Luanne Swank Wright
Jun 21, 2019
Luanne Swank Wright, 78, of Rockford died Friday June 21, 2019 in her home. She was born January 29, 1941 in Freeport, the daughter of Jerry and Evelyn (Byrem) Swank. On August 13, 1960 she married Jim Wright in Freeport. Luanne was a Certified Public Accountant in the world of finance. She enjoyed working, playing mahjong, and spending time...
Joan C. Hepler
Jun 21, 2019
Joan C. Hepler, 87, of Freeport, died Friday June 21, 2019 at Parkview Home. Joan was born October 25, 1931 in Elmira, New York, the daughter of George and Olive (Bleeker) King. Joan married Rev. Karl F. Hepler in Freeport on December 20, 1955 in Freeport. Rev. Hepler passed away October 16, 2004. She worked as the church secretary...
Jack Edward Parkinson
Jun 20, 2019
Jack Edward Parkinson, 82, of Freeport, died Thursday June 20, 2019 in his home. Jack was born February 26, 1937 in Freeport, Illinois, the son of Orie and Hilda (Otte) Parkinson. On July 29, 1956 he married Norma Kurth in Williamsburg, Virginia. Jack served his country in the U.S. Army from 1956-1959. Jack co-owned and operated Rock Valley Packaging...
John F. Moderow
Jun 19, 2019
John F. Moderow, 54, formerly of Freeport, died Wednesday June 19, 2019. John was born September 15, 1964 in Freeport, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Gaulrapp) Moderow. He was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. John graduated from Freeport High School in 1982. He moved out to Colorado and worked in Water Management. He enjoyed hiking...
Farida Lou Toepfer
Jun 16, 2019
Farida Lou Toepfer, 76, of Freeport, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Manor Court. Farida was born September 11, 1942 in Rock City, Illinois, the daughter of Maurice and Lucille (Hake) Wubbena. Farida was a 20 year employee of Micro-Switch. Surviving is her son, Jeff (Jodi) Toepfer of Rockford; brother, Rodney (Susan) Wubbena of Thomson; sister, Sharyle (Ken) Pick...
Delores S. Pritchard
Jun 16, 2019
Delores S. Pritchard, 83, of Forreston, died Sunday June 16, 2019 at Brethren Home, Mount Morris. Delores was born October 29, 1935 in Ogle County, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Buntjer) Buss. She married Donald E. Pritchard on September 9, 1956 in Forreston. Mr. Pritchard passed away March 5, 1997. Delores worked as a home maker and...
Kerry A. Jennings
Jun 16, 2019
Kerry A. Jennings, 26, of Freeport died Sunday June 16, 2019 in his home. He was born January 16, 1993 the son of Randy and Sherry Kyer. Kerry is survived by his parents, Randy and Sherry Hardy of Freeport; his son, Benjamin Jennings; two daughters, Emma Jennings and Francesca Blessing; two brothers, Randy and Christopher Hardy; two half brothers,...
Shirley H. Kreder
Jun 16, 2019
Shirley H. Kreder, 65, of Davis passed away Sunday June 16, 2019 at her beloved family farm. She was born September 8, 1953 in Freeport the daughter of Alfred and Ella (Trampel) Kreder. On November 2, 1999 she married Terrence Dodds in Freeport. Shirley was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse at FHN. She attended Dakota grade schools followed by...
Donald Lee Stevens
Jun 15, 2019
Donald Lee Stevens, 81, of Baileyville, IL died Saturday June 15, 2019 at Walnut Acres. He was born August 15, 1937 in Anna, IL the son of Roy and Gladys (Blythe) Stevens. On May 9, 1959 he married Evelyn Linger in Waukegan, IL. Evelyn passed away March 17, 1994. On June 10, 1995 he married Marilyn Johnson at North...
James N. Kleindl
Jun 13, 2019
James N. Kleindl of Freeport died of natural causes on June 13, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. He was born June 7, 1930, to Wilbert and Bernice Kleindl and lived on the family Wisconsin farm until his early teens when the family moved to Beaver Dam, WI. He was too young to serve in WWII but joined...
Robert Truesdale Clark
Jun 13, 2019
Robert Truesdale Clark, 87, of Freeport, died Thursday June 13, 2019 at Walnut Acres in Freeport, IL. He was born February 16, 1932 in Wells County, IN, the son of Floyd and Mary (Truesdale) Clark. Robert married Minnie S. Patton April 19, 1964 in Indianapolis, IN; she died October 24, 2018. Robert worked in advertising for Furst-McNess. He served...
Donna L. Statdfield
Jun 11, 2019
Donna L. Statdfield, 88, of Freeport, died Tuesday June 11, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph in Freeport. She was born September 22, 1930 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Edwin and Marcella (Beck) Rice. Donna worked as a bookkeeper alongside her husband for Statdfield Plumbing. Donna also worked at Peak Personnel for several years before retiring. She enjoyed knitting,...
Larry L. Altensey
Jun 8, 2019
Larry L. Altensey, 77, of Freeport, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 in his wife, Bette's arms at UW-Madison Hospital. Larry was born February 13, 1942 in Freeport, the son of Emerson and Arlene (Laible) Altensey. He married Bette Blankenhorn on June 3, 1989. Larry owned and operated Norm's Auto Body for 40 years. Larry was always a "car guy"...
Mabel E. Yeagle
Jun 7, 2019
Mabel E. Yeagle, 96, of Dakota, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home. Mabel, the daughter of George and Alice (Good) Lawver, was born October 13, 1922 in Cadiz, Township, Green, County, Wisconsin. She was the last remaining member of her nine siblings. She graduated from Monroe High School and continued her education at Green County...
Norma F. Andersen
Jun 5, 2019
Norma F. Andersen, 79, of Freeport, passed away, Wednesday June 5, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. Norma was born August 4, 1939 in Sabattus, Maine, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Davis) Harris. Before moving to Freeport in 1969, Norma was a 1957 High School graduate of Lisbon (Maine) High School. After...
Franklyn R. Gonder
Jun 4, 2019
Franklyn R. Gonder, age 94, of Freeport, Il, passed away on Tuesday, June 04, 2019. Frank was born in Los Angeles, CA on August 1, 1924, the son of Franklin and Helen Gonder. He received his education in California and went to the University of Illinois where he studied Diesel Engineering . A WWII Navy Veteran, Frank served abroad...
Randel "Randy" K. Powell
Jun 3, 2019
Randel "Randy" K. Powell, 69, of Freeport died Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home. He was born June 3, 1950 in Freeport, the son of L. Gilbert and Eulalah (Welt) Powell. On April 17, 1982 he married Sally Albrecht in Freeport. Randy was employed at Highland Community College as a custodian for 40 years. He was a member...
Tracy "Spanky" W. Peebles
Jun 3, 2019
Tracy "Spanky" W. Peebles, 57, of Freeport died Monday June 3, 2019 in his home. He was born July 24, 1961 the son of Delbert and Hazel (Stroup) Peebles. Tracy enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, fishing and having cookouts with friends. Surviving are his four brothers Leonard (Sue) Abraham, Ron (Diane) Abraham, Ricky Abraham and DeWayne (Lisa) Peebles; his...
Carol Payne
Jun 2, 2019
Carol Payne, 92, of Freeport, died in her home on Sunday June 2, 2019. Carol was born February 20, 1927 in Oelwein, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Muriel (Raymond) Bell. She married Earl F. Payne September 5, 1943 in Oelwein, Iowa. Mr. Payne died on September 27, 2014. Carol attended Crossroads Community Church. Carol owned and operated Nummie...
James W. Lynch
May 31, 2019
James W. Lynch, 52, of Forreston, died Friday, May 31, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born August 26, 1966 in Freeport to Wiley and Carol (Henning) Lynch. James was employed as a truck driver with Schneider Trucking. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. James...
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