Obituaries

Anthony A. Jacobs

Anthony A. Jacobs

Mar 17, 2021

Anthony A. Jacobs, 65, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday March 17, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Anthony was born January 23, 1956 in Freeport, the son of Russell and Elizabeth (Kirchberg) Jacobs. Anthony married Dianna Baumgartner June 7, 2002. Dianna died September 15, 2017. Anthony worked as a tool and die maker for many years. Mr. Jacobs was a...

Rogene A. Labudde

Rogene A. Labudde

Mar 17, 2021

Rogene A. LaBudde, 95, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday March 17, 2021 in Manor Court. Rogene was born April 6, 1925 in Forreston, the daughter of John and Gretchen (Schoonhoven) Meyer. Rogene married Eldon L. LaBudde on April 16, 1946 in Baileyville. Mr. LaBudde passed away October 20, 2017. Rogene worked for the City of Freeport in the assessor's...

Darwin "Wink" Lance Winkelmann

Darwin "Wink" Lance Winkelmann

Mar 15, 2021

Darwin "Wink" L. Winkelmann, 74, of Freeport, passed away, Monday March 15, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Darwin was born January 15, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Harvey and Beatrice (Bosmann) Winkelmann. He married Judith Dahl on March 23, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois. Darwin proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Darwin...

Michael Lloyd Arn

Michael Lloyd Arn

Mar 14, 2021

Michael Lloyd Arn, 66, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday March 14, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was born July 1, 1954 in Freeport, the son of John and Juanita (Clarno) Arn. He married Connie Rackow on April 13, 1975 in Freeport. Michael worked as a supervisor for 18 years at Furst-McNess before retiring as...

Rachel Dodds

Rachel Dodds

Mar 12, 2021

Rachel Dodds, 43, of Davis, IL passed away Friday March 12, 2021 in her home. She was born May 5, 1977 in Rockford, IL to Terrance and Nancy (Arndt) Dodds. Rachel graduated from East High School 1995. She loved listening to music, going to concerts, spending summer days on the beach, but above all else being with her beloved...

Richard A. Eastman Sr.

Richard A. Eastman Sr.

Mar 12, 2021

Richard A. Eastman Sr, 90, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday March 12, 2021 in his home. He was born January 15, 1931 in Freeport to Frank and Luella (Kettlehut) Eastman. On April 21, 1951 he married Marian "Jean" Hastings in Freeport. Marian "Jean" passed away March 24, 2004. He owned and operated Eastrich Printing for many years working...

Maurice Anthony Tatum

Maurice Anthony Tatum

Mar 11, 2021

December 5, 1994 - March 11, 2021 Maurice Anthony Tatum passed away suddenly in Freeport, IL on March 11, 2021 in his home. He was born December 5, 1994 in Harvey, IL to Marcia Davenport (Robinson) and Charles Henry Tatum III. He received his high school diploma and successfully completed job training at Joliet Job Corp in 2013. Maurice's...

Juanita C. Harris

Juanita C. Harris

Mar 10, 2021

Juanita C. (Schoonhoven) Harris walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior on March 10, 2021, at OSF Hospital in Rockford, IL. Juanita was born on November 16, 1944. She was born to Arthur and Florence (Hayenga) Schoonhoven. Juanita graduated from Orangeville High School in 1962. She received her cosmetology license from the Sterling School of Beauty Culture....

Sherilyn "Sherie" R. Marten

Sherilyn "Sherie" R. Marten

Mar 8, 2021

Sherilyn "Sherie" Rae Marten passed away surrounded by family on March 8, 2021. Sherie was born to Wayne and Carolyn Mitchell in Freeport IL on January 10, 1950 and grew up in Lena, IL. Sherie attended Lena High School where she was a cheerleader. She graduated from Kishwaukee College with a nursing degree and was a pediatric nurse for...

Amy Francine Stabenow

Amy Francine Stabenow

Mar 8, 2021

It is with great sorrow we announce Amy Francine Stabenow died suddenly and tragically on March 8th, 2020, in Denver Colorado after being struck by a vehicle. Amy was born in Freeport, IL May 26, 1974. She was proceeded in death by her sister Mary Beth Ackerman, her Uncle Russ Borrelli and Cousin Roger Ackerman both sets of grandparents....

Gerald "Jerry" W. Casper

Gerald "Jerry" W. Casper

Mar 8, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" W. Casper, 79, of Freeport, passed away, Monday March 8, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford. Jerry was born January 18, 1942 in Freeport, the son of Thomas and Jean (Garrity) Casper. Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Aquin High School. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He enjoyed boating, water skiing, working...

Sharon L. Brandt

Sharon L. Brandt

Mar 6, 2021

Sharon L. Brandt, 81, of Freeport, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband of 63 years and family. Sharon was born March 13, 1939 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Frederick and Mona (Spellman) Wolff. She graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1957. She married the love of her...

Kenneth J. Green

Kenneth J. Green

Mar 4, 2021

Kenneth James Green, died Thursday March 4, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born July 9, 1937 in Mt. Carroll, IL, the son of Cecil J. and Elnora A. (Kness) Green. Kenneth graduated from Stockton High School in 1955. He was married to Jane Carroll in 1955 and had four children. He married Shirley Hoffmann...

Steven Richard Jennings

Steven Richard Jennings

Mar 4, 2021

Dr. J has given his last lecture and read his last article. Steven Richard Jennings passed away at the home of his oldest son and daughter-in-law peacefully surrounded by family on March 4, 2021 from a long fought battle of cancer. He was born May 5, 1943 in Freeport, IL to parents Dean and Norma (Kochsmeier) Jennings. He is...

Amy Jo Doescher

Amy Jo Doescher

Mar 2, 2021

Amy Jo Doescher, 46, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021 in her home. She was born May 21, 1974 in Freeport to Larry and Constance (O'Neill) Rhea. On May 2, 2004 she married Jeff Doescher at Indian Grove Church in Rock City, IL. Amy enjoyed crafts, puzzles, her kittens, and spending time with her family, especially...

Darrell Otto Janssen

Darrell Otto Janssen

Mar 2, 2021

Darrell O. Janssen 70 of Shannon Illinois passed away suddenly, Tuesday March 2, 2021 at FHN. Darrell was born September 19, 1950 in Freeport, the son of Herman and Iva (Kniss) Janssen. Darrell married Cindy (Sheridan) January 16, 1970 in Shannon. Darrell was born and raised on the family farm, he was a graduate of Spartan School of Aeronautics...

Thomas Aldrick Ferguson Jr.

Thomas Aldrick Ferguson Jr.

Mar 2, 2021

The life journey of Thomas Aldrick Ferguson, Jr. 73 of Naples, FL & Freeport, IL unexpectedly came to an end March 2nd, 2021. Tom's life began on October 11, 1947 to Thomas A. Ferguson, Sr. and Eleanor R. Ferguson (Eilders) in Freeport, IL. Tom attended Henny School and Millerburg School, the last one room schoolhouse in Freeport. After graduating...

Mark William Wagner

Mark William Wagner

Mar 1, 2021

Mark William Wagner, 83, died peacefully at home on March 1, with his wife and children by his side. He was born on October 25, 1937, in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Paul F. and Margaret May Wagner. He graduated from Freeport High School (1955) and from Bradley University (1962), where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha....

Clara Elizabeth Haeflinger

Clara Elizabeth Haeflinger

Mar 1, 2021

Clara Elizabeth Haeflinger, 94, formerly of Foley, AL, passed away peacefully on Monday, 01 March 2021, at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village, Freeport, IL. Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport is coordinating burial arrangements which will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL. Due to COVID restrictions there will be no visitation or church service at this time....

Rodney "Rod" L. Strong

Rodney "Rod" L. Strong

Mar 1, 2021

Rodney "Rod" L. Strong, 66, of Freeport, passed away, Monday March 1, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. Rodney was born June 15, 1954 in Freeport, the son of Roger "Smokey" and Lola (Bush) Strong. Rodney married Melodie Veer December 21, 1997 in Freeport. Rodney drove semi truck for many years. He was a member of Church of...