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...
Carlos Cain Jr.
Jan 23, 2020
Carlos Cain Jr., 65, of Skokie, died Thursday January 23, 2020 at Cambridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Skokie, IL. He was born June 10, 1954 in Rockford, IL to Carlos Cain Sr. and Addie Lee (Pearson) Cain. Carlos served in the United States Navy on the USS Kitty Hawk from 1971-1973. Carlos loved to sing and listen to...
Michael D. Grulke
Jan 22, 2020
Michael D. Grulke, 70, of Freeport died Wednesday January 22, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born July 24, 1949 in Beloit, WI to Albert W. and Dorothy M. (Mickelson) Grulke. Mike married Sherrie Koning on October 15, 1983 in Rockton, IL. He was a brick and stone mason for many years and a 50 year member of...
Linda L. Gift
Jan 21, 2020
Linda Gift, 81, of Forreston, passed away peacefully, Tuesday January 21,2020 with family by her side. She was born in Freeport to Andrew James and Mary (Freeman) James on June 28, 1938. She graduated high school in Lanark and married Jean Printz April 19, 1958. They lived in Polo and farmed until 1978. She was a farm wife and...
Ronald "Ron" J. Dietz
Jan 19, 2020
Ronald "Ron" J. Dietz, 80, of Freeport, died Sunday January 19, 2020 at Walnut Acres in Freeport. He was born September 18, 1939 in Chicago along with his twin brother Richard to Willard and Hazel (Schroeder) Dietz. Ron was a member of the Freeport Church of the Brethren. He enjoyed sports, especially the Chicago Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks and Bulls....
Debra Sue Schmauss
Jan 17, 2020
Debra Sue (Miller) Schmauss, 65, of Rockford, died Friday January 17, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony Hospital. Debra was born February 13, 1954 in Freeport, the daughter of Leo R. and Alta M. (Betterton) Miller. She worked for many years in retail & sales. Debra loved watching and going to movies in her free time, singing and spending time...
Nechia Belle Wyatt
Jan 17, 2020
Nechia Belle Wyatt, 92, of Freeport died Friday January 17, 2020 at Walnut Acres in Freeport. She was born August 17, 1927 in Orangeville, IL to James C. and Hazel A. (Kline) Barrett. On February 28, 1948 she married Earl H. Wyatt Jr. in Scarboro, IL. She was a member of the Shannon Baptist Church. She loved to work...
Jack M. Fransen
Jan 12, 2020
Jack M. Fransen, 85, of Savanna, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Big Meadows Nursing Center, Savanna. Jack was born August 9, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John J. and Frances L. (Scanlon) Fransen. Jack married Barbara A. Strum October 20, 1956 in Angola, Indiana. Barbara passed away January 26, 1997. Jack was a...
Allan P. Ackerman
Jan 10, 2020
Allan P. Ackerman, 79, of Freeport died Friday January 10, 2020 at FHN memorial Hospital. He was born February 25, 1940 in Leaf River, IL the son of Bernard and Pearl (Voss) Ackerman. On April 6, 1966 he married Phyllis Klenz in German Vallley, IL. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Allan was employed at Micro-Switch Honeywell for 43...
Eldon Frank Leisson
Jan 8, 2020
Eldon F. Leisson of Forreston, IL died peacefully on Wednesday evening January 8th at the Oregon Health and Rehabilitation Center. Eldon was born on July 29, 1935 on the east edge of Forreston, IL to Frank and Edith(Schultz) Leisson. On April 28, 1979 he married Sharon Blake in Forreston, IL. He worked at Kable Printing in Mt. Morris, IL...
Carolyn "Toots" L. Trickel
Jan 7, 2020
Carolyn "Toots" L. Trickel, 74, of Freeport died Tuesday January 7, 2020 at Pearl Pavilion in Freeport, due to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born April 26, 1945 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Henry and Ruth (McLarty) Stahl. On April 16, 1966 she married Arlo Trickel. Carolyn was a 1963 graduate of Winnebago High School. She was employed...
Lyle A. Robinson
Jan 6, 2020
Lyle A. Robinson, 76, of Shannon, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Lyle was born June 25, 1943 in Morrison, the son of John and Anna (Krueder) Robinson. Lyle married Patty Myers January 5, 1979 in Mt. Carroll. Lyle served for his country in the US Army. He was a truck driver for over 50 years....
Judi Ranz
Jan 5, 2020
Judi Ranz, 74, of Forreston, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born October 31, 1945 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Rogalinski) Turek. On April 8, 1967 she married Alan Ranz in Oregon, IL. Judi was a caregiver for disabled children in Dixon, IL until becoming a full time mother and...
Patricia Ann Bordner
Jan 4, 2020
Patricia Ann Bordner, 89, of Freeport, passed away, Saturday January 4, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Patricia was born April 2, 1930 in Freeport, the daughter of Edwin and Irene (Prante) Sellke. She married M. Thomas Bordner April 23, 1949. Mr. Bordner died August 29, 2011. Patricia attended grade school at Immanuel Lutheran...
Beulah Mae Klaus
Jan 4, 2020
Beulah Mae Klaus, 82, of Freeport, died Saturday January 4, 2020 at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born December 20, 1937 in Woodbine, IL, the daughter of Carl and Lois (Winter) Brudi. Beulah married Paul Gene Klaus April 20, 1958 in Stockton, IL; he died April 4, 2017. She worked at Kelly-Springfield for 37 years, she also worked at...
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