Obituaries

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...

Nancy R. Campbell

Nancy R. Campbell

Nov 5, 2022

Nancy Rose Campbell Nancy died on Saturday, November 5, 2022,at Manor Court Nursing Home, in Freeport, IL. She was 86. She was born June 11, 1936, in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Algot and E. Ruth (Newberry) Larson. She is a 1954 graduate of Durand High School, and earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University in 1958. After...

Wanda M. Mccann

Wanda M. Mccann

Nov 5, 2022

Wanda M. McCann, 91, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday November 5, 2022 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. Wanda was born January 7, 1931, in Steuben, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Roy and Imola (Groom) Havens. Wanda married Harold Picha and they had six children together. Wanda was employed by Sanitary Dry Cleaners for many years until her...

Mary M. Mcgee

Mary M. Mcgee

Oct 31, 2022

Mary M. McGee, of Rockford, IL., departed this earthly life on October 31, 2022. She was born on April 11, 1946, in West, Mississippi, the daughter of George and Florence Pearson-Jordan. Mary married the late Roger C. McGee on April 29, 1966. She lived in Freeport, IL for many years and later moved to Rockford, IL. While residing in...

Richard E. Mocker

Richard E. Mocker

Oct 31, 2022

Richard Emil Mocker, 84, of Forreston, died Monday October 31, 2022, at Neighbors Nursing Center, Byron. Richard was born December 16, 1937, in Germany, the son of Richard and Inga Mocker. Richard married Beverly Andrews June 1, 1962, in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Richard farmed for many years, it wasn't a just a job to him, he loved doing it. He...

Jean E. Walker

Jean E. Walker

Oct 30, 2022

Mrs. Jean Walker was born June 16, 1950 in Freeport, Illinois, to the late Ulysses and Florence Taylor. She was preceded in death by husband, Robert (Bubba) Fane; son, James McGee; two brothers, Lawrence Taylor and her twin James "Jimmy James" Taylor; three uncles Sonny, Lucas and James; four aunties; Eloise, Audrey, Dorothy and Rosalie; two special cousins; Joan...

Debra "Debbie" F. Cain

Debra "Debbie" F. Cain

Oct 30, 2022

Debra "Debbie" F. Cain, 71, of Freeport, passed away, peacefully, Sunday October 30, 2022, in her home following a brief but challenging battle with cancer. Debbie was born October 3, 1951, in Freeport, the daughter of Lloyd and Lorna G. (Luebbing) Smith. During her retirement years, Debbie showed great love and compassion with the care she provided to Lloyd...

Darmon "Don" D. Beckington

Darmon "Don" D. Beckington

Oct 29, 2022

Darmon "Don" D. Beckington, 76, of Freeport, formerly of Rockford, IL passed away Saturday October 29, with his loved ones by his side. Darmon was born August 3 1, 1946 in Rockford to Charles Beckington and Verla (Harrolle) Beckington. Darmon served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a machinist for Tool Craft and Twin Disc in...

Je'Mahri Darius Williams

Je'Mahri Darius Williams

Oct 28, 2022

Je'Mahri Darius Williams passed away unexpectedly October 28th, 2022. He was born September 7, 2022, in Monroe, Wisconsin, the son of Nikita Wilson and Jemone Williams. With us for a short time, Je'Mahri was able to bring us so much joy. Our "Mr. Smiley Man" and "Homeboy Je'Mahri". He is survived by four brothers, Jaylen, Z'ayvion, Jameer, and Jamir;...

Colette Mcclain

Colette Mcclain

Oct 26, 2022

Colette (Coe) McClain, 60, of Freeport, IL passed away sudden at her home Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born December 24, 1961, in Freeport IL, to John Campbell and Dorothy Fair. On May 28, 2016, Colette married Lendell McClain, in Freeport, IL. Colette was a member of St. James CME Church in Freeport, IL, at an early age....

Donald F. Valkema

Donald F. Valkema

Oct 26, 2022

He lived fiercely, loved gently, and passed peacefully at the age of 90, on October 26, 2022, under the tender care of FHN Hospice and Parkview Home. Donald Francis Valkema, was born on July 7, 1932, the son of Harold and Dorothy (Kloepping) Valkema. He was a graduate of Freeport High School and DeVry School of Electronics. Don was...

Vivian J. Siefken

Vivian J. Siefken

Oct 25, 2022

Vivian Siefken, of Freeport, formally from Forreston, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2022. She was born to Clarence and Alta (Ware) Thompson on June 15, 1934. Vivian loved to crochet, decorate cakes and spend time with her kitty Tucker. Vivian worked at Honeywell briefly before her retirement. Vivian is survived by one son Jerald Siefken,...

Mary L. Lamm

Mary L. Lamm

Oct 22, 2022

Mary Louise Lamm, 83, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday October 22, 2022. She was born January 20, 1939 in Rockford, IL, the daughter of Roy and Lucille (Gerdes) Zimmerman. Mary married Frank Lamm June 30, 1962; he died January 14, 2008. Mary worked for the Rockford Register Star, Colony Brands and Structo Manufacturing. She...

Benjamin "Kip" Ficklin Elbert Iv

Benjamin "Kip" Ficklin Elbert Iv

Oct 19, 2022

Benjamin "Kip" Ficklin Elbert IV, affectionately known as "Fossil", 74, of Shannon, IL passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in his home. He was born January 25, 1948 in Des Moines, IA to Benjamin Ficklin III and Eleanor (Sayre) Elbert. Benjamin served in the United States Army from 1967-1970, stationed in Brussels, Germany and Korea. On June 27, 1981...

Terry Hoefle

Terry Hoefle

Oct 17, 2022

Terry Lee Hoefle formally of Freeport Illinois passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by his loving family in Aldie, Virginia. Terry was a graduate of Freeport High School, Class of 1962. In High School Terry was a thespian, an athlete and a member of the choir. Memorable roles included the King...

Kevin T. Calam

Kevin T. Calam

Oct 12, 2022

Kevin Thomas Calam, 34, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday October 12, 2022 in his home after a prolonged heart condition. He was born March 6, 1988 in Freeport, IL to Ralph Calam and Susan Lee. He earned his GED from Highland Community College in Freeport. Kevin enjoyed working in the yard, music, and video games. Electronics were Kevin's...

Ronald V. Cronau

Ronald V. Cronau

Oct 11, 2022

Ronald V. Cronau, 90, of Orangeville, IL, passed away Tuesday October 11, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born July 14, 1932 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Raymond and Lucille (Nitzel) Cronau. Ronald married Mary Daughenbaugh February 16, 1952 in Orangeville, IL. Ronald worked for Northwest-Contel GTE/Verizon for 42 years. Ronald started in the telephone industry...

Noah R. Young

Noah R. Young

Oct 9, 2022

On Sunday, October 9, 2022, Noah Revain Young, husband, father of four children, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, passed away at the age of 92. Noah was born on June 29, 1930 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Noah J. and Maudie (Cole) Young. He graduated high school and enlisted in the Navy in August of 1948 and served through the...