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...
Marilyn M. Adams
Oct 2, 2022
Peacefully and surrounded by her loving and devoted daughters, Marilyn Martha (Remmers) Adams passed away on October 2nd after a long illness. She was ninety-two. Marilyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Lowell, her parents, brother Roger Remmers, and sister Pauline Braddy. The first-born child of John S and Elta M. (Stanton) Remmers, Marilyn...
Sherrie Lynn Alich
Oct 1, 2022
Sherrie Lynn Alich, 76, of Forreston, died Saturday October 1, 2022, at Walnut Acres, Freeport. Sherrie was born January 22, 1946, in Freeport, the daughter of James and Valborg (Fischer) Monigold. Sherrie married Emil Alich on June 7, 1980, in Forreston. She worked for both Micro Switch and Forreston Auto Body. Sherrie enjoyed reading in her free time. Surviving...
Joy Louise Thompson
Sep 30, 2022
Joy Louise Thompson, 80, of Ridott, IL passed away Friday September 30, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 17, 1942 in Freeport, IL to Francis "Shadow" and Virginia (Oswalt) Mordick. Joy married Larry Carl Thompson on February 16, 1963 at Second Presbyterian Church in Freeport. Joy was employed at Honeywell and retired in...
Alan Ray Bawinkel
Sep 30, 2022
Alan Ray Bawinkel, 66, of Freeport was born to eternal life on September 30, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He has been reunited with the love of his life and best friend, his wife Bonnie who passed on September 27th. Al was born on November 9, 1955 in Freeport to Norma and Russell Bawinkel. He grew up on...
David P. Saldecki
Sep 29, 2022
David P. Saldecki, 61, of Byron, IL passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022 in his home. He was born December 19, 1961 in Belvidere, IL to Edward and Barbara (Dixon) Saldecki. David was employed at Loomis as a machinist. He was known for his sense of humor and his passion was racing his boat. Most of all, David enjoyed...
Barbara Ilene Lower
Sep 29, 2022
Barbara Ilene Lower 73, of Pearl City, passed away surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford. Barb was born on January 5, 1949, in Freeport, the daughter of Willard and Leona (Stichter) Dyson. She married Mike Lower on July 11, 1969, in Freeport. Barb's favorite part of life was being a beloved...
Bonnie Sue Bawinkel
Sep 27, 2022
Bonnie Sue Bawinkel, 60, of Freeport, IL departed this life on Tuesday September 27, 2022, at OSF Saint Anthony's Hospital surrounded by her family. Bonnie was born September 10, 1962, in Freeport, IL. The daughter of Darline Torine and the late Robert Wright. Bonnie graduated from Freeport High School in 1980. Proceeding High School, Bonnie attended Cosmetology School at...
Dean V. Simmer
Sep 24, 2022
In the words of Dean's voicemail recording: "Oh Shucks, sorry I missed you"… No Dean, we will miss you. Your smile, your laughter, your wit, and your sense of humor. After a long struggle with frontal temporal degeneration(FTD), Dean V. Simmer, 70, of Rock City, IL passed away on Saturday September 24, 2022 at Parkview Home in Freeport, IL....
Paul David Pospischil
Sep 23, 2022
Paul David Pospischil, 70 of Cedar Rapids died Friday, September 23, 2022 at Hallmar following a long battle with dementia. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m., Wednesday at St. John XXIII Catholic Church by Rev. Richmond Dzekoe and Deacon Stan Scheiding. Burial: Friday at Calvary Cemetery, Freeport, IL. A Vigil Service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Teahen Funeral...
Gwendolyn Joyce Dupree
Sep 21, 2022
Gwendolyn Joyce Dupree, 67, of Blacklick, Ohio died September 21, in her home. She was born September 13, 1955 in Los Angeles, Ca., the daughter of William and Juanita (Pearson) Dupree. She married Ronald H. Givens in Los Angeles, Ca. Mr. Dupree has preceded Gwendolyn in death. Ms. Dupree was employed by the United States Government as a Defense...
Shirley Ann Fletcher
Sep 17, 2022
Shirley Ann Fletcher was born January 7, 1957, in Freeport, IL. She was the first-born child of William and Dorothy Fletcher. Shirley attended the Freeport School system. Shirley was baptized at St. Martin Missionary Baptist Church under Reverend Ernest Curry. She also served on the nursing board of the church for many years. Shirley married Nathaniel McShane in 1978....
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