Virginia May Waggoner
Jan 15, 2021
Virginia May Waggoner, 98, passed way at Homestead Health Services in New Holstein, Wis. on January 15, 2021 where she had been a resident for the past 5 years. She was the former Virginia May Clayton, born March 6, 1922 in Belmont, Wis., daughter of the late Frank and Hilda (Gratz) Clayton. She was a graduate of Belmont High...
Pauline "Polly" D. Forsythe
Jan 14, 2021
Pauline "Polly' D. Forsythe, 93, of Freeport, passed away on Thursday January 14, 2021 at Pearl Pavilion Rehab Center. Pauline was born September 26, 1927 in Freeport, the daughter of Frank and Frieda (Heiden) Ross. Polly married William Forsythe January 31, 1953 in Freeport. Mr. Forsythe passed away December 7, 2010. She worked at Burgess Battery for 18 years...
Betty J. Lovekamp
Jan 9, 2021
Betty Jean Lovekamp, 89 of Freeport, formerly of Normal, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at home in Freeport. A celebration of her life will be held at a later and safer time. Entombment will be at the East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the radio ministry at Our...
Bernard "Bernie" J. Empen
Jan 8, 2021
Bernard "Bernie" John Empen, 86, of Forreston, passed away, Friday January 8, 2021 at Manor Court, Freeport. Mr. Empen was born August 23, 1934 in Ashton, Illinois, the son of Bernard A. and Josephine (Burken) Empen. He married Iris O'Hare in Polo on June 28, 2008. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army- Reserves. He worked as...
Bernard "Bernie" W. Toman
Jan 5, 2021
Bernard "Bernie" W. Toman, 82, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday January 5, 2021 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home. Bernie was born May 29, 1938 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Ruford and Wilma (Wilson) Toman. Bernie married Dolores Holverson on May 5, 1983 in Lena. Dolores passed away June 9, 2020. Bernie worked different manufacturing jobs, and shoed...
Alice Akins
Jan 4, 2021
Alice (Albert) Akins passed away January 4, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 7, 1931 in rural Polo, IL, the daughter of William Albert, Jr., and Anna Mary (Wolfensberger) Albert. Alice married Jim Akins April 8, 1951. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Forreston, Forreston Lions Club, Forreston Friendship...
Robert E. Quittschreiber
Jan 3, 2021
Robert E. Quittschreiber, 87, of Freeport, passed away Sunday January 3, 2021 at the Lena Living Center. Robert was born November 5, 1933 in Arthur, North Dakota, the son of Edward and Helen (Burmeister) Quittschreiber. Robert married Marilyn Piefer on March 27, 1955. Marilyn passed away March 27,1972. Robert then married Patricia Voss on December 29, 1989. Mr. Quittschreiber...
Cheryl J. Peck
Jan 3, 2021
Cheryl J. Peck, 92, of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and formerly of Freeport, Illinois, passed away Sunday January 3, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Rock Hills, S.C. Cheryl was born June 29, 1928 to Benjamin C. and Alvina (Huenefeld) Crosby. She married Robert W. Peck on June 22, 1947. Cheryl was a member of St. John U.C.C., V.F.W....
Mary L. Boomgarden
Jan 2, 2021
Mary L. Boomgarden, 79, of Freeport died January 2, 2021 at home with her family surrounding her. She was the daughter of Charles and Marie (Nehus) Duray. She married Harry Boomgarden on July 4, 1962. She worked at Micro Switch for 20 years and retired December of 2003. She helped her husband farm the family farm in Harlem Township....
Mary Ella Day
Jan 2, 2021
Mary Ella Day, 91, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday January 2, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born May 27, 1929 in Redlands, CA the daughter of Ansell and Opal (Knight) Forbes. On May 29, 1948 she married Donald J. Day in Rolla, MO. Mary enjoyed baking, drawing and was an avid reader. She is survived by...
Jerry Paul Daws
Jan 2, 2021
Jerry Paul Daws, age 81, died Saturday evening, January 2, 2021 at his Forreston home where he was cared for by his family and Ogle County Hospice. He was born in Freeport, IL, on December 12, 1939 to parents Royce and Harriet Daws. He married Kristine Krug Daws on September 17, 1966 in Stockton, IL. He loved and will...
Anna Mary Millerschone
Dec 28, 2020
Anna Mary Millerschone, 83, of Freeport, died Monday December 28, 2020 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. She was born July 13, 1937 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Karl and Mary (Beke) Puskas. Anna married Norman H. Millerschone in November of 1957; he died March 26, 1976. Anna graduated from Aquin High School and Lena High School....
Thad Joshua Martin
Dec 27, 2020
Thad Joshua Martin, 46, of Rockford, IL passed away December 27, 2020 in his home. He was born March 29, 1974 in Freeport, IL to Edward and Joyce (Smolek) Martin. Thad studied and worked as an electrical engineer during his life. He was an avid reader and particularly enjoyed non-fiction books. Thad also enjoyed history, old movies, and skeet...
Glenn G. Dietmeier Jr.
Dec 27, 2020
Glenn G. Dietmeier Jr., 84, of Cedarville, IL passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at Pearl Pavillion in Freeport. He was born May, 15, 1936 in Orangeville, IL the son of Glenn Sr. and Burnetta (Smuck) Dietmeier. He attended Orangeville High School. On May 25, 1957 he married Bernice M. Knoll in Freeport. Bernice passed away February 21, 2015....
Judith A. Strong
Dec 27, 2020
Judith A. Strong, 77, of Freeport, passed away, Sunday December 27, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Judith was born October 22, 1943 in Freeport, the daughter of Otto and Edith (Toelke) Grunder. Judith married Elwood 'Woody" Strong on February 24, 1962 in Freeport. Mr. Strong died on February 9, 2014. Judith worked at Structo for 36 years. Family was...
Leslie E. Bruce
Dec 27, 2020
Leslie E. Bruce, 88, of Freeport, died Sunday December 27, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport. He was born May 18, 1932 in Mounds, IL, the son of Clyde and Eula (Baker) Bruce. Leslie married Lila Oftedahl June 19, 1971; she died September 1, 2013. Leslie worked at J.C. Penney for many years. He was a member of Prince...
Kelly Marie Pearson
Dec 26, 2020
Sunrise 9th of August 1964 Sunset 26th of December 2020 Words of Grace, Psalms 91:1-4 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." For he will deliver you from the snare of...
Elnora Euell
Dec 25, 2020
Elnora Euell, 64, of Freeport, passed away, Friday December 25, 2020 in her home. Elnora was born June 18, 1965 in Glendora, Mississippi. Surviving are her sons, Terrance Howard and Jerome Howard of Freeport; four daughters, Sharee (Quentin) Mitchell, Crystal Euell, Daja Hilton, and Sonja Euell; brother, Reginald Goff; and sister, Gloria Brown. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren. Elnora...
Lola M. Wagner
Dec 25, 2020
Lola M. Wagner, 90, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on Friday December 25, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Lola was born February 4, 1930 in Byron, Illinois, the daughter of John and Helen (Reber) Wagner. Lola was married to Ralph Meier in 1949. He died on April 25, 1995. She later married Ronald Smith who died May 10, 2016....
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