Larry L. Donmeyer
Jul 22, 2022
Larry L. Donmeyer, 80, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday July 22, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 30, 1941 in DeKalb, IL to Merrill and Betty (Knicely) Donmeyer. In 1964 Larry joined the United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. Larry served on the Freeport Fire Department for 21...
Shaquille D. Shorter
Jul 22, 2022
Shaquille D. Shorter, 30, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday July, 22 2022. He was born May 3, 1992 in Freeport, IL to Willie Allen Sr. and Sharon Shorter. Shaquille enjoyed playing poker, following football and basketball, and hanging out with friends and family, especially his kids. He is survived by his parents Willie Allen Sr. and Sharon Shorter;...
Marilyn E. Winters
Jul 21, 2022
Marilyn E. Winters, 94, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday July 21, 2022 at Parkview Home. She was born August 5, 1927 in Afolkey, IL to Myron and Marena (Otte) Meinzer. On June 3, 1950 Marilyn married Charles Wi nters in Freeport, IL. Charles passed away May 9, 1999. Marilyn was employed at Crum & Forster Insurance for 25...
Dianne L. Griffin
Jul 20, 2022
Dianne (Lorenze) Griffin, also known to many as Mrs. Santa Claus, passed away at the age of 75 on July 20, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1946, to Leo and Clara (Samuelson) Lorenze at Deaconess Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. She was a proud graduate of the Freeport High School class of 1964. She met and married her...
Barbara Ann Thiele
Jul 17, 2022
Barbara Ann Thiele, 91, of Lena, IL passed away Sunday July 17, 2022 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village in Freeport, IL. She was born September 7, 1930 in Freeport, IL to Alfred P. and Ruby E. (Shank) Stewart. On June 17, 1951 she married Roger Thiele in Freeport, IL. Barbara was employed at Sears as a bookkeeper for...
Henry Donald "Don" Brunette
Jul 16, 2022
Henry Donald "Don" Brunette, 92, died on Saturday July 16, 2022 after a long and fulfilling life. He was born on March 8, 1930 in Flint Michigan to Henry and Helen (Castonguay) Brunette. Don moved to Milwaukee, WI where he met the love of his life, Marian Baierl. They courted while he served in the U.S. Navy, during which...
Todd A. Williams
Jul 16, 2022
Todd A. Williams, 58, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday July 16, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born May 19, 1964 in Freeport, the son of Jim and Betty (Myers) Williams. Todd was a graduate of Freeport High School and graduated in 1983. Todd Served in the United States Marine Corps as Hygiene Equipment...
Betty Lou Williams
Jul 10, 2022
Betty Lou Williams went to her eternal home on Sunday morning, July 10, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1945, in West, Mississippi to Singleton and Paralee (Horton) Shipp. Betty came to know Christ at an early age and lived a life that honored Him. She was united in marriage to the late George Williams. To that union...
Barbara S. Marck
Jul 9, 2022
Barbara Susan (Gitchel) Marck, of Freeport, IL passed away on July 9, 2022. She was born on January 15, 1957 to the late Eunice (Goetz) and Lloyd Lawrence Gitchel. In her professional life Barb was an RN at RMH's NICU, a para educator at FHS and later an RN at local Nursing Homes. However she most enjoyed being a...
Sylvia Lee Nelson
Jul 7, 2022
Sylvia Lee (Garnhart) Nelson passed away Thursday, July 7th, 2022 at Lena Nursing Center. She was born December 29, 1931 in Freeport, Illinois to Dwight & May (Shilling) Garnhart. She was a graduate of Shimer College with a degree in music. Sylvia married Dale V. Nelson on September 2nd, 1951. She was a former member of Embury United Methodist...
Betty Jean Reemtsma
Jul 6, 2022
Betty Jean (Duitsman) Reemtsma, 76, passed away on July 6, 2022. She was born on November 13, 1945 to Elmer and Barbara (Stone) Duitsman. She attended grade and high school in Forreston, Illinois, graduating from Forreston High School in 1963. After high school she attended cosmetology school and worked at WTVO in Rockford, Illinois. She married Arlyn Dean Reemtsma...
Robert "Bob" E. Alich
Jul 6, 2022
Robert "Bob" Alich, 89, of Brodhead, WI passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022 in his home. He was born July 14, 1932 in Freeport, IL to Emil and Gertrude (LaBord) Alich. Bob married Virginia Kuhlemeier on February 27, 1960 in Freeport, IL. He enjoyed taking care of his Percheron horses and building draft and show wagons. Bob also farmed...
Janice K. Watson
Jul 5, 2022
Janice Kay Watson, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday July 5, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 26, 1944 in Freeport, IL to Donald and Elaine (Martin) Rumelhagen. On March 17, 1962 she married Jerry Watson in Freeport, IL. Janice was a former member of Embury United Methodist Church in Freeport. She...
Adolfo Mendoza-Morales
Jul 3, 2022
Adolfo Mendoza-Morales, 67, of Freeport, died Sunday July 3, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 4, 1955 in Magdalena de Araceo, Valle DeSantiago, Gto, Mexico, the son of Sirenio and Maria (Morales) Mendoza. Adolfo married Rita Ledesma December 21, 1984. Adolfo worked for Pearl Valley Eggs. He enjoyed baseball, soccer, gardening, and spending...
Gregory Lee Taylor Sr.
Jul 2, 2022
Gregory Lee Taylor Sr. was born December 19, 1947 to Thaddeus Sr. and Margaret (Shivers) Taylor, in Freeport, Il. Gregory departed this earthly life on July 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Gregory married Valerie Lipscomb, in Lake City, Minnesota. Gregory served in the Vietnam War while enlisted in the Army. He worked at Structo in Freeport...
Thomas R. "Bud" Slater
Jun 24, 2022
Thomas R. "Bud" Slater, 85, of German Valley, died Friday June 24, 2022 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He began his life's journey on January 29th, 1937, in Irving Illinois. Born to the family of Thomas and Gladys (Scribner-Black) Slater. Tom married the love of his life Sandra Sue Miller on October 19th, 1957. They began their...
Edward Christopher Collins
Jun 24, 2022
Edward Christopher Collins 57 of Madison, Wisconsin born January 4, 1965 departed this life on Friday June 24, 2022 in Madison Wisconsin birth place of his grandmother Cynthia Carter. He was the third child of Edward and Pauletta Collins. Chris was baptized at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Robert Huff....
David C. Bast
Jun 22, 2022
David C. Bast, 74, of Warrenville, IL, and formerly of Freeport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, with family at his side. David was born April 1, 1948, and was the first and only son of the late Bob and Betty (Palmer) Bast. David was a graduate of Freeport High School in 1966, as well as a...
Daquaveon Jackson
Jun 20, 2022
Daquaveon Dawan Jackson "Tweet", 23, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday June 20, 2022. He was born March 24, 1999 in Freeport, IL to Wilena Thompson and LaShawn Thurman Sr. In May of 2018 he graduated from Freeport High School. During his high school years, he played basketball and football. After graduating Tweet received an engineering certificate from Highland...