Obituaries

Johnny Morris Jr.

Johnny Morris Jr.

Oct 9, 2021

Johnny Morris, Jr., also lovingly known as "Baba Deer", 69, of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday October 9, 2021. Johnny was born January 22, 1952, in Forrest City Arkansas to the late Johnny Morris, Sr. and late Mrs. Annie Mae (Allen) Ishmon. Johnny was employed at Kelly Springfield, which became known as...

William H. Ford Ii Sr.

William H. Ford Ii Sr.

Oct 6, 2021

In loving memory of William H. Ford Sr. II Sunrise: June 17, 1943 Sunset: October 6, 2021 William H. Ford Sr. II, 78, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday October 6, 2021 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born June 17, 1943 in Lula, MS the son of William H. Ford Sr. and Willie B. Smith. He confessed...

Judith "Judy" A. Babcock

Judith "Judy" A. Babcock

Oct 6, 2021

Judith "Judy" A. Babcock, 81, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Judy was born July 9, 1940, in Freeport, the daughter of Frank and Harriet Jane (Balles) Reitinger. Judy was a proud graduate of Aquin Catholic High School and Dubuque Beauty Academy. She worked for several years at Food Bonanza. On September 7,...

Amy Lynn Shores

Amy Lynn Shores

Oct 4, 2021

Amy Lynn Shores, 46, of Freeport, passed away, Monday October 4, 2021, at University of Wisconsin- Madison Hospital. Amy was born September 27, 1975, in Freeport, the daughter of Doug Carbaugh and Carol Pudwill. Amy married Joe Shores April 12, 2003, in Freeport. Amy worked as an account analysis for Landstar Inway Trucking Company. Amy's life revolved around her...

Scott Emmert Haugh

Scott Emmert Haugh

Oct 3, 2021

Scott Emmert Jude Haugh, 66, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday October 3, 2021. Scott was surrounded by his loving wife, Louann Coates-Haugh and his beloved four-legged daughter, Sadie. Scott was born on July 27, 1955, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, the son of Clarence Werner and Marilyn (Silva) Haugh. Scott is survived by...

Michael J. Myers

Michael J. Myers

Sep 30, 2021

Michael J. Myers, 51, of Freeport, IL, died Thursday September 30, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born October 27, 1969 in Freeport, Il, the son of James and Elaine (Gagnon) Myers. Michael married Britteny Reimer August 16, 2020 in Oregon, IL. Michael worked in maintenance for the Oregon and Mt. Morris School District 220. He was a...

Raymond Balles

Raymond Balles

Sep 26, 2021

Raymond Balles, 56, of Cedarville, IL died unexpectedly Sunday September 26, 2021. He was born November 29, 1964 in Freeport, IL to Raymond and Sylvia (Blunt) Balles. He was an avid fisherman, loved riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family and friends. Ray had a heart of gold and will be dearly missed by all who knew...

James Edward Brennan

James Edward Brennan

Sep 26, 2021

James Edward Brennan, 78, of Freeport, died September 26, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 22, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert Kirby and Theresa Adelia (Nooney) Brennan. Educated in Catholic Schools, he graduated from Aquin High School in 1961. His first love was football and he excelled as a full back, leading the...

James Ray Whaley

James Ray Whaley

Sep 24, 2021

James Ray Whaley, 74, of Freeport, passed away, Friday September 24, 2021, in his home. James was born June 12, 1947 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Clinton and Bertha (Olson) Whaley. Military graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at Freeport City Cemetery. Please sign Mr. Whaley's guestbook and share a remembrance at...

David J. Brandt

David J. Brandt

Sep 22, 2021

David J. Brandt, 86, of Freeport, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at FHN Hospital with June, his wife by his side. He was born March 31, 1935 in Freeport, IL to John & Marjorie (Knauf) Brandt. David's father, John 41,sister Sharon 11,and brother James 8 died in a tragic boat accident on the Rock River August...

Wilma Grace Nath

Wilma Grace Nath

Sep 19, 2021

Wilma Grace Nath, 80, of Carthage, Illinois and former Freeport resident died Sunday, September 19, in Hickory Grove Assisted Living Center, Carthage, Illinois. She was born February 6, 1941 in Chadwick, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth and Florence (Gerdes) Webster. Wilma married Donald Nath on October 28, 1961, in Baileyville, Illinois. Mrs. Nath was retired from Micro Switch-Honeywell. Wilma...

William "Bill" Raymond Penticoff

William "Bill" Raymond Penticoff

Sep 17, 2021

William Raymond Penticoff William Raymond Penticoff (Bill) died peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021 at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL after a 15-year battle with kidney disease. He was looking forward to entering heaven and meeting Jesus. Bill was born to Raymond J. and Hazel Ross Penticoff on March 13, 1935 in Terre Haute, IN. His mother died when...

Michael P. Conkey

Michael P. Conkey

Sep 16, 2021

Michael Conkey, 68, of Freeport IL passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday September 16, 2021. He was born June 26, 1953 in Dixon IL to Robert and JoAnn (Brooks) Conkey. Michael was a 1971 graduate of Forreston High School. In his formative years he held various jobs before ending up working...

David Lynn Vietmeier

David Lynn Vietmeier

Sep 16, 2021

David Lynn Vietmeier, 78, of Forreston, passed away, Thursday September 16, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital, with family by his side. David was born on August 4, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Lorence and Mildred (DeVries) Vietmeier. He graduated from Forreston High School. David married his High School sweetheart, Shirley Kilker, on August 18, 1962. David had a...

Elezia Euells

Elezia Euells

Sep 15, 2021

Elezia (Hollins) Euells, 84, went to be with the lord surrounded by her family on September 15, 2021. She was born on June 8, 1937 in Vaughn, MS. to Lilbert Hollins and Mary Willie (Green) Hollins. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of St. James C.M.E. Church in Freeport, IL....

Jane Marie Banks

Jane Marie Banks

Sep 14, 2021

Jane Marie Sughroue Banks of Dakota passed away peacefully Tuesday September 14, 2021 at the age of 85 at home with her family. Jane was born Sept 12, 1936 at home on the farm outside of Ridott, the daughter of John and Emma Schopf Sughroue. Jane was happily married to Bruce William Banks for 64 years. Together they had...

Karen Faye Newill

Karen Faye Newill

Sep 14, 2021

Karen Faye Newill, 77, of Freeport died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born March 23, 1944, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Eldon and Ardath Rabe. On June 9, 1962, she married Donald Newill in Martintown, Wisconsin. Her family was blessed to have her as a homemaker and caretaker. Karen was a long-time member...

Joan Marie Kraft

Joan Marie Kraft

Sep 12, 2021

Joan Marie (Duray) Kraft, 88, of Freeport, entered her Heavenly home with the understated grace and dignity of which she lived her life. She peacefully passed while at home on her beloved farm, surrounded by those who she has trusted and loved during this journey. Joan was always content and happy to be mother and homemaker for her children,...

Donald E. Kubatzke

Donald E. Kubatzke

Sep 11, 2021

Donald E. Kubatzke, 86, of Freeport, passed away from complications of a stroke, Saturday, September 11, 2021, in his home surrounded by loving family. Donald was born September 12, 1934, the son of Chris and Inez (Johnson) Kubatzke Sr. Don attended Freeport High School. He owned and operated Don Kubatzke Trucking for over 30 years. He also worked as...

Mary Ilene Cullor

Mary Ilene Cullor

Sep 10, 2021

Mary Ilene Cullor, 82, of Forreston, passed away, Friday September 10, 2021, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Mary was born June 18, 1939, in Unionville, Missouri, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Norton) Medlin. On December 31, 1955, Mary married Luther Cullor in Unionville, Missouri. Mary took on many roles in her life, farmer, homemaker, she worked at Micro,...