Obituaries

Carmie E. Franklin

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...