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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Cheryl "Cheri" Frisbie
Oct 7, 2022
Surrounded by her family, Cheri (Hiteman) Frisbie, 71, of Freeport, IL passed away on October 7, 2022 at U.W. Hospital in Madison, WI. She was born on September 12, 1951 in Freeport, IL. The daughter of Harold and Violet (Diehl) Hiteman. Cheri graduated from Forreston High School in 1969. After graduation, she attended Beauty School in Madison, WI. She...
William "Bill" Donnelly
Oct 4, 2022
William "Bill" Donnelly was born on May 3, 1929. His parents were Andrew and Leta (Dickerson) Donnelly. He attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Aquin High School as part of the class of 1948. On September 8, 1956, he married Margaret McPeek at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. Bill served with distinction in the U.S. Army...
Lester J. Niemann
Oct 4, 2022
Lester J. Niemann, 75, of Freeport, IL passed away at home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2022 after a brief illness. Les was born on October 28, 1946 to Tony and Marie Niemann from Apple River, IL. After graduation from Warren High School in 1964, he worked at Micro Switch until being drafted by the U.S. Army...
Sharon Ann Binkley
Oct 4, 2022
Sharon Ann Binkley, 60, of Forreston, IL passed away Tuesday October 4, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born September 18, 1962 in Morrison, IL to Charles and Leila (Finzel) Grimes. On September 1, 1984 she married Donald Binkley at a farm south of Forreston, IL. Sharon enjoyed music, bird watching, cats, dogs, carnival glass, and she was...


