Obituaries

Carol A. Dinderman

Carol A. Dinderman

Aug 4, 2020

Carol Ann Dinderman, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at Liberty Village Garden Court. She was born April 15, 1943 in Freeport to Jacob and Ethel (Gantz) Nieman. As a child, Carol worked on her family's farm where she learned the meaning of hard work and dedication, which she would later prove during her career....

Birdine June Stykel

Birdine June Stykel

Aug 3, 2020

Birdine June Stykel, 82, of German Valley, died Monday August 3, 2020 at Presence St Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born May 20, 1938 in Freeport Il. the daughter of Walter and Lily (Elmer) Ingold. Birdine married the love of her life, Marvin Stykel September 12, 1959 in Freeport, IL, and lived in German Valley, IL all their...

Lois Mcknight

Lois Mcknight

Aug 2, 2020

My mother, Lois McKnight, passed away Sunday just before noon (August 2) a few months shy of 92 years old. She survived my father, Alex McKnight, by more than a year. They were married almost seventy years, and she was more than ready to be with dad again. About 2.5 years ago she had a nasty break in her...

Brad E. Teague

Brad E. Teague

Jul 31, 2020

Brad E. Teague, 44, of Dubuque, IA, and formerly of Freeport, IL, died Friday July 31, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born June 16, 1976 in Freeport, IL, the son of James Teague, Sr. and Patricia Mathews. Brad married Amanda Burkholder. He owned and operated an e-business online. Brad is survived by...

Erma Ruth Duitsman

Erma Ruth Duitsman

Jul 27, 2020

Erma Ruth Duitsman, 93, lifetime resident of Forreston, passed away in her home of 73 years Tuesday, July 27, 2020. Daughter of John and Margaret (Korf) Schmitt, she was born January 10, 1927 in Stephenson County. She attended the one room Forreston White Oak School before graduating from Forreston High School in 1944. Erma and Robert (Bob) Duitsman met...

Debra Swanlund

Debra Swanlund

Jul 27, 2020

Debra (Deb) F. Swanlund, 69, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday July 27, 2020 at Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born February 17, 1951 in Findlay, OH to Donald E. and Jean (Zeigler) Woodruff. On August 31, 1979 she married Roger Swanlund in Freeport, IL. Deb graduated from Findlay High School in 1969 and from the Statuzenberger...

Donna Jean Welch

Donna Jean Welch

Jul 26, 2020

Donna J. Welch, 77, of Freeport, IL passed away, Sunday July 26, 2020 in her granddaughters home. She was born June 19, 1943 in Freeport to Donald and Virginia (Bender) Welch. Donna was employed at MicroSwitch. She loved to cook and attend her grandkids sporting events, especially wrestling. She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth (Lisa) Taggart Jr....

Donna Lou Stewart Woodley

Donna Lou Stewart Woodley

Jul 26, 2020

Donna Lou Stewart Woodley, 68, passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday July 26, 2020 after a brave and courageous battle with Kidney Cancer at her home in Freeport. Donna was born October 30, 1951 in Champaign, Illinois, the daughter of Frederick and Dorothy (Baal) Stewart Sr. Donna was the 4th of 7 children. Donna married the...

Kyle J. Griffin

Kyle J. Griffin

Jul 25, 2020

Kyle J. Griffin, 9, of Freeport, Illinois passed away on Saturday July 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Kyle was born on June 5, 2011 at FHN Memorial Hospital. The son of Kelly Griffin Thruman and Brian Nott. Kyle was known by his family and friends as a caring, loving, smart, and a witty little boy. He loved...

Arthur Paul Witt

Arthur Paul Witt

Jul 25, 2020

Arthur Paul Witt, 35, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday July 25, 2020 in DeKalb, Illinois. Arthur was born August 23, 1984 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of Charles and Robin (Faber) Witt. Arthur enjoyed listening to music, attending concerts, skateboarding, snowboarding, but most of all, spending time with and being with his daughter, Caydence. He is survived by his...

Fred Kerkhoff

Fred Kerkhoff

Jul 25, 2020

Fred Kerkhoff, 98, of Freeport, died Saturday July 25, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. He was born March 5, 1922 in Stephenson County, IL, the son of Frank and Lena (Julius) Kerkhoff. Fred married Eileen J. Nampel August 22, 1946 in Freeport, IL; she died January 1, 2011. He farmed in the Baileyville and Lena...

Michael C. Roberts

Michael C. Roberts

Jul 24, 2020

Michael Charles Roberts, age 68, died in his home on Friday, July 24, 2020. Mike was born May 18, 1952, to Charles W. Roberts, Jr. and Lois Arnold Roberts at Saint Frances Hospital in Freeport, IL, delivered by Dr.John Linden. It was a complicated, dangerous pregnancy. Lois was told it was not likely she'd carry the baby to term....

Marvin 'Mike" T. Stykel

Marvin 'Mike" T. Stykel

Jul 22, 2020

Marvin "Mike" T. Stykel, 84, of German Valley, IL, died Wednesday July 22, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born December 21, 1935 in German Valley, IL, the son of Tybo and Kathryn (Viel) Stykel. Marvin married the love of his life, Birdine Ingold September 12, 1959 in Freeport, IL, and lived in German Valley, IL all their...

Peggy Ann Euler

Peggy Ann Euler

Jul 21, 2020

Peggy Ann Euler, 72, of Freeport, passed away Tuesday July 21, 2020 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Peggy was born April 27, 1948 in Red Oak, Illinois, the daughter of Eldon and Vera (Cunningham) Scheider. She married John Euler June 13, 1966 in Freeport. Mrs. Euler worked at Honeywell for 31 years. She was a member of Freeport Baptist...

Marlene Jean Brokhausen

Marlene Jean Brokhausen

Jul 19, 2020

Marlene Jean (Baker) Brokhausen went to be home with the Lord, from her home in Rockford, Illinois on Sunday July 19, 2020. Marlene was born December 5, 1933, the daughter of Theodore R. and Dorothy E. (Cook) Baker in Freeport. Marlene was a 1951 graduate of Freeport High School. She married William (Bill) Brokhausen on July 15, 1951 in...

Marilyn "Maudie" Hartman

Marilyn "Maudie" Hartman

Jul 19, 2020

Marilyn "Maudie" Hartman, 81, of Freeport passed away Sunday July 19, 2020. She was born in Dodgeville, WI April 26, 1939 to Chauncey and Dorothy (Jeidy) Whitish. On June 9, 1956 she married Donald W. Hartman in Lanark, IL. Donald passed away July 16, 2013. Maudie was the longtime manager of the Park Hills Golf Course Kitchen. She was...

Floyd W. Baker

Floyd W. Baker

Jul 6, 2020

Floyd W. Baker, 89, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday July 6, 2020 at Manor Court of Freeport. He was born March 2, 1931 in Winslow, IL to Lawrence and Louella (Knight) Baker. On August 17, 1972 he married Barbara Snyder. Floyd was employed at Micro Switch Honeywell for 36 years as an electrician. He enjoyed working on cars...

Nakita "Kita" Jackson

Nakita "Kita" Jackson

Jul 5, 2020

Nakita "Kita" Marshelle Jackson 40, of Freeport, Illinois, departed her earthly life on Sunday July 5, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born June 19, 1980 in Freeport, the daughter of Louverda Jackson and Ruben Lockett. She obtained her formal education from Freeport schools. She then went on to Rock Valley College where she earned her medical assistant...

Ryan L. Herbig

Ryan L. Herbig

Jul 4, 2020

Ryan L. Herbig, 55, of Freeport passed away July 4, 2020. He was born April 13, 1965 in Freeport, IL to Lester and Sharon (Rudy) Herbig. On October 24, 1998 he married Christina Ritter in Freeport, IL. Ryan was a 1983 graduate of Freeport High School where he excelled in football; he also wrestled, and ran track for the...

Thomas "Tom" Burdick Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Burdick Jr.

Jul 2, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Burdick Jr., 61, of Lena, died in his home on Thursday July 2, 2020. Tom was born November 3, 1958 in Freeport, the son of William and Evelyn (Swingley) Burdick. Tom worked at Groeling Salvage for many years. He was a movie fanatic, he enjoyed fishing and working on cars in his free time. Everyone knew Tom...