Obituaries

Jun 18, 2023

Mary E. Vivian, 81, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday June 18, 2023, at Ascension Living and St. Joseph Village. Mary was born October 30, 1941, in LaMoille, Illinois, the daughter of Joe C. and Alice (Smith) Baker. She married Darrel R. Vivian on August 7, 1964, in Rockford, IL. Mr. Vivian passed away July 12, 1992. Mary...

Jun 17, 2023

Roger F. Nesemeyer, 55, of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday June 17, 2023 in his home. He was born July 19, 1967 in Freeport, IL to Floyd and Darlene (Olthoff) Nesemeyer. Roger was employed as a laborer at various jobs throughout his life. He enjoyed riding his bike and spending time with friends.

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Jun 16, 2023

In Honor And Rememberance

Father of three, grandfather of 14, and great grandfather of 7, Harry Bernard Prentice, age 82, of Leaf River, IL, passed away Friday evening, June 16th, 2023 with family at their home. Big Harry”, as he was called by those closest to him, was born on April 1, 1941 in Paw...

Jun 15, 2023

Frances M Heitter, 101, lifelong resident of Stephenson County, IL, died June 15, 2023 at

FHN Hospice Care after a short illness. Born April 22, 1922, in Freeport, she was the daughter

of Melvin and Ethel (Schroeder) Bere. She attended Freeport schools and graduated from

Freeport School of Beauty Culture in...

Jun 13, 2023

Lisa M. MacQueen passed away June 13, 2023, at FHN hospital after a brief illness. She was born on February 28th, 1978 to Randall T. MacQueen and Melodie (Veer) Strong.

She attended Freeport Schools and Highland Community College where she studied Accounting. Years after being told she could not have children due to a health...

Jun 11, 2023

Cherlynn J. Reid, 72, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Freeport, IL passed away June 11, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born February 23, 1951 in Freeport, IL to Arthur and Dorothy (Allen) Ross. Cherlynn married Marvin Reid on May 13, 2005 in North Las Vegas, NV. Her employment included Honeywell in Freeport and the...

Jun 11, 2023

Donald Newberry, beloved husband of Ruth Newberry (deceased), passed away on June 11, 2023, at his residence in NorthPointe Terrace in Roscoe, Illinois. He was 93 years old. Don was born to Clementine (Hintgen) and George M. Newberry on May 30, 1930 in Rock Island, Illinois. Donald spent his first eight years in Rock Island until his...

Jun 6, 2023

Lloyd V. DeVries, 102, of Shannon, Illinois completed his long earthly journey, Tuesday June 6, 2023 at FHN in Freeport, IL. He was born September 23, 1920, near Harper, IL to Lewis and Carrie (DeWall) DeVries. He attended country school and Shannon High School. On December 18, 1945, he married Gladys Swalve at Forreston Grove Presbyterian Church....

Jun 5, 2023

Jun 4, 2023

Larry A. Trimble, 71, passed away on June 04, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.

Larry was born on January 25, 1952 in Freeport, IL the son of James F and Lucille (Schauer) Trimble. He married Jean Gaulrapp on June 25, 1971 at St. Joseph Church in Freeport. Larry was a...

Jun 3, 2023

William L. (Billy) Morrow Jr., 81 died June 3rd, 2023. Born June 7, 1941 in Chicago, IL. He arrived in Freeport at age 11and never left his hometown. Graduating 1959 from Freeport High where he was a Southpaw pitcher for the Pretzel Baseball team. He attended college in Alamosa Colorado on a baseball scholarship and...

May 29, 2023

Josephine Chavez, 92, of Tempe, AZ formerly of Freeport, IL and Pueblo, CO, passed away on May 29, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Josephine was born December 10, 1930, in Pueblo, CO, the daughter of Tobias and Teresita (Valdez) Gonzales. She married Porfirio “Jim” Chavez on February 4, 1957. He preceded her...

May 26, 2023

James “Yogi” D. Lawson, 83 of Shannon, IL passed away at Allure Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll on Friday, May 26th, 2023. Jim was born on June 9th, 1939 in Sterling, Illinois, the son of James P. and Hilda (Wuebben) Lawson. He married Phyllis Moll on December 10, 1960 in Shannon, IL.

Jim owned and...

May 26, 2023

OBITUARY

ROSEMARIE ANTOINETTE TAYLOR

October 23, 1940 – May 26, 2023

On May 26th, 2023, Rosemarie Antoinette Taylor passed through the portal of this world and into the glory of the infinite in much the same manner she lived: with dignity and in peace. She now rests in the arms of...

May 26, 2023

Chad Edward Engel, 52, of Oregon, IL passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born July 20, 1970 in Freeport, IL to Billy and Sonja (Engebretson) Engel. On June 7, 2006 he married Teresa Whitaker in Las Vegas, NV. Chad was employed at H.A. International for over 30 years as a...

May 23, 2023

Kali Jo West, 50, native of Freeport, Illinois, found peace on May 23rd, 2023. Embraced with

open arms by her parents and loved ones who preceded her departure.

Kali spent her years on this earth as a daughter, a wife, and a mother. Growing up, she spent

time in a loving...

May 23, 2023

Shirley J. O’Connor, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Liberty Village Retirement Community in Freeport.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday May 27, 2023 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church with Father Daniel P. O’Connor officiating. A visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service at church. There will also be...

May 23, 2023

David L. VanMatre, 74, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday May 23, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital. David was born January 10, 1949, in Freeport, the son of Homer and D. Kathryn (Stevens) VanMatre Jr. David married Linda Stewart November 6, 1983, in Rockton, Illinois. David proudly served his country in the US Army in Germany, during the Vietnam Era....

May 20, 2023

Marguerite “Mag” F. Green, 96, of Forreston, IL passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Parkview Nursing Home in Freeport.

Mag was born on April 17, 1927 in Forreston the daughter of Henry and Luella (VanRaden) Kampen. She attended three years at Forreston Grade School, five years at Cedar Bluff Country School and finished...

May 18, 2023

J. Stephen “Steve” Bares, 77, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday May 18, 2023 at Pearl Pavilion. Steve was born November 2, 1945 in Freeport, the son of Roland and Orelda (Lyons) Bares. He married his high school friend, Mary Pat Downing, on April 12, 1997. They spent 13 years in Havana, IL, returning to their hometown of Freeport in...