Jane Marie Banks
Sep 14, 2021
Jane Marie Sughroue Banks of Dakota passed away peacefully Tuesday September 14, 2021 at the age of 85 at home with her family. Jane was born Sept 12, 1936 at home on the farm outside of Ridott, the daughter of John and Emma Schopf Sughroue. Jane was happily married to Bruce William Banks for 64 years. Together they had...
Karen Faye Newill
Sep 14, 2021
Karen Faye Newill, 77, of Freeport died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. She was born March 23, 1944, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Eldon and Ardath Rabe. On June 9, 1962, she married Donald Newill in Martintown, Wisconsin. Her family was blessed to have her as a homemaker and caretaker. Karen was a long-time member...
Joan Marie Kraft
Sep 12, 2021
Joan Marie (Duray) Kraft, 88, of Freeport, entered her Heavenly home with the understated grace and dignity of which she lived her life. She peacefully passed while at home on her beloved farm, surrounded by those who she has trusted and loved during this journey. Joan was always content and happy to be mother and homemaker for her children,...
Donald E. Kubatzke
Sep 11, 2021
Donald E. Kubatzke, 86, of Freeport, passed away from complications of a stroke, Saturday, September 11, 2021, in his home surrounded by loving family. Donald was born September 12, 1934, the son of Chris and Inez (Johnson) Kubatzke Sr. Don attended Freeport High School. He owned and operated Don Kubatzke Trucking for over 30 years. He also worked as...
Mary Ilene Cullor
Sep 10, 2021
Mary Ilene Cullor, 82, of Forreston, passed away, Friday September 10, 2021, at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Mary was born June 18, 1939, in Unionville, Missouri, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Norton) Medlin. On December 31, 1955, Mary married Luther Cullor in Unionville, Missouri. Mary took on many roles in her life, farmer, homemaker, she worked at Micro,...
Gary L. Wheeler
Sep 10, 2021
Gary L. Wheeler, age 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. He was born in Dixon, Illinois in 1953 to Kenneth L. and Goldie (Cross) Wheeler. He was a 1971 graduate of Forreston High School. Gary is survived by his three daughters Julie (Brian) Alderman of Trenton, Maine; Lisa McDonald of St. Louis, Missouri; and Connie (Joe)...
Paul A. Amodeo Dds
Sep 8, 2021
Paul A. Amodeo, DDS, 55, of Peoria, IL passed away on September 8, 2021. He was born November 6, 1965 in Freeport, IL to James and Carolyn (Wilhelms) Amodeo. Paul graduated Freeport Senior High School in 1983 and attended Creighton University in Omaha, NE, where he earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton's School of Dentistry in...
Dennis Allen Bruce
Sep 7, 2021
Dennis Allen Bruce, 67, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday September 7, 2021, in his home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Cemetery Details Freeport City Cemetery 902 W Lincoln Blvd Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map...
Dennis M. Brumfield
Sep 3, 2021
On September 3, 2021, in the loving arms of his wife Patricia (Brooks) Brumfield, Dennis Maurice Brumfield peacefully departed this earthly life, to enter into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dennis was born November 5, 1949, in Chicago, IL. to the late John Brumfield and Lucean (Honey) McNair Brumfield. He graduated from Edison High School...
Yvonne "Bonnie" E. Kirby
Sep 2, 2021
Yvonne "Bonnie" E. Kirby, 94, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday September 2, 2021, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Bonnie was born May 3, 1927, in Steuben, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry C. and Emma (Faust) Stuckey. In 1942 she became pen pals with a young sailor named Cecil M. Kirby. They wrote back and forth for over three and a...
Rochester Thomas
Sep 1, 2021
Rochester Thomas, 79, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday September 1, 2021, in his home. Rochester was born Jan 29, 1942, to John and Ardena Thomas in Enid, MS. He met and married Annie Fay Reed on Jan 12, 1970, and to this union three children were born. Terrance Thomas, of Freeport, IL, Shannon Thomas, of Rockford, IL, and Tiffany...
Marilyn Nauman
Sep 1, 2021
Marilyn Nauman, 81, of Freeport, IL died Wednesday September 1, 2021 peacefully in her home. She was born October 12, 1939 in Salem, IL, the daughter of Merle and Grace (Cantrell) Wells. Marilyn married Donald Nauman October 20, 1962 in West Brooklyn, IL. Marilyn was a homemaker, worked at Bergners in the accounting department, and in the insurance industry...
Evarista "Every" Wheeler
Aug 31, 2021
Evarista "Every" Wheeler, 85, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in her home surrounded by loving family. Every was born April 18, 1936, in Chicago, the daughter of Adam and Alvina (Ostrowski) Lichnerowicz. Every married Richard Wheeler Sr. October 8, 1955, in Chicago. Mr. Wheeler passed away February 22, 2006. Every loved being a homemaker along with...
Priscilla Ludwig
Aug 31, 2021
Priscilla (Dorsey) Ludwig, 91, of Lanark, passed away, Tuesday August 31, 2021, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Priscilla was born June 3, 1930, in Freeport, the daughter of Arthur and Elma Dorsey. Priscilla graduated from Freeport High School in 1948. She then earned her registered Nursing Degree from Deaconess Hospital in 1951. She married LeRoy Ludwig...
John D. Hart
Aug 30, 2021
John D. Hart, 63, of Freeport, IL passed away, unexpectedly Monday August 30, 2021 in his home. He was born December 28, 1957 in Miami, FL to William A. and Karen (Mitchell) Hart. John served in the U.S. Navy, loved working on cars, watching movies, and playing video games on his computer. He is survived by his daughters Carrie...
Kathy M. Rinehart
Aug 26, 2021
Kathy M. Rinehart, 47, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday August 26, 2021. She was born October 5, 1973 in Freeport to George and Linda (Johnson) Rinehart. She was employed at Kolb Lena. Kathy was a devoted mother to her sons. She was a caring person who loved helping other people. She enjoyed taking walks in Krape Park with...
Joyce Cunningham
Aug 26, 2021
Joyce Cunningham, of Freeport, passed away, Thursday August 26, 2021, at the age of 83. Joyce was born November 28, 1937, the daughter of Lloyd and Verna (Groves) Richardson in Hamilton, Illinois. She was a 1955 graduate of Hamilton High School. On October 7, 1958, Joyce married Ray Cunningham, in Macomb, Illinois. Together they had two sons, David, and...
Frederick "Fred" D. Eberle
Aug 24, 2021
Frederick (Fred) D. Eberle, 81 of Freeport, IL. He passed away at home on August 24th surrounded by loving family after losing his battle with cancer. Fred was born on April 12th 1940 in Freeport, son of Edith (Bogenrief) and Robert Eberle. Fred was a Pretzel, graduating in 1958. Fred, married Connie (Rogers) on February 11th 1962 in Kent...
Richard Dale Meyer
Aug 22, 2021
Richard Dale Meyer, 80, of Freeport, IL died Sunday August 22, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home, Oregon, IL. He was born September 1, 1940 to Alfred I. and Helen (Lubbers) Meyer. He went to Cranes Grove School and graduated from Forreston High School in 1958. September 24, 1960 he married Judy (Trei). Together they farmed with dairy, hogs,...
Karen Ann Smith
Aug 21, 2021
Karen Ann Smith, 81, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday August 21, 2021, at The Atrium in Rockford. Karen was born October 28, 1939, in Freeport, the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Burkhart) Trunck. Karen married Fred A. Smith June 8, 1957, in St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked as an LPN Nurse at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Karen was a...
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