Obituaries

Helen M. Butler

Helen M. Butler

Dec 12, 2022

Helen M. Butler, 82, of Forreston, passed away, Monday December 12, 2022, at Serenity Hospice, Oregon, Illinois. Helen was born July 8, 1940 in Davis, Illinois, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hoch) Kochsmeier. Helen married William C. Butler October 21, 1960, in Forreston. Mr. Butler died October 29, 2002. Helen's family always came first, she displayed this by...

Robert "Bob" H. Klosa Sr.

Robert "Bob" H. Klosa Sr.

Dec 10, 2022

Robert "Bob" H. Klosa Sr., 70, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday December 10, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 2, 1952 in Freeport to Henry and Matilda (Holbert) Klosa. Bob married Charlotte Euler on October 26, 1974 in Rockton, IL at the Church By the Side of the Road. Bob was employed...

Roseann E. Beverley

Roseann E. Beverley

Dec 8, 2022

Roseann E. Beverley, age 92 died peacefully on December 8, 2022 in Oregon, IL She was born November 21, 1930 on a farm in Wyoming Valley, Spring Green, Wisconsin, and graduated from Aquin High School in Freeport, Illinois. Richard "Dick" Beverley and Roseann were married June 4, 1949 in Spring Green, Wisconsin. Roseann and Dick operated Beverley's Market Place...

Fred Allen Kasten

Fred Allen Kasten

Dec 8, 2022

Fred Allen Kasten, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday December 8, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Fred was born October 22, 1949, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Fred and Emma (Ward) Kasten. Fred was a graduate of Freeport High School and Northern Illinois University. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Fred married Linda Charles November...

Constance "Connie" L. Schopf

Constance "Connie" L. Schopf

Dec 5, 2022

Constance "Connie" L. Schopf the best mom and nonnie a child could ask for passed away on December 5, 2022, surrounded by all of her children. She was welcomed to her heavenly home by her soulmate Bob, who was waiting to embrace her. Born November 4, 1935, to Walter and Ruth Hansen she married Robert Schopf in 1968 and...

Evelyn Marie Diddens

Evelyn Marie Diddens

Dec 3, 2022

Evelyn Marie Diddens, 96, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday December 3, 2022 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL. She was born November 17, 1926 in Shannon, IL, the daughter of Ervin and Katherine (Sturtevant) Plock. Evelyn married Alvin Diddens January 26, 1946 in German Valley, IL; he passed away September 12, 2010. Evelyn worked on the family farm...

Randall "Randy" Lee Musser

Randall "Randy" Lee Musser

Dec 1, 2022

Randall "Randy" Lee Musser, 68, of Champaign passed away on December 1, 2022, after he chose to enter into Hospice care following an illness. Randy was born December 7, 1953 in Freeport to Terry and Audrey Musser. He grew up on the family farm in Pearl City, graduating from Pearl City High School in 1972 and attended Highland Community...

Wanda Twila Farringer

Wanda Twila Farringer

Nov 27, 2022

Wanda Twila Farringer, 77, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday November 27, 2022, at Heritage Woods, Freeport. Wanda was born March 3, 1945 in Wolford, North Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Rhoda (Hochstetler) Bacher. Wanda married Edward Farringer July 20, 1990, in Rockton. Mr. Farringer passed away August 4, 2006. She worked as a nurse at Freeport Memorial Hospital...

Larry Ray Casselman

Larry Ray Casselman

Nov 27, 2022

Larry Ray Casselman, 91, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday November 27, 2022, at Parkview Home. Larry was born January 24, 1931, in Freeport, the son of Alvin and Velma (Shippy) Casselman. Larry married Jean Houghton June 29, 1963, in Freeport. Larry was a member of Second Presbyterian Church, Freeport. He worked at Micro Switch for 36 years. Surviving are...

Mary L. Partoll

Mary L. Partoll

Nov 26, 2022

FREEPORT - Mary Louise Partoll (nee Hartmann), age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 26, 2022, after a short illness. She was born in Rockford, IL on October 14, 1932 and graduated from Bishop Muldoon High School before attending Webber College in Babson Park, Florida. She was an avid member of the Black Hawk Trails Club, where she...

Sally Anne Sharelis

Sally Anne Sharelis

Nov 24, 2022

Sally Anne Sharelis, age 81, passed away peacefully Thursday November 24, 2022 while celebrating her favorite holiday surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Vincent and Sally Scavo. She was raised in the heart of the city on Taylor and Western Ave. Sally received her RN degree from St. Anne's School of Nursing...

Eldon Stukenberg

Eldon Stukenberg

Nov 20, 2022

Eldon Stukenberg, 83, Forreston, IL passed away Sunday November 20th, 2022 at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. He was born March 8, 1939 in Forreston to George and Elene (Kilker) Stukenberg. On November 4, 1961, he married Rosalie Frickson. For several years he farmed with his wife until she passed away January 17, 2000. He also drove truck for...

Norma L. Miller

Norma L. Miller

Nov 18, 2022

Norma L. Miller, 75, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday November 18, 2022 at Lena Living Center in Lena, IL after a battle with dementia. She was born October 21, 1947 in Monroe, WI to Harold and Ruth (Gille) Penniston. Norma was a graduate of Argyle High School, where she was a baton twirler in the marching band. After...

Barbara Ann Coomber

Barbara Ann Coomber

Nov 16, 2022

Barbara Ann Coomber, 83, of Lena IL and a former Freeport, Il resident, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2022 at Lena Living center. She was born March 27, 1939 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Roberta (Gitz) Medeke. Barb married Gerald Coomber June 1, 1957 in Lena, IL; he passed away March 31, 1990. Barb was a...

Hattie Aebly

Hattie Aebly

Nov 15, 2022

Hattie Aebly, 86, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2022, at Winn Prairie Assisted Care. Hattie was born January 23, 1936, in Dakota, Illinois, the daughter of John and Paula (Gruber) Enzinger. She married Victor Aebly on July 30, 1953, in Afolkey. She was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. Hattie enjoyed following all Chicago sports...

Jon M. Miccolis

Jon M. Miccolis

Nov 15, 2022

Jon M. Miccolis, 53, of Freeport, IL, passed away Tuesday November 15th, 2022 in his home. He was born on March 20, 1969 in Oak Park, IL to Dominic and Phyllis (Fioramonti) Miccolis. He spent his early childhood in Melrose Park, IL and graduated from Lake Park High School in Roselle, IL. He served in the United States Marine...

Betty Jo Wubbena

Betty Jo Wubbena

Nov 13, 2022

Betty Jo Wubbena Betty Jo Wubbena 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov 13 in her home with family present. Born April 1, 1934 to John and Lula (Allen) Gale in Union, Iowa. Betty married the love of her life, Phillip M. Wubbena on Feb. 1, 1953 in Sterling. They had four children and eight grandchildren. Betty came for humble...

Roberta Ann Schradermeier

Roberta Ann Schradermeier

Nov 12, 2022

Roberta Ann Schradermeier, 84, of Freeport, Il, died Saturday November 12, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born August 2,1938 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of John and Magdalen (Wiemers) Connors. Roberta married Ronald A. Schradermeier September 2, 1961 in Freeport, IL. Roberta worked for Honeywell and was also a Homemaker. She was a member at St. Joseph...

Sandra Dotson

Sandra Dotson

Nov 11, 2022

Sandra Dotson, 78, of Freeport, passed away, Friday November 11, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born May 25, 1944, in Dakota, the daughter of Karl and Carolyn (Virtue) Schoonhoven. Sandra married Gary L. Dotson July 24, 1965 in Freeport. Sandra was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church where she developed many great friendships. Sandra's life...

Latayne Bruce

Latayne Bruce

Nov 10, 2022

LaTayne Bruce was born on December 15, 1958 to Frank and Corrine Bruce in Freeport, Illinois. She accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. LaTayne was a happy and energetic child. Her childhood was filled with love, family, grace, honesty, faith, and hard work. LaTayne would...