Obituaries

Linda K. Schultz

Linda K. Schultz

Jul 10, 2021

Linda K. Schultz, 77, of Freeport, passed away July 10, 2021, at Monroe Clinic Hospital. Linda was born November 29, 1943, in El Monte, California, the daughter of Carl and Lucille (Wyss) Stubbe. She married James G. Schultz on June 1, 2001, in Red Oak, Illinois. She grew up on a dairy farm in Monroe, Wisconsin. Linda was a...

Joyce Elaine Connors

Joyce Elaine Connors

Jul 9, 2021

Joyce Elaine Connors, 75, of Freeport, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday July 9, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 14, 1946 in Freeport to Warren and Florence (Ratmeyer) Kaney. On February 6, 1970 she married John Connors at First Baptist Church in Freeport. Joyce was a...

Richard P. Nieman

Richard P. Nieman

Jul 8, 2021

Richard Nieman of Freeport, IL formerly of Rock Grove, IL died July 8th, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born on August 16, 1969 in Freeport, IL. The son of Robert E. and Dixie Nieman. Rick attended Dakota High School and received his GED from Highland Community College in 1987. He worked for several years as a farm hand...

Ann Peters-Anderson

Ann Peters-Anderson

Jul 4, 2021

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Richard J. "Dick" Connors

Richard J. "Dick" Connors

Jul 3, 2021

Richard J. "Dick" Connors, age 84, of Freeport, IL, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 3, 2021, with his wife, Judy, by his side. Dick was born May 21, 1937, the eldest of six children born to the late John J. and Margaret M. (Wiemers) Connors. He graduated from Aquin, class of...

Michele A. Heindel

Michele A. Heindel

Jun 25, 2021

Michele A. Heindel, 72, of Freeport, IL passed away June 25, 2021 at Liberty Village in Freeport. Michele was born June 20, 1949 in Monroe, Wisconsin to Robert S. and Crescence I. (Niemeyer) Heindel. Michele was raised in Stockton, Illinois and was a 1967 graduate of Stockton High School. She went on to study at Clarke College graduating in...

Donna Frances Cornelius

Donna Frances Cornelius

Jun 20, 2021

Donna Frances (Heer) Cornelius, 84, of Forreston, IL, passed away June 20, 2021. She was born January 26, 1937 in Derinda, IL to John and Mae Heer. After graduating from Elizabeth High School she attended Northern Illinois University. She married Elgin Dale Cornelius on October 11, 1959. Donna worked as an administrative secretary at Western States in Freeport and...

John W. Jackowski

John W. Jackowski

Jun 19, 2021

John W. Jackowski, 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born August 10, 1930 in Hudson, NY, the son of polish immigrants Joseph and Anna (Maiewski) Jackowski. He was a 1947 Hudson High School graduate. At the age of 17, John joined...

Amy Katherine Bollon

Amy Katherine Bollon

Jun 18, 2021

Amy Katherine Bollon, 48, of Orangeville, passed away, Friday June 18, 2021, at Monroe Clinic Hospice House in Monroe, Wisconsin. Amy was born September 13, 1972, in Freeport, the daughter of Larry and Shirley A. (Clark) Stein. Amy married Bob Bollon December 10, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She worked at Monroe Clinic as an Imaging Coach. Amy was...

Lorene M. Stamm

Lorene M. Stamm

Jun 18, 2021

Lorene M. Stamm of Freeport (formerly of Forreston) passed away at Serenity House and Hospice Oregon, Illinois on June 18, 2021. Lorene was a special Christmas gift to Walter and Leatha Wilkens, born on December 25, 1938, in Brookville, Illinois. Lorene graduated from Forreston HS and later attended Highland Community College to complete course work in Principles of Bank...

Richard J. Hauser

Richard J. Hauser

Jun 17, 2021

Richard "Dick" Jerome Hauser, Sr, 89, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2021, in Freeport, IL, surrounded by his family. Richard was born on June 5, 1932, in Burlington, IA, son of Herbert and Loretta (Walz) Hauser. He was the fifth of seven children. Surviving siblings include Paula Fargen of Louisville, KY, Donald Hauser of Des Moines, IA, Carolyn...

Mae C. Green

Mae C. Green

Jun 16, 2021

Deaconess Mae Cora Green, 91, of Freeport died Wednesday, June 16 at her home. She was born November 5, 1929, in West, Ms. to Sam and Dossie Lou (Cain) Bailey. She married Charles Green on October 11, 1954, in West, Ms. He died September 16, 1995. She was raised in the Martin Grove Community of West, Ms. After moving...

John Samuel "Jack" Criddle

John Samuel "Jack" Criddle

Jun 13, 2021

John Samuel "Jack" Criddle, a true Freeport legend, went to be with Jesus, on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Jack, the son of Fred and Angenette (Shaughnessy) Criddle, was born December 12, 1919. Jack married the love of his life, Marjorie L. McCoy June 7, 1941. They originally met at Brown's Business College. Jack and Marjorie were blessed to just...

Jeanette Lorene Boettner

Jeanette Lorene Boettner

Jun 12, 2021

Jeanette Lorene Boettner, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2021 shortly after being diagnosed with an unexpected illness. She was surrounded by her loving children. They sang to her as she peacefully transitioned and was ushered into heaven. She is now reunited with her daughter, husband, and loved ones who went before her....

Tony J. Yoder

Tony J. Yoder

Jun 12, 2021

Tony J. Yoder, 45, of Ocala, FL passed away Saturday June 12, 2021 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1975 in Freeport, IL to Jack Yoder and Jeri Hille. Tony was known as a jokester. He enjoyed hanging around loved ones, both friends and family, to play games and have a good time. One of...

Joseph W. Best

Joseph W. Best

Jun 11, 2021

Joseph William Best, 35, of Freeport, IL, formerly of Denver, CO, passed away Friday June 11, 2021. He was born May 15, 1986 in Glenwood Springs, CO to Patrick and Mary Ann (Schmelzle) Best. Joseph was a graduate of Aquin High School. For the past year Joseph worked at Menards in Freeport. He enjoyed pets and all animals. Traveling...

Julie Anne Green

Julie Anne Green

Jun 6, 2021

Julie Anne Green, 66, of Freeport, died Sunday June 6, 2021 at Ascension Living St. Joseph Village in Freeport, Il. She was born November 26, 1954 in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of John and Donna (Reed) Hans Untersee. Julie married Tom Green September 12, 1981. Julie was a 1974 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked at Mitek, Malcolm...

Linda L. Wilson

Linda L. Wilson

Jun 5, 2021

Linda L. Wilson, 75, of Freeport, died Saturday June 5, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Linda was born December 28, 1945, in Freeport, the daughter of Robert and Betty (Finkbeiner) Reiter. She was a 1963 graduate of Freeport High School. Linda worked at General Casualty where she was head of the Policy Typing Department until her marriage in 1968....

Susan L. Pope

Susan L. Pope

Jun 3, 2021

Susan Lynn Pope, 76, of Polo, Il, died Thursday June 3, 2021 at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was born January 15, 1945 in Janesville, WI, the daughter of John and Evelyn (Minnick) Farberg. Susan married Robert Pope Mar 1, 1988. Susan and her husband farmed near Polo. Susan was a member of the Polo Women's Club. She...

Paul Robert Lamm

Paul Robert Lamm

May 28, 2021

Paul Robert Lamm, 40, of Culver, Oregon, and formally of Freeport, suddenly went to his eternal home in Heaven on Friday, May 28, 2021, in Culver, Oregon. Paul was born November 11, 1980, in Freeport, Illinois to Susan (Dan) White and Greg Lamm. He married Melissa Dyson on June 22, 2002, in Freeport, Illinois. He is a 1999 graduate...