Obituaries

Dawn Arlene Gibler

Dawn Arlene Gibler

Apr 25, 2021

Dawn Arlene Gibler, 89, of Pecatonica, passed away peacefully, Sunday April 25, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born March 6, 1932 in Ridott, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Mabel (Robinson) Shafer. Dawn married Robert J. Gibler March 19, 1950 in Ridott. Mr. Gibler passed away in 2009. Dawn enjoyed knitting, crocheting, doing...

Patricia A. Kraft

Patricia A. Kraft

Apr 23, 2021

Patricia A. Kraft, 81, of Freeport, died Friday April 23, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born December 6, 1939 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Milton and Mildred (Howard) Eggemeier. Patricia married Alvin "Sam" Kraft March 12, 1966 in Freeport, Il; Alvin died February 3, 2016. Patricia worked at Lena Continental for 10 years, and at Stephenson...

Mildred Fleming

Mildred Fleming

Apr 22, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Fleming, 99, of Elizabethtown, KY, formerly of Freeport, IL died on April 22, 2021 at Tender Touch Senior Living. Mrs. Fleming was born December 4, 1921, a native Brookhaven, MS and the daughter of the late Walter & Leontin Anding. She was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church in Freeport, Illinois where she taught Sunday School,...

Elaine F. Newman

Elaine F. Newman

Apr 21, 2021

Elaine F. Newman, 70, of Hampton, IL passed away Wednesday April 21, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 19, 1951 in Sterling, IL the daughter of Willard and Irene (Duitsman) Stone. On June 23, 1990 she married Rex Newman in East Moline, IL. Elaine was employed at Paupers Den Bar and Grille for...

Richard Keith Devries

Richard Keith Devries

Apr 19, 2021

Richard K. DeVries of Forreston, IL. passed away on April 19, 2021 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon Il, following complications of Parkinson's disease which he had for 22 years. Richard was the son of Martin & Elvera (Abels) DeVries. He married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn (Ratmeyer) in 1961. After High School he enlisted in the US...

Annie M. Graves

Annie M. Graves

Apr 18, 2021

Annie M. Graves, 93, of Freeport, passed away peacefully, Sunday April 18, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Annie was born October 7, 1927 in Avella, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Josef and Anna (Feciuch) Hutnick. Annie married Eugene Graves October 17, 1953 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Graves passed away January 30, 2009. Mrs. Graves worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken for...

Geraldine Sue Kasper

Geraldine Sue Kasper

Apr 17, 2021

Geraldine Sue Kasper, ("Red"), was born March 15, 1949 in Aurora, Illinois and died on April 17, 2021 in West Virginia. She resided in Oak Hill, West Virginia for the last 21 years after living in Illinois and Florida most of her life. Gerry earned her Associates Degree at Highland Community College. She had a secret passion for water...

Frederick E. Stewart Jr.

Frederick E. Stewart Jr.

Apr 17, 2021

Frederick E. Stewart Jr., 74, of Lena, IL passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 in his home. He was born February 15, 1947 in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Dorothy (Baal) Stewart. He married Barbara Kraft on January 11, 1969. They spent the next 52 years together in a loving marriage. Mr. Stewart served for his country...

Karlene A. Landowski

Karlene A. Landowski

Apr 16, 2021

Karlene A. Landowski, 73, of Keller, Texas, passed away on April 16th, 2021. Karlene was born to the late Clara and Jack Elkins, Sr. in Derby, Kansas. She graduated from Derby High School and went on to receive a diploma in Fashion merchandising from Patricia Stevens Career College. Karlene continued her education at Highland Community College where she received...

Roosevelt Baker

Roosevelt Baker

Apr 11, 2021

Roosevelt Baker, 74, of Freeport, died Sunday April 11, 2021 in his home. He was born August 9, 1946 in Charleston, MS, the son of James and Jeffie Lacy. Roosevelt married Emma Baker in Freeport, IL. He worked at Structo/Thermos, Metal Specialties, and did gardening in his spare time. He was a member of Freeport Church of Christ. Roosevelt...

Janet Arlene Buffington

Janet Arlene Buffington

Apr 7, 2021

Janet Arlene Buffington, 86, of Forreston, passed away, Wednesday April 7, 2021 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Janet was born September 20, 1934 in Freeport, the daughter of Harry and Mabel (Whitacre) Krull. Janet was married to the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Buffington for 67 years. Mr. Buffington passed away October 26, 2019. Janet enjoyed...

Daniel "Boone" Moderow

Daniel "Boone" Moderow

Apr 6, 2021

Daniel J. "Boone" Moderow, 70, formerly of Freeport, died Tuesday April 6, 2021. Dan was born March 24, 1951 in Freeport, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Gaulrapp) Moderow. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Dan graduated from Aquin High School in 1969. He relocated to Topeka, Kansas to continue to work at Goodyear Tire...

Lydia A. Young

Lydia A. Young

Apr 6, 2021

Lydia A. Young, 87, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Javon Bae Mercy Hospital, Rockford. Lydia was born May 21, 1933, the daughter of Raymond and Gladys Young. Lydia taught at several Freeport schools throughout the years including, Harlem, Taylor Park, and Lincoln Douglas. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. Surviving is...

Kenneth "Ken" W. Kundert

Kenneth "Ken" W. Kundert

Apr 5, 2021

Kenneth W. Kundert, 77, of Freeport, passed away, Monday, April 5, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was born July 22, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Howard and Marian (Peschang) Kundert. Ken was a 1962 graduate of Galena High School. He married Betty Hulscher in 1964. Ken worked for Kelly Springfield for 35 years. He proudly served...

Katie L. Clark

Katie L. Clark

Apr 5, 2021

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Mary E. Hyde

Mary E. Hyde

Apr 3, 2021

In loving memory of Mary E. (Lutz) Hyde (80) passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born February 13, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. She married Joel P. Hyde on August 3, 1962. She was an editor for the Our Lady of Lord school newspaper and worked at Macy's...

Michael Funk

Michael Funk

Apr 3, 2021

Michael Funk, 27, of Freeport, IL taken too soon April 3, 2021. He was born December 30, 1993 in Monroe, WI to Todd Funk and Heidi Shick. Michael graduated from Freeport High School in 2012. He was a true entrepreneur with many talents. From working at the Union Dairy for several years starting as a young teenager, Sullivan foods,...

Michael J. Smith

Michael J. Smith

Apr 1, 2021

Michael J. Smith, 83, of San Francisco, California, formerly of Freeport, passed away Thursday April 1, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday April 16, 2021 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Please sign Mr. Smith's guestbook and share a remembrance at...

Carmie E. Franklin

Carmie E. Franklin

Mar 29, 2021

Carmie E. Franklin, 80, of Freeport, IL went Home to her Savior Monday March 29, 2021 in her home. She was born November 24, 1940 in Sterling, IL to Walter and Helen (Finkle) White. On May 24, 1959 she married Larry Franklin in Hazelhurst, IL. She was active in church ministries in Milledgeville and worked for the Vet Clinic...

James "Jim" M. Babb

James "Jim" M. Babb

Mar 27, 2021

James "Jim" M. Babb, 81, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday March 27, 2021 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born May 28, 1939 in Freeport, IL to Melvin and Pearl (Rowe) Babb. Jim was a 23 year member of the United States Air Force upon retiring in 1980. On October 24, 2008 he married Carol Bookman in Las...