Dennis H. Maves, Dvm
May 11, 2021
Dennis H. Maves, DVM, 78, of Sarasota, Florida died Tuesday May 11, 2021 at Sarasota Hospice House after a year-long battle with lymphoma. He was born January 20, 1943 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Harold and Alma (Rahn) Maves. Dennis and Sandra (Wessel) Maves were married August 28, 1965 in Freeport. He graduated from the University of Illinois...
Leroy "Roy" D. Hayes
May 8, 2021
LeRoy "Roy" D. Hayes of Forreston, IL passed away May 8, 2021 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL, due to congestive heart failure. Roy was a 1955 Polo graduate. He served in the Army and returned home to farm with his parents Kenneth and Ruth (Meister) Hayes. In 1970 he became site superintendent at Lowden State Park,...
Dale Lavere Weber
May 7, 2021
Dale LaVere Weber Dakota Illinois On Friday May 7, 2021, Dale passed peacefully from his earthly home to eternal life with Christ his Savior. Dale was born on April 23, 1930 to Roy & Edith (Lohmeier) Weber at Davis, Illinois. The early years of his life were spent in the Davis area where his parents farmed until the passing...
Flora Lee Newton
May 7, 2021
The Life of Flora Lee Newton ~ Obituary ~ Flora Lee Newton was born November 21, 1940 to the late Cliff and Lula Belle Davis in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She married Boston Newton Jr. on December 25, 1957 and to this union 6 children were born. In 1967, Flora, Boston and their six children moved to Freeport, Illinois where she...
Delores Jean Anderson
May 3, 2021
Delores Jean Anderson 90, of Freeport died Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at Manor Court. Delores was born April 2, 1931 in Freeport the daughter of Edward and Florence (Hayes) Gundry. She married Robert Anderson the love of her life on June 9, 1951 at Embury Church and they shared 67 happy years together. She loved to dance and reminisce...
Mary Jane Kilburn
May 1, 2021
Mary Jane (Bushelle) Kilburn, 85, of Oklahoma City, OK, died Saturday May 1, 2021. Mary Jane was born March 3, 1936 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of William and Anne Victoria (Lawless) Bushelle. On May 20, 1956 she married Herbert Kilburn at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Freeport, IL. She graduated from Aquin Catholic Central High School in 1954...
Norma Jean Parkinson
Apr 29, 2021
Norma Jean Parkinson, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday April 29, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born August 22, 1938 in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Edith (Hardel) Kurth. On July 29, 1956 she married Jack Parkinson in Williamsburg, Virginia. Mr. Parkinson passed away June 20, 2019. She was a member of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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