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...
Kenneth "Ken" W. Kundert
Apr 5, 2021
Kenneth W. Kundert, 77, of Freeport, passed away, Monday, April 5, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was born July 22, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Howard and Marian (Peschang) Kundert. Ken was a 1962 graduate of Galena High School. He married Betty Hulscher in 1964. Ken worked for Kelly Springfield for 35 years. He proudly served...
Mary E. Hyde
Apr 3, 2021
In loving memory of Mary E. (Lutz) Hyde (80) passed away in her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born February 13, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York. She married Joel P. Hyde on August 3, 1962. She was an editor for the Our Lady of Lord school newspaper and worked at Macy's...
Michael Funk
Apr 3, 2021
Michael Funk, 27, of Freeport, IL taken too soon April 3, 2021. He was born December 30, 1993 in Monroe, WI to Todd Funk and Heidi Shick. Michael graduated from Freeport High School in 2012. He was a true entrepreneur with many talents. From working at the Union Dairy for several years starting as a young teenager, Sullivan foods,...
Michael J. Smith
Apr 1, 2021
Michael J. Smith, 83, of San Francisco, California, formerly of Freeport, passed away Thursday April 1, 2021. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday April 16, 2021 at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Please sign Mr. Smith's guestbook and share a remembrance at...
Carmie E. Franklin
Mar 29, 2021
Carmie E. Franklin, 80, of Freeport, IL went Home to her Savior Monday March 29, 2021 in her home. She was born November 24, 1940 in Sterling, IL to Walter and Helen (Finkle) White. On May 24, 1959 she married Larry Franklin in Hazelhurst, IL. She was active in church ministries in Milledgeville and worked for the Vet Clinic...
James "Jim" M. Babb
Mar 27, 2021
James "Jim" M. Babb, 81, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday March 27, 2021 at Monroe Clinic Hospital. He was born May 28, 1939 in Freeport, IL to Melvin and Pearl (Rowe) Babb. Jim was a 23 year member of the United States Air Force upon retiring in 1980. On October 24, 2008 he married Carol Bookman in Las...
Ann G. Mordick
Mar 26, 2021
Ann G. Mordick, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday March 26, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Born May 22, 1943 in Freeport to Karl and Betty (Gilbert) Smoyer. Survived by daughter, Beth (Tom) Peterson, sons Matthew (Crystal) Mordick and Daniel Mordick, all of Freeport, son Michael (Cheri) Mordick of Troutville, Virginia and grandchildren Zach, Kate,...
Sharon Ann Griner
Mar 22, 2021
Sharon Ann Griner, 81, of Freeport, Illinois, passed away March 22, 2021, unexpectedly and peacefully in her Mesa, Arizona home, sitting in her favorite chair. Sharon was born on January 10, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Harriet Eloise Copley (dec. 1974) and Edward Hartwick Claussen (dec. 1981). Growing up in Reinbeck, Iowa, Sharon and her identical twin Katherine Dawn...
Edward 'Ed" Eugene Blanchard
Mar 22, 2021
Edward 'Ed" Blanchard, 38, of Cedarville, passed away, Monday March 22, 2021. Ed was born March 5, 1983 in Rockford. Ed was employed at Rockford Toolcraft as an IT Manager. He was extremely talented working with and using any type of electronics and technology. Ed enjoyed woodworking in his free time and was a gun enthusiast. He looked forward...
Sandra Helen Rapp
Mar 21, 2021
Sandra Helen Rapp, 77, passed away peacefully on March 21 at home. Sandy was born on August 11, 1943 in Highland Park, IL to Gordon and Helen (Amundson) Vines. On September 14, 1963, she married Mark Rapp in Deerfield, IL. Together they had 4 children. In 1972, they moved to Freeport where she was a homemaker until all the...
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