Obituaries

Debra "Debbie" F. Cain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...