Obituaries

Leona Kay Beyer

Leona Kay Beyer

Apr 5, 2023

Leona Kay Beyer, 78, of Forreston, passed away, Wednesday April 5, 2023 at Parkview Home. Leona was born July 18, 1944, in Freeport, the daughter of Walter and Lucile (Webner) Hoch. Leona married Edwin L. Beyer on January 18, 1975 in Freeport. Mr. Beyer passed away August 3, 2010. She and her husband, farmed around the Forreston area for...

Elaine Ruth Simons

Elaine Ruth Simons

Apr 2, 2023

Elaine Ruth Simons, 80, of Shannon formerly of Freeport passed away on April 2, 2023 at Lee Memorial Hospital in Ft. Myers, FL. Elaine was born on October 9, 1942 in Gratiot, WI the daughter of Leo and Elma (Carrey) Mau. She married Gene Wayne Simons on November 5, 1960 in Gratiot, WI. He preceded her in death on...

Catherine Marie Marcum

Catherine Marie Marcum

Apr 2, 2023

Catherine Marie Marcum, 88, of Rockford formerly of Freeport passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Anam Care in Rockford, IL. Catherine was born on August 15, 1934 in Houma, LA the daughter of Louis and Viola (Boudloche) Bonvillain. She married Chester A. "Check" Marcum Jr. on October 16, 1954 at Holy Cross in Stockton. He preceded her...

Joanne Ruth Schamberger

Joanne Ruth Schamberger

Mar 26, 2023

Joanne Ruth Schamberger, 81 of Freeport, passed away, Sunday March 26, 2023 in her home, surrounded by loving family. She was born October 9th, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Virgil and Ruth (Grimme) Cable. She was raised in Chicago and graduated from Fenger High School. Joanne went on to graduate from Northwestern University and was one of the first...

John "Jack" I. Birkholz

John "Jack" I. Birkholz

Mar 24, 2023

John "Jack" Irvin Birkholz Jr., 81, of German Valley, IL passed away Friday March 24, 2023 at Manor Court of Liberty Village in Freeport, IL. He was born January 8, 1942 in Stephenson County to John and Amanda (Schoonhoven) Birkholz. On September 7, 1991 he married Marsha Manus at First Baptist Church in Freeport, IL. Jack's employment included farming,...

Robert "Bob" Douglas Gloden

Robert "Bob" Douglas Gloden

Mar 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Douglas Gloden, 83, of Freeport, IL passed away on March 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on February 16, 1940 in Princeton, IL the son of Orland and Helen (Malberg) Gloden. He married his high school sweetheart Cecilia Plum on October 7, 1962 at Walnut Methodist Church in Walnut, IL. Together...

Betty J. Heilman

Betty J. Heilman

Mar 19, 2023

Betty J. Heilman, 92, of Freeport, passed away peacefully at Winn Prairie during the morning of March 19, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born May 6, 1930 to Daniel and Vernie (Janssen) Buss. She attended Shannon High School. Betty met the love of her life, John W. Heilman, while working at a restaurant in Freeport, IL. He was...

Orvin "Orv" E. Schwartz

Orvin "Orv" E. Schwartz

Mar 16, 2023

Orvin "Orv" E. Schwartz, 92, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died, Thursday March 16, 2023, at Ascension Living St. Joseph Village in Freeport, IL. Born on his family farm on September 5, 1930 in Darlington, WI, he was a son of Lewis and Victoria (Blackbourn) Schwartz. Orvin married Mary Kehl, April 19, 1948 in Stockton, IL. They...

Dr. Frank H. Descourouez

Dr. Frank H. Descourouez

Mar 11, 2023

It can be said that you measure yourself by those who measure themselves by you. Nothing could have been truer for Dr. Frank H. Descourouez, who passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, March 11, 2023, with his beloved wife and family at his side. Frank was born on January 25, 1933, to Frank F. and Leta...

Joseph R. Sorn

Joseph R. Sorn

Mar 11, 2023

Joseph R. Sorn, 91, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday March 11, 2023, Manor Court, Freeport. Mr. Sorn was born March 20, 1931 in Freeport, the son of Lawrence and Frieda (Bornemeier) Sorn. Joe married Iva Jean Hofmeister in Rock City, Illinois, on November 30, 1952. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Joseph was member of First...

Mary Sue Boerner

Mary Sue Boerner

Mar 9, 2023

Mary Suzanne Boerner, 73, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at Pearl Pavillion in Freeport, IL. She was born June 20, 1949 in Freeport, IL to Charles and Alice (Reddington) McCool. On June 23, 1984 she married Brad Boerner at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport, IL. Mary Sue‘s employment included CVS, Domino Liquors, FHN Memorial...

Dr. Herbert J. Partoll

Dr. Herbert J. Partoll

Mar 9, 2023

Dr. Herbert J. Partoll , age 97, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was born in Dresden, Germany on November 3, 1925 to Alfred and Anna Partoll, ne Schmid, and emigrated to Chicago in 1935. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army in WW II, and afterward, attended Elmhurst College and the Illinois School of Optometry...

Katelin "Katie" M. Croffoot

Katelin "Katie" M. Croffoot

Mar 8, 2023

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Katie, loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, niece, and cousin passed away at the young age of 26. Katie was born February 28, 1997 in Monroe, WI to Denia (Clubb) Fleming and Craig Croffoot. Katie was a free spirited and loving person. She was a very caring person who always helped others before herself. She...

Mary Lee Hauser

Mary Lee Hauser

Mar 7, 2023

Mary Lee Hauser, 91, peacefully passed away at home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Freeport, IL, surrounded by family members. Mary was born on December 21, 1931 in Burlington, IA, to Bertrand and Dorella Robinson, the fifth of eight children. Mary and Richard (Dick) Hauser were married on June 23, 1953, and celebrated almost 68 years of marriage...

Patricia "Patti" L. Ratkovich

Patricia "Patti" L. Ratkovich

Mar 5, 2023

Patricia "Patti" L. Ratkovich, 75, of Freeport (long time resident of Lombard) passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on March 5, 2023 at Manor Court in Freeport. Pat was born on June 17, 1947 in Chicago the daughter of Douglas and Violet (Workman) Ailene. She married George Ratkovich, Jr on April 15, 1967 in Cicero, IL....

Jesse L. Stichter

Jesse L. Stichter

Mar 4, 2023

Jesse L. Stichter, 51, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday March, 4, 2023 in his home. He was born February 14, 1972 in Freeport, IL to Gerald and Janet (Dash) Stichter. On April 5, 2007 he married Dawn Dyer in Freeport. Jesse was a chef at Ciminos Little Italy and most recently at Benchwarmers. He also worked at Family...

Hunter Lee Mcworthy

Hunter Lee Mcworthy

Mar 3, 2023

Hunter Lee McWorthy, beloved son, husband, and soon to be daddy, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday March 3rd 2023 at FHN, at the age of 25, with family by his side. Hunter Bear was born on Saturday, June 28th 1997 to Dan and Amanda McWorthy. Hunter was a goof and the light of all of our lives....

Janessa S. Johnson

Janessa S. Johnson

Mar 1, 2023

Janessa S. Johnson, 29, of Freeport, wonderful life ended, Wednesday March 1, 2023. Janessa was born February 6, 1994, in Freeport, to parents Katie Clark and Dee Johnson. She attended Freeport High School and Highland Community college. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, fishing, playing cards, most of all brightening others day. Janessa leaves to cherish her memories,...

Robert "Butch" Mordick

Robert "Butch" Mordick

Mar 1, 2023

Robert "Butch" Mordick, 80, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday March 1, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born September 28, 1942, in Freeport, the son of Francis and Mary (Meyers) Mordick. He was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School. Butch was Owner of Mrs. Mike's since 1971. Butch is survived by his children, Beth...

Evangeline "Cookie" Inez Mccarthy

Evangeline "Cookie" Inez Mccarthy

Feb 28, 2023

Evangeline Inez ‘Cookie" McCarthy, 94, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday February 28, 2023, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Cookie was born February 23, 1929, in Freeport the daughter of Harold and Violet (Williams) Vore. Cookie married William F. McCarthy April 19, 1952, in Freeport. Mr. McCarthy passed away June 5, 1995. She worked as a life insurance agent and accountant...