Irene E. Rada
Feb 21, 2020
Irene E. Rada, 91, of Freeport died Friday February 21, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born January 2, 1929 in Durand, WI the daughter of Mathias and Mary (Coleman) Nielen. On October 25, 1948 she married Charles G. Rada in Durand, WI. Charles passed away August 20, 2001. She was employed at Honeywell Micro-Switch for 18 years....
Ramona L. Klee Shimko
Feb 21, 2020
Ramona L. Klee Shimko died February 21, 2020. Ramona was born in Joliet, IL, August 27, 1928 to Alta and Francis Fessenden. After graduating from Joliet Township High School Class of 1946, she married Raymond A. Klee on May 29, 1948, in Lemont, IL. They lived in the Lisle-Naperville area until 1986. They moved to Freeport, IL, when he...
Irvin "Irv" Fay Zier
Feb 21, 2020
Irv Zier, 85, of Lanark, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 21, 2020. Irv graduated class of 1953 Lanark High School. He faithfully organized the alumni reunion for many years. He honorably served in the Navy after high school and spent most of his vocational years owning and operating a hardware store. He was passionate...
Charles H. Born
Feb 21, 2020
Charles Harold Born passed away on Friday, February 21st at FHN Hospital in Freeport, IL after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 15, 1947, the son of Harold W. Born and May Barbara Kozel in Highland Park, IL. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1965 and from Southern Methodist University in 1969. He...
Leachele L. Steele
Feb 19, 2020
LeaChele L. Steele, 39, of Freeport, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday February 19, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. LeaChele was born April 8, 1980 in Freeport, the daughter of David and Judee (Currier) Steele. LeaChele worked as a C.N.A. at Walnut Acres, formerly Stephenson Nursing Center. She loved being with and spending time with all...
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...
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