Dale E. Schmertman
Feb 18, 2020
Dale E. Schmertman, 83, of Freeport died Tuesday February 18, 2020 at home after a short struggle with cancer. He was born November 19, 1936 in Stephenson County to Lester and Amanda (Schwarze) Schmertman. Dale married Eleanor Mayer on February 10, 1954 in Peoria, IL. Dale was employed by Honeywell as a Registered Professional Engineer. Dale enjoyed making model...
Philip M. Grandstrand
Feb 17, 2020
Philip Mark Grandstrand, 49, of Freeport set down his tools for the last time & left his earthly duties on Feb. 17, 2020. The outpouring of support has been so beyond what we could have ever expected and such a testament to our son, brother & friend. Phil was the first born of 3 boys. He was brought into...
Ione L. Ostergard
Feb 13, 2020
Ione Ostergard, age 92, of Freeport, IL peacefully passed away at her home where she resided the last 60 years and into her eternal home and the loving arms of her Savior Thursday night, February 13, 2020. Her last days were surrounded by the love of her family and the wonderful care of FHN Hospice staff and volunteers. Ione...
Mary L. Remmers
Feb 12, 2020
Mary L. Remmers, 83, of Freeport, Illinois died on February 12th, 2020 after a battle with cancer. Born in Pecatonica, Illinois on June 28th, 1936, the daughter of Ben and Annie (Becker) Zweep. Graduated from Winnebago High School in June 1953. Married Leo D. Remmers on March 12, 1954, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Rockford, Illinois. He passed away...
Jakob L. Wheeler
Feb 12, 2020
Jakob Lewis Wheeler, 39, of Broadhead, WI, died February 12, 2020 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI. He was born November 24, 1980 in Freeport, IL, the son of Ray E. Wheeler and Sally J. Ross. Jakob was a service writer for Caliber Collison in Middleton, WI. He graduated from Polo High School in 1999, where he participated...
Erma Lee Davis Cole
Feb 9, 2020
Erma Lee Davis was born on February 24, 1930 at 622 E. Winneshiek Street in Freeport, IL, to McKinley "Daddy Boom" and Josephine "Big" Davis. She was the 3rd Eldest of "Seven" Wonderful Children. It wasn't long before it was evident that GOD had His Hands on her Life, which she accepted and "Let Her Light Shine" as a...
Ellen A. Mccormack
Feb 8, 2020
Ellen A. McCormack, R.N., 92, of Freeport, died Saturday February 8, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Ellen was born October 30, 1927 in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, the daughter of Walter and Juliette (Casey) Lockwood. She married Fred A. McCormack June 19, 1954 in Ramsey, New Jersey. Mr. McCormack passed away October 19, 2000. Ellen worked for many years as...
Angeline T. Faulkner
Feb 7, 2020
Angeline T. Faulkner, 91, of Circle Pine, Minnesota, and formerly of Leaf River, died Friday February 7, 2020. Angeline was born June 19, 1928 in Chicago Illinois, the daughter of Vito and Anna (Catenazzo) Bellino. She married Robert C. Faulkner May 15, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Faulkner passed away September 17, 2010. Angeline worked as a salesclerk for...
Helen M. Hoover
Feb 7, 2020
Helen M. Hoover, 81, of Freeport, died Friday February 7, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born March 5, 1938 in Paw Paw, IL the daughter of Henry and Sarah Faber. Helen married James L. Hoover on March 5, 1969 in Lanark, IL. James passed away January 2, 1987. Helen graduated from Rockford Business College. She was employed...
Lyle J. Reedy
Feb 5, 2020
Lyle J. Reedy, 96, a long-time educator and administrator, died February 5, 2020, at Parkview Home in Freeport. He was born December 26, 1923 in Freeport to Charles R. and Myrtle (Rutter) Reedy. He and Joyce L. Staples were married December 24, 1946 in Canton, Illinois. After graduating from Freeport High School (FHS) in 1942, he enlisted in the...
Ruth Esther Drake
Feb 4, 2020
Ruth Esther Drake, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2020 at Liberty Village Manor Court in Freeport, Illinois after a full and happy life. She was born on the family farm in Ogle County, Illinois on April 7, 1929 to Esther (Link) Drake and Alfred Henry Drake. Ruth graduated from Forreston High School in 1947, Cornell College...
Pamela J. Vautsmeier
Feb 1, 2020
Pamela J. Vautsmeier, 60, of Freeport died Saturday February 1, 2020 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born February 5, 1959 in Freeport, the daughter of Albert and Jane (Quittschreiber) Lindenman. Pamela married Rodney Vautsmeier on December 27, 2001 in Freeport. She was a member of Our Redeemer Church in Freeport. Pamela enjoyed dirt track racing, outdoors, and...
Edna J. Meyer
Feb 1, 2020
Edna J. Meyer, 86, of Freeport, died Saturday February 1, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Edna was born February 19, 1933 in Milledgeville, Illinois, the daughter of J.B. and Charity (Delematter) Stroup. She married Kenneth R. Meyer on June 23, 1956. Mr. Meyer passed away November 25, 1990. Edna worked at Furst McNess and Micro Switch/Honeywell for 25 years....
David Roy Carr
Jan 31, 2020
David Roy Carr, 73, of Pearl City, died Friday, January 31, 2020 in his home surrounded by loving family. David was born October 11, 1946, in Freeport, the son of Roy Clifford and Leta Ruth (VanDeMark) Carr. He was a 1964 graduate of Freeport High School and a 1969 graduate of Northern Illinois University. He entered the United Sates...
Eleanor Joyce Prendergast
Jan 31, 2020
Eleanor Joyce Prendergast, 92, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020 at Manor Court. Born in Boston, MA on May 18, 1927 she was the daughter of Coleman S. Joyce and Julia (O'Connor) Joyce. She was raised in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. She graduated from Kathleen Dell...
Lloyd G. Smith
Jan 27, 2020
Lloyd George Smith, 89, of Freeport, died Monday January 27, 2020 at home with his children and granddaughter by his side. Lloyd was born June 1, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Frances S. Owen and LeRoy J Smith. Lloyd married his beloved Lorna Luebbing on January 8, 1949 in Freeport. He was a 1949 graduate of Freeport...
William "Bill" J. Pittz
Jan 24, 2020
Our loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, William (Bill) Joseph Pittz passed peacefully Jan. 24, 2020, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bill was born July 26, 1933, raised on the family farm in Mineral Point, Wisc. His disciplined work ethic led him to obtain a degree in Industrial Arts and Mathematics, and pursue a successful career...
Earl H. Wyatt Jr.
Jan 24, 2020
Earl H. Wyatt Jr., 92, of Freeport died Friday January 24, 2020 at Walnut Acres in Freeport. He was born September 24, 1927 in Steward, IL to Earl Sr. and Ruth (Newlin) Wyatt. On February 28, 1948 he married Nechia Belle Barrett in Scarboro, IL at the EUB Church. Nechia passed away January 17, 2020. Earl served in the...
Paul A. Thraen
Jan 24, 2020
Paul A. Thraen, 71, of Freeport, died Friday January 24, 2020 at Medina Nursing Center, Durand. Paul was born December 23, 1948 in Elizabeth, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Cora (Wand) Thraen. Paul was a 1968 graduate of Elizabeth High School. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Paul enjoyed listening to...
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