Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

When we think of Thomas W. Migliore, we think of Husband, Father, Son and Grandfather but he is so much more than that. His faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior was a tenet to his life and a legacy to his family and friends.

He is the beloved husband of 52 years to Sandra (Oglesby) Migliore, the irreplaceable father of...

Aug 25, 2023

Charles "Charlie" Martin Luecke, 93, passed away on August 25, 2023 at Parkview Home of Freeport in Freeport, IL.

Charlie was born on September 08, 1929 in Freeport, IL the son of Robert and Margaret (Blust) Luecke. He was a 1947 Aquin High School graduate and received his bachelor's degree from the University...

Aug 25, 2023

N. John "Tex" Krogull, 90, passed away on August 25, 2023 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL, surrounded by his loved ones.

Tex was born on April 13, 1933 in Freeport, IL son of Ervin and Marian (Deibel) Krogull. He graduated from Aquin High School in 1951. He went to work for Micro...

Aug 25, 2023

Michael Alan Stykel, 63, of Rockford, IL passed away unexpectedy on Friday August 25, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1960 in Freeport, IL to Marvin and Birdine (Ingold) Stykel. He was a 1978 graduate of Forreston High School and attended Highland Community College.

Michael was self-employed...

Aug 25, 2023

Valerie Alice Grimes, 61, of Forreston, passed away in her home on Friday August 25, 2023. Alice was born January 7, 1962 in Elgin, Illinois, the daughter of Warren and Patricia (Harting) Susanke. She married George Grimes on April 23, 1994; Valerie worked as a hairdresser and for Cable Printing, Mt. Morris.

Surviving...

Aug 24, 2023

Gary Joseph Roddewig, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday August 24, 2023 at Walnut Acres Nursing Center. Gary was born April 24, 1950 in Freeport, the son of George J. and Dorothy J. (Noe) Roddewig. Gary worked for both the Journal Standard and Modern Plating Corp. Gary was a baseball fan and enjoyed collecting cards throughout the...

Aug 23, 2023

Delois J. Shorter affectionately known as “Lois” went to her eternal home of rest at the age of 70

on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Lois was born on December 18, 1952, in Courtland, AL. She

is the daughter of Jeff Ella Reedus and Kermit Stovall. Lois received her formal education from

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Aug 20, 2023

Otha Maurice Johnson, Jr passed away on August 20, 2023, in Seattle, WA.

Otha Jr was born in Freeport, IL on February 9, 1947, and was the eldest son of Otha Sr. and Martha Johnson. He spent much of his life in Illinois, California, and Washington State. While in Illinois, Otha worked for Sundstrand Hydraulics and as...

Aug 19, 2023

Roland R. Munda, 87, of Freeport, passed away on August 19, 2023 in his home. He was born February 2, 1936, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Frank and Nina (Harvey) Munda. He graduated from Aquin High School in 1954 and married Shirlee Ransom in Freeport on June 18, 1955.

He is survived...

Aug 19, 2023

Darla D. Rawley, 68, passed away on August 19, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center in Summit, WI., the results of an automobile accident.

Darla was born on October 4, 1954 in Iowa Falls, IA, to Ralph and DeLores (Meeks) Boylan. In 1972 she graduated from Lena High School and shortly afterwards began her...

Aug 16, 2023

Rose Daubert, 67, passed away on August 16, 2023 at her home in Dixon, IL, surrounded by her loved ones.

Rose was born on July 28, 1956 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Sietz) Adams. Rose married David Daubert in 1998. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2017....

Aug 12, 2023

William (Bill) Ogden Johnson, 95, of Leesburg, Florida died Saturday, August 12, 2023. Bill was born in Freeport, Illinois on October 7, 1927. He was the son of William Johnson and Ruth (Ogden) Schneider. He was baptized on April 9, 1936. He married Lois S. Sorn on November 12, 1949 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Freeport. Bill...

Aug 8, 2023

Richard D. Johnson, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 8, 2023. He was born February 7, 1938, in Freeport, to Dick and Esther (Buss Johnson).

After his mother's passing in June of that same year, he went to live with his aunt and uncle John and Lillian Miners and...

Aug 8, 2023

Shirley J. Houghton, 88, passed away on August 8, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.

Shirley was born on January 15, 1935 in Freeport to daughter of Thomas and Lilas (Wittbecker) Maher.

Shirley graduated Freeport High School in 1953. She married Robert "Bob" Houghton on February 8, 1958 at...

Aug 7, 2023

Daniel K. Riggle, 51, of Dakota, IL passed away Monday August 7, 2023 at UW Health University Hospital. He was born September 25, 1971 in Rockford, IL to Dennis Keith and Carol (Cotton) Riggle. On May 2, 1992 he married Tina Winters in Freeport, IL. Dan was a Project Manager for Berner Foods for the past 18...

Aug 4, 2023

Gay Lynn Fortner, 81, passed away on August 04, 2023 after battling with Alzheimer’s and Dementia at her home in Freeport under hospice care, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren who have been her loving care takers for many years prior to her passing.

Gay was born on October 20, 1941 in Freeport,...

Aug 2, 2023

Judson Dean Runkle, 50, Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday August 2, 2023 in his home. He was born November 11, 1972 in Arlington Heights, IL to Roger and Linda (McDowell) Runkle. Judson enjoyed fishing and listening to music. He was also an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He is survived by his parents Roger...

Aug 1, 2023

Karen A. (Schardt) Haas, 66, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday August 1, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport with her family by her side. She was born January 27, 1957 in Cuba City, WI to Gerald and Donna (Hammer) Schardt. Karen was a 1975 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduating high school...

Jul 31, 2023

Donald "Don" W. Franz, 74, passed away on July 31, 2023, at his home in Freeport, IL.

Don was born on September 30, 1948, in Freeport, IL, the son of Frank and Doris (Southwick) Franz. He married Victoria Griffin on September 19, 1997. Don worked as a Tool and Die Maker at Honeywell...

Jul 29, 2023

Janice M Boyer, 79, passed away on July 29, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.

Janice was born on December 24, 1943 in Jo Daviess County, IL to parents Allen and Wynnetta (Thommason) Boyer.

Janice worked at Microswitch and then worked at Ascension St. Joseph as a CNA for...