Obituaries

Richard G. Louthain

Richard G. Louthain

Dec 15, 2020

Richard "Dick" G. Louthain, 89, of Rockford and formerly of Cedarville died Tuesday at Independence Village, Rockford. He was born March 19, 1931 in Nora, Illinois the son of Richard E. and Evelyn C. (Pearce) Louthain. Richard graduated from Freeport High School in 1949. He then served in the United State Army from 1951-1953 stationed in France. Richard married...

Marigene Christy Warwick

Marigene Christy Warwick

Dec 14, 2020

Marigene Christy (Widner) Warwick, age 51 of 441 North Lemon Freeport, Illinois passed from this life into paradise December 14, 2020. Marigene was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on December 18, 1968 to Kenneth Leroy Widner and Gene Christy (De Wees) Widner. She was baptized into Christ at age 11 and at the time of her parting was a member...

Barbara B. Mcknight

Barbara B. Mcknight

Dec 13, 2020

Barbara B. McKnight, 96, of Freeport, Illinois passed away at the Presence St. Joseph Center on Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born January 17, 1924 in Provo, Utah to Merl William Brown and Emma Elmira (Smith) Brown. She married James Wallace McKnight on October 10, 1952 in Mesa, Arizona. She attended the Agricultural College as an Art major...

Susan M. Lott

Susan M. Lott

Dec 13, 2020

Susan M. Lott, 59, of German Valley, IL passed away after a short illness (not covid related) Sunday December 13, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was born March 10, 1961 in Savanna, IL to Duane H. and Patricia A. (Murphy) Smith. On October 10, 1981 she married Ricky Lott in Lanark, IL. Sue was employed at Honeywell Micro...

Larry M. Sager

Larry M. Sager

Dec 11, 2020

Larry M. Sager, 84, of Freeport, IL went home, Friday December 11, 2020 at Presence St. Joseph Center. He was born November 20, 1936 in Freeport to William C. and Virginia Guinther. Larry married Lillie Mae Holland on July 2, 1960 in Freeport, IL. Over the years Larry was employed at Bocker Auto Group and Myers Ford as a...

Ronald J. Oehl

Ronald J. Oehl

Dec 9, 2020

Ronald J. Oehl, 84, of Freeport, died Wednesday December 9, 2020 at Manor Court in Freeport due to complications from COVID 19. He was born September 23, 1936 in Freeport, Il, the son of Joseph and Muriel (Mosiman) Oehl. Ronald married Sharon Ary June 8, 1968 in Rockford, IL. Ronald was Vice President of Administration at Western States Insurance...

Gene E. Reed

Gene E. Reed

Dec 9, 2020

Gene E. Reed, 88, of Cedarville, IL, died Wednesday December 9, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 19, 1931 near Afolkey, IL, the son of Donald and Ruth (Rote) Reed. Gene married Mary Kaiser December 19, 1953 in Cedarville, IL; she died October 21, 2016. Gene went to Cedarville and First ward grade schools, and...

Sandra D. Sorn

Sandra D. Sorn

Dec 7, 2020

Sandra Diane Sorn, 85, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday December 7, 2020 at Presence St. Joseph Center. She was born June 27, 1935 in Mt. Carrol, IL to Paul and Mildred (Smith) Cole. On September 8, 1952 she married Robert Sorn in Lanark, IL. Sandra was employed at Newell and Sanitary Cleaners. She enjoyed gambling at the Mississippi...

Donna Louise Bennett

Donna Louise Bennett

Dec 7, 2020

Donna Louise Bennett, 73, of Forreston, IL died Monday December 7, 2020 at Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, IL. She was born May 17, 1947 in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Donald and Mildred (Ludwig) Bennett. Donna was a secretary for an accounting firm. Donna is survived by her aunt., Vera Johnson. She was preceded in death by her...

Margaret C. Farringer

Margaret C. Farringer

Dec 6, 2020

Margaret C. Farringer, 78, of Freeport, IL, died Sunday December 6, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born February 11, 1942 in Josephina, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Varholick) Bazala. Margaret married Francis Farringer July 3, 1967 in Funkstown, MD; he died January 31, 1995. Margaret worked at Micro-Switch for 24 years. She enjoyed cooking and...

Dianne I. Coats

Dianne I. Coats

Dec 5, 2020

Dianne I. Coats, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born April 11, 1953 in Freeport, Illinois at St. Francis Hospital. She is the daughter of DeForest L. and Catherine Senn. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church and recently attended the Polo Campus with her husband. Dianne graduated from...

Ernestine L. Brumfield

Ernestine L. Brumfield

Dec 5, 2020

Mother Ernestine L. Brumfield transitioned this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born on June 7, 1931 to Lee J. and Irene (Cook) McDonald in Deer Park, AL. In the mid 1940's, the McDonald family moved to Freeport, IL., where she attended Freeport High School. Deeply committed to their faith,...

Alice M. Weaver

Alice M. Weaver

Dec 3, 2020

Alice M. Weaver, 101, of Freeport, IL passed away Thursday December 3, 2020 at Heritage Woods of Freeport. She was born October 8, 1919, in Orangeville, IL, the daughter of Ammon and Maude (Stamm) Moyer. She married Clarence M. Weaver on September 21, 1942. He passed away February 24, 1991. She was a member of Freeport Women of the...

Thomas L. Koertner

Thomas L. Koertner

Dec 1, 2020

Thomas L. Koertner, 68, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born March 4, 1952 in Freeport, IL to Wayne and Esther (Lytle) Koertner. On January 24, 1989 he married Sharon Rees in San Diego, CA. Thomas was a Fire Fighter for the City of Freeport and owned and operated B...

Barbara J. Mahoney

Barbara J. Mahoney

Dec 1, 2020

Barbara J. Mahoney, 89, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020 after a sudden illness. She was born March 29, 1931 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Louis and Marie (Mueller) Gastel. Growing up, she spent many summers on the family farm and had a special affection for the animals, birds and the...

Donna Rae Pittz

Donna Rae Pittz

Dec 1, 2020

Donna Rae (Bunbury) Pittz 1934 - 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our sweet mother, Donna Rae (Bunbury) Pittz on December 1, 2020. Donna was born on January 22, 1934 and was raised on the family farm in Ridgeway, Wisc. As the oldest of seven siblings in an Irish Catholic household, she was tough...

Mark S. Lebaron

Mark S. Lebaron

Dec 1, 2020

Mark S. LeBaron, 64, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday December 1, 2020. Mark was born October 12, 1956 in Freeport, the son of Warren R. and Miriam E. (Bennehoff) LeBaron. He owned and operated LeBaron and Ruckman Furniture Store. He also worked for Dakota School District. He was a 50-year member of Faith United Methodist Church. Mark enjoyed doing...

Ronald E. Plock

Ronald E. Plock

Nov 29, 2020

Ronald E. Plock, 63, of German Valley, IL passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 in his home. He was born March 12, 1957 in Freeport, IL to Robert and Donna (Willemssen) Plock. On June 23, 1979 he married Denise Moring at First United Methodist Church in Forreston. Ronald was a Pharmacy Technician at Emmert's Drug Store and Shopko. He...

James W. Hudson

James W. Hudson

Nov 27, 2020

James W. Hudson, 62, of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully at home Friday November 27, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1958 to Darrell "Bud" and Katrine (Kennedy) Hudson. He married Mary Lobdell April 15, 1977. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Hudson of Lena, IL; son, Jamie (Trisha) Hudson of McKinney, TX; three grandchildren, Jayden Brooklyn,...

William L. Mcgee

William L. Mcgee

Nov 27, 2020

The Life of William Luther McGee William L. McGee peacefully departed this earthly life and entered eternal life on Friday November 27, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1932 in Freeport, Illinois to John and Ethel (Lenoir) McGee. William accepted Christ at an early age. He was a man that loved people. Those in the neighborhood were just...