Obituaries

Christine O. Bell

Christine O. Bell

Jan 8, 2019

Christine Odelia Bell, 86, of Freeport, IL left this earthly life on Tuesday January 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born October 14, 1932 in Galva, IL to the parents of Cleveland and Cleota Warden. She was a CNA for many years. She was also an avid church goer. She served as a musician...

Vicki S. Smith

Vicki S. Smith

Jan 6, 2019

Vicki S. Smith, 57, of Freeport died January 6, at University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. She was born December 14, 1961 in Carbondale, Illinois the daughter of Audrey C. Smith. Vicki had a passion for Needle Pointing and her stuffed animals, especially her teddy bears. She was also an avid collector of decorative ornaments. Before becoming ill, she...

Beth Hanson Alberts

Beth Hanson Alberts

Jan 5, 2019

Beth Hanson Alberts August 20, 1920 ~ January 5, 2019 Beth Hanson Alberts, 98, passed away on January 5, 2019, in Freeport, IL. She was born August 20, 1920, in Malad, Idaho, a daughter of Leo Rees and Marie Elizabeth Hanson. Beth moved to Ogden in 1931, graduated from Ogden High School, and attended Weber State College. She was...

Charles F. Svihlik

Charles F. Svihlik

Jan 1, 2019

Charles F. Svihlik, 77, of Forreston, passed away peacefully in his home on January 1, 2019. Charles was born on May 5th, 1941 to Frank and Lydia (Barta) Svihlik in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Proviso East in 1959. Charles married the love of his life, Marianne, on October 28th, 1963 in Oak Park, Illinois. Their love brought into...

Velda R. Wichman

Velda R. Wichman

Dec 31, 2018

Velda R. Wichman, 97, of Freeport, passed away Monday December 31, 2018 in the Stephenson Nursing Center. Velda was born September 28, 1921 in Carroll County, Illinois, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Kantlehner) Busch. She married Henry L. Wichman on October 17, 1943 in Pearl City, Illinois. Mr. Wichman died July 12, 1983. Velda worked at Union Dairy...

Linda L. Brown

Linda L. Brown

Dec 29, 2018

Linda L. Brown, 72, of Freeport. died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Linda was born August 11, 1946 in Freeport, the daughter of Leroy and Lola (Shockey) Shipp. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday January 5, 2019 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will be in City Cemetery. A memorial has been established...

Anna L. Nelson

Anna L. Nelson

Dec 28, 2018

Anna L. Nelson, 95, of Freeport, died Friday December 28, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 21, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of William and Carmela (Carbone) Ghuiro. Anna married Francis Nelson March 17, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY; he died August 29, 1975. Anna worked at Newell Co. for 23 years...

Dennis Russell Lower

Dennis Russell Lower

Dec 27, 2018

Dennis Russell Lower, 59, of Walker, Iowa, and formerly of Leaf River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 after an extended illness at FHN Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born December 9, 1959 in Freeport, the son of Clarence and Ruth (Reed) Lower. Following in his father's footsteps he was a livestock dealer in Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, and...

Vivian "Vicky" Shaw

Vivian "Vicky" Shaw

Dec 26, 2018

Vivian "Vicky" Shaw, 92, departed this earthly life December 26, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Born Vivian Sims on August 23, 1926 in Little Rock, AR to Rev. Louis Sims Sr. and Mamie (Walter) Sims. Vivian accepted Christ at an early age in Little Rock, AR. In 1992 she joined Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church under the...

Arnold C. Schramm

Arnold C. Schramm

Dec 16, 2018

Arnold C. Schramm, 80, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Manor Court. Arnold was born March 12, 1938 in Stephenson County, the son of LeRoy and Gladys (Deemer) Schramm. He married Alta Wachter on June 4, 1961 in Stockton, Illinois. Arnold was a member of First Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, gardening and following the Chicago Cubs....

Donald W. Timms

Donald W. Timms

Dec 16, 2018

Donald W. Timms, 93, of Freeport, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Manor Court in Freeport. He was born August 24, 1925 in Freeport to William and Etta (Britch) Timms. On August 22, 1948 he married Betty Branton in Freeport. Donald served in the Navy during World War II from 1942-1943 while being stationed at Seeadler Harbor on Manus...

Naomi E. Nord

Naomi E. Nord

Dec 15, 2018

Naomi E. Nord, 91, of Freeport, died Saturday December 15, 2018 in Manor Court in Freeport. Naomi was born March 25, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Johnson M. and Blanche E. (Craig) Nimlos. She married Donald L. Nord on January 21, 1950 in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Mr. Nord died May 17, 1983. She was a teacher in Park...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Bade

Yvonne "Bonnie" Bade

Dec 15, 2018

Yvonne "Bonnie" Bade, Cedarville, died December 15, 2018 at the age of 83. She was born on September 26th 1935 in Puerto Rico to Victor and Mary Dickson Auffant. She was a direct descendent of the Clingman Family, 1837 settlers north of the village. For 62 years she was the wife of Jim Bade, current president of the Cedarville...

Oscar "Ozzie" Stambaugh

Oscar "Ozzie" Stambaugh

Dec 13, 2018

Ozzie Stambaugh, age 94, of Freeport, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Liberty Village. He was born on April 30, 1924 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Charles and Ella (Jesse) Stambaugh. He graduated from Richland Center High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II in...

Marilyn M. Krell

Marilyn M. Krell

Dec 13, 2018

Marilyn M. Krell, 92, of Freeport, died Thursday December 13, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Marilyn was born March 20, 1926 in Freeport, the daughter of Kenneth and Marjorie (Howe) Hoak. She married Joe Engles in 1945; she then married Darius Krell in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1958. Mr. Krell passed away in 1981. She worked at the Lanark...

Paula A. Moring

Paula A. Moring

Dec 11, 2018

Paula A. (Quies) Moring, 54, of Freeport, died Tuesday, December 11, 2018 in her home surrounded by her family. Paula was born January 30, 1964 in Freeport, the daughter of Rodney and Patricia (Orlandi) Quies Sr. Paula married Jeff L. Moring October 20, 2001. Paula owned and operated P.J.'s Stephenson Street Station for 14 years. She was a member...

Lucretia "Mae" Smith

Lucretia "Mae" Smith

Dec 10, 2018

Lucretia 'Mae' Smith, 84, of Freeport died Monday, December 10, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Center. She was born February 27, 1934 in Shullsburg, WI the daughter of Thomas and Eileen (Palfrey) Mullen. Lucretia married Alfred J. Smith on July 19, 1952 in Shullsburg. She was employed at House of Fabrics and later at Micro Switch. She was a member...

James "J.D." D. Haas

James "J.D." D. Haas

Dec 9, 2018

James "JD" D. Haas 72 of Freeport died on Sunday December 9, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 29th, 1946 to Wallace and Shirley (Phillips) Haas. On February 12, 1977 he married Bonnie Buss in Freeport. James was employed at Micro Switch in the tool and die department for 42 years, retiring in 2010. He...

Ida Mae West Prince

Ida Mae West Prince

Dec 6, 2018

Ida Mae West Prince, 67, of Freeport, departed her earthly life on Thursday December 6, 2018 at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Ida was born September 16, 1951 in Sunflower County in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, to the late Doyle and Ida Lee (McGee) West Prince. She graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa. Ida worked...

Melvin Dale Rackow

Melvin Dale Rackow

Dec 5, 2018

Melvin Dale Rackow, 87, of Freeport, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Home. Melvin was born March 31, 1931 in Stephenson County, the son of Lester and Edna (Kortman) Rackow. He married Vanette L. Myers on September 25, 1949. Melvin farmed the Orangeville area for 60 years. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church....