Frank, 76, of Forreston, passed away on February 19, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Gale was born on May 11, 1946 in Sterling, IL the son of Wilfred and Ethelyn (Schoonhoven) Frank. He married Kathleen "Kathy" Halfman on June 15, 1968 at St. Wendelin in Shannon, IL. Gale worked in the Paint Department at Montgomery...

Feb 18, 2023

William "Bill" Wienand of Freeport, IL, passed away on February 18 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on February 19, 1931 in Freeport, IL. He was the son of William A. and Edith (Toelle) Wienand. Bill married Dolores Lamm on May 10, 1958. Bill was very athletic and during his life he played baseball, softball, basketball,...

Feb 18, 2023

Daniel (Dan) Dixon, 73, of Cedarville, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. with his wife by his side. He was born September 12, 1949 in Freeport, IL to Melvin and Florence (McCarty) Dixon. He married Peggy Schwartz on October 8, 1977 in Rockton, IL. He graduated from Freeport HS in...

Feb 17, 2023

Sharon Kay (Ackerman) Myers was born in a house in Dubuque Iowa In March of 1944. Her mother was Margaret (Kramer) and Father was Fred Ackerman. She was the third of 8 children born to Margaret, three have preceded her in death, Charly, Bill and Joy. Mary, Pat, John and Bob are still here, as well as her Brother...

Feb 17, 2023

George J. Baal, 80, of German Valley, IL passed away Friday February 17, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born November 22, 1942 in Seward, IL to George and Annetta (Borgmann) Baal. On July 26, 1969 he married Erma Shelly at Zion Church in Freeport. George worked for Burgess Battery for 25 years and was...

Feb 16, 2023

Curt A. Barrett, 60, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday February 16, 2023. Curt was born July 20, 1962, in Freeport, the son of Duane ‘Dave" and Patricia (Lee) Barrett. He was a graduate of Freeport High School and Abilene Christian University. Curt was a member of Freeport Church of Christ. Curt enjoyed golfing and following many sports, most of...

Feb 15, 2023

Lavern W. Stamm, 84, of Shannon, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday February 15, 2023. He was born in Stephenson County on January 2, 1939, the son of Milford and Elta Mae (Lestikow) Stamm. He graduated from Forreston High School and started working as a carpenter. He later began his own business, with...

Feb 14, 2023

Sally Jo Derenski Fluegel, 65, of Longmont, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, after a fall at home.

Sally Jo was born in Freeport, Illinois, on February 1, 1958, to Thomas F. and Joan (Baxter) Derenski. She was a 1976 graduate of Freeport High School and received her nursing degree from Highland Community College...

Feb 13, 2023

Denny Smith, 56, beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away after a brief illness on February 13, 2023 at his home in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Denny was born in Freeport, IL on November 10, 1966, to Lloyd and Linda Smith. He was the oldest of four children. Denny attended Freeport High school. He then moved to Rockford...

Feb 10, 2023

James "JB" Shultis, 69, of Stockton, IL passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. JB was born April 15, 1953 in Des Plaines, the son of Raymond and Arlene (Coffman) Shultis. He married Michelle "Chelle" Giesel on July 3, 1982 in Arlington Heights. JB was a carpenter and a jack of all trades....

Feb 10, 2023

William "Billy" Charles Harrell, 73, of Freeport passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Billy was born December 21, 1949 the son of Grant and Lottie (Coofer) Harrell. He married Paula French on June 13, 2022 in Freeport, IL. Billy worked in the maintenance department at Commonwealth Edison prior to his retirement....

Feb 9, 2023

My husband was a source of strength, the rock and foundation in life and love. We can bravely face each new day drawing strength from beautiful moments and memories with him. Jim died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1953, the son of Donald and Dorothy Mullarkey (Watkins). Jim attended both St. Joseph's...

Feb 7, 2023

Diane June Winters, 77, of Eagle River, WI passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born March 31, 1945 in Freeport, IL to Harold and June (Fluegel) Hart. On February 12, 1966 she married Alex Winters. Both were graduates of Freeport High class of 1963. She worked as a secretary at the Freeport...

Feb 6, 2023

Frank S. Weber, 73, of Freeport, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Frank was born March 4, 1949 in Clinton, Iowa the son of Gerald and Vera (Haferbier) Weber. He married Brenda Finn on September 11, 1971. Frank served in the United States National Guard for 6 years. He was a trained barber, owning...

Feb 5, 2023

Shannon Elizabeth Gorham, 38, of Orangeville, IL passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. Shannon was born September 5, 1984 in Freeport the daughter of Kenneth and Lisa (Bordner) Oswalt. She worked as a counselor for Sleezer Home in Freeport. Shannon is survived by her children, Jaylynn, JaydaRae, Jaxyn, Reema and Halah; mother,...