Marsdon D. Stukenberg
Dec 3, 2021
Marsdon Stukenberg, 83, of Forreston, IL passed away Friday December 3, 2021 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born October 13, 1938 in Freeport, IL to Donald and Margaret (DeWall) Stukenberg. On November 1, 1958 he married Barbara Plum in Forreston, IL. Barbara passed away August 17, 2011. He was a member of Forreston United Methodist...
Grace "Gracie" Suggs
Dec 2, 2021
Gracie Suggs, 94, departed this earthly life on Thursday, December 2, 2021. She was born on September 25, 1927 in Hickory, Mississippi to Aaron Pruitt and Fannie (Tullos) Pruitt. She came to Freeport in 1947. Gracie married Aaron Suggs in 1951, together they raised six children. Gracie was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she served...
Bruce William Banks
Dec 2, 2021
Bruce William Banks of Dakota passed away peacefully Thursday December 2, 2021 at the age of 90 at home with his family. Bruce was born February 3, 1931 in Rockford, the son of Harry and Helen (Melchert) Banks. Bruce was happily married to Jane Marie Sughroue Banks for 64 years, before Jane passed away earlier this year. Together they...
Mary Ellen Ludwig
Dec 1, 2021
Mary Ellen Ludwig 1937-2021 Mary Ellen Ludwig, 84, of Forreston, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. Mary Ellen was born October 16, 1937 to Ted and Faith (Miller) Knodle. She married the love of her life, Norman L. Ludwig on January 14, 1956. Mary Ellen cherished her days working alongside Norm on the farm,...
Shirley D. Williams
Nov 29, 2021
Shirley Dean Williams, born 1956, into the union of Lucy Lee Wilson and Charley Tellery in Crenshaw, Mississippi frantically celebrated her birth on the 16th and 17th of July. In Shirley's childhood years, she relocated with her family to Chicago, Illinois. As a resident of South Chicago community, Shirley attended James N Thorp Elementary School. Shirley then continued her...
Adam T. Bradbury
Nov 28, 2021
Adam T. Bradbury, 36, of Freeport, IL passed away Sunday November 28, 2021 in his home. He was born September 13, 1985 in Freeport to Thomas Bradbury and Raykelle Easley. Adam was employed at Berner Foods. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, and disc golf. Cooking was another passion of Adam's and he was a chef in a prior career....
Walter James Hollins
Nov 28, 2021
Walter James Hollins, 66, of Freeport, Illinois departed his earthly home, and moved to his new home, on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Madison VA Hospital, surrounded by his family. Walter was born January 2, 1955 in Dermott, Arkansas, to the late Clara Whitley Hollins and Esley Whitley. After moving to Freeport, Illinois he was afforded the opportunities to...
Walter Maurice Hayward Sr.
Nov 26, 2021
Walter Maurice Hayward Sr. 45 of Freeport, Illinois departed his earthly life Friday November 26, 2021, peacefully at home. Walter was born October 12, 1976, in Freeport, Illinois the son of Walter Macon and Lorita Burris. He received his education through Freeport School District 145, graduating in 1996. After high school Walter enrolled in Highland Community College where he...
Lovie Sullivan
Nov 24, 2021
Lovie Sullivan departed this earthly life on November 24, 2021 at Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. She was born July 4, 1944 in Drew, MS to the late Carrie Gatlin and Lewis Faulkner, she was the seventh of ten children. Lovie was a devoted mother to her eleven children and was a loving grandmother. Lovie is survived by...
Walter J. Pflaume Iii
Nov 24, 2021
Walter Julius "Buddy" Pflaume III was born and raised in Freeport IL on January 21, 1956 to Walter J. and Janean (Allen) Pflaume. As a child Buddy along with his brother Dan belonged to the DeMolay fraternity. He graduated Freeport High School in 1974. Buddy could be found skating or working at Skate Land where he first met Kathy....
Leroy C. Kaderly
Nov 24, 2021
LeRoy C. Kaderly, 75, of Browntown, WI Passed away on Wednesday November 24, 2021 in his home. He was born March 1, 1946 in Freeport, IL the son of Ernest C. and Anna Mae (Leiby) Kaderly. LeRoy enjoyed tinkering with tractors, collecting antique toys as well as guns. He often times found at local farm auctions and eating at...
Pamela Jean Busker
Nov 19, 2021
Pamela Jean (Altman) Busker, 65, of Freeport, passed away, Friday November 19, 2021, at Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon. Pamela was born March 1, 1956, in Freeport, the daughter of John Leonard and Verna Jean (Mercier) Altman. She graduated from Highland Community College Nursing School. She served in the medical field as a Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse and Coding...
Terrance Jerome 'Cheeto" Haynes
Nov 18, 2021
On November 18, 2021, Terrance Jerome Haynes departed this earthly life at the early age of 36. Terrance was born January 11, 1985 in Freeport IL to Marvette Brooks and the late Raymond K. Haynes. Terrance attended Freeport High School and received his High School Equivalency Certificate. In 2004, he began working at Chrysler Daimler in Belvidere, IL. Terrance...
Lurean "Lou" Campbell
Nov 17, 2021
Lurean "Lou" Campbell, 93, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in her daughters home. Lou was born August 13, 1928, in Lena, the daughter of Ira and Susan Knight. Lou married William O. Campbell October 5, 1946, in Freeport. Mr. Campbell passed away, March 14, 2004. Surviving is her daughter, Vickie (Joe) Kavran of Freeport; brother, Bernard...
Elaine K. Bauscher
Nov 15, 2021
Elaine K. Bauscher, 79, of Freeport, died Monday November 15, 2021 in her home. She was born December 5, 1941 in Forreston, IL, the daughter of Marvin and Esther (Gassman) Abels. Elaine married Thomas Bauscher August 14, 1960. Elaine was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church in Freeport. She was an avid tennis player, once winning the...
Joan E. Fogel
Nov 13, 2021
Joan E. Fogel, 98, of Freeport, died Saturday November 13, 2021 at FHN memorial Hospital. She was born August 13, 1923 in Birmingham, England, the daughter of Albert and Florence Osborne. Joan married Robert Fogel on May 19, 1945 in England; he passed away January 27, 1987. Joan was a homemaker and housewife. She served in WWII in The...
James D. Spangler
Nov 11, 2021
James D. Spangler, 92, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born January 31, 1929 in Freeport, IL to Ezra "Ed" L. and Ida Viola (Oberbillig) Spangler. In 1947 James graduated from Freeport High School. James served in the U.S. Navy enlisting in May of 1948. He served during the Korean...
Harlan Ray Diehl
Nov 11, 2021
Harlan Ray Diehl, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 11, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born March 31, 1933 in Freeport, IL to Merle and Edith (DeWall) Diehl. On February 21, 1952 he married Lola Mae Duitsman at Prairie Dell Church in Shannon, IL. Lola Mae passed away August 26, 2011. Harlan...
Delbert L. Foat
Nov 11, 2021
DELBERT LEROY FOAT, 96 FREEPORT - Stephenson County, Illinois, is 565 square miles, and we're fairly certain that Delbert Foat farmed, assessed or knew someone in nearly every part of it. Delbert Leroy Foat, who called northwestern Illinois home for almost his entire life, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, just one day before his 97th birthday. He was born...
William "Bill" F. White
Nov 10, 2021
Bill was born to Donald & Betty White in Polo, IL, June 5, 1956. He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his home November 10, 2021. Bill enjoyed a childhood growing up on the family farm in rural Polo. He loved hunting and fishing and being outdoors, all interests he enjoyed the entirety of his life. He graduated from...


