Davar Lee Pierson
Feb 6, 2021
Davar Lee Pierson passed away Saturday February 6, 2021 at Javon Bae Hospital in Rockford, IL. He is survived by his parents Santia Holloway and Davie Pierson; maternal grandparents David Jackson and Sandra Holloway; paternal grandparents Rosie Thompson and David Lee Pierson II; and two sisters D'mariyanna Pierson, Daebreona Pierson; and brother Arian Pierson. Private family services will be...
Elaine Theresa Stanton
Feb 5, 2021
Elaine Theresa Stanton (aka Grammie, Grams, G), age 84, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at home with her family, while holding the hand of her beloved grandson, Ben. She was born April 7th 1936 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Andrew and Margie (Gardula) Gorczynski. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1955. Elaine was a...
Daniel P. Prather
Feb 5, 2021
Daniel P. Prather 1956 - 2021 Daniel P. Prather, 64, died unexpectedly Friday, February 5, 2021 at Freeport Memorial Hospital (FHN). He was born to Jack and Bobbie Prather in Ames, Iowa in August 1956. Dan graduated from Freeport High School in 1974. He married the love of his life, Marci Fosler Prather in February 1979. Dan proudly served...
Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Casey
Feb 4, 2021
Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Casey passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 4, 2021. Larry was born in Freeport, Illinois on February 24, 1941, the first of four children for Raymond and Florence (Fink) Casey. Larry attended Aquin High School where he played football and basketball, but more importantly where he met the love of his life, Susan Wonder....
Robert Mitchell
Feb 3, 2021
Robert Mitchell, 92, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday February 3, 2021 at Amberwood Care Centre, Rockford. Robert was born December 17, 1928 in Eldorado, Illinois, the son of Edwin B. and Katie (Endicott) Mitchell. Robert married Susan "Susie" Reimers November 27, 1958. Susie passed away June 3, 2007. Robert served in the Korean Conflict from 1950-1953. He enjoyed being...
Chauncey H. Wells
Feb 2, 2021
Chauncey H. Wells, Jr 1936 - 2021 Chauncey H. Wells, Jr, 85, of Freeport, died peacefully on February 2, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by his sons. "Bud" as he was called by many, was born January 26,1936 in Elgin, IL, to Chauncey H. and Helen (Watrous) Wells. He graduated valedictorian from Elgin High School in 1954, received...
Patricia L. Willging
Feb 2, 2021
Patricia "Pat" Laverne (Lewis) Willging died unexpectedly at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the age of 82. Pat was born on June 18, 1938, in Cedar Rapids, IA to James and Naomi Lewis. She was a graduate of Luther College and Northern Illinois University with degrees in school guidance counseling. As a...
Randall "R.C." Keith
Jan 30, 2021
Randall (RC) Keith (87) of Freeport, passed away Saturday January 30, 2021 at home. He was born on January 13, 1934, in Freeport, the son of Fred (Fritz) Keith and Arline (Lang) Keith. A 1952 graduate of Freeport High School, Randall was Korean veteran serving in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1957. He married Mildred (Millie Toepfer) on...
Janice Nadean Lisk
Jan 30, 2021
Janice Nadean Lisk, 77, of Freeport, IL, died Saturday January 30, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1943 in Mt. Carroll, IL, the daughter of Merle and Virginia (Adams) Sisler. Janice is survived by her daughter Tonya Lisk of Amarillo, TX; sister's, Merlene Erb of Lena, IL and Shirley Busch of...
Tyrie D' Angelo Allen
Jan 28, 2021
Tyrie Q. Allen, 24, left this earthly life on January 28th, 2021. Tyrie was the son of Chandra Pearson and Tyrane Allen, born October 22, 1996. At an early age, Tyrie professed his hope in Christ and was baptized at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under Rev. Ricky Stidmon. Tyrie was a 2016 graduate of Proviso East High School....
Bonnie L. Stewart
Jan 28, 2021
Bonnie L. Stewart, 61, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday, January 28, 2021 at University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI. Bonnie was born September 26, 1959 in Freeport, IL. the daughter of Lester and Genevieve (Schoonhoven) Stewart. She worked as a housekeeper at Super 8, for many years. Bonnie was a huge fan of, and enjoyed following the Chicago...
Donald Bingner
Jan 27, 2021
Donald L. Bingner, 90, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 27, 1930 in Freeport, the son of William and Mayme (Reeder) Bingner. He was a member of the class of 1948 at Freeport High School, and later earned his GED in 1963. He served in the...
Herman Cornelius Wiersum
Jan 27, 2021
Herman Cornelius Wiersum, 89, of Crystal Lake, IL passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021 at Sunrise of Crystal Lake. He was born May 23, 1931 in Berwyn, IL to Edward and Anna (Bebingh) Wiersum. On July 16, 1955 he married Mary Jane Aughenbaugh in Dixon, IL. Herman was employed at AT&T as an engineer. He was a member of...
Carolyn P. Moyer
Jan 25, 2021
Carolyn P. Moyer, 95, of Freeport passed away Monday January 25, 2021 at Parkview Home in Freeport, IL. She was born December 17, 1925 near Florence Station, IL to Walter and Alvina (Koertner) Kaiser. On February 7, 1946 she married Robert D. Moyer at St. John United Church of Christ in Freeport. Robert passed away April 28, 2004. Carolyn...
Beatrice M. "Tuttie" Gale
Jan 24, 2021
Beatrice M. "Tuttie" Gale, 79 of Freeport, passed away, Sunday January 24, 2021 at F.H.N. Memorial Hospital. Tuttie was born March 24, 1941 in Freeport, the daughter of John and Geraldine (Thompson) Schlamp. She married William J. Gale June 25, 1955 in Dubuque, Iowa. Mr. Gale passed away April 10, 2001. Tuttie worked as a C.N.A. for many years....
George R. Mccarty
Jan 24, 2021
George R. McCarty, 68, of Freeport, died Sunday January 24, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born April 2, 1952 in Freeport, IL, the son of Howard and Ethel (Van Matre) McCarty. George married SueAnn Schneider July 28, 1973 at Martintown Community Church. He was a graduate of Freeport High School and Highland Community College. George...
Mary Frances Smith
Jan 21, 2021
Mary Frances Smith, 93, of Freeport, IL departed her earthly life to begin her eternal life on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Mary was born on March 23, 19227. She married Joe Smith and together they raised six children. Mary is survived by five children, Eddie (Gabriel) Smith of Killeen, TX, Linda (the late Jimmy) Boddie, Callie (James) Gibson, Ida...
William J. Henning
Jan 21, 2021
William J. Henning, 73, of Freeport, IL, died Thursday January 21, 2021 at Javon Bea Hospital in Rockford, IL. He was born December 15, 1947 in Freeport, IL, the son of Wilhelm and Fern (Eggemeier) Henning. William married Mary Ann Barcellona March 15, 1969 in Freeport, IL; she died January 11, 2006. William worked as a millwright for Micro...
Michael "Mike" Allen Boomgarden
Jan 20, 2021
Michael "Mike" Allen Boomgarden, 65, of Forreston, died Wednesday January 20, 2021 at St. Anthony O.S.F., Rockford. Mike was born February 18, 1955 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of LeRoy and Ilene (Suttman) Boomgarden. Mike enjoyed being in the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, shooting, hunting, showing cattle, and doing farm work. He will be remembered as a...
John "Scott" Evers
Jan 20, 2021
John 'Scott' Evers, age 76 of Freeport, passed away January 20, 2021 after a arduous battle with Lewy-Body Dementia. 'Scott', as he was known to most, was born in Freeport on March 1, 1944 to Mary Louise (Franz) Evers and John A. Evers. He was the second oldest of three siblings. Scott graduated from Freeport High School in 1962...