Nancy Lee Sager
Dec 16, 2019
Nancy Lee Sager, 85 years old of Freeport, Illinois went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019.? Born Feb. 5 1934 to Leo "Lee" Chambers and Margarette Wolf Chambers of freeport. She graduated from Freeport High School on 1952. She worked at Burgess Battery, Micro Switch, then Walmart. while working at Burgess, she met the love...
Laurie A. Mullen
Dec 15, 2019
Laurie A. Mullen, 60, of Freeport, died Sunday December 15, 2019 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Laurie was born July 21, 1959 in Warwick, Rhode Island, the daughter of Lawrence and Lorraine (Ferria) Fecteau. Laurie married the love of her life John "Moon" W. Mullen Jr. on September 11, 2004. She enjoyed being in nature, crocheting, working on arts and...
Doris Lee Koning
Dec 13, 2019
Doris Lee Koning, 89, of Freeport died Friday Decemebr 13, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born February 15, 1930 in Freeport the daughter of Herschel and Ruth (Rowland) Goard. On September 28, 1946 she married Robert E. Koning in Freeport. Robert passed away February 12, 2006. Doris enjoyed cooking, gardening, reading, puzzles, helping others and most importantly...
Arlen J. Heeren
Dec 13, 2019
Arlen J. Heeren, 64, of German Valley passed away Friday December 13, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He was born January 4, 1955 in Freeport to Arnold and Ora Mae (Black) Heeren. On September 10, 1976, Arlen married the love of his life and best friend, Diane Snyder in Baileyville. Diane passed away October 1, 2017....
Michael "Mike" J. Donaldson
Dec 13, 2019
Michael "Mike" J. Donaldson, 56, of Ridott passed away Friday December 13, 2019 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. He was born June 12, 1963 in Rockford, IL the son of Richard "Dick" and Rose (Trampel) Donaldson. On September 19, 2014 he married his soul mate, Carla Harnish on their farm in Ridott. Mike was employed at...
Martha Geneieve Glos
Dec 11, 2019
Martha Geneieve (Scheidt) Glos, born December 2, 1926 and passed away Wednesday Decemebr 11, 2019 at her home in Freeport, IL. She was a resident of Freeport for her entire life. Martha was involved in many social organizations throughout her life (Junior Amity, Children's Home and Aid Society. During World War II, while in high school, Martha would board...
David A. Myers
Dec 10, 2019
David Albert Myers, known as Dave unless he was in trouble, then it was David, (David Albert to his mom) was born May 26th, 1949. He was born to Bernard and Doris Myers, and has three Sisters, Dorthea, Rebekah, and Lori. Growing up he spent a lot of time on his Grandpa's Farm and knocking over coke machines. Ok,...
Marian A. Clark
Dec 7, 2019
Marian A. Clark, 78, of Freeport, died Saturday December 7, 2019 in her home. Marian was born July 10, 1941 in Freeport, the daughter of Clyde and E. Bernice (Furry) Monigold. Marian married Michael L. Clark February 11, 1961 in Lena. Mr. Clark died December 23, 2006. Marian was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Lena, IL. Marian...
Ruth A. Bunchman
Dec 7, 2019
Ruth A. Bunchman, 103, of Freeport, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Ruth was born January 28, 1916 in Stark County, the daughter of Oliver and Melva (Catton) Willson. Ruth married Lester Bunchman M.D. February 15, 1941 in Peoria, IL. Dr. Bunchman died May 15, 1969. Ruth was a 1937 graduate of Methodist Hospital School...
Jason Allen Farringer
Dec 5, 2019
Jason Allen Farringer, 47, of Freeport, died Thursday December 5, 2019. Jason was born February 5, 1972 in Freeport, the son of Craig Carlson and Deanna Pacek. Jason was a very talented artist and anything with design. His friends and family meant absoluetly everything to him. Survivng are his mother, Deanna Pacek; step-father, Jay Pacek; sister, Treasure Kahl; and...
Shirley Jean Rudisill
Dec 5, 2019
Shirley Jean Rudisill, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday, Decemeber 5, 2019. Shirley was born December 1, 1937 in Red Oak, Illinois, the daughter of Dale and Lizzetta (Hornung) Paxton. She married Merle L. Rudisill in Red Oak on June 15, 1963. Shirley worked for W.T. Rawleigh. She was a member of Red Oak Methodist Church and Laurel Street Church...
Ralph F. Coffman
Dec 3, 2019
Ralph Floyd Coffman, 78, of German Valley, IL, died on December 3, 2019 while doing what he loved best, farming. Ralph was born on June 16, 1941, in Freeport, IL, to Floyd and Lorraine (Link) Coffman. The oldest of three sons, Ralph had a keen aptitude for farming, studied agriculture at Iowa State University, and became the sixth-generation head...
Harley L. Boatright
Dec 2, 2019
Harley Lee Boatright, 89, of Freeport, died Monday December 2, 2019. He was born February 19, 1930 in Carlyle, IL, the son of Elmer and Bessie (Esmond) Boatright. He married Betty Owens July 22, 1949 in Carlyle, IL. A memorial service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday December 6, 2019 at the Chapel of Peace in Oakland Mausoleum, with Rev....
James Edwin Brown
Dec 2, 2019
James Edwin Brown, also known as "Jim," and as "Brownie" to family and close boyhood friends, died during the night of December 1-2. He was 91. James Edwin Brown was born October 30, 1928, in Ransom, Illinois. He was the fourth of four children of Peter Edwin and Helena Agnes (Alfter) Brown. With a manpower shortage during World War...
Barbara Lee Ludewig
Dec 2, 2019
Barbara Lee Ludewig, 65, of Lake Carroll, died Monday December 2, 2019 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer at Manor Court, Freeport. Barbara was born February 27, 1954 in Freeport, the daughter of Harvey and Opal (Remmers) Wilhelms Sr. Barb married Jerry L. Ludewig September 9, 1972 in Forreston. She was a 1972 graduate of...
Walter H. Maass
Dec 1, 2019
Walter H. Maass, age 89 of Freeport, IL died Sunday, December 1, 2019 at AMITA Healthcare in Elk Grove Village. He was born on December 7, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Walter T. and Loretta Dahms Maass. On May 8, 1954 he married Gwenneth G. Berns. Mr. Maass attended Northwestern University and spent his career in the Law Departments...
Geraldine F. Cole
Nov 30, 2019
Pastor Geraldine F. Cole, fondly known as "Mama," of Dixon, IL passed to her eternal home November 30th surrounded by her family and loved ones in the home she loved. She was born December 23, 1951 at Deaconess Hospital to Percy and Roberta Bruce in Freeport, Il. On May 27, 1977, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Michael...
Sandy K. Manns
Nov 26, 2019
Sandy K. Manns, 73, of Baraboo, WI formerly of Freeport, IL died Tuesday November 26, 2019 in her home. She was born March 29, 1946 the daughter of Louis and Winnifred (Thomas) Herbig. On June 26, 1965 she married William A. Manns Jr. in Freeport. She was a 1964 graduate of Freeport High School. While in high school she...
Dave Foust
Nov 26, 2019
Dave Foust was born January 2, 1948, to Louis and Euna (Combs) Foust in Freeport, IL. Dave left this Earth on November 26, 2019 following a short battle with cancer. He grew up in Shannon and graduated as a Shannon Eagle. In school he enjoyed playing drums in the band, playing sports, and playing pranks. He continued his education...
Karen L. Wachlin
Nov 16, 2019
Karen L. Wachlin, 78, of Freeport died Saturday November 16, 2019 in her home. She was born June 23, 1941 the daughter of Alvie and Charlotte Esther (Baker) Bonnell. Karen worked at Newell Rubbermaid in Freeport for many years. Karen will be remembered as the great mother and grandmother she was to her family. Surviving are her son Dale...