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...
Christina "Christi" Robertson
May 24, 2019
Christi S. Robertson, 48, of Freeport passed away Friday May 24, 2019 at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, IL. She was born February 16, 1971 in Freeport, the daughter of Leland and Terri (Martin) Shellhause. On December 12, 2012, she married Shawn Robertson in Freeport, Illinois. Christi was employed with FHN. She enjoyed Jacksonville Jaguars football, playing volleyball,...
David S. Cederholm
May 22, 2019
David S. Cederholm, 62, of Freeport, died Wednesday May 22, 2019 in his home. He was born September 17, 1956, in Rockford, the son of Gilbert and Jean (Wearmothe) Cederholm. David is survived by his two sons, Brandon (Natalie) Cederholm of Los Angeles, CA and Matthew Cederholm, Fort White, Fl; daughter, Leah (John) Pagone of Valparaiso, IN; mother, Mary...
Geraldine "Jerry" Mcclellan
May 21, 2019
Geraldine "Jerry" R. McClellan, 92, of Freeport met her Savior face to face May 21, 2019 held closely by loving family members at Heritage Woods in Freeport. She was born August 28, 1926 in Flint, MI the daughter of John and Thelma (Kenyon) McNeilly. On June 14, 1947 she married the love of her life, Rev. Thomas T. McClellan...
Tommy Collins
May 20, 2019
Tommy Collins, 83, of Freeport, died Monday May 20, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. He was born August 10, 1935 in West, MS, the son of Joe and Bobbie Collins. Tommy worked at Structo, but was later self-employed as a mechanic until his retirement in 2018. Tommy leaves to cherish his memories, sons, Keith (Bernetta) Collins, Brian (Hester) Collins,...
Jane Rose Kent
May 18, 2019
Jane Rose Kent, 87, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Freeport, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Jane was born May 5, 1932 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of Ramone and Eva (Fowler) Pezer. She married Amos Kent June 24, 1950 in Harrisburg. Mr. Kent died December 29, 1994. Jane was a former member of First...
Judith "Judy" Anne Jacobs
May 15, 2019
Judith "Judy" Anne Jacobs, 79, of Freeport, died Wednesday May 15, 2019 at Manor Court. Judy was born December 19, 1939 in Freeport, the daughter of William "Red" and Doris (Wittbecker) Larsen. She married Herbert "Herb" Jacobs March 12, 1960 in Freeport. She worked at Freeport Jr. High Cafeteria and Snack Bar for years. She was a member of...
Shaletha Thompson
May 14, 2019
Shaletha (Lisa) Thompson Mays was born on March 9, 1975 in Chicago, IL to Elizabeth and Willie Cooper. She was called to rest on May 14, 2019 with family surrounding her. In 1978, Lisa and her family moved to Freeport, IL where she was raised. She attended Freeport Schools graduating in 1996. During High School she enjoyed her time...
Susan A. Swift
May 13, 2019
Susan Ann Swift, 79, of Forreston died Monday May 13, 2019 in her home. She was born May 23, 1939 to Gordon and Dorothy (Mumma) Swift. Susan was employed as the Village Clerk in Forreston for many years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Forreston. Susan lived her life around her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving...
Audrey Helena Gianquinto
May 12, 2019
Audrey Helena Gianquinto, 90, of Freeport, died Sunday May 12, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. Audrey was born March 21, 1929 in Wickhambrook, England, the daughter of Hugh and Faith (Briggs) Haygreen. She married Peter Gianquinto in Freeport May 20, 1989. Mr. Gianquinto died March 2, 2003. She was a member of St. John United Church...
William "Bill" Palmer
May 12, 2019
William "Bill" Palmer, 69, of Freeport, died Sunday May 12, 2019 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Bill was born March 20, 1950 in Freeport. Bill was well known for his outstanding Carpentry skills and willingness to help others. He loved his animals, golfing, and his 1940 Chevy. Bill was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Smith and step-father,...
Lavonne Doris Vogt
May 12, 2019
LaVonne Doris (Moring) Vogt, 94, previously from Forreston, died Sunday May 12, 2019. LaVonne was born August 22, 1924, the daughter of John and Gertie (Reints) Moring. On November 14, 1945 she married Eugene C. Vogt in Freeport. For many years she worked as a secretary/bookkeeper/supplies delivery and architect for the family construction business. She also worked at the...
James Bruce Cloud
May 11, 2019
James Bruce Cloud, born March 5, 1931 in Freeport, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2019. He was a resident of Parkview Home in Freeport. He was a former U.S. Marine and served in the Korean war, participating in operations against enemy forces until he was injured in 1952. After honorable discharge at rank of sergeant in 1954, he...
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