Obituaries

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...

Dec 11, 2021

Catherine A. Doyle, 72, of Winslow passed away on December 11, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 21, 1949 in Freeport, IL the daughter of Donald and Arcelia (Smith) Ranz. She married James L. Doyle August 26, 1967. Catherine loved all types of games, whether she was playing them herself or watching them on TV. She...

Dec 11, 2021

Florence Ruthe, 89, of Freeport died peacefully Saturday, December 11th, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Born October 3rd, 1932 at the family home in Shannon, she was the daughter of Daniel and Vernie (Janssen) Buss. Their family of 11 lived in a 2 bedroom house - they shared very well! Florence married the love of her life...

Dec 10, 2021

Jerold Joseph Sofran Sr., 82, of Dunedin, Florida passed away on December 10th, 2021, in Safety Harbor. He was born on January 22nd, 1939, in Freeport, IL to the late George and Leona (Zahorjanski) Sofran. He moved from Freeport to the Dunedin area is 1981. While in Freeport, Jerold worked for Honeywell and after he moved to Florida, he...

Dec 10, 2021

George L. Drews, 65, of Dakota, IL, died Friday December 10, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born February 29, 1956, in Delevan, WI, the son of Leonard and Pearl (Key) Drews. George married Loreen Artz May 21, 1996. George was a United States Marine Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Lake Le-Aqua-Na, and listening to gospel...

Dec 9, 2021

Richard A (Dick) Heffner passed away in his home on Thursday, December 9th, 2021, in Freeport, IL. Dick was born on May 21, 1938, in Rockford, IL to Arando and Phyllis Heffner. Dick graduated from Freeport High School with the class of 1956, and married Janet Kleckler of Scioto Mills, IL on May 31, 1958. A successful salesman, Dick...

Dec 9, 2021

Janet K. Blankenhorn, 81, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Janet was born November 16, 1940, in Freeport, the daughter of William & Lilyan (Strauss) Penticoff. She married Ronald Blankenhorn on September 18, 1960, at Trinity EUB Church in Freeport. She was a 1958 graduate of Freeport High School as well as...

Dec 9, 2021

Nicole Shawnt'e Turks 44, affectionally known as Nikki, of Freeport, IL. departed her earthly life on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Nicole was born July 1, 1977 in Freeport, Illinois the daughter of Paul and Cherri Bruce. Nicole married the love of her life Myron Turks November 9, 2013. She received her formal education through Freeport...

Dec 8, 2021

Darlene J. Steele, 62, of Freeport, Illinois, gained her heavenly wings on December 8th, 2021. She was born July 18th, 1959 in Freeport. Survivors include her daughters Melissa (Tim) Simmons, Tanya Heckman, Tamica Bullock all of Freeport; brothers: Dennis(Georgia) Meehan of Montana and Ray (Tammy) Heckman of Freeport; sisters: Dawn (Randy) Huenefeld; Tina (Tommy) Clankie, both of Freeport and...

Dec 8, 2021

On December 19, 1930, Mary and Issac Elem of Fulton, TN birthed Mary Verbaline Elem. She was raised with 11 other siblings: five brothers and six sisters. She attended Fulton, TN. Elementary School and Ripley, TN. High School. Mary found love early in life and married William Morgan.Mary left Tennessee and relocated to Freeport, Il. She raised six children...

Dec 8, 2021

Shirley Jean Nelson, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2021, at Manor Court, Freeport. Shirley was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Sieffert. She graduated from Aquin High School and attended Edgewood College. Shirley married Leonard Nelson October 5, 1946, in Freeport. Leonard passed away January 11, 2012. They spent much of their married life in Wisconsin and Minnesota...

Dec 8, 2021

Gladys J. Bardell, 95, of Freeport, IL, died Wednesday December 8, 2021 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL. She was born January 30, 1926 in German Valley, IL, the daughter of James and Annie (Mennenga) Bawinkel. Gladys married Harold Hulls January 30, 1945, Harold passed away. She then married Harold ‘Pee Wee" Bardell, Harold also passed away. Gladys worked...

Dec 6, 2021

Jeffrey W. Jones, 64, of Freeport passed Monday December 6, 2021 an FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born September 19, 1957 in Beloit, WI the son of William and Ruth (Reese) Jones. He married Gina West on January 9, 1975 in Freeport. Jeff loved watching movies, spending time with his family, and his talking bird Bella. He was the...

Dec 6, 2021

Chester A. "Check" Marcum Jr. (90), passed away peacefully on Monday, December, 6, 2021. He was born February 10, 1931 in Albany, KY. He was the son of Chester and Florence (Bolander) Marcum. He married Catherine M. Bonvillain on October 16, 1954. Chester was a veteran during the Korean War and served in Germany. He was a graduate of...

Dec 5, 2021

John B. Shipp was born on May 12, 1925 to Dave Shipp and Estelle Logan-Shipp in West, Mississippi. John was the 7th of 15 children. Growing up John attended school in West and joined the West Baptist Church at an early age. John enlisted into the United States Navy as a teenager and served in World War II as...