Obituaries

Judith Marie Busjahn

Judith Marie Busjahn

Jul 1, 2020

Judith Marie Busjahn, age 77, of Freeport, IL, passed away July 1st, 2020 at home surrounded by her family after losing her battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1942 at the family home in Freeport, IL to Paul & Leita (Brown) Wolf. She was the youngest of three daughters. She went to grade school in Winneshiek, IL...

Herbert Joseph Bennett

Herbert Joseph Bennett

Jun 29, 2020

Herbert "Herb" Joseph Bennett 83, of Freeport, IL, passed away surrounded by family on June 29, 2020. Herb was born August 2, 1936 in Ticonderoga, New York, the son of Julian Charles and Myrtle (Newton) Bennett. He married Kathryn "Kate" Alice Kibling August 19, 1962 at the Methodist Church in Granville, New York. Herb and Kate enjoyed 54 adventurous,...

Richard Ralph Manson

Richard Ralph Manson

Jun 29, 2020

Richard Ralph Manson, 90, of Freeport, passed away Monday June 29, 2020 at Walnut Acres Nursing Center. Richard was born March 2, 1930 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Lillian (Malmgren) Manson. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. Mr. Manson married Irene Pitterle June 11, 1955. He was...

Marion Lucille Fluegel

Marion Lucille Fluegel

Jun 27, 2020

Marion Lucille Fluegel, 92, of Freeport, passed away at Ava's House Hospice Facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Saturday June 27, 2020. Marion was born December 28, 1927 in Freeport, Illinois, to Karl and Mary (Otto) Althoff. She was a 1945 graduate of Forreston High School. Marion married Robert R. Fluegel in Freeport IL on April 8, 1951....

Patsy "Pat" H. O'Brien

Patsy "Pat" H. O'Brien

Jun 25, 2020

Patsy "Pat" H. O'Brien, 69, of German Valley, IL passed away Thursday June 25, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born November 11, 1950 in Freeport, IL to Leonard C. and Alice M. (Heckman) Hagemann. On September 2, 1972 she married Dave O'Brien at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Rockford, IL. Pat was employed at MetLife in Freeport,...

Brigitte 'Gitta" Keep

Brigitte 'Gitta" Keep

Jun 25, 2020

Brigitte "Gitta" Keep, 77, of Freeport, died Thursday June 25, 2020 in her home surrounded by family. Brigitte was born March 21, 1943 in Bamberg, Germany, the daughter of Vincent and Josephine (Leibold) Dolnichek. She was loved by all who had the chance to meet her in her life's journey. She filled every space she occupied with love and...

Laverne J. Duitsman

Laverne J. Duitsman

Jun 25, 2020

LaVerne J. Duitsman, 77, of Forreston passed away June 25, 2020 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. LaVerne, nicknamed Vern by most, was born May 19, 1943 and grew up on a farm in Florence, IL with his parents Emmert and Margaret (Pontnack) Duitsman, along with his younger sister Diane and Rita. Vern attended Forreston High School. After...

Mark C. Penticoff

Mark C. Penticoff

Jun 21, 2020

Mark C. Penticoff, 60, of Shannon passed away June 21, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1960 in Freeport to Charles and Sally Ann (Stout) Penticoff. Mark enjoyed motorcycles and was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Surviving Mark is his son Aaron (Heather) Penticoff of Freeport; uncle Clifford "Buck" Stout of Freeport and...

Carrie Lee Parks

Carrie Lee Parks

Jun 19, 2020

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Michael David Hartman

Michael David Hartman

Jun 17, 2020

Michael David Hartman, beloved husband, father, and brother died suddenly at home of natural causes on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Born in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, December 13, 1946, Michael was the son of Basil and Charlotte Hartman of Freeport, Illinois, U.S.A. Michael was the husband of Huguette (D'Amours) Hartman and father of Anne-Marie and Alicia (Robbie) Ashley and grandfather...

Janna K. Kluck

Janna K. Kluck

Jun 15, 2020

Janna Kay Kluck, 73, of Loran, IL passed away June 15, 2020 surrounded by her family at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI after a battle with cancer. She was born June 3, 1947 in Whiteside county, the daughter of Alex and Harriet (Schaver) Haan. On December 20, 1970 she married Delbert Kluck in Lanark at her parents' home....

Bryce Eugene Bond

Bryce Eugene Bond

Jun 15, 2020

Bryce Eugene Bond, 72, of Freeport, died Monday, June 15, 2020 in his home surrounded by family. Bryce was born February 20, 1948 in Batavia, Iowa, the son of Charles and Edna (Shadden) Bond. Bryce met the love of his life Gail Stewart on August 25, 1990. They married on January 16, 1991. He served in the U.S. Army...

Darlene M. Lehne

Darlene M. Lehne

Jun 14, 2020

Darlene M. Lehne, 85, of Freeport, died Sunday June 14, 2020 at Manor Court. Darlene was born October 30, 1934 in Harper, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Della (Bocker) Schmidt. She married Robert E. Lehne November 12, 1955 in Mount Sterling, Illinois. Mr. Lehne passed away October 15, 1996. Darlene worked as a registered nurse for many years....

Joyce E. Pfile

Joyce E. Pfile

Jun 13, 2020

Joyce Evelyn Pfile, 93, of Freeport, passed away Saturday June 13, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 29, 1926 in Carroll County, IL, the daughter of George and Rosa (Hart) Frederick. Joyce married Odell V. Gerloff January 7, 1945 in Freeport, IL; he passed away in 1966. She married Ezra W. Pfile...

Marlene "Cookie" Pearson

Marlene "Cookie" Pearson

Jun 12, 2020

Marlene "Cookie" Pearson 71, died Friday, June 12th, 2020 after her brief battle with cancer. She was born in Freeport, IL on July 27th, 1948 to William and Laura (Cooper) Derr. Cookie married Robert Earl Pearson on June 10th, 1978 in Freeport. She is survived by her sons: David (Lacey) Pearson and Brian Fletcher, daughters: Patricia Garcia and Ursula...

Dolores Arlene Toman

Dolores Arlene Toman

Jun 9, 2020

Dolores Arlene Toman, 85, of Freeport, died Tuesday June 9, 2020 in her home surrounded by family. Dolores was born June 29, 1934 in De Smet, South Dakota, the daughter of Henry and Luella (Palmer) Holverson. She married Bernard "Bernie" Toman on May 5, 1983 in Lena, Illinois. Dolores worked in manufacturing and as a school bus driver and...

Jane E. Brannon

Jane E. Brannon

Jun 6, 2020

Jane E. Brannon, 71, of Davis, IL passed away June 6, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home in Monroe, WI. She was born September 14, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to Kazimer and Loraine (Reimus) Mazurek. On September 14, 1991 she married Phillip Brannon in Elgin, IL. Jane earned her MBA in Finance from Northwestern University. She was a past...

Barry L. Heine

Barry L. Heine

Jun 6, 2020

Barry L. Heine, 65, of Freeport, died Saturday June 6, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Barry was born March 18, 1955 in Freeport, the son of Gerald and Darlene (Soliday) Heine. Barry married Dianne Bardell May 26, 2001. Barry worked at Heine Plastics for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, playing Texas Hold'em at game nights...

Daniel L. Brooks

Daniel L. Brooks

Jun 2, 2020

Daniel L. Brooks, 78 of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born on December 27, 1941 in Appleton WI. The son of William and Alyce Brooks. Dan and Jule were married on November 28, 1981 at the Church by the side of the...

Glynn D. Morgan

Glynn D. Morgan

May 30, 2020

Glynn D. Morgan, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at FHN Hospital in Freeport Il.. Glynn was born September 2, 1947 in Fulton Tennessee to William and Mary Morgan. Though born in Tennessee, Glynn spent most of his life in Freeport. He was an avid freshwater fisherman, automotive enthusiast, and tinkerer. Glynn was a proud father...