Dennis Phillip Pravidica
Apr 10, 2020
Dennis Phillip Pravidica, 73, passed away peacefully in the caring comfort of heroic health care workers at Anam Care in Rockford, IL, on April 10, 2020, after a brave struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Ubersox, grateful daughters, Denise Higgins and Danette (Dan) Godfrey, brother and best friend, Martin (Susan) Pravidica, and...
Evelyn M. Shelly
Apr 8, 2020
Evelyn M. Shelly, 73, of Ridott passed away Wednesday April 8, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born September 18, 1946 in Freeport, IL to Jay B. and Ethel (Wolfenburger) Flickinger. On August 24, 1968 she married Keith L. Shelly in Freeport. Keith passed away September 19, 2001. Evelyn's world revolved around her 3 grandchildren. She enjoyed collecting...
Michael William Smyth
Apr 7, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Smyth announce his passing on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Michael "Leroy" Smyth passed away at his home in Forreston, IL at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Mike was born on May 15, 1954 in Freeport, IL to Leslie and Betty (Rinderman) Smyth. He...
Ruth Marie Heckman
Apr 6, 2020
Ruth Marie Heckman, 85, of Freeport, died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Presence St. Joseph Center. Ruth was born August 18, 1934 in Derinda, Illinois, the daughter of George and Sadie (Endress) Dascher. She was an employee of Micro-Switch Honeywell for 25 years. Ruth was a member of the Freeport Moose Lodge. She enjoyed bowling and Bingo. Surviving are...
Henry Joseph Dammann
Apr 5, 2020
Henry Joseph Dammann, 81, of Freeport went home to celebrate with the Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2020. On a bright sunny spring day, he passed peacefully in his home with his beloved family at his side, and Johnny Cash singing 'I Walk The Line' on the country music channel. Henry was born July 26th, 1938 in Freeport to...
Elton Albert Hartman
Mar 31, 2020
Elton Albert Hartman, 86, of Freeport, passed away, March 31, 2020 at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Illinois. Elton was born March 7, 1934 in Freeport, the son of George and Edna (Funk) Hartman. Elton proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Elton married Fay Mellen. He farmed in Stephenson County for many years. Elton was a member of...
Charlene J. Suess
Mar 28, 2020
Charlene J. Suess, 90, of Freeport, died Saturday March 28, 2020 at Presence Saint Joseph Center. Charlene was born June 3, 1929 in Stoughton, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Hanson) Schumacher. Charlene married Loren Suess March 21, 1959 at Faith Church in Freeport. Mr. Suess passed away February 2, 1999. Charlene was a member of Zion Church...
Ariana Jacqueline Jones
Mar 28, 2020
Ariana Jacqueline Jones, 72, of Rockford, passed away, Saturday March 28, 2020 at Rock River Health Care. Ariana was born January 20, 1948 in Rockford, the daughter of harry and Mary (Stahl) Jones. Surviving are her brother, Steven Jones of Tennessee; sister, Connie Jeffries of Omaha, Nebraska; several cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and two great- great...
Shirley J. Lenz
Mar 27, 2020
Shirley J. Lenz, 82, of Lena, died Friday, March 27, 2020 in the Lena Living Center. Shirley was born July 27, 1937 in Freeport, the daughter of Morris and Edna (Backus) Harnish. Shirley married Rodney A. Lenz February 25, 1957 in Martintown, Wisconsin. She enjoyed fishing and traveling with her family. Surviving are her husband, Rodney Lenz of Freeport;...
Glenn "Gene" Erdmier
Mar 27, 2020
Glenn Eugene Erdmier, 88, passed on Friday, March 27th, 2020 at home. Gene was born on August 22, 1931 in Shannon, IL to Glenn and Ruth (Fox) Erdmier. He married Mary Anne Frey on April 12th, 1953 at First Evangelical Church in Forreston, IL. He farmed for a short time and was a 33-year employee of Kelly Springfield Tire...
Jean Elizabeth Kisner
Mar 26, 2020
Jean Elizabeth Kisner lived thirty minutes into the morning of March 26th, 2020. She passed while her firstborn daughter held vigil, reading Jean texts and messages from those who expressed their love and wished her more. Jean had fought recurring cancers for two years, and while she never gave up her struggle to continue living and retain her powers...
Richard David Dinneen
Mar 26, 2020
Richard David "Dick" Dinneen, 87, of Freeport, IL passed away March 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Dick was born July 13, 1932 in Albany, NY to the late John and Mary Jane (Carmello) Dinneen. Dick and Marie were married on May 28, 1955 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Des Plaines, IL. He graduated from Cathedral...
Mervin Lee Diehl
Mar 21, 2020
Mervin Lee Diehl, 92, of Freeport, died Saturday March 21, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born January 6, 1928 in Carroll County, IL, the son of Merle and Edith (Dewall) Diehl. Mervin married Arlene Stoner April 12, 1951 in Shannon, IL Mervin worked at Stimperts from 1952-65, JC penny Auto center from 1965-83, and then for eight...
Paul Milo Tosi
Mar 18, 2020
Paul Milo Tosi, 70, of Freeport, died Wednesday March 18, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born May 4, 1949 in Springfield, IL, the son of Richard and Esther (Youngman) Tosi. Paul married Joann Hildebrandt August 17, 1984 in Williamsville, NC. Paul enjoyed performing and manufacturing magic. Paul is survived by his wife, Joann Tosi; daughter, Paula Tosi;...
William "Bill" B. Nampel
Mar 16, 2020
William "Bill" B. Nampel, 92, of Cedarville, IL died Monday March 16, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born February 17, 1928 in Freeport the son of Walter A. and Helen (Neumann) Nampel. Bill and Evelyn Phillips were united in marriage October 8, 1949. Evelyn passed away November 15, 1994. He served in the Illinois National Guard for...
Anna Mae Nickle
Mar 15, 2020
Anna Mae Nickle, 96, of Freeport, died Sunday March 15, 2020. Anna was born in a farm house May 14, 1923 in Belmont, Wisconsin, the daughter of Walter and Evelyn (Frontz) Griffith. On July 5, 1947 she married Theodore O. Nickle in Freeport. Mr. Nickle passed away February 12, 2004. As a nurse she worked in the office with...
Mary F. Shick
Mar 15, 2020
Mary Francesca (Undieme) Shick, 66, passed away in her home surrounded by family on March 15, 2020, after a battle with cancer. Mary was born January 26, 1954, in Freeport to Jack and Irene (Hale) Undieme. She was a 1972 graduate of Freeport High School and worked at Micro Switch as an inspector. Mary enjoyed spending time with her...
Danny Joe Paul Davis
Mar 11, 2020
Danny Joe Paul Davis, 67, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday March 11, 2020 in his home. Danny was born August 31, 1952 in Savanna, the son of Arthur and Bertha (White) Davis. He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1970-1971. Danny worked at Micro-Switch for 35 years before retiring. Danny had a deep love for music and...
Shirley Farrar
Mar 11, 2020
The life and legacy of Shirley Faye (McGee) Green Farrar, known affectionately as Faye by her family, began in Quitman, Mississippi, January 19, 1937. She was the second child of twelve born to Leroy and Rosie Belle McGee. She departed this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.Before moving to Freeport, Shirley became a loving mother to LaMorris Earl. In...
Clyde G. Fruth
Mar 11, 2020
Clyde G. Fruth, 88, of Freeport died Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home. He was born August 10, 1931 in Washington County, IL to Andrew Walter and Olga (Petri) Fruth. He married Darlene Dintelman on February 6, 1954 in Marissa, IL. She passed away on January 31, 2009. Clyde retired from Federal Kemper Insurance Company, where...