Jacob "Jack" Merkel
Nov 7, 2021
Jacob (Jack) Merkel, 81 of Freeport, formerly of Chicago. preceded in death by loving partner Nancy; devoted father of Linda, Sue (Pepe) Rodriguez and Robin (Tom) ; beloved dad of fur babies Gabby and Bindy; cherished grandfather of Annie, Brittni and Joey; dear uncle of Donnie and Davey ; loving brother of Hilda Schmidt and preceded in death by...
Evelyn L. Green
Nov 5, 2021
Evelyn L. Green, 90, of Freeport, passed away, Friday, November 5, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Evelyn was born October 22, 1931, in Freeport, the daughter of John and Florence (Brahms) Daughenbaugh. Evelyn married Duane H. Green on July 9, 1966. Mr. Green passed away September 5, 1983. Evelyn's world revolved around her family; any time spent with family...
Marian Louise Schneider
Nov 4, 2021
Marian Louise Schneider, 85, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born January 6, 1936 in Belle Fourche, SD the daughter of Alphonse and Leona (Wambeke) DeBusscher. On August 11, 1956 she married Ralph Schneider in East Moline, IL. Ralph passed away September 15, 1988. Marian was employed at State...
Gerald Ardell Harbach
Nov 2, 2021
Gerald Ardell Harbach, age 92, died on November 2, 2021 at home. Gerald was born April 12, 1929 in Freeport, IL to Karl and Velma (Stotz) Harbach. He attended Flansburg Country School and then Freeport schools. He was a football player and Golden Glove boxer. Gerald graduated in 1947 from Freeport High School. In 1947 he joined the National...
Dana Marie Mclinn Ewers
Nov 1, 2021
Dana Marie McLinn Ewers of Freeport, IL, passed away after a brief illness on November 1, 2021 with loved ones by her side at FHN Hospital in Freeport. Dana was born in Salina, KS on May 27, 1960 to Duane and LaVonne (Veltman) McLinn. Dana was previously married to Dennis Ewers. Dana was employed at McLinn Insurance as the...
Gloria M. Kenneke
Nov 1, 2021
Gloria M. (Buboltz) Kenneke passed away Monday, November 1, 2021, after an extended illness. Gloria was born on December 21, 1931, in Hilbert, Wisconsin. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents Rueben and Helen (Gosz) Buboltz, her brother Jerome "Sonny" Buboltz, son-in law Thomas Erb, grandson Andrew Lehman, and her husband of over 66 years, Lee Kenneke. She...
Lester E. Brooks
Nov 1, 2021
Lester Edwards Brooks, 88, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Lester was born at that same home, on the farm on April 23, 1933 to Joseph and Ellen (Drake) Brooks, the oldest of five siblings. When Lester was nine years old his father was killed in a farm accident. Lester graduated from Forreston High...
Allen E. Fehr
Oct 31, 2021
Allen E. Fehr, 87, of Freeport, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died on Sunday, October 31 at Parkview. Allen was born on Aug. 28, 1934 in Freeport, and grew up on a farm near Afolkey. He graduated from Orangeville High School, served three years in the Army, and returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Marlene Scheider,...
Jean Elaine Mashaw
Oct 30, 2021
Jean Elaine Mashaw,79, was born September 28, 1942 to Warren and Rose Stichter of Freeport, Il. Her siblings are Dan Stichter (Linda), Sandy Barker, Sheri Brown (Loren), Pamela Sue Stichter, Denny Busker, and Dana Busker. She married Ronald E. Mashaw on the 15th of November in 1959. They welcomed five children to their family. Gary Dean Mashaw (deceased August...
Kurt K. Mills
Oct 28, 2021
Kurt K. Mills, 53, of Freeport, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 17, 1968, in Sterling, IL, the son of Kenneth and Shirley (Christiansen) Mills. Kurt married Patricia White September 8, 2001. Kurt served his community as a Police Officer for the Freeport Police Department from 1991 until...
Floyd L. Nesemeyer
Oct 27, 2021
Floyd L. Nesemeyer, 88, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday October 27, 2021 in his home. He was born June 28, 1933 in Stephenson County, IL to Elmer and Belinda (Damman) Nesemeyer. On September 8, 1956 Floyd married Darlene P. Olthoff in Freeport, IL. Darlene passed away May 3, 1999. Floyd served in the United States Army. He was...
Kari Jo Siefken
Oct 26, 2021
Kari Jo Siefken, 53, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Kari was born December 17, 1967, in Freeport, the daughter of John and Mary (Prosek) Meuris. On October 28, 1995, Kari, married Jerald "Jerry" Siefken in Dixon. Kari worked as a Domestic Engineer for many years. She was an excellent cook and known...
Robert D. Dagel
Oct 26, 2021
Robert D. Dagel, 78, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Robert was born October 1, 1943, in Freeport, the son of Robert and Annabelle (Martin) Dagel. He married Lana Powell on July 1, 1965. Mr. Dagel proudly served his county in the U.S. Navy. Robert worked at Micro Switch for over 35 years....
Pearline Brown
Oct 26, 2021
Pearline Brown, 83, of Freeport, IL went to be with the lord Tuesday October 26, 2021. She was born July 7, 1938 in Kosciusko, MS the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Graham) Brown. Pearline was a faithful member of the Freeport Church of Christ. Pearline received her GED from Highland College. She was known for her cooking, especially her...
Frank "Ned" Furst
Oct 24, 2021
Frank "Ned" Everett Furst died peacefully at home in Freeport, Illinois on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Born on May 1, 1939, Ned graduated in 1956 from Freeport High School where he was a member of the golf team and active in theater. He was proud to have been directed by Jeanette Lloyd. He continued his education at Yale University...
Sybil Lenore Scovill
Oct 23, 2021
Sybil Lenore Scovill 1934-2021 Sybil Scovill passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 23, 2021. She was born in Freeport IL on July 31, 1934 to Esther and Roy Mensenkamp, the youngest of four daughters. Sybil built a rich, wonderful, long life in Freeport. Her parents raised Sybil to have a strong faith,...
Ryan Joe Voss
Oct 23, 2021
Ryan Joe Voss, 38, of Freeport, IL finished and won his final race on October, 23, 2021 leaving behind many loved ones, family, friends, race fans along with bowling teammates. Ryan loved his family, friends, racing, bowling, hunting, fishing, camping, truck driving, and working as a mechanic. He was able touch so many lives in the years the Lord...
Ronica Sue Bates
Oct 21, 2021
Ronica Sue Bates of Freeport, IL passed away on October 21, 2021. Beloved daughter of Lemuel Ronnie Bates and Lillie Sue Bates Steeley. Beloved mother of Devon and Jason Jones of Freeport, IL, Steven Schopper of WI, and Matthew Mcclellan. Granddaughter Mahniya Schopper. Beloved sister of Jaclyn Bates, Bonnie Bates, Jennifer Johnson and David Bates all from Texas. Ronica...
Robert L. Farringer
Oct 19, 2021
Robert L. Farringer, 73, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born September 8, 1948 in Freeport, IL to Francis and Faye (Blackert) Farringer. Robert served in the Army during the Vietnam War; and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. Robert was a die cutter at Intercity Box and Plastic, and also...
Yolanda Y. Ford
Oct 18, 2021
In loving memory of Yolanda Y. Ford Sunrise: October 5, 1967 Sunset: October 18, 2021 Yolanda Ford, 54, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday October 18, 2021 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. She was born October 5, 1967 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of Willam Ford Sr. III of Freeport, IL and Annie M. Ruffin-Haley of Cape Girardeau,...
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