Obituaries

Alfred Singh

Alfred Singh

Aug 26, 2022

Alfred Singh, 86, of Freeport, IL, passed away Friday August 26, 2022 at Rock River Hospice Home in Sterling, IL. He was born July 18, 1936 in Allahabad, India to Alfred Sr. and Ethel Singh. Alfred married Christina Darbari in Lucknow, India. He was a School Administrator and Ordained Minister. Alfred was a member of the Freeport Church of...

Joseph E. Howard

Joseph E. Howard

Aug 26, 2022

Joseph E. Howard, 92, of Freeport, IL died Friday August 26, 2022 at Manor Court in Freeport. He was born on December 22, 1929, in Estherville, IA and attended school there. He graduated from Drake University. He also attended the University of Iowa. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He taught school in...

Alivia Greenfield

Alivia Greenfield

Aug 26, 2022

Alivia Lynn (Rager) Greenfield, 45, of Baileyville, IL, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on August 26th while surrounded by family. Alivia grew up in Adeline, IL, learning the joys of country living, the value of hard work and most importantly developing her faith in God. The daughter of Stan the iron worker and Gwen the home-maker,...

John Fye

John Fye

Aug 24, 2022

John Fye, age 93, of Freeport, Illinois, much beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, after spending a day doing the things he loved in his later years - attending his Silver Sneakers class, lunching with his daughter, and visiting Krape Park. A thriving nonagenarian, his sudden death saddened and shocked his family...

Sam Migliore

Sam Migliore

Aug 24, 2022

Sam Migliore, 98, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday August 24, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Sam was born November 22, 1923, in Lena, the son of Jacomo and Mary (Perone) Migliore. Mr. Migliore married Betty J. Bush in June of 1948. Betty passed away March 10, 2007. Sam was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II in...

Donald Lee Nath

Donald Lee Nath

Aug 23, 2022

Donald Lee Nath, 88, of Carthage, IL and a former Freeport, IL resident passed on Tuesday, August 23, at Carthage Memorial Hospital, Carthage. He was born March 22, 1934, in Freeport, the son of Paul and Gladys Nath. Don married Wilma Webster on October 28, 1961 in Baileyville, IL. He served in the Army from 1956-58. He enjoyed auctions...

Gregory "Greg" Paul Ludwig

Gregory "Greg" Paul Ludwig

Aug 20, 2022

Gregory Paul Ludwig, 74, loving son, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Saturday August 20, 2022, at home. Greg was born April 4, 1948 in Freeport, the son of Donald and Betty (Bocker) Ludwig. He graduated from Forreston High School in 1966 and Central University in Pella, Iowa. Greg married Shirley Hinders August 14, 1971, in Forreston. Greg was...

Darlene R. Holdridge

Darlene R. Holdridge

Aug 19, 2022

Darlene R. Holdridge went to be with the LORD on August 19th. She was born in Freeport, to Alvin and Harriett Roemer. She had one brother Robert, who predeceased her and one brother Larry (Regina) who has been so kind and supportive to her her entire life. Darlene had two sisters, Donna Kohn and Pat Cashman, who predeceased her....

Thea J. Wiseman

Thea J. Wiseman

Aug 19, 2022

Thea J. Wiseman, 56, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 in her home. She was born June 18, 1966 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, IL to Richard ("Bud") and Norma (Lyon) Houpt. Thea was a member of the local congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and was baptized on June 15, 2013. Thea was a...

Craig A. Ross

Craig A. Ross

Aug 17, 2022

Craig Arthur Ross, 72, of Freeport departed his earthly life on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born in Freeport on February 17, 1950, to Dorothy M. and Arthur R. Ross Sr. Craig's education began at John W. Henney School in Freeport's 3rd ward, and he continued on to graduate from Freeport Senior High School in 1968. Craig proudly...

Nancy Lee Eddins

Nancy Lee Eddins

Aug 13, 2022

Nancy Lee Eddins, 79, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born January, 14, 1943 in Freeport, IL to Leo D. and Marjorie C. (Cole) Judd. Nancy's employment included Lee's Market and Bakery and JL Clark in Rockford, IL as a cosmetologist. Nancy attended The Father's House. She is...

Joyce D. Williams

Joyce D. Williams

Aug 13, 2022

Joyce D. Williams, 86, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 10, 1936 in Harper, IL to Maynard and Edna (Kohl) Miller. On September 29, 1956 she married Dale Williams in Freeport, IL. Dale passed away March 9, 2019. Joyce was a homemaker, along with working alongside her husband...

Joel A. Manthei

Joel A. Manthei

Aug 12, 2022

Joel A. Manthei, 60 died on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Swedish-American Hospital in Rockford, IL surrounded by family. He was born September 22, 1961 at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport, IL to Glenn & Marjorie Manthei. Joel was a 1979 graduate of Shannon High School. He married the love of his life Colette Anselme on November 10, 1994....

Sally J. Kahler

Sally J. Kahler

Aug 11, 2022

Sally J. Kahler, 82, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday August 11, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 5, 1939 in Freeport, IL​. Parents Clifford Sr. and Faye (Gillenwaters) Lang. Sally managed the FHN gift shop for many years. She also volunteered for FHN Hospice. Sally had a strong faith and was a...

Valerie Bardell

Valerie Bardell

Aug 8, 2022

Valerie "Val" Bardell, 60, of Freeport, was reunited with her soulmate, Scott Bardell, on Monday, August 8, 2022. Val was born April 14, 1962, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Val provided home daycare for 37 years. She loved each and every kid she cared for as if they were one of her own. She loved working out and living...

Mark R. Soladay

Mark R. Soladay

Aug 8, 2022

Mark R. Soladay 66, of Freeport passed away on 8/8/22. Mark was born on 2/20/56 in Camp LeJeune, N.C. to Elliott F. Soladay and Mary Ann Soladay (nee Cassidy). He was the beloved brother of Synthia Soladay of Freeport, Catherine Marshall (Ron) of New Braunfels, Tx, Elliott L. Soladay (Cindy) of Sierra Vista, Az and the loving uncle to...

Sandra Rae Keith

Sandra Rae Keith

Aug 7, 2022

Sandra Rae Keith, 85 passed away on Sunday, August 7th in Davenport, Iowa. Sandra was born to Fred Keith and Arline (Al) Raih on December 14, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1954 and from the University of Illinois. Much of her adult life she lived in Galesburg, Illinois. She was an active member...

James D. Piggues

James D. Piggues

Aug 1, 2022

James D Piggues Sr, 67, of Freeport, IL departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. James was born on September 9, 1954 in Forrest City, Arkansas. He was son of Maudie Beatrice (Crump) Piggues and James Piggues. He was baptized at an early age. He moved to Freeport,...

Kittye L. Senneff

Kittye L. Senneff

Jul 30, 2022

Kittye L. Senneff, 80, a lifelong resident of Freeport, IL. passed away peacefully in her home on July 30, 2022. She was born February 3, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Jay and Madelyn (Van Matre) Hartman. Kittye married her high school sweetheart Bill Senneff on September 2, 1961 after graduating from Freeport High School, Class of 1960....

Jordae Cropsey

Jordae Cropsey

Jul 30, 2022

Jordae Ixchelle Cropsey, 29, of Freeport, IL, passed away Saturday July 30, 2022. She was born August 31, 1992, the daughter of Tramiere Broughton and Michelle Cropsey. Jordae is survived by her mother, Michelle Cropsey; father, Tramiere Broughton; son, De Mechreon Price; daughter, Ayana Price; brother, Jamiere Broughton; sisters, Shakiyla McClain, Aukaiza McClain, and Shaquandra Sanders. Jordae was preceded...