Obituaries

Troy Bland Iii

Oct 1, 2023

In Loving Memory

TROY (LIL TROY) F. BLAND III, 20 of Freeport IL, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2023. He was born on March 4, 2003, in Peoria, IL, to Troy and Markita Bland.

Troy attended school within the Freeport, IL and Des Moines, IA School District. He was employed...

Henry L. "Hank" Schoenhard

Sep 30, 2023

Henry "Hank" Lee William Schoenhard, 65, of Dakota, IL, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 30, 2023 in his home. He was born April 10, 1958 in Freeport, IL, the son of Edward and Fern (Miller) Schoenhard, Sr.

Known for his huge heart and infectious smile, Hank's greatest passions were lending a helping hand...

Kenneth R. Gray

Sep 29, 2023

Kenneth R. Gray, 73, of Freeport, passed away, Friday September 29, 2023 in his home. Kenneth was born August 22, 1950, in Freeport, the son of David and Lorraine (Dole) Gray. Kenneth worked for O’Mara moving for several years before moving out west to California. Kenneth was an avid music fan and played in several local bands....

Geraldine M. Wescott

Sep 28, 2023

Geraldine Mae Wescott, age 88, passed away on September 28, 2023 in Dubuque, IA. Born October 4, 1934 in Freeport IL. She was the daughter of Floyd LaVerne Wescott and Saima Wilhelmina Saario. She graduated from High School in Hanover, IL.

She married Joseph Robert Garrow October 30, 1952. During the early years...

Gregg Allan Giffrow

Sep 27, 2023

Gregg Allan Giffrow, 69, of Freeport, IL, passed away at Walnut Acres Nursing Center on September 27, 2023 surrounded by his family. Gregg was born on April 18, 1954, in Dixon, IL, to the late David Giffrow and Mary Giffrow.

Gregg attended Shannon High School before embarking on his career. He dedicated many...

Richard Drogosz.

Sep 27, 2023

Richard “Dick” Joseph Drogosz, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Francis and Estelle (Matuch) Drogosz. Dick grew up in the city of Chicago and attended St. Mel’s High School...

Veneta C. Krogull

Sep 26, 2023

Veneta C. Krogull, age 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday September 26, 2023 at Manor Court in Freeport, one month and one day following the love of her life. She was born May 7, 1933 at home, the daughter of Alvin and Velma (Shippy) Casselman. On September 17, 1955 she married Jack Krogull at St. Thomas...

David Clarence Pederson

Sep 24, 2023

David Clarence Pederson

(September 22, 1932 — September 24, 2023)

David Clarence Pederson (91) of Freeport, Illinois passed away on September 24, 2023 with his beloved wife and family nearby. He was born September 22, 1932 in Duluth, Minnesota to Clarence and Tora Pederson as the oldest of three siblings.

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Ladonna M. Koppein

Sep 23, 2023

LaDonna M. Koppein passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born to William and Ida Hyle on February 1. 1931, in Herrington, KS. Being just a few days old, she traveled by train with her parents and her brother, Vernon, to Freeport, IL, to take up residence with her grandparents.

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Lincoln Leon Arnold

Sep 19, 2023

Lincoln L. Arnold, 78, of Freeport, went home to Heaven, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. The third child of Leon and Patricia (Imeson) Arnold. Lincoln was raised in Woodbine, IL, attending Woodbine Elementary school south of Woodbine until sixth grade and then transferring to school in Stockton. He enlisted in...

Rosalie Ann Nilles

Sep 17, 2023

Rosalie "Rosie" Ann Nilles, 71, passed away on September 17, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.

Rosie was born on January 17, 1952 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Edwin and Minnie (Weegens) Kilker. She married Mark E. Nilles on August 23, 1974. Rosie worked as a Manager at Parkside Apartments...

Ruthann H Sauer

Sep 17, 2023

Ruthann H. Sauer, 84, passed away on September 17, 2023 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL.

Ruthann was born on January 03, 1939 in Dubuque, IA the daughter of Willard and Virginia (Eberhardt) Isaacs. She married Richard F. Sauer on May 23, 1959. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2012....

Victor J. Aebly

Sep 15, 2023

Victor Joseph Aebly Obituary

Victor J. Aebly, 90, of Freeport, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at Winn Prairie Assisted Care. Victor was born April 9, 1933, in Oneco, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Helen (Pagel) Aebly. He married Hattie Enzinger on July 30, 1953, in Afolkey. He also served in the...

Marcene Klapp

Sep 14, 2023

Marcene A. Klapp, 76, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Provena St. Joseph Village in Freeport prior to her husbands arrival. She was born July 20, 1947 in Freeport, IL to Frank M. and Neva (Albright) Emrich. On May 5, 1984 she married Ron Klapp at a private residence on Park Boulevard in...

Donna L. Erickson

Sep 14, 2023

Donna Louise (Schmidt) Erickson, 81, of Winslow, IL gained her angel wings peacefully and unexpectedly in her home with her husband and beloved dog, Sparky, by her side on September 14, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1942, in Iowa to Alvin and Louise Schmidt and she eventually took on the world in Loves Park, IL...

James Evers

Sep 14, 2023

James Harold Evers, age 76 of Freeport passed away September 14, 2023 after a battle with Cancer. He was born in Freeport on September 11, 1947 to Mary Louise (Franz) Evers and John A. Evers. He was the youngest of three siblings.

Jim graduated from Freeport High School in 1965 and Northern Illinois...

Andresito L. Petran

Sep 12, 2023

Andresito L. Petran, aged 90, of Freeport, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, Illinois. He was born on February 4, 1933 in Escalante, Negros Occidental to Filomeno Sua Petran and Candida Flores Librado. On April 11, 1959 he married Honorata Ferrolino Gerzon, who was a Public School Teacher at Our...

Joseph Graham

Sep 9, 2023

Joseph Gund Graham, 96, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday September 9, 2023 at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born June 30, 1927 in Freeport to George and Margaret (Gund) Graham. Joe was a 1945 graduate of Freeport High School. While in high school, Joe enlisted in the United States Navy and served from May 1945-December...

Rebecca "Becky" Jo Skeel

Sep 9, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Jo Skeel, 67, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday September 9, 2023, at Javon Bea Hospital. Becky was born February 11, 1956, in Freeport, the daughter of Ronald and Maryann (Kempthorne) Farringer. Becky loved to gamble it could’ve been playing slots or even a good game of Texas Holdem! Becky also loved to bake and spend time with...

Gary Lee Hartman

Sep 9, 2023

Gary L. Hartman, 61, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday September 9, 2023 at Walnut Acres in Freeport. He was born April 13, 1962 in Freeport to Elton and Fay (Mellen) Hartman. Gary is survived by his brothers Jeff Hartman and Gerald (Connie) Hartman both of Freeport. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services...