Marvin Ruthe
Jan 9, 2022
Marvin Ruthe, 92, of Freeport died peacefully of a broken heart to join his beloved wife in heaven on a bright Sunday morning, January 9th, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Their love was too strong to keep them apart. Born March 27th, 1929, in Stephenson County, IL, the son of Frederick and Rena (Meiners) Ruthe. Marvin married...
Virgil Coomes
Jan 8, 2022
Virgil J. Coomes, 89, died on January 8th 2022 in FHN Memorial Hospital following an extended illness from the Covid-19 Virus. Virgil was born in Philpot Kentucky on July 18 ,1932. He was a 1950 graduate of Shannon High School and a retired farmer. While cruising around Lanark High School with his friend Gerald, they stopped and met a...
James "Jim" R. Redington
Jan 8, 2022
James "Jim" R. Redington, 81, of Freeport passed away peacefully in his home Sunday January 9, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 16, 1940 on the family farm in Apple River, IL, the second of five children to Carl and Gladys (Skaggs) Redington. Jim attended Hanover schools, and enlisted in the United States Air Force...
John Albert Reining
Jan 7, 2022
John Albert Reining, 96, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, January 7, 2022. Mr. Reining was born February 24, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, the son of George and Bertha (Klabbatz) Reining. He graduated from Freeport High School and went almost directly to serve his country in the Army during World War II. John served in both the European and pacific...
Ben Alex Lee Sr.
Jan 7, 2022
Ben A. Lee Sr, of Freeport passed away Jan 8th, 2022, at home, Ben was born March 22nd, 1926 to Benjamin Alexander and Harriett McClain Lee of Lakeland FL. Ben became an Air Force Flight Engineer in WWII and went on to graduate from the University of Florida in 1949. He was active in church, American Legion of Warren...
Joseph Curtis Coleman Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
On January 4, 2022, Joseph Curtis Coleman, Jr., departed this earthly life at the ae of 38 years young, Joe was born December 7, 1983, in Freeport, to Joseph and Amy Coleman. Joe attended Freeport High School and received his diploma in 2001. Joe had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone that was in need....
Nancy J. Franz
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...
Darold Lynn Wubbena
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...
Donald Ray Gross
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...
Ruth Olive Inman
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...
Carol Ann Bookman-Babb
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...
Ricky "Rick" Lynn Abraham
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...
Merry M. Liburd
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...
Dale E. Snyder
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,...
Tonya Jo Schmidt
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...
Randall L. Chezem
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...
Norma Jean Bawinkel
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...
Norma J. Enzler
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...
Randy Eugene Veasley
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...
Lillian B. Taylor
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...
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