Obituaries

Thomas L. Koertner

Thomas L. Koertner

Dec 1, 2020

Thomas L. Koertner, 68, of Freeport, IL passed away Tuesday December 1, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born March 4, 1952 in Freeport, IL to Wayne and Esther (Lytle) Koertner. On January 24, 1989 he married Sharon Rees in San Diego, CA. Thomas was a Fire Fighter for the City of Freeport and owned and operated B...

Barbara J. Mahoney

Barbara J. Mahoney

Dec 1, 2020

Barbara J. Mahoney, 89, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020 after a sudden illness. She was born March 29, 1931 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Louis and Marie (Mueller) Gastel. Growing up, she spent many summers on the family farm and had a special affection for the animals, birds and the...

Donna Rae Pittz

Donna Rae Pittz

Dec 1, 2020

Donna Rae (Bunbury) Pittz 1934 - 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our sweet mother, Donna Rae (Bunbury) Pittz on December 1, 2020. Donna was born on January 22, 1934 and was raised on the family farm in Ridgeway, Wisc. As the oldest of seven siblings in an Irish Catholic household, she was tough...

Mark S. Lebaron

Mark S. Lebaron

Dec 1, 2020

Mark S. LeBaron, 64, of Freeport, passed away, Tuesday December 1, 2020. Mark was born October 12, 1956 in Freeport, the son of Warren R. and Miriam E. (Bennehoff) LeBaron. He owned and operated LeBaron and Ruckman Furniture Store. He also worked for Dakota School District. He was a 50-year member of Faith United Methodist Church. Mark enjoyed doing...

Ronald E. Plock

Ronald E. Plock

Nov 29, 2020

Ronald E. Plock, 63, of German Valley, IL passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 in his home. He was born March 12, 1957 in Freeport, IL to Robert and Donna (Willemssen) Plock. On June 23, 1979 he married Denise Moring at First United Methodist Church in Forreston. Ronald was a Pharmacy Technician at Emmert's Drug Store and Shopko. He...

James W. Hudson

James W. Hudson

Nov 27, 2020

James W. Hudson, 62, of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully at home Friday November 27, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1958 to Darrell "Bud" and Katrine (Kennedy) Hudson. He married Mary Lobdell April 15, 1977. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Hudson of Lena, IL; son, Jamie (Trisha) Hudson of McKinney, TX; three grandchildren, Jayden Brooklyn,...

William L. Mcgee

William L. Mcgee

Nov 27, 2020

The Life of William Luther McGee William L. McGee peacefully departed this earthly life and entered eternal life on Friday November 27, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1932 in Freeport, Illinois to John and Ethel (Lenoir) McGee. William accepted Christ at an early age. He was a man that loved people. Those in the neighborhood were just...

Russell L. Nieman

Russell L. Nieman

Nov 23, 2020

Russell L. Nieman, 89, of Freeport, died Monday November 23, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 18, 1931 in Stephenson County, IL, the son of Simon and Florence (Gantz) Nieman. Russell married Lorraine Ackerman September 17, 1954 in German Valley, IL. Russell ran his family farm and was also a carpenter. He...

Rodney P. Quies Sr.

Rodney P. Quies Sr.

Nov 21, 2020

Rodney P. Quies Sr., 80, of Freeport, IL passed away Saturday November 21, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born November 15, 1940 in Freeport, IL the son of Robert K. and Cleone (Thoman) Quies. On October 11, 1959 he married Patricia Orlandi at Grace Evangelical Church in Rockford, IL. Rodney enjoyed karaoke, building all...

Garry K. Neupert

Garry K. Neupert

Nov 20, 2020

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David G. Benoodt

David G. Benoodt

Nov 20, 2020

David G. Benoodt, 57, of Freeport, died Friday November 20, 2020. He was born July 23, 1963 in Freeport, IL, the son of jerry and Kathleen (Grant) Benoodt. David is survived by his three brothers, David, John, and Rex Benoodt; two, sisters, Florence Hooper and Vicky Benoodt; five nieces; two nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Bimla Devi

Bimla Devi

Nov 20, 2020

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Gary H. Cuplin

Gary H. Cuplin

Nov 19, 2020

Gary H. Cuplin, 78, of Freeport, died Thursday November 19, 2020, at Manor Court, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Gary was born October 10, 1942, in Freeport, the son of Karl P. and Ruth B. (Kryder) Cuplin. He was a 1960 graduate of Freeport High School. Gary married Patricia DeGroff January 16, 1965, in Freeport. Gary worked...

Ernestine Huber

Ernestine Huber

Nov 19, 2020

Ernestine Huber, 82, of Freeport, IL fell asleep in death on Thursday November 19, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born September 5, 1938 in Spring Township, Centre County, PA the daughter of Ernest and Eleanor (Eisenhower) Frazier. On April 26, 1957 she married the love of her life, Harry T. Huber at her parents home in Freeport,...

Barnell Shorter

Barnell Shorter

Nov 17, 2020

Barnell Shorter departed this earthly life on November 17, 2020. Barnell was born July 15, 1945 to Press and Annie Shorter in Mississippi. His family called him Bay-Ku. Barnell was employed by Gunite Foundry in Rockford, Il for 37 years; where he met many wonderful friends, who loved him dearly. Barnell gave his life to Christ at an early...

Patricia "Patti" M. Batie

Patricia "Patti" M. Batie

Nov 17, 2020

Patricia "Patti" M. Batie, 72, of Orangeville, IL passed away November 17, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born November 1, 1948 in Chicago, IL to James C. Sr. and Eula Mae Marrable. Patti married Richard A. Zellweger on February 14, 2006 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Freeport. She was employed at Highland Community College as a...

Delores A. Ludwig

Delores A. Ludwig

Nov 16, 2020

Delores A. Ludwig 1935-2020 Delores A. Ludwig, 85, of Forreston departed this earthly life on November 16, 2020. She was born May 18, 1935 in Brookville, Illinois the daughter of Donald W. Smith and Mabel V. (Krusey) Smith. She married Arlyn D. Ludwig on October 25, 1959. Together they had two daughters, Kelly Ludwig Orth and Amy Ludwig Adkins....

Paula A. Schnierla

Paula A. Schnierla

Nov 16, 2020

Paula A. Schnierla, 74, of Freeport, IL passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 15, 1946 in Freeport, IL to Larry and Mary (Vendetti) Wallock. On December 9, 1967 she married Michael Schnierla at the Church of the Brethren in Freeport. Over the years Paula was employed at Burgess Battery, Micro Switch,...

Fawn Gray Kimes

Fawn Gray Kimes

Nov 15, 2020

A new life in Heaven began Sunday November 15, 2020, as Fawn Gray Kimes passed through the bonds of Earth to be with her family members who had gone before her. Fawn Jean Gray was born in Rockford, Il on August 30th, 1929 to Beulah Bell (Hartman) Gray and W. Eugene Gray of Rockford. She spent her early years...

Nancy Grace Bicknese

Nancy Grace Bicknese

Nov 13, 2020

Nancy Grace (White) Bicknese, 87, of Freeport, died Friday November 13, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born September 1, 1933 in Elgin, Illinois the daughter of Harold "Porky" and Bonniebel "Bonnie" (Evans) White. Nancy married Lester Bicknese on September 1, 1951; he died June 2, 2014. Nancy was a Christian all her life. She was a member...