Obituaries

Jan 3, 2022

Nancy J. Franz, 66, of Freeport, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2022. Nancy was born May 17, 1955, in Freeport the daughter of Hunley O. and Georgia L. (Brown) Stockton. Nancy had a strong work ethic and was passionate about her job. She spent over 20 years in the banking industry. She started off as a teller at...

Jan 1, 2022

Darold Lynn Wubbena, 74, of Shannon, died Saturday January 1, 2022 at Alden-Park-Strathmor Nursing Home in Rockford, IL. He was born September 7, 1947 in Freeport, IL, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Artman) Wubbena. Darold farmed in the Shannon, IL area. He served his country in The United States National Guard. He was a member of The Shannon...

Dec 31, 2021

Donald Ray Gross, 63, of Freeport, passed away, Friday December 31, 2021. Doanld was born August 22, 1958, in Freeport, the son of Robert Stanley and Mabel Nora (Campbell) Gross. Donald proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1976-1982. He served aboard the USS Truxtun (San Diego, California). Donnie enjoyed singing in church and also Karoke on...

Dec 30, 2021

Ruth Olive Inman, 100, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at The Wellshire in Morton Grove, IL. Ruth was born to Irvin and Clara (Groezinger) Inman on September 8, 1921 in Lena, IL. She grew up in Lena and spent summers on her grandparents' nearby farm. One year, while in grade school, she and her sister lived on the...

Dec 30, 2021

Carol Ann Bookman-Babb (Donnlley) age 81, of Freeport, IL went to heaven on Thursday December 30, 2021. She went peacefully in her sleep at St. Joseph Ascension Living Center. She was born October 10, 1940 to Chuck and Betty Donnelly.She married Robert "Bob" Bookman April 28, 1962. They raised two sons Scott and Brian. He passed away on July...

Dec 29, 2021

Ricky "Rick" Lynn Abraham passed peacefully on December 29, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born on December 18, 1953 in Monroe, Wisconsin to the late Arnold Abraham and Hazel (Stroup) Peebles. Rick was a proud Freeport High School "Pretzel" where he excelled at and was captain of several sports. He moved several times throughout his life...

Dec 28, 2021

Beloved Mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Merry Melody Liburd (affectionately known as Melody) was called home by our heavenly father December 28, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital Freeport, Illinois. Melody has always exhibited a strong faith in God as she accepted Christ at an early age and despite life's circumstances remained an active member in her church as well...

Dec 26, 2021

Dale E. Snyder, 93, of Polo, IL, died Sunday December 26, 2021. He was born April 20, 1928 in Adeline, IL, the son of Orville and Mae (Stukenberg) Snyder. Dale married Adelaide Cook October 14, 1950 in Oregon, IL. Dale farmed the family farm near Adeline. Dale is survived by his wife Adelaide Snyder of Polo, IL; two sons,...

Dec 25, 2021

Tonya Jo Schmidt, 40, passed away Saturday December 25, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born August 11, 1981 in Arlington, TX, the daughter of Joel Pontnack and Jamie Lee Culp. Tonya married Jeff Schmidt on September 27, 2019 in Freeport, IL. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and taking pictures, so much that her phone had...

Dec 24, 2021

Randall L. Chezem, 60, of Freeport, died Friday December 24, 2021. He was born February 15, 1961 in Freeport,, IL, the son of Kenneth and Alice (Snodgrass) Chezem.Randall married Johanna Scace October 3, 2011 in Freeport, IL.Randall worked for the Freeport Park District. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and model trains.Randall is survived by...

Dec 23, 2021

Norma Jean Bawinkel 96 of German Valley died December 23, 2021. She was born September 28, 1925 in Stephenson County, IL, the daughter of Paul and Clara (Folgate) Kaiser. After graduating from Dakota High School she worked at Micro-Switch. She then married Russell Bawinkel on June 18, 1949. She was a homemaker and helped farm alongside Russell till 1978...

Dec 23, 2021

Norma J. Enzler, 95, of Freeport, IL, died Thursday, December 23, 2021 in her home. She was born August 18, 1926 in Freeport, Il, the daughter of Raymond and Ann (O'Rourke) Bolender. She married Herbert ‘Bud" J. Enzler September 10, 1949 in Freeport, Il; he died December 25, 1997. Norma was a home maker and also worked with her...

Dec 21, 2021

Freeport IL Funeral Services will be handled by: Burke Tubbs Funeral Home Freeport, IL. 61032 Freeport IL Floral arrangements can be ordered: Deiniger Floral Shop 1 W. Main St. Freeport, IL. 61032 Cemetery Details Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens 2514 IL-26 Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map Previous Events Visitation JAN 7. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Faith For Miracle...

Dec 21, 2021

Lillian B. Taylor, 96, of Freeport, IL, died Tuesday December 21, 2021. She was born June 24, 1925 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Minnie (Powe) Henry. Lillian married Harry Taylor, Sr., May 23, 1947 in Freeport, IL; he died February 28, 1980. Lillian was employed by Micro-Switch-Honeywell. She was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist...

Dec 17, 2021

Demetric M. Macon Jr. was born on September 23, 2003 to Debra A. Macon and Demetric M. Macon Sr. in Freeport Illinois.He attended Freeport Senoir High School in Freeport, IL as a Junior planning to graduate soon in the short years to come. He loved playing Football, Basketball, and always was a Comedian. Demetrick loved his Two daughters, Nieces,...

Dec 16, 2021

Karen K. Dach, age 56 from Freeport,IL, passed away in home on December 16th, 2021 in Freeport,IL. She was born on July 3rd,1965 in Rockford, IL to Dorothy & Raymond Morris. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, being outdoors & had the utmost humor that would light up the room. She also loved watching movies to pass the time...

Dec 16, 2021

Dec 16, 2021

Joan Louise Wubbena, 78, Of Dixon IL, formerly of Forreston, IL passed away Thursday December 16, 2021 at SwedishAmerican UW Health Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born July 12, 1943 in Dixon, IL to David Miller and Bernice (Schick) Miller. On October 16, 1965 she married Leonard L. Wubbena in Brookville, IL. Leonard passed away November 10, 1993....

Dec 15, 2021

Larry F. Jenkins, 73, of Forreston, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Polo Rehab and Health Care Center. Larry was born October 25, 1948, in Rockford, the son of Floyd and Hortense (Faulkner) Jenkins. Larry worked for Kable News in Mt. Morris, White Pines State Park in The Lodge, and Lake LaDonna. He was a member of Forreston Reformed...

Dec 15, 2021

Willie Ann Phillips, 66, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday December 15, 2021 in her home. She was born September 7, 1955 in Chicago, IL to James Boyd and Lorither Pittman. Willie enjoyed singing, dancing, joking around, and all types of games, especially card games. Most of all Willie enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by...