Obituaries

Carlisle James Ganz

Carlisle James Ganz

Mar 2, 2022

Carlisle James Ganz, known to everyone as "CJ", 79, passed away, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born October 30, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his father, Carlisle H. Ganz, mother, Anne D. Ganz, and his sister, Carlotta Ganz. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Stephen Ganz; his siblings: Dennis Ganz, James...

Marlene Ann Dorty

Marlene Ann Dorty

Mar 2, 2022

Marlene Ann Dorty, 71, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday March 2, 2022, at Walnut Acres (Stephenson Nursing Home). Marlene was born September 19, 1950, in Freeport, the daughter of Walter and Fern (Mattes) Dorty. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Marlene worked at Don's Oasis for 18 years.Marlene was preceded in death by her parents...

Pamela Renee Collier

Pamela Renee Collier

Mar 1, 2022

Ms. Pamela Renee Collier, 59 of freeport il, departed this earthly life March 1st after a sudden illness. Born to willie and Alice collier, July 23, 1962. She was the 2nd of 6 children. She graduated from freeport high school in 1980. She went on to become a well respected licensed practical nurse, and worked at provena st. Joseph...

Richard J. Holbert

Richard J. Holbert

Feb 28, 2022

Richard J. Holbert, 82 of Freeport passed away Monday February 28, 2022 after a lengthy illness. Richard was born March 15, 1939 to James and Louella (Kortemeier) Holbert in Freeport. Richard was a 1957 graduate of Freeport High School and a lifelong farmer. Richard married Carol Stearns on January 14, 1983 at their home. Richard was employed by Moll...

Pamela R. Irving

Pamela R. Irving

Feb 28, 2022

Pamela R. Irving 71, affectionately known as Pam, of Freeport Illinois passed away on February 28, 2022 at FHN memorial hospital surrounded by family and in the arms of her loving daughter Zara. Pamela was born January 27, 1951 the daughter of Sara Harrell and Robert Shipp. She was raised by Victor and Zearlee Bruce. She grew up in...

Marian K. Reeves

Marian K. Reeves

Feb 26, 2022

Marian K. Reeves, 93, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday February 26, 2022 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born May 19, 1928 in Des Moines, IA to Eldred and Beryl (Boner) Koppes. On June 19, 1948 she married Donald Reeves at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, IA. Don passed away April 25, 1988. Marian...

Wayne Henry Wilhelms

Wayne Henry Wilhelms

Feb 24, 2022

Wayne Henry Wilhelms was born March 6, 1937, and passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2022. Wayne graduated from Freeport High School and married Donna Hubbard on December 16, 1956. She passed away in September of 1991. Together they raised four children. Wayne worked for the Freeport School District for many years before his retirement. Before that Wayne farmed...

Leo Charles Lotta

Leo Charles Lotta

Feb 19, 2022

Leo Charles Lotta, 66, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday February 19, 2022, at SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. He was born October 22, 1955, in Freeport, IL to Francis and Norma (Reuber) Lotta. Leo served in the United States Marine Corps from 1974-1977. After serving in the military Leo returned and worked for the United...

Donald E. Culp

Donald E. Culp

Feb 14, 2022

DONALD E. CULP AUGUST 5, 1924 - FEBRUARY 14, 2022 DONALD E. CULP, SON OF JAMES E. CULP AND CLARA MAUDE SITTER CULP WAS BORN AUGUST 5, 1924 IN ANNA ILLINOIS. SURVIVED BY 7 CHILDREN. KAY CULP(TERRY)PUTTY, JEFF (CANDY)CULP, MICHAEL (GLORIA)CULP, MARCIA CULP (FRANK) DURO, DUANE (LYANA) CULP, JANIE CULP (KURT) FEINE, TODD (STEFFANIE) CULP. UPON GRADUATION DON ENLISTED...

Phyllis E. Gallagher

Phyllis E. Gallagher

Feb 11, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute. Previous Events Funeral Mass MAY 14. 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (CT) St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 1400 Kiwanis Drive Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map

Montrell D. Scott

Montrell D. Scott

Feb 11, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.Cemetery Details Freeport City Cemetery 902 W Lincoln Blvd Freeport, IL 61032 Previous Events Funeral Service FEB 26. 11:00 AM (CT) Faith For Miracle Deliverance & Worship Center 3247 south Baileyville Road Freeport, IL 61032

George "Gary" Yde

George "Gary" Yde

Feb 8, 2022

George "Gary" Yde was born in Freeport, Illinois on June 14, 1934, and passed on to the Lord on February 8, 2022, in Upland, California. Gary was the first born of George and Vera Yde and took a heavy burden of responsibility on his shoulders when his mother and father divorced while he was still very young. He began...

Marian Louise Hayes

Marian Louise Hayes

Feb 7, 2022

Marian Louise (Weegens) Hayes, 81, of Forreston, IL., passed away at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL., on Monday February 7, 2022. Marian was born November 8, 1940, at home in Lincoln Township, the daughter of Justus and Edna (Schoonhoven) Weegens. She graduated from Forreston High School in 1958 and began working at Freeport Insurance Company a couple...

Brenda Jackson

Brenda Jackson

Feb 6, 2022

Brenda Jackson, 64, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday February 6, 2022, in her home. She was born July 27, 1957, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of Jesse and Joyce (Washington) Gilmore. She married Elmo Jackson April 3, 1984, in Freeport. Brenda was a lifelong member of the Mennonite Church of Saginaw, Michigan, before moving to Illinois in 1977. She...

Charles S. Kuntzelman Jr.

Charles S. Kuntzelman Jr.

Feb 5, 2022

Charles was born on January 23, 1925 to Myrtle and Charles Kuntzelman, Sr. at Freeport Illinois. Charles was the youngest of his siblings, Ray, Cletus, Glenn, Bertha, Iva and Thelma. Thelma was seven years older than Charles. Charles' parents and siblings have all preceded him in death. Charles married Esther L (Saxby) Thompson on March 30, 1962. Along with...

Todd M. Brinkmeier

Todd M. Brinkmeier

Feb 5, 2022

Todd M. Brinkmeier, 54, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday February 5, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Todd was born August 8, 1967, in Freeport, the son of Robert C. Brinkmeier and Sharon Schulthess. He married Michelle Mashaw February 9, 1996. Todd worked as a machine operator at Sauer-Danfoss for 10 years. Todd's life revolved around his family that meant...

Keith G. Reemtsma

Keith G. Reemtsma

Feb 5, 2022

Keith Reemtsma 72, of German Valley, passed away, Saturday February 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 20, 1949, in Freeport, Illinois to Walter and Lenora (Mennenga) Reemtsma. Keith was a lifelong resident of German Valley, Illinois. He graduated from Forreston High School in 1967, He then graduated from Highland. On...

Nancy J. Marceau

Nancy J. Marceau

Feb 5, 2022

Nancy J. Marceau, 85, of Forreston, passed away, Saturday February 5, 2022, at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Nancy was born May 11, 1936, in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of James P. and Hilda (Wuebben) Lawson. She married Milton L. "Miltie" Marceau on December 18, 1954. Miltie passed away October 15, 2013. Nancy was a loving mother, homemaker, housewife, and...

Alvin F. Kemper

Alvin F. Kemper

Feb 2, 2022

Alvin F. Kemper, 100, a resident of Lena Living Center, died Wednesday February 2, 2022. He was born December 10, 1921 in Glenvil, Nebraska the son of Thomas and Mattie (Ocker) Kemper. Mr. Kemper was a W. W. II Army veteran from 1942-1945 serving in the South Pacific Theatre. Mr. Kemper farmed then later worked for National Lock Company...

Donald R. Cihak

Donald R. Cihak

Feb 2, 2022

Donald Roe Cihak, 87, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday February 2, 2022 in his home. He was born January 29, 1935 in Afton, IA the son of Lawrence Edward Cihak and Velma Mae Ross. On June 14, 1958 he married Frances Siebel in Wilmette, IL. Don was a 1953 graduate of Creston High School and a 1959 graduate...