Rosalyn Rosie Fager
Aug 13, 2019
Rosalyn "Rosie" Fager, 93, of Forreston, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2019 at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. She was born August 19, 1925 in Red Oak, IL the daughter of Charles and Ann (La Buddie) Hirsbrunner. She was a 1943 graduate of Orangeville High School. On October 13, 1946 she married Gerald Fager at St. John Church in...
Charlotte Mcginnis
Aug 10, 2019
Charlotte McGinnis, 88, left this earth to be with God on August 10, 2019, with her family at her side. Charlotte was born in Freeport, IL to Elmer Rademaker and Ella Gastel Rademaker. She graduated from Aquin High School in 1948, and married her high school sweetheart, Lawrence McGinnis, at St. Joseph Catholic Church on May 24, 1950. They...
Michael John Tappe
Aug 6, 2019
Michael John Tappe, 70, of Freeport, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Michael was born August 20, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of John Paul and Deloris (Cottrall) Tappe. He enjoyed reading, computers, sciences, and mathematics. Michael was a member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving is his mother, Deloris Tappe of Freeport; brother,...
Milton "Milt" H. Klaas
Aug 5, 2019
Milton "Milt" H. Klaas, 88, of Freeport, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at Manor Court. Milt was born December 25, 1930 in Bolton, the son of Albert and Elsie (Kuhlimeier) Klaas. Milt married Ruth F. Meyer November 23, 1957 in Elizabeth, Illinois. Mrs. Klaas died June 16, 2004. Milton served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Era....
Shirley J. Lamm
Aug 5, 2019
Shirley J. Lamm, 91, of Freeport, died Monday August 5, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Shirley was born June 27, 1928 in Stephenson County the daughter of Raymond and Olive (Young) Yeagle. She married Louis T. Lamm January 25, 1947. Mr. Lamm passed away August 26, 1994. Shirley worked at Micro Switch and owned and operated Louie's 120...
Frank West Sr.
Aug 4, 2019
Frank West, Sr. was born on April 15, 1941, to the late Sarah and Jim West in Joiner, Arkansas. He departed this life on August 4, 2019 at Swedish American Hospital. He graduated from Central High School and later moved to Elgin, Illinois, where he worked at Elgin Casket Company for 16 years. Later he moved to Freeport, Illinois...
Edward S. Foltz Iii
Aug 3, 2019
Edward S. Foltz III, 75, passed away Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at the VA in Madison. Edward was born September 26, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois, to Edward and Jane Foltz. He graduated from West High School, class of 1962. He served in the Air Force and fought in Vietnam. He worked in Insurance before joining the Stephenson Sheriff department....
Donald G. Mcmorris
Jul 31, 2019
Donald G. McMorris, 78, of Forreston, passed away, Wednesday July 31, 2019 in his home. Donald was born April 12, 1941 in Charleston, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Mary Kay (Ryan) McMorris. He married Phyllis Sue Scott November 28, 1963 in Springfield, Illinois. He graduated from Cumberland High School in 1959, where he was voted "outstanding athlete of...
Lois G. Eickman
Jul 31, 2019
Lois G. Eickman, 100, of Pinecrest Manor, Mt Morris, Illinois passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019. Lois was born May 19, 1919 in Rockford, IL the daughter of Wilbur & Grace (Palmer) Light. She celebrated her 100th birthday with her family. She attended a one room school house in Leaf River and was a graduate of Leaf River High...
Russell Lee Keys
Jul 30, 2019
Russell Lee Keys, 70, of Freeport died July 30, 2019 in his home. He was born February 15, 1949 in Freeport the son of Willie Lee Keys and Georgia Louise Pearson. He was employed at FHN Memorial Hospital. Surviving are his brother Roosevelt J.J. (Janet Montgomery) Keys of Bloomington, IL; two sister Roselle (Art) Keys of Minnesota and Roberta...
Lucille E. Toms
Jul 27, 2019
Lucille E. Toms, 94, of Forreston, died Saturday July 27, 2019 at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born December 1, 1924 in Forreston, IL, the daughter of Edward and Hattie (Johnson) Rademaker. Lucille married Maurice Toms September 21, 1949 in Forreston, IL; he died September 13, 1997. Lucille was a member of First Methodist Church in...
Velma L. Hoffman
Jul 26, 2019
Velma L. Hoffman, 99, of Forreston passed away on Friday July 26, 2019. She was born on October 13, 1919 in rural Carroll County to Clarence and Ethel (Zuck) Dambman. On June 4, 1947 she married Alvin Hoffman. They farmed the Hoffman Family Farm, Forreston. Velma enjoyed gardening and antiquing. She treasured time with family and friends. She was...
Betty Ann Ludwig
Jul 22, 2019
Betty Ann Ludwig, 91, of Forreston, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at Manor Court, Freeport. Betty was born November 27, 1927 in Ogle County, Illinois, the daughter of John W. and Mary (Mutinga) Bocker. She married Donald C. Ludwig December 4, 1946 in Forreston. Mr. Ludwig passed away August 11, 2010. Along with her husband, Donald, they were lifelong...
James A. Mangan
Jul 18, 2019
James A. "Jim" Mangan, 84, of Freeport and Indian Wells, Ca. died Thursday in Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He was born July 5, 1935 in DeWitt, Iowa the son of Tibertus J. and Mary (Cleary) Mangan. Jim was a United States Army Veteran, serving in Korea. He was stationed in Seoul and Yung Dung Po. He married Darlene R....
Michael Gerald Reichert
Jul 17, 2019
Michael Gerald Reichert, 85 of Freeport, passed away in his home on July 17, 2019. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 23, 1933. He was the husband of Barbara A. (Haley) Reichert for 66 years and the son of the late Michael Samuel and Catherine P. (Hellstern) Reichert. He grew up and attended school in Lake Geneva,...
Maria De La Luz Perez
Jul 9, 2019
Maria De La Luz Perez, 63, of Freeport passed away Tuesday July 9, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI surrounded by her family. She was born October 1, 1955 in Laredo, TX the daughter of Salvio and Marquito (Perez) Reyes. Maria was employed at Titan, Honeywell, Newell and the Freeport School District. She was involved in volunteering...
John Keith Sellers
Jul 8, 2019
John Keith Sellers, 91, of Forreston, died Monday July 8, 2019. He was born June 2, 1928 in Kenosha, WI, the son of Edward and Adah (Lux) Sellers. John married Helen Marie (Munson) Fandel November 3, 1958. John taught in Forrest Ville Unit School District for twenty five years and later retired from Simler TruValue Hardware. He was a...
William "Doc" H. Greene
Jul 6, 2019
William "Doc" H. Greene, age 82, retired Freeport Optometrist, died peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home in Tucson, Arizona. Bill was born August 3, 1936 in Speer, Illinois, the only son of William Jefferson & Onetta Mae Greene. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Wyoming High School, Wyoming, Illinois; he attended Monmouth College 1954 thru 1957, where...
Donald M. Reuber
Jul 3, 2019
Donald M. Reuber, 66, of German Valley died Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Rockford. He was born March 31, 1953 in Freeport the son of Merle and Lois (Miller) Reuber. On June 7, 2003 he married Janet Wick at the First Church of the Nazarene in Freeport. Donald was employed at Honeywell as an electrician. He...
Jack C. Schoonhoven
Jul 2, 2019
Jack Schoonhoven, age 71, of Freeport, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2019. He was the husband of Kathy (Leech) Schoonhoven with whom he celebrated over 51 years of marriage. Jack is survived by his children, Stacy (Mark) Colberg, Chad (Tiffani) Schoonhoven and Nicole (Scott) Trickel. He is survived by sister Elaine (Don) Wise and brother...
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